Do toddlers really need to floss their teeth?

Your 1-year-old may seem a little young for flossing, but cavities don’t know how old teeth are! Teeth can get cavities as soon as they erupt into the mouth. If your toddler’s teeth are touching one another, food and plaque can get stuck between them, and cavities can form. The importance of flossing is one of the reasons that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends taking your...