The importance of oral care:
Oral care in children is a very big issue that can be summarized in a number of points, the first of which is whether the way children eat sugar is healthy or not. Is it rich in sugars or not? In particular, saccharose, which mainly causes tooth decay, is found in sugary products, sweets, chocolate, candy and chewing gum.
Compared to fructose, which is the sugar found in cereals, it is nutritious, protects teeth, and does not cause any health problems.
When does the process of dental care in children begin?
The child’s dental care process begins since the months of pregnancy in his mother’s womb in order for him to be born with healthy teeth, as a pregnant woman who suffers from a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium will negatively affect the growth of the child’s teeth because it is the stage of fetus formation that is the stage of growth of milk teeth. Where he is born in this condition with weak teeth and suffering from calcium deficiency. And you can get cavities easily.
The mother should also avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. From the first months, breastfeeding is very important for the development of the baby's mouth and for strengthening the teeth. Since birth, it is necessary to maintain their cleanliness.
When does the brushing process begin?
The process of cleaning the teeth begins before the emergence of the first tooth. This is done through a piece of cloth through which the tongue and gums are cleaned to facilitate the process of the emergence and growth of teeth. Also, brushing it at the age of 6 months, i.e. with the emergence of the first tooth. And the process is through a toothbrush intended for children and with water only, until the child reaches the age of two years.
When does the child visit the dentist?
The child can visit the dentist at the age of 6 months, that is, with the emergence of the first tooth, but in general, this must be done at the age of one year, that is, 12 months. To detect the process of tooth protrusion, is it normal or are there some problems?
In the most extreme cases, the child can be taken to a dentist at the age of 3 years, when most of the teeth have emerged in their place, and in these cases, any problem, if any, can be detected at an early age.
Tips for protecting baby teeth:
- Breastfeeding caries (carie de biberon) is very early caries in children and they get it between the ages of one and two years and they suffer a lot from it. And this decay is the result of the baby sleeping all night with the breast-feeding box without removing it from his mouth, and the contact of the milk substance with the teeth for long hours. It causes lactic acid to form throughout the mouth, which can lead to cavities. In this case, it is advised to remove the feeding tray after the age of one year.
- The child should drink only water before going to bed.
- Teeth should be brushed with a toothpaste that contains fluoride.
- The child must be accompanied in brushing his teeth according to proper methods until the age of 6 years.
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