Resources for Parents
-
Smile Vermont
- Dental Tips by Age
- Early Childhood Caries
- Dr. Dynasaur
- Finding a Dentist
- Transportation
- The Tooth Tutor Program
Dental Tips by Topic
Brushing
Teeth
Brushing Your Child’s Teeth: pdf,
3.71 MB
Information
on plaque, germs, home dental care, and instructions
on how to brush child’s teeth.
Tooth
Decay
Seal Out Tooth Decay: pdf,
221 KB
A Booklet for Parents: What sealants are, how/why
teeth decay, how sealants can help, who should get
them, insurance information and other ways to prevent
tooth decay.
Oral Piercing
Oral Piercing and Health: pdf 109 KB
Risks related to procedures, jewelry complications,
additional information.
Fluoride
Fluoride: pdf,
120 KB
How fluoride works, why it should be used,
what toothpaste to buy, etc.
Choosing
a Dentist
You and Your Dentist: pdf,
211 KB
Access to dental care, choosing a dentist, your relationship
with your dentist, etc.
Pregnancy
and Oral Care
Pregnant? Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy: pdf,
37KB
Protecting teeth during pregnancy, dental visits.
Pregnancy and Oral Health: pdf
128KB
Tips/facts on how to improve oral health
during pregnancy.
Mouthguards
Mouthguards: pdf,
4 MB
FAQ’s about mouthguards.
Healthy
Eating
Eating Habits That Can Harm Teeth: pdf,
31 KB
Harmful and healthy eating habits.
Food Facts for Healthy Teeth: pdf,
129 KB
What you should eat, includes a table with examples
of sweets with serving sizes and sugar content.
Thumbsucking
Thumbsucking: pdf
2.6 MB
Tips for prevention, potential problems caused by
thumbsucking
Teething
Teething: pdf
2.8 MB
Overview- signs that babies are teething, symptoms,
oral care instructions.
Dental
First Aid
Dental First Aid: pdf
1.4 MB
General instructions, specific injury-related action
plans.