South Bend Children's Dentistry

04/02/2026

03/05/2026

What Parents and Caregivers Can Do

For Babies:

~Wipe gums twice a day with a soft, clean cloth in the morning after the first feeding and right before bed. This wipes away bacteria and sugars that can cause cavities.
~When teeth come in, start brushing twice a day with a soft, small-bristled toothbrush and plain water.
~Visit the dentist by your baby's first birthday to spot signs of problems early.
~Talk to your dentist or doctor about putting fluoride varnish on your child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears.
~For children younger than 2 years, consult first with your doctor or dentist about the use of fluoride toothpaste.

For Children:

~Brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
~Help your child brush their teeth until they have good brushing skills. If your child is younger than 6 years, watch them brush. Make sure they use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and always spit it out rather than swallow.
~Ask your child's dentist to apply dental sealants when appropriate.
~Drink tap water that contains fluoride.

02/26/2026

Every day should be about children’s dental health. That’s why the American Dental Association offers FREE materials to celebrate and promote children’s dental health, not only during the month of February, but all year long.

Coloring worksheet LINK below!

https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/community-initiatives/national-childrens-dental-health-month/2025/ADA_Brushing_ColoringSheet_Bruh.pdf

01/29/2026

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/kids-oral-care/when-to-take-a-child-to-a-dentist-for-the-first-time

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that a child's first visit should be when the first tooth erupts in the mouth.

01/29/2026

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/infant-oral-care/your-babys-first-tooth-what-to-expect?_gl=1*uenskv*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp-zLBhDkARIsABcYc6tfLLWzROJ8gdkkeMNxbb1v08SUF_JY6pugaPeZzcPl7ma7gEPN184aAkUFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAACf6G0CWT5EXQ0_RqT4m9jmUDaPRQ

Do you see a white bud that could be your baby's first tooth? Between four & six months of age, your little angel will begin teething. Read more at Colgate.com