Children's dental care begins before the baby's first tooth erupts. Babies have all their teeth in their mouths the moment they are born, but you cannot see them, because the milk teeth are hidden inside the gums. Milk teeth emerge from the gums and become visible starting from the 6th month after birth. It is important to start oral and dental care before the first tooth erupts, because healthy teeth can only emerge from healthy gums. Dentrum Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, with its staff of dentists who are experts and experienced especially in children's dental health, ensures that your children will have healthy and happy smiles in the future. Here are important tips on children's dental care from Dentrum Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, the first name that comes to mind when it comes to Adana Dentists and Adana Dental Clinics…
The teething process of children is completed by the time they reach the age of 3. These teeth, called milk teeth, begin to fall out and make way for the permanent teeth after the child turns 6. During this process, it is likely that there will be gaps between the milk teeth, because they make room for the permanent teeth, and by the time the child is 13, almost all of the permanent teeth have erupted.
If you give babies fruit juice, milk, or formula from a bottle for long periods, a serious dental problem we call "baby bottle tooth decay" can occur in babies.
How Is Dental Care Done for Children?
When your baby finishes drinking, be sure to remove the bottle from their mouth. Avoid the method of giving a bottle to put your baby to sleep.
Children's Teeth Aged 2 and Under
Right after feeding your baby, take care to wipe their gums with a clean cloth. In this way, you get rid of the bacterial plaque that causes possible tooth decay.
Brush the teeth twice a day with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Also, do not forget to take your baby for their first dental examination before their first birthday.
Children's Teeth Between Ages 3 and 5
For children who reach the age of 3, you can start using fluoride toothpaste. However, use a maximum pea-sized amount of toothpaste during these brushings. Make sure they spit out the paste. Also, make sure your baby gives up the habit of sucking their finger or pacifier before the age of 4. Visit your dentist routinely at 6-month intervals.
Children's Teeth Between Ages 6 and 9
In this age group, the teeth begin to touch each other, and from this point on it is necessary to start using dental floss. During this process, explain to the child that the shedding of milk teeth is a normal and ordinary situation that occurs to make room for the adult teeth. Until your children reach the age at which they can carry out oral and dental care rituals on their own, accompany them during tooth brushing and flossing. Pay attention to cleaning the back teeth, because more bacterial plaque can accumulate on these teeth.
Dental Care for Children Over the Age of 13
As parents, in order to ensure that your child does not neglect their oral and dental care, you can make use of the importance that children in this age group attach to their appearance. Explain to them the social importance of fresh breath and a healthy smile.
Practical Tips
It is extremely important for young people who have to use braces during childhood to brush their teeth thoroughly and use dental floss. Remember that how the teeth will look after the braces are removed depends on how the teeth are cared for while the braces are still on. You can give your children the habit of keeping a toothbrush and toothpaste in their bags.
Dentrum Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic is an especially ambitious clinic when it comes to children's dental health. The reason why the dental health average in our country is at worrying levels is closely related to the fear of dentists acquired in childhood. That is why we turn the dental clinic into a fun and enjoyable experience for children rather than a frightening one. In this way, we contribute to future generations being more conscious about oral and dental health. You too can give your child a healthy smile by choosing Dentrum Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, the first address that comes to mind when it comes to oral and dental health in Adana.
