SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The CDC says 1 in 4 children, ages 2 to 11, have untreated cavities in their baby teeth.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Sioux Center, Iowa, dentists offered their services for free to help address issues with kids’ baby teeth.

Dr. Trevor Kuiper from Sioux Center Dental shares about the “Give Kids A Smile” event he and his staff will be having on February 19th. It is designed to give children in need free dental treatments. He also provides suggestions for better teeth beyond the standard brush and floss.

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (KTIV) - A Sioux County dental clinic provided care Thursday to those who need it the most during its second annual “Give Kids a Smile” event.

On Thursday, Feb. 20, Sioux Center Dental donated their facilities, skills, and staff to provide children in need with free dental care. Services included oral exams, x-rays, cleanings (fluoride and sealants), and restorative care (fillings and tooth extractions).

Dr. Trevor Kuiper from Sioux Center Dental shares some alarming children’s dental statistics. He is conductiong a free “Give Kids A Smile Day” on February 20th (appointments are filled). Last year 35 kids local kids were served in eight hours and provided $25,000 worth of free dentistry.

Help your KIDS stay CAVITY FREE! Watch today's Tuesday Tooth Talk to hear how some chewing gums and candy can actually make your kid's teeth healthier!

Today we are going to answer some of our most common questions regarding sealants. What are they? Are they safe? When should my child get them?

Is fluoride safe? What are  the differences between ingested fluoride and topical fluoride? When can my child have fluoride? Do I need fluoride at the dentist if I use fluoride toothpaste and fluoride in the water? It seems there is a lot of controversy regarding the safety of fluoride and Dr. Kuiper is going to put his expertise to use and inform us what’s what!

At what age should children start seeing a dentist? Do they need to see a specialist in pediatric dentistry? Can I bring my child to Sioux Center Dental?

As a new mom, you may not have been told much about how to care for you baby’s teeth. Some of the questions we have been asked include when baby teeth come in and when they fall out. In this video, Dr. Kuiper educates viewers on some of the most asked questions regarding baby teeth.

When should you take your baby to the dentist? Why so early? When do you start brushing their teeth? Today Dr. Kuiper tackles some of the questions we get related to early dental exams.