It is very important to realize that crowns of all teeth are formed inside the tooth buds before birth and its is during that time mother should take healthy diet which is vital for strong teeth. Among the food elements Calcium and Phosphorus , Vitamin D , Vitamin C are essential.
Flouride in a minute amount in the water ( 1 ppm ) is crucial for children when the permanent teeth are about to erupt ( at 6yrs) . In those parts of world where flouride is not incorporated in water, it is vital to recommend flouride in tooth paste or formulations to help prevent the decay. But always remember that excess flouride is also dangerous so its quantity should be strictly checked by Public Health services.
Another thing that should be kept in mind is your baby should never put to bed and fall asleep with a bottle of juice or milk because it gives bacteria to enjoy producing lactic acid and destroy enamel by creating holes. So always keep the gum pads of your children clean by using wet cotton pads.
It is recommended that babies teeth to be brushed or at least properly cleaned with wet towel when the first tooth erupt in the mouth that is around at the age of 6 month. Parents usually neglect to clean the milk teeth thinking that they will ultimately fall down and new teeth will replace them. It is very true that new teeth will replace the old milky teeth but milky teeth are the basic guide for proper eruption of permanent teeth. If you didn't take care of your primary (milk) teeth then they will fall off before time and leads to later crowding of your child permanent teeth.
Proper Dental checkups should also be done every 6 months so that early caries can be prevented by giving pit and fissure sealants , to restore the carious teeth with GIC, to correct the detrimental effect of certain habits on the positioning of teeth, those include thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and mouth breathing. Moreover, growth modification appliances can be used if your child has under developed lower jaw and head gears can used to restrict the over growth of upper jaw.
Having good and healthy teeth boost your child confidence and help him to spread the smile of life.
Love God, Love humanity and Love yourself.
Flouride in a minute amount in the water ( 1 ppm ) is crucial for children when the permanent teeth are about to erupt ( at 6yrs) . In those parts of world where flouride is not incorporated in water, it is vital to recommend flouride in tooth paste or formulations to help prevent the decay. But always remember that excess flouride is also dangerous so its quantity should be strictly checked by Public Health services.
Another thing that should be kept in mind is your baby should never put to bed and fall asleep with a bottle of juice or milk because it gives bacteria to enjoy producing lactic acid and destroy enamel by creating holes. So always keep the gum pads of your children clean by using wet cotton pads.
It is recommended that babies teeth to be brushed or at least properly cleaned with wet towel when the first tooth erupt in the mouth that is around at the age of 6 month. Parents usually neglect to clean the milk teeth thinking that they will ultimately fall down and new teeth will replace them. It is very true that new teeth will replace the old milky teeth but milky teeth are the basic guide for proper eruption of permanent teeth. If you didn't take care of your primary (milk) teeth then they will fall off before time and leads to later crowding of your child permanent teeth.
Proper Dental checkups should also be done every 6 months so that early caries can be prevented by giving pit and fissure sealants , to restore the carious teeth with GIC, to correct the detrimental effect of certain habits on the positioning of teeth, those include thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and mouth breathing. Moreover, growth modification appliances can be used if your child has under developed lower jaw and head gears can used to restrict the over growth of upper jaw.
Having good and healthy teeth boost your child confidence and help him to spread the smile of life.
Love God, Love humanity and Love yourself.
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