I recommend taking your children for their first dental check up from age two, in order for the child to become familiar and comfortable with the dentist. Teeth should be cleaned from the the time they appear in the mouth, either with a small gauze swab rolled around the mother's finger and slowly massaging the baby's teeth, or with a very small toothbrush. Parents should encourage healthy eating from a young age. Sweets, soft drinks and crisps should be discouraged and not consumed on a daily basis.
Dr Elena Demetriou
Family Dentist
Kato Paphos