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|Articles|July 30, 2019
Why Establishing HEALTHY ORAL CARE HABITS IN INFANTS is Imperative
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It's easy for new parents to overlook oral hygiene - but it's just as easy for you to start a conversation about care and introduce a routine to keep young children healthy and smiling.
This supplement outlines the dangers of early plaque buildup and tooth decay, suggests ways to approach parents about oral care activities, and examines remedies to soothe teething discomfort.
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