Regular dental visits are very important to keep a healthy smile. You should see your dentist at least every 6 months starting when you are one year old. You may need to visit the dentist more often if you brush and floss your teeth less than two times a day and eat more junk food than healthy food. At your check-up, the dentist will check your teeth for any cavities, clean your teeth, take x-rays, and apply fluoride.
Fluoride is a mineral in water that has shown to prevent cavities. Fluoride can help tooth enamel fight decay and can help repair parts of the tooth where acid has begun to attack. If you drink bottled water, well water, or tap water without fluoride, you should have fluoride put on your teeth at every dental visit and use fluoride toothpaste every day.
Excerpt from ADA “Your Child’s Teeth” brochure.
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