Good Oral Health at Every Age
Good Oral Health at Every Age
A guide to your child's dental development, from birth to 18.
Related Articles, Videos and Interactive Guides
Can Pacifiers and Baby Bottles Ruin My Baby's Teeth?
Sucking is an innate reflex that babies develop and practice in the womb as they prepare for their first meal. Sucking is so important to a child’s development that it is comforting well into a child’s first years of life — long after he or she no longer needs to get nourishment from a breast or bottle.
Common Questions
Is Breast-feeding Better than Bottle-feeding in Preventing Early Childhood Cavities? Many experts recommend breast-feeding over bottle-feeding for the overall health of your child. However, breast-feeding can lead to Early Childhood Cavities in the same way that bottle-feeding can.
Oral Health for Children
Teaching your child proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health that will pay lifelong dividends. You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued
Brushing and Flossing Your Child's Teeth
Most children spend less than a minute brushing their teeth. Oral health care professionals recommend, however, that they brush for two to three minutes.
How to Care for Children's Teeth
This short video teaches you the correct way to brush children's teeth giving them a healthy start toward a lifetime of good oral health.
My First Colgate™
For infants and toddlers. Fluoride-free and safe if swallowed toothpastes and brushes designed for tiny hands.
Colgate® Dora the Explorer™
Explore healthy smiles with Dora the Explorer™ anticavity toothpaste and battery-powered toothbrushes. Gently clean teeth and protect gums with characters kids love.
