School House Dental School provides screening for children enrolled in public and private schools in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We provide screenings for day care facilities.

It is very important that children brush their teeth three times a day and avoid excessive consumption of soft drinks and sweet foods. If they don't, decay will result, which leads to fillings in their teeth and even tooth loss.

Children’s health care starts as soon as their first teeth. Baby’s teeth should be cleaned with a clean cloth as soon as they show through gums. Parents should avoid putting sweet liquids in baby bottles, especially before bed. If a baby needs a bottle at night only water should be used.

Tothpaste is recommended until children begin school and they must rinse the toothpaste off.

A well balanced diet is very important in stopping tooth decay so processed snack foods and soft drinks should be avoided unless children can clean their teeth directly after eating.

And, don't forget to make sure your child has regular dental check-ups.