Show your kids how to take care of their teeth.
Dental Care for Your Child
The first teeth for your child should appear around the age of six months. By the time he is three years old, all 20 of his baby (or milk) teeth will have fully erupted.
Beginning at the age of six, adult teeth will gradually replace them. Your child will be able to keep his adult teeth for the rest of his life with the help of good dental hygiene. To assist patients in achieving their ideal smile and maintaining good oral hygiene, Dr. Catherine combines technology with compassionate and individualized care.
Why is it important to maintain my child's dental health?
Young children should be taught healthy habits that last until they are adults. A child who doesn't brush his teeth or go to the dentist will probably keep doing so as an adult. not before his parents instruct him and implant in him wholesome habits from a young age.
A child with bad teeth may acquire crooked teeth as the adult teeth erupt to take the place of the baby teeth, which are lost early due to dental decay.
Knowing that a youngster will be able to speak effectively and project a favorable self-image, which will increase his self-esteem and confidence, is reassuring.
Regularly encouraging your youngster to brush and floss his teeth will help him develop a lifelong habit of good oral hygiene.
Daily upkeep is necessary
It is necessary to brush your child's teeth twice daily, once in the morning and once before bed. Most young toddlers do not focus on the specifics when brushing their teeth. You must watch your child wash his teeth till he is between the ages of 7 and 9.
You can make brushing your teeth enjoyable each day. Look for a solution that works for you and your child. Try some of the suggested activities at the end of this chapter to promote using a toothbrush every day.
Teeth-brushing for your child
Regularly brush your child's teeth, making sure to cover the chewing, inner, and exterior surfaces.
- Be systematic.
- Separate the upper and lower jaws into three pieces each.
- All teeth should be brushed.
Dental care equipment
The toothbrush section of a store or pharmacy is a confusing location. With so many various types of toothbrushes available, how do you pick the right one?
For children, pick a toothbrush with a smaller head and softer bristles. A smaller-head brush will be able to reach deeper into the rear regions of a child's lips because they are smaller than those of an adult. The gums benefit more from the usage of soft bristles.
Tips on how to use the equipment
- Which is preferable, manual or electric?
An electric toothbrush may be helpful for kids with low manual dexterity, such as those with special needs.
- A toothbrush tag
When they fray or after three to six months, replace your toothbrushes. Older toothbrushes are less effective at cleaning teeth and risk harming gum tissue.
- Toothpaste and a toothbrush
Your child's teeth are strengthened by fluoride in toothpaste, which guards against decay. However, youngsters who consume too much fluoride toothpaste may develop fluorosis on their permanent teeth. Fluorosis causes changes in the teeth's color or texture.
- Floss (Dental Floss)
A crucial component of maintaining good oral health is flossing. You can only effectively clean in between your teeth this way. Too many people are unaware of it. Encourage your youngster to develop this habit early on by introducing him to it. Due to their limited dexterity, young babies find it challenging to floss. Help your child floss his teeth once a day.
What are the advantages of regularly checking your child's teeth?
Your child might have a dental issue, which could progress to pain and swelling that impede eating, speaking, and even sleeping, even if he exhibits no symptoms or signs of it. A visit to the dentist for children can help in the early discovery of issues, allowing for their treatment before they worsen. The last thing a parent should do is take their child to the dentist when they are in excruciating pain.