Tips on how to take care of your child's teeth

No parent can really afford to ignore the need to protect their children from dental problems. Whether it's milk teeth or permanent, protecting your little darling's teeth is one of the best investments that earn dividends for life, advises a reputed pediatric dentist, Bangalore. In addition, he adds that good dental care for your little one should begin even before the first baby tooth erupts.

I waited! How many of us know that the amount of fluoride in drinking water play an important role in deciding the strength and health of our children's teeth and gums? However, by instilling good oral hygiene habits, it is very possible to overcome all the problems and pave the way for good dental health. So, how to go about them? Let's take a look!

• Use fluoridated toothpaste: the days passed, when there was a school teaching about non-fluoridated toothpaste for small babies, as they could swallow them. But now, given that tooth decay becomes more common than any other disease among children, dental associations have changed their position and are recommending fluoride toothpaste. Of course, for the youngest children under two years, it would be enough toothpaste the size of a grain of rice and for the older children under five years, a quantity of pea is required to have good oral health, recommends one of the reputed dentists in Confident dental care.

• Brush properly: bacteria that cause cavities increases in the mouths of babies for whom the first baby tooth is still to come. Therefore, dental care for small babies should be started with gum wipes and progressively brushing when the first tooth appears. Brush your child's teeth in small circular motions and start flossing as soon as your child is four years old. In all likelihood, your child should learn proper brushing and flossing techniques in a couple of years, but until then, be sure to dedicate part of your time to protect your kid's teeth.

• Good diet habits: it is almost impossible to prevent children from consuming chocolates, candies, soft drinks and refined products such as cookies and sugary cakes. But as a loving father, it is imperative for him to reduce the intake of this cavity that causes cavities and, therefore, prevents dental ailments. choose for healthy snacks, such as fruits, low-fat cheese, and yogurt, available for your child and ensure the health of the teeth.

• Go for sealants: the sealants, the protective coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth are also recommended by a reputed dentist of a dental hospital to prevent the formation of cavities. As they act as a barrier between the surface of the teeth and the cavities that cause plaque and bacteria, it is an effective solution to protect the molars and premolars, the teeth prone to caries in the mouth.

• Mouthguards: If your child is involved in any sports activity that may cause mouth injuries, it would definitely be a smart move to opt for mouth guards. This simple idea not only prevents chipped or broken teeth, it also guarantees a lovely smile from your child.

Well, maintaining good dental hygiene through the above techniques is not an option but a necessity. With proper techniques to maintain good oral hygiene and routine visits to your dentist, it is absolutely possible to protect your children against dental disease.

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