Healthy teeth is a sign of good overall health. The teeth can point out a sign of another more serious ailment which is why it is just so important to take care of them. It is far more easy to take care of your teeth than to have to fix them later. Which is why it is so important to teach your kids to take care of them right from the start. Teach them to brush their teeth properly at least 2 times a day. And teach them of what foods to look out for that cause the most decay. Healthy eating habits should be started young too..like veggie sticks and fruit for a snack as opposed to candy.