• If breastfeeding discontinue. |
• Stop bottle feeding (switch to cup). |
• Don’t give sugary drinks at night. |
• Limit sweet drinks to mealtimes and try to give natural fruit juice instead of colas or other sweet drinks. |
• Help to brush your child’s teeth twice a day (one of which should be at bedtime) |
• Help to brush from behind your child. |
• Use fluoride toothpaste (pea size amount) |
• Limit sweet snack to no more than three times a day at mealtime. |
• Use fruits and savoury snacks instead of chocolates and candies. |
• Register child with a dental clinic. |
• Take your child for a dental check-up and fluoride varnish treatment every six months. |