Doctors’ Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy

Don’t Give Up on Brushing Your Child’s Teeth

What the doctor wants you to know: “When parents say that they haven’t been brushing their child’s teeth because ‘he won’t let us,’ I tell them it might not be pleasant, but it’s much preferable to having cavities later on,” says Mark Hochberg, a pediatric dentist in New York City. “So let this be the last thing you let slide to keep the peace. And start early with visits to the dentist. Kids should see one by age one.”

Where he slacks off: “Every Halloween, all bets are off when it comes to candy. No limits on sugar intake!”