10/16/2026
🦷 TRUE or FALSE? Let’s talk about the FACTS! 🤔
We put our PDS team to the test with 6 pediatric dental questions! How many will YOU get right? 👀 The answers may surprise you!
Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends and what every parent should know! 💡
💚 1. First dental visit by age ONE? TRUE!
The AAPD recommends establishing a dental home by your child’s first birthday—or within 6 months of their first tooth erupting!
🧡 2. Cavity-causing bacteria can be shared through saliva? TRUE!
Bacteria associated with tooth decay can pass from caregivers to children through saliva. Sharing utensils or cleaning pacifiers with your mouth can transfer oral bacteria.
💜 3. Knocked-out baby teeth should be put back in? FALSE!
Never reimplant an avulsed baby tooth! Doing so could damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. Contact your pediatric dentist immediately.
🩷 4. No fluoride toothpaste before age 3? FALSE!
The AAPD recommends using a tiny smear (about the size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth erupts. For ages 3–6, use a pea-sized amount.
💚 5. Half of children ages 6–9 have already experienced cavities? TRUE!
According to the CDC, approximately 50% of children ages 6–9 have experienced tooth decay in their baby or permanent teeth. That’s why prevention matters!
🧡 6. Frequent snacking and sugary drinks increase cavity risk? TRUE!
It’s not just HOW MUCH sugar children consume—HOW OFTEN their teeth are exposed to sugar matters, too! Frequent snacking and sipping sweetened beverages increase cavity risk.
✨ Little smiles are a BIG deal! We always focus on prevention and do our best to empower you with tools and knowledge to keep those smiles healthy! 💪
