Tips on how to take care of your child’s teeth
by Allen Rose DoctorDental care for your child
should start as soon as their first teeth appear. Though these baby teeth are
not permanent and fall within few years. But still it is important to take care
as they hold space for the permanent teeth which develops in later years. Start
taking your child to a pediatric dentist
on a routine basis as it will help in keeping their mouth healthy throughout
their lives. If proper hygiene is not followed, various dental issues can occur
even in young children such as:
·
Pain
in teeth and gums
·
Cavities
and tooth decay
·
Swollen
gums
·
Gum
disease
Below listed are the tips to take
care of your child’s teeth:
Follow a tooth brushing routine
Help your child in
brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride tooth paste. Use a tooth brush
that has soft bristles. Also, there are tooth brushes available in market that
is specially designed for different age groups. You can choose a tooth brush
that is appropriate for your child.
Keep a check on the amount of
tooth paste
Apply only a pea-size
amount of tooth paste on your child’s tooth brush and then assist them while
brushing. Teach them to not swallow the paste as it can cause spots on your
child’s teeth.
Take your child to a pediatric
dentist regularly
Start taking your child to
a pediatric dentist as soon as their
first teeth come out or at least when they turn one year old. The dentist will
examine your child’s teeth health and the growth of their teeth.
If you stay in Snellville
GA, choose a renowned dental office that provides dentistry for kids Snellville. Having someone that specializes in
working with children can be very helpful. Their offices are usually equipped
for entertaining and easing little ones’ dental fears. They have a friendly,
engaging attitude when children are sitting in the chair and help children
tolerate the poking and prodding that comes with dental check-ups and
cleanings. If children do not learn proper daily dental care techniques, they
can find themselves experiencing oral decay and other disease. If these
conditions aren’t addressed, they can continue to impact their oral and overall
health throughout their adult life. This is why it’s important to establish a
dentist/patient relationship for your child.
Limit the intake of sugary or other
unhealthy foods
Sugary foods like candies,
chocolates, juices, gum candies etc. can cause cavities and damage to your
child’s teeth. But every child loves to eat them and it is hard to keep such
foods away from them. So, as parents it’s your duty to make sure that they eat
these sugary foods in limit and brush their teeth after eating such food items.
Give your child a healthy diet that contains vegetables, fruits and protein
rich foods.
It is advisable to follow
all these dental care techniques for keeping your child’s teeth in healthy
state.
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