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Dr. Mike Recommends

The best way to avoid dental decay and stay healthy in general is to remember that too much of anything is not good. Moderate the foods you give your kids and never put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice or milk. When your kids do have a food or treat that is high in sugar or starch, have them rinse after to flush their mouth and dilute the sugar.

Families like to share things and that should not change. If you maintain good oral hygiene practice the number of cavity causing bacteria will be low in everyone and transferring it will not be an issue.

Remember, your kids are watching what you do more than what you say. Try to be a role model maintain a healthy diet. Your kids will watch and do what you do; eventually.