Unhealthy baby teeth can result in unhealthy permanent teeth.

"Decay prevention must begin immediately after my first feeding."

• Use a moist washcloth to clean your baby's gum pads of milk residue after every feeding.

"My top front teeth usually decay first."

• Bottle-fed milk or juice at bed time can contribute to infant tooth decay.
• Top front baby teeth usually decay first because they don't get enough saliva - a natural defense against decay - from the salivary glands in the lower part of the mouth, under the tongue, and the cheeks at the back of the mouth.

"The Shape of my jaw and the position of my teeth can be changed by soothers, thumbs and fingers."

• I can begin to have my bite corrected when I am as young as three.
• My first dental visit should be before my first birthday.

"Sports and playground activities are a major source of serious dental injuries."