Good oral hygiene needs to be a lifelong pursuit and it’s one that should begin as soon as a child is born. You may be wondering how that’s possible when a newborn doesn’t even have teeth yet. Correction—a newborn doesn’t have teeth that have erupted yet. Concealed below those beautiful pink gums are pearly white primary teeth just waiting to smile at you. To make sure your children enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles, Arlington pediatric dentist Dr. Shah would like to offer some suggestions on how you can teach your children good oral hygiene. (more…)