From the First Tooth is a pediatric oral health initiative promoting the oral health of infants, toddlers and preschool children.
Brush your child's teeth twice a day with children's fluoridated toothpaste. Use a rice-sized smear for children under 3 years old, and a pea-sized amount for children 3 years and older.
Baby teeth are weakest when they first appear in the mouth. Your child's doctor, dentist, or dental hygienist can put fluoride on your child's teeth as soon as they appear in the mouth.
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Helping Prevent Tooth Decay in Maine Children
While tooth decay is the most common disease impacting youth, it is mostly preventable. From the First Tooth is an oral health program that looks to address this problem by improving access to oral health care and educational resources for Maine children and families.
The program has two key focuses–integrating oral health care into pediatric primary care and providing families with the knowledge needed to establish healthy oral habits from a young age.
Vision: All children in Maine have access to quality oral health care.
Mission: To promote and support the integration of oral health into primary care for all children in Maine.
Whether you are a provider or a caregiver, you play an important role in helping prevent tooth decay. Explore the resources above to learn how you can support children's oral health.
