Dental Care for Children 0-5 years
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Dental Care for Children 0-5 years

Brush at least twice a day with Fluoride Toothpaste

  • What is Fluoride
  • Gum disease can start at any age. Early signs include bleeding when toothbrushing.

Catch Problems Early - Before they become Big Problems

  • There's more to a dental exam than checking for tooth decay
  • If you don't know what to look for - how would you know if something was wrong? Your dental team knows what to look for!
  • Your dental team can help you learn how you can prevent oral disease.
  • Do you have risk factors for Oral Cancer?
  • If you spot trouble or have questions - visit your dental team to check it out - before it might become a serious problem...

 

Children 0-5 Years Dental Health Information

Dental Care for Children

Canadian Dental Association



Just for Kids

BC Dental Association



Sip Smart!

BC Pediatric Society



Information For Caregivers with Infants and Babies

Baby's Best Chance (pages 118-119) 

Children up to 6 months of age

BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport



Infant Dental Care

HealthLinkBC

Information for Caregivers with Children 3 years and Under

How to Take Care of Your Child's Teeth  

Video - Children ages 3 years & under

BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport & BC Dental Association



Dental Care for Toddlers

HealthLinkBC



Toddler's First Steps (pages 105-110)  

Children ages 6 - 36 month olds

BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport



Kidsmiles.ca

Children ages 3 years & under

BC Dental Associaiton



Funding for dental treatment - for more information...

Healthy Kids Program or call 1-800-748-1144



First Nations Health or call 1-888-321-5003



Save A Smile Program