Tooth Decay in Children , How to Prevent? –
Adults aren’t the only one’s who suffer from tooth decay. Annually kids
and newborns experience the pain and suffering too. Sad to say, for
babies and infants, the main causes of tooth decay are indirectly due to
their baby bottle.
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Most parents put their babies to bed with their bottles because it gets them to fast rather quickly. But this is an extremely bad habit to get in to. More often than not, the liquid from inside the bottle makes it way in to your babies mouth and starts the process of tooth decay.
Along with eating a lot of sugar, giving bacteria the chance to grow and multiple can offset the good and the bad rather quickly. Once their mouth is filled with bad bacteria, not only is tooth decay a problem, but it can lead to other bone diseases in the mouth.
Unfortunately if you have a newborn, a pediatrican isn’t so much worried about dental problems. Therefore, you should be proactive and get them to a dentist as soon as possible, and with on going visits.
So let’s look at some simple tips you can do to help avoid these problems in the first place.
1. Never dip a pacifier in sugary foods. It is quite common to dip it in honey but this will speed the tooth decay process. Your baby will take a pacifier eventually.
2. Especially before bed, if you give your child a drink, give them water instead of juice or milk. Again, these liquids contain sugar. Water is sugar free so the bacteria don’t have a chance!
3. Go to a pediatric dentist often. It’s never too early to start once their teeth are showing. And even before they show, you may want to set an appointment incase problems develop when their teeth start to grow.
4. Inspect their teeth yourself. If something doesn’t look right, see the dentist. If their teeth appear to have white spots or lines, it could mean they need more fluoride and a modification to their diet.
Prevention will not only leave your baby with a beautiful smile for the future, but it will avoid a lot of painful and expensive ongoing treatments.
Ref: http://babycaretipsfornewmoms.hltips.com/tooth-decay-in-children-how-to-prevent/
Jenn and Tony Bot via CompfightWhat You do to Prevent Problems
We understand that tooth decay is the result of acid creating bacteria. When we eat or drink, the bacteria in our mouth creates an acidic substance as their byproduct. Unfortunately the enamel coating our teeth is no match for this acid. It’s a big problem for infants and young children because their teeth haven’t fully developed the enamel layer and thus, causes a cavities and tooth decaying. It’s more common than you think. Toni Verdú Carbó via CompfightMost parents put their babies to bed with their bottles because it gets them to fast rather quickly. But this is an extremely bad habit to get in to. More often than not, the liquid from inside the bottle makes it way in to your babies mouth and starts the process of tooth decay.
Along with eating a lot of sugar, giving bacteria the chance to grow and multiple can offset the good and the bad rather quickly. Once their mouth is filled with bad bacteria, not only is tooth decay a problem, but it can lead to other bone diseases in the mouth.
Unfortunately if you have a newborn, a pediatrican isn’t so much worried about dental problems. Therefore, you should be proactive and get them to a dentist as soon as possible, and with on going visits.
So let’s look at some simple tips you can do to help avoid these problems in the first place.
1. Never dip a pacifier in sugary foods. It is quite common to dip it in honey but this will speed the tooth decay process. Your baby will take a pacifier eventually.
2. Especially before bed, if you give your child a drink, give them water instead of juice or milk. Again, these liquids contain sugar. Water is sugar free so the bacteria don’t have a chance!
3. Go to a pediatric dentist often. It’s never too early to start once their teeth are showing. And even before they show, you may want to set an appointment incase problems develop when their teeth start to grow.
4. Inspect their teeth yourself. If something doesn’t look right, see the dentist. If their teeth appear to have white spots or lines, it could mean they need more fluoride and a modification to their diet.
Prevention will not only leave your baby with a beautiful smile for the future, but it will avoid a lot of painful and expensive ongoing treatments.
Ref: http://babycaretipsfornewmoms.hltips.com/tooth-decay-in-children-how-to-prevent/
To prevent tooth decay in toddlers, you shouldn't let your child go to bed with a bottle or a sippy cup of milk or juice. If you give your child a drink before bed or to help him go to sleep, always choose water. Make sure you brush and floss your child's teeth daily, and be sure to avoid sugary foods. Foods that are high in acid, such as citrus fruits, will weaken the enamel and make your child more susceptible to cavities. You should brush your toddler's teeth with a soft-bristled brush at least twice per day and after your child eats sweets. Maintain a good oral routine and take your child on regular basis to dental clinics for complete oral care protection.
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