Video Emphasizes, Illustrates Good Oral Health
"You can keep your child free from tooth decay."
That is both the title and central message of a video produced for the Detroit Dental Health Project given to more than 1,000 parents and caregivers of Detroit children.
Oral Health Video: You Can Keep Your Child Free From Tooth Decay!
During the 17 minute program, parents and caregivers are told they play a major role and can make a significant difference in the oral health of their children.
"As a parent or caregiver, you have the most important role in stopping tooth decay in children," Dr. Lorelei Claiborne says.
A dentist and children’s oral health specialist in Detroit for 16 years, Claiborne gives important tips…and repeats them several times...on simple, yet effective steps that can be taken at any age to minimize the risk of decay and improve oral health.
She emphasizes that caring for a child’s teeth begins shortly after birth.
Subjects covered include how to avoid baby bottle decay; how to brush a baby’s teeth, and later, a toddler’s teeth; the role of good nutrition in a child’s diet; minimizing sugary soft drink consumption, and more. Some of the most important points are summarized on the right.
