Protect Your Child's Teeth
(HealthDayNews) -- Chipped, broken and knocked-out teeth are common childhood dental emergencies.
Prevent accidents to your kids' teeth with these tips from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:
· Keep drawers and doors closed and stairs secured from babies and toddlers.
· When children first learn to stand alone, they often use furniture to pull themselves up and balance. Make sure you secure furniture that's at your child's level.
·Caution your child about drinking from water fountains. Kids can ram their teeth into the metal water jet.
· If your child plays contact sports, see that he wears a mouth guard.
The information in this article, including reference materials, are provided to you solely for educational or research purposes. Information in reference materials, are not and should not be considered professional health care advice upon which you should rely. Health care information changes rapidly and consequently, information in this article may be out of date. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician, dentist or other health care professional.