Dental Tips by Age/Resources for Parents
- Smile Vermont

Infant/Toddler

Baby’s First Teeth: pdf, 111 kb
 Tooth development in babies, how to begin and continue dental care

Teething: pdf, 2.77 mb
Overview- signs that babies are teething, symptoms, oral care instructions.

Brushing Your Child’s Teeth: pdf, 3.7 mb
Information on plaque, germs, home dental care, and instructions on how to brush child’s teeth.

School-age

Dental Care for School-Aged Children: pdf, 5.3 mb
Facts, information on fluoride, sealants , mouth protection, regular dental visits, and tobacco use.

Thumbsucking: pdf, 2.6 mb
Tips for prevention, potential problems caused by thumbsucking.

Brushing Your Child’s Teeth: pdf, 3.8 mb
Information on plaque, germs, home dental care, and instructions on how to brush child’s teeth.

Teens

Dental Care for Teens: pdf, 6.2 mb
Importance of dental care, dental health checklist, benefits of a healthy smile, and quiz on eating disorders.

Oral Piercing and Health: pdf, 109 kb
Risks related to procedures, jewelry complications, additional information.

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