Friday, February 24, 2012

Know How to Take Care of Your Child’s Dental Health?

Most children are affected by tooth decay ( destruction of tooth by the formation of plaque caused by bacteria). It is affects more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Most of the tooth decay and other oral diseases which affect children are preventable. Healthy teeth and the gums are the most important one in your child’s health. So taking care of your child from the birth will promote healthy teeth and prevent cavities. Diet, oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist are all important in helping to care for a child's teeth.

Tips for caring your children:
  • Clean the teeth of your baby with a soft, clean cloth or toothbrush.
  • Don’t keep the bottle in your child mouth while going to sleep.
  • Make a habit of drinking water for a specific times, which prevents damage to the teeth while sucking on a bottle throughout the day.
  • Make a habit to your children to eat nutritious meals..
  • Use a fluoride tooth paste which helps in removal of bacteria present on the teeth.
  • Don't give too many sweet items or acidic foods and drinks.
  • Brush your child teeth twice a day.
  • Visit the dentist regularly and take a advice from him about fluoride supplements and fissure sealants in order to prevent deficiency.
  • Making good habits at a younger age can help your child have healthy teeth for life.
Taking care of dental hygiene from the very young stages will help children have a healthy oral condition in the later stages of life. This prevents any occurrence of oral diseases.
Related links:
CT Scan London
Dentist Essex
Dental Implants London
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