I hope some of theses ideas will help you meet your child's needs for autonomy while also taking care of their need to
learn good oral hygiene.
Not exact matches
The primary teeth don't start to shed until about 5 to 7 years of age, so make sure you introduce
good oral hygiene habits from a young age, and remember, babies and children
learn more by example than words.
However, even the AAP suggests that an early visit to the dentist is a
good way to
learn proper
oral hygiene at an early age, including avoiding night time bottles or sippy cups of formula or juice, proper toothbrushing, and a healthy diet that promotes
good dental health.