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Arizona Department of Health Services
Office of Oral Health

150 N. 18th Ave, Room 320
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Caring for Your Mouth

 

The better your oral health is, the better your child’s oral health will be. Keeping your mouth healthy will leave fewer germs to pass on to your baby. ...more

What can you do to keep your mouth healthy for your baby?

  • Brush your teeth thoroughly, twice daily (morning and night) with fluoride toothpaste.

  • Floss daily.

  • Limit soda, sports drinks, candy and other foods high in sugar.

  • Have any tooth decay treated right away.
  • Have regular dental visits as recommended by your dentist.