Schedule a dental visit between 6-12 months of age. Supervise your child's brushing to ensure proper brushing habits. To prevent nursing bottle mouth, as shown to the right, if you must give your baby a bottle at nap or bed time, fill it with plain water - not milk, formula or juice. Your dentist may recommend regular fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel and resist decay. Whenever possible, drink fluoridated water and always use an ADA-accepted fluoridated toothpaste.
Dental sealants can provide a further layer of protection against cavities.
The plastic coating is painted on the grooved chewing surfaces of the back teeth.