It’s never too early to take care of your children’s oral health. As soon as your child has his first tooth, the
dental plan begins with cleansing. You may not be able to use a toothbrush at first. You must therefore use a
soft cloth. However, when you start having more teeth, you can use a soft toothbrush for children with a
small amount of toothpaste. Be careful when brushing your baby’s teeth, as most children love toothpaste. If
you do not pay attention, you risk eating it instead of spitting it out. In addition, most toothpastes contain
fluoride, which can affect the health of your child. So that’s another reason why you should check the
amount of records.
Flossing is another important aspect of dental care for children, but a child can not floss alone before the age
of eight. so until then, you can do it between three and four years. During the child’s training years, the
dental examination should begin with regular visits to the dentist. This will instill a habit and general
knowledge about the proper way to take care of oral health, proper nutrition (excess sugar is harmful to teeth
and gums), a precise way of brushing teeth and general oral hygiene. In addition, you must set an example
by showing them that you rub and floss regularly so that the same habit is printed in their minds. In addition,
at home, follow a sensible and tasty diet, eliminating the temptation of junk food, the main risk for the health
of children.
You should also be aware of some other risks, such as tooth decay, which are quite common in children.
Bottle deterioration is a disease caused by a sweet drink before bedtime, which is common among children
in most families. According to some traditions, before going to bed, a cup of hot chocolate or milk will help
the child’s development. These drinks invariably contain a good amount of sugar, which forms a coating on
the teeth at night and reduces the flow of saliva into the mouth, which further increases the risk of tooth
decay. The upper anterior teeth are the first to undergo this type of decay, then attack the upper and lower
teeth. Although this type of sugar can harm teeth at any age, it is particularly harmful for baby teeth because
they are softer and, therefore, caries disappear much faster than those of adults. Therefore, dental care for
children should exclude these routines during bedtime.
Another problem that is often observed in children is the habit of sucking the thumb. It’s a comforting,
instinctive habit, and it’s hard to take a child out of that particular habit. This usually affects the shape or
formation of the dental pattern. The front of the mouth may be pushed back, which may later require dental
appliances to give it a more appropriate shape. There may also be a gap between the lower and upper teeth if
this is not checked at the right time.
Dental care for children is a wise management practice and the sooner they are instilled, the better it will be
to stay with the child throughout his life. Good dental hygiene can prevent future caries problems or painful
gums. You can train to give your baby a bottle of pure water instead of sugary drinks; You can see a dentist
as soon as you notice a brownish or blackened spot on your baby’s teeth that will not go away with brushing,
can be strict about the amount of sugar ingested and you can obviously educate them on the importance of
have a regular visit to the dentist to check a problem before it becomes a painful disease.
Preparing your child to visit dentist
Going to the dentist is a big deal, especially for kids. Everything in there looks different, smells different,
and sounds different. Kids know that something is up! It can be scary if it’s your first visit. That’s why it’s
important to prepare your child before their first visit to the children’s dentist, and to select a
dentist that not only works with your insurance plan but also an office that you feel will be a kid-friendly
environment.
The first hurdle is to prepare kids at home before their first visit. A child as young as three years old should
have their first visit to the dentist. They have already had some of their baby Teeth grown
in at that point. The dentist will be able to catch problems early this way. Some dentists will have the parent
hold the child on their lap the entire time to ease the child’s fears. It’s not so scary if mom or dad can hold
you the whole time. They’ll get to understand that all the dentist wants to do is take a look at their teeth, and
that it doesn’t hurt.
The dental office wants to educate parents about how to care for their young child’s teeth, so the dentist will
have good tips on what kind of toothbrush and toothpaste to use, and techniques for brushing your child’s
teeth. When a child is ready to try on their own to hold their own toothbrush, the dentist can show the child
how. If this is your first child, you may pick up a few pointers you hadn’t though of before.
Some parents talk to their kids about the tooth fairy, and encourage them to write a letter to the tooth fairy,
or have mom and dad write the letter for them. The child can tell the tooth fairy they’re about to have their
first dentist visit. Then, after the visit, that night they can write another letter to the tooth fairy. Even though
it’s too early to begin leaving teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, they might find the tooth fairy has
left them a little surprise in the morning for being so good at the dentist office.
Check out this video to see how to brush your child’s teeth.