Think baby teeth aren't important? Think again. This video shares tips on why your child's teeth are important to long-term health.

1. Pearly Whites
Dental Care for Your Child
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Monday, September 21, 2009

2. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Teething isn’t
fun for
baby - or
Mom & Dad
Monday, September 21, 2009

3. Your Baby’s Dental Health
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4. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Children
typically
develop 10
teeth on the
top & bottom
of their gums
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5. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Are baby
teeth really
important?
Monday, September 21, 2009

6. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Poor dental care for your
child can cause:
Learning disabilities
Unnecessary pain & illness
Costly emergency dental care
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7. Your Baby’s Dental Health
You could spend THOUSANDS in
emergency medical expenses for
dental care alone if you don’t take
proactive measures
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8. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Protect your
child’s dental
health and
save money
for college
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9. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Expectant
mothers should
take care of
their own
dental health to
promote
healthy teeth in
their babies
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10. Infant to 18 months
Talk to your baby
Make your baby
laugh
Make brushing
with a washcloth
a regular part of
your child’s day
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11. Infant to 18 months
Bottles at
bedtime are a
no-no because
they can cause
germs
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12. 18 Months to 3 Years
Introduce
your child to
a toothbrush
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13. 18 Months to 3 Years
Brush, brush, brush
your teeth
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14. 18 Months to 3 Years
Brush them
everyday.
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15. 18 Months to 3 Years
We put
toothpaste on
our brush
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16. 18 Months to 3 Years
To help stop
tooth decay!
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17. 18 Months to 3 Years
Use toothpaste
made for children
Make brushing a
fun game
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18. Trouble Brushing?
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19. 3 to 4 Years
Supervised brushing
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20. 3 to 4 Years
Brush teeth,
tongue and
gums
Brush areas
your child
misses
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21. Kindergarten & Up
Replace toothbrushes after children get sick
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22. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Visit the dentist when your
child’s first tooth appears
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23. How to Choose a Dentist
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24. How to Choose a Dentist
Be flexible on
appointment
times
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25. How to Choose a Dentist
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26. Your Child’s Dental Health
Ask a dentist
to meet
your child
before the
appointment
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27. Don’t Have Insurance?
Ask about payment
plans
Find out if your child
qualifies for Nebraska
Medicaid at http://
www.hhs.state.ne.us/
med/medindex.htm
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28. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Preventive
Care Is Key
to a Healthy
Mouth
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29. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Cavities are painful, cause
illness & look unattractive
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30. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Avoid
soda &
sweets
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31. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Fill sippy
cups with
water
Drink milk &
juice during
meals ONLY
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32. Your Baby’s Dental Health
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33. Your Baby’s Dental Health
Keep dental
supplies handy
at home and in
your diaper bag
to keep up the
routine
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34. Your Baby’s Dental Health
To find a dentist:
Ask parents for
recommendations
Search for
dentists who can
accommodate
your child’s needs
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35. Your Baby’s Dental Health
For more information:
Nebraska Department of Health
and Human Services
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/dental
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.PatientEd.aap.org
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36. Happy Brushing!
Monday, September 21, 2009