Pediatric Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is the most common disease affecting American children.

Forty-two percent of children aged 2-11 get cavities. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain, infection and other serious health problems.

To help keep your children’s teeth healthy:  

• Brush their teeth with children’s fluoridated toothpaste as soon as they come in.  
• Parents should help little ones brush.
• Don’t use more than the size of a grain of rice for kids under three.
•  Use a pea-sized amount for kids over three.  
• Get a fluoride varnish every 3–6 months starting as soon as teeth grow in.
• Don’t use over-the-counter fluoride rinse for kids under six.