Infant Oral Health Care

  • The purpose of an infant oral health program is to improve access to care, to provide counseling and anticipatory guidance for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
  • Break the Cycle of Early Childhood Caries
  • Impart Optimal Fluoride Protection
  • Addressing protective factors is aimed at preventing oral health problems
  • The development and importance of the primary teeth
  • Teething and possible problems
  • An explanation of the dental disease process
  • The importance of fluoride and its effect on   the enamel