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Practicing good dental habits is important for children to protect their teeth from decay. You should start early, when your baby is an infant. Your child will learn healthy dental habits when you regularly clean their teeth. Tooth decay can lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.
James R. King, DDS, the Director of the Department of Dentistry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem provides these tips on developing good dental habits at an early age to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
NYC Health + Hospitals provides excellent dental care at most of our hospitals and neighborhood health centers. Find a hospital or a neighborhood health center near you.