Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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Jeffrey B. Kravitz, DDS, DICOI
417 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7714
WakefieldFamilyDentist.com
Our Youngest Patients – Children’s Dental Care
Dr. Kravitz works to make sure children feel at ease and enjoy themselves. You can be assured your child will receive the latest advances in children’s dentistry, delivered with thoughtfulness and compassion. We encourage good dental habits in children and enjoy teaching them how to succeed in the goal of a healthy smile. We look forward to meeting them for their first dental visit with us when they are three years old and watching them grow year after year.
One of our primary goals is making sure future generations of children grow up without fearing the dentist. According to the many happy parents we meet, we are doing just that! Our office is a relaxed atmosphere that children love to visit. Whether you have an active eight-year-old or a frightened three-year-old, we are here to help.
Jeffrey B. Kravitz, DDS, DICOI
417 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7714
WakefieldFamilyDentist.com
