How to find if your Child’s teeth are on schedule

There are so many different stories by people on the teething of their baby. Some say, their baby had his first tooth after his first birthday while some experience it at the age of 6 months. Though every child is different, almost all will have their 20 primary teeth by three years. These primary teeth are essential for your child. They help to shape your child’s face, guide the positioning of permanent teeth and play a crucial role in eating and speaking. Thus, it’s essential to take good care of them.

Also, healthy teeth are a crucial part of your child’s complete health and assisting your child in developing good health begins right from the moment he is born.

Check if your child’s primary teeth are prone to decay?

As the child’s primary teeth have thinner external covering i,e. Enamel, they are prone to early childhood decay. Remember, the decay can start even before the first tooth has appeared. The cause of this decay is Bacteria which attacks quickly due to frequent contact of the teeth with sweet liquids like juice, milk, ( even the breast milk), and no cleaning afterwards.

This early childhood decay can be very painful to your child. It may affect his sleep too. This will further be a disturbance in his concentration on his daily life activities such as studies, games, etc.

How to detect your child’s dental issue?

You may be relieved to think that your child is brushing his teeth daily. But, you, as a parent, need to be careful at this point. Keep a watch on them whether they are doing the job properly to ensure good health of their teeth.

You can check a few signs that would hint you of the unhealthy state of their teeth. Check if-

• They have dark patches on their teeth.
• There are holes in the enamel.
• They are complaining of pain in their teeth.
• Their teeth are sensitive to some specific temperature or food.
• They face sensitivity to chewing.
• They feel their gums are pulling away from teeth.

Any of these issues is an invitation to your child’s teeth problems. Therefore, as soon as you find any one of them, schedule a visit with your dentist. Keep in mind that early treatment will save you from degraded health.

How can you keep the cavities away?

Prevention is always better than cure. Therefore, following some good habits will help you ensure the safety of your child’s teeth.

Begin early with healthy oral habits- Make your kids brush two times a day regularly, that too with fluoride toothpaste.

Have enough fluoride- Constant use of fluoride hardens the enamel and helps to prevent the penetration of acids. For this, you also have options to use fluoride supplements, but beware of too much consumption of fluoride as it may discolour the teeth.

Avoid too much sugar or acid- This is a known fact that a lot of sugary foods such as juices, candy, etc. are not suitable for your child’s teeth. If your child is accustomed to consuming too much of these, ask them to rinse their mouth or brush their teeth after eating them. This will wash the sugar and prevent their teeth from decay.

Check out the above-listed factors to find whether your child’s teeth need a dentist or not?

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