The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provide the following advice for the oral health of 3-year-olds.
- Your child should have 20 baby teeth
- Limit sodas, juice and drinks containing caffeine
- Encourage milk and water for drinking
- Limit snacking between meals
- Brush teeth twice a day with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
- Floss every day
- Examine your child's teeth
- Have regular dental check-ups
