When children get cavities we are often asked by their parents why this has happened. Today our oral health therapist Karina gives us her tops tips for cleaning kids teeth. 1. Spit don't rinse The fluoride in toothpaste is excellent at preventing tooth cavities. Once you've finished brushing your teeth its best to spit out the excess and leave the rest of the toothpaste to sit on your teeth for long lasting effects. Avoid reaching for a glass of water to rinse out all the goo

We are often asked by parents whether treating baby teeth is necessary since baby teeth fall out anyway. This conversation usually comes about when we find a cavity or after a knock to the teeth. Parents are often concerned with how their child with cope with treatment as well as being concerned that their child might received treatment of little value. Yes, the baby teeth are going to fall out, but maintaining these teeth is important for several reasons. 1. We want to avoid