How To Take Care Of Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips For A Dazzling Smile
Healthy Teeth Care Begins Early
We are all born with two complete sets of teeth. Our
first set is called “primary teeth.” You probably recognize
them better when referred to as our “baby teeth.”
They are called baby teeth because the first appear
at around 6 months of age. You could almost call these our “practice
teeth.”
Their role is to reserve a spot for the permanent
tooth which will begin to appear as the baby teeth are pushed up and
out of the way. This onset of permanent adult teeth begins to occur
when we are around 6 years old.
Even though our first set of teeth is temporary, their
role in our dental life is very important. In addition to being placeholders
for our permanent teeth, these baby teeth are what help us to speak
and how to chew.
The first teeth to erupt are usually the four front
teeth. You probably don’t remember what they looked like, but
they are the most beautiful shade of white imaginable!
When the permanent teeth push the baby teeth out of
the way and erupt they too will be a beautiful translucent white.
Teeth that dreams are made of!
Good Dental Practices In Children
Even if your child has just one, tiny little pretty
white tooth, it is important that you launch him/her on their road
to dental health. So, begin by brushing that little tiny tooth and
all others as they begin to appear. It isn’t necessary to use
toothpaste, just use plain water. It’s never too soon to begin
good dental health practices.
Believe it or not, that first little tooth is just
as susceptible to decay as adult teeth. One common problem connected
to tooth decay in infants is called “baby bottle decay.”
It occurs as a result from excessive amounts of sugar
in the formula, juice or milk the child consumes. For this reason
it is a good idea to switch from a bottle to a cup as early as possible
for your child.
You also must not allow a child access to beverages
such as this on a continuous basis. Nor should a child be allowed
to roam around with his or her cup. When a child is thirsty between
meal times, offer water. This will cut down on the possibility of
tooth decay and train the child to drink more water, the healthier
choice.
A leading cause of dental problems in children is
dry mouth. Mouth breathing
causes the mouth to dry out. A dry mouth provides a perfect environment
for the bacteria that causes tooth decay and to grow.
Children tend to breath through their mouth more often
than adults and appear to have more instances of colds, allergies,
sinus infections and other nose and ear problems.
A child who sucks their thumb or blanket can also
dry out the mouth. Older children who smoke or use alcohol also set
themselves up for dry mouth.
You will set a habitual pattern
for your child to follow the rest of his life and you will be able
to remove particles of food that could develop into plaque which can
cause all kinds of problems.
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