Tooth decay among children and toddlers is widespread, and left
untreated can eventually lead to life-threatening illnesses,
according to the California Dental Hygienists
’ Association (CDHA).
Tooth decay among children and toddlers is widespread, and left untreated can eventually lead to life-threatening illnesses, according to the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA).
During February National Children’s Dental Health Month Santa Clara Valley members of the CDHA will provide oral health information for parents at the second annual Children’s Dental Health Fair, Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at The Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.
Registered dental hygienists will hand out toothbrushes and provide information on a range of oral health issues including care for children’s teeth and baby bottle tooth decay. They will also hand out booklets with puzzles and crosswords relating to oral health.
The CDHA recommends that parents, in addition to scheduling annual dental visits by age one, should begin talking to their children at a very young age about the importance of daily brushing and flossing.
Parents with infants and toddlers are also encouraged to learn more about “baby bottle tooth decay,” or BBTD, which occurs when sugar in liquids comes in contact with the teeth for a prolonged time. Infants that are allowed to have a bottle in bed or toddlers that are allowed to carry around a bottle during the day are at risk for this type of tooth decay.
Details: Michelle Pettit, mi******@************er.com or 310-394-9844.
