Your baby uses the muscles of the face and mouth
to accomplish this smile. However, these structures
are also used for other important life purposes such
as eating, drinking, and speaking. Significant mouth
development occurs during the first two years of your
baby’s life.

By using simple, appropriate techniques during the
first two years of life, you can help your baby develop
the best mouth structure and movement possible.

You can help your child develop:

• Good mouth structures that will support overall
health.
• Appropriate eating and drinking skills that will be
used throughout life.
• Mouth structures that will support the development
of good speech.
• His or her best natural appearance.