Tiny Teeth (0-12 months)
According to Health Canada, a child should see a dental professional by this birthday.
What is their 1st (First) Birthday?
For children under the age of 3, the recommended amount of flourie toothpaste is the size of this.
For children aged 3 to 6, the amount of fluoride toothpaste should increase to the size of this vegetable.
What is a green pea?
Type of drink that should be offered to children between meals.
What is plain water?
True or False: You should rinse your mouth with water immediately after brushing.
What is False?
Even before teeth appear, parents should use this to gently clean baby's gums after feeding.
What is a clean, soft, moist cloth?
This monthly "at-home" check involves looking at the gums for white, chalky, or brown spots.
What is "Lift the Lip"? (Demonstration and Visual for Lifting the Lip)
This "rule" reminds families to brush for 2 minutes, 2 times a day, and visit the dentist 2 times a year.
What is the 2-2-2 Rule?
These "sticky" dried fruits are often thought to be healthy but can cling to teeth and cause cavities just like candy.
What are raisins?
Parents should avoid cleaning a fallen pacifier with this "tool" to prevent the spread of bacteria.
What is their own mouth?
What is teething gel? (Safe Alternatives: cold rubber rings or wet washcloths)
By age one, children should be encouraged to drink from this instead of a bottle.
What is an open cup (no lid)?
This is the age when most children finally have the coordination to brush their own teeth without help.
What is 8 years of age?
To prevent "Early Childhood Tooth Decay", parents should never put a child to bed with a bottle or sippy cup with these types of drinks.
What are milk, formula or juice?
True or False: Baby Teeth don't matter because they just fall out anyway.
What is false? Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and also help with speech and eating.