How to care for your baby’s teeth

Dental health in American children has significantly improved over their parent’s oral health because children today have the benefit of fluoride and sealants that were either not available or available to a much lesser extent than when their parents were young. Below are some guidelines for dental health parents may consider as their child grows and develops.

Before Birth-Parents Dental Work Should Be Completed

Smiles Across America® is a program created by Oral Health America and sponsored by Trident® gum. Smiles Across America® is dedicated to bringing dental services and education to undeserved communities around the US. They recognize that untreated oral diseases and tooth decay are major problems that affect today’s children and have come up with great programs to engage young audiences.  Launched in partnership with public schools and community oral health providers, SAA has provided over $1.1 million in grant support to programs in Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minnesota, Las Vegas, and Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties (CA). SAA funding for oral disease prevention services allows communities to leverage resources and expand programs for uninsured and underinsured children.  The program supports services to over 90,000 children annually and helps communities respond to the critical need for oral disease prevention and oral health promotion.