Written by Mervat Rashad
Monday, March 13, 2023 10:00 PM
require the teeth Proper care is ideal care from an early stage, and tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems in children, and untreated cavities can cause severe pain and infection that may lead to many problems, and parents usually ignore the cavities of the child’s teeth, but many do not know that the child’s tooth decay It may affect the permanent teeth, and lead to dental problems in the future, and here are some tips to ensure oral health in children, according to what was published by the site “doctor.ndtv“.
Dental health: Oral care in children
1. For infants
Babies can develop a form of tooth decay in early childhood. This usually occurs when they are allowed to sleep immediately following feeding anything but water. Sugar in formula milk, breast milk, breast milk and juice can collect around teeth and feed cavity-causing bacteria..
From birth until regarding 12 months, one should gently wipe the baby’s gums using a clean, soft baby washcloth or gauze, when the first tooth appears, clean the surface with a baby toothbrush and water.
For children ages 12 months to 24 months, use a child-sized toothbrush and smear a thin layer of fluoridated toothpaste, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends brushing twice a day, following breakfast and before bed.
2. For children
At the age of 3, children can start using a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste which helps prevent cavities. Please try to teach your child not to swallow it. Swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste can result in white or brown spots on the mouth. Your baby’s adult teeth.
3. Brushing and flossing
Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a pea-sized fluoride toothpaste and brushing all surfaces of the tooth is mandatory Brushing should be done in a circular motion or in a short back-and-forth motion on all surfaces of the teeth Brushing time should be at least 2 minutes for each of the upper teeth And lower, toothbrushes should be changed every two to three months or sooner, used brushes should be washed and air dried to prevent bacteria, flossing is another essential part of a child’s oral care routine.
4. Tongue scrapers
It helps to freshen breath, it is available in metal/plastic material and some of them are inbuilt inside the toothbrushes either on the back of the head or on the handle.
5. Diet
Children who have a lot of sugary foods and drinks (juices) are at a higher risk of cavities. It is important to make healthy food choices. Children should eat a balanced diet and stop snacking between meals. They should develop a habit of drinking plenty of water and reducing consumption of Soft drinks.
6. Visiting the dentist
Every 6 months it is important to check and clean the teeth and apply topical fluoride to strengthen the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to erosion and decay.
