From: The basic research factors questionnaire for studying early childhood caries
1. How Tooth Decay Happens Cavities are caused by germs in the mouth. |
2. Baby Teeth Are Important Because they do not stay in your child’s mouth very long, baby teeth are not that important. |
3. Lift the Lip Parents checking their child’s teeth every month for changes or spots. |
4. Take Your Child to the Dentist There’s no need to go to the dentist unless children have a problem with their teeth. |
5. Protect Your Child’s Teeth With Fluoride It is best to use toothpaste with fluoride when brushing a child’s teeth. Getting fluoride varnish put on your child’s teeth. |
6. Brush Daily How many times a day should a child’s teeth be brushed? |
7. Limit Food and Drinks with Sugar How sure are you that you can: keep your child from eating frequent sweets (cake, candy)? How sure are you that you can: keep your child from drinking sugary drinks like soda, pop, or Kool-Aid? |
8. No Bottles or Sippy Cups in Bed Good/Bad - Drinking milk from a sippy cup at bedtime. |
10. Don’t Share Germs Using the same spoon to taste the food and feed the child. Sharing a toothbrush with your child. |
11. Help Children Brush Up to Age Six At what age can a child brush his/her teeth by himself/herself? |