Mouth Myths
AVOIDING TOOTH DECAY IN CHILDREN
- Don't let food stay on your child's teeth. Ensure teeth are cleaned after meals and snacks.
- Never put your baby or toddler to bed with a bottle. The longer food and drinks stay on the teeth, the greater risk of tooth decay.
- Avoid all day use of sippy cups"filled with milk or juice. Water in sippy cups is fine. Offer milk and juice at mealtimes.
- Use a highchair or small table for snacks and drinks. Encourage food and drinks to be finished at one sitting.
