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Here are some of the AAPD recommendations to help protect children against tooth decay:
Just like sugar, cooked starches – such as pretzels and pasta – can lead to cavities. More saliva, which washes away starches and sugars, is produced during a meal, so both are safer for teeth if eaten with a meal instead of as a snack.
Utensils, cups, and other objects should be washed thoroughly before you share them with children to avoid passing germs that cause cavities.
Don’t put young children to bed with a bottle of milk formula or juice; in addition try to get older children to drink more water. When kids sip sugared beverages periods, they’re exposed to a higher risk of decay.
Don’t be afraid of chocolate milk. Like white milk, it provides protein, calcium and vitamins. Chocolate milk washes off of teeth just like white milk does – and since children like it, they often drink more.
Most bottled water does not contain fluoride. Since water is the number 1 way to prevent tooth decay, look for a brand that has added fluoride.
Also, think prevention: Tooth decay can start as soon as a tooth appears, so children should see a dentist shortly after their first tooth erupts or before their first birthday.