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As a parent, you are responsible for teaching your children about the different things in life, including building their healthy dental habits. Giving your kids a good grasp of dental hygiene can help them avoid oral problems as they grow up.
Many dental issues come up as children grow, so parents need to teach their kids the importance of dental hygiene at an early age. You can encourage them as soon as they reach a year old.
If you’re planning to start your kids early on proper dental hygiene routines, here are three things you can do to encourage them:
Although your baby’s diet doesn’t include processed sugars yet, that doesn’t mean that they’re free from the threat of tooth decay. Babies who fall asleep with a feeding bottle in their mouth are vulnerable to sitting sugars in their milk that can eat away at the enamel.
As a parent, you should watch your baby’s feeding patterns. Make sure that you only give them a bottle when they’re out of bed so that you can clear their mouth of milk residue. You should also prevent your baby from sipping from a bottle or cup throughout the day. Teeth that are exposed continuously to milk can grow pitted and discoloured as they grow. Avoid frequently offering your toddlers fruit juice, since it can damage their young teeth even at diluted amounts.
Babies start with 20 teeth, with some of them fully developed in the jaw, while others are still waiting to grow. Before your baby starts teething, you should make sure to clean their gums. You can do this light brushing by wiping the gums with a clean flannel.
Once their teeth start appearing, you can begin brushing them with a baby-sized toothbrush. Avoid using too much toothpaste since your baby can end up accidentally swallowing it. As their teeth grow, you can gently gloss in between each tooth to keep them healthy and clean of cavities.
As your baby moves past their toddler years, make sure to guide them in brushing until they can do it correctly on their own. Remember to remind your child to avoid swallowing their toothpaste, and don’t forget to teach them how to swish and spit properly
You should schedule an appointment with a dentist as early as their first birthday. Doing so will give you a professional assessment of your child’s teeth.
As your child gets older, you should consider scheduling a session with a dental specialist, known as an orthodontist. Dr Semaan can preform important molar and incisor growth checks from as early as 7 years old. He can assess potential issues that may arise from the placement and arrangement of your child’s teeth. If your child receives early treatment, it will be easier for them to avoid problems in the future and you a costly bill!
Proper dental hygiene for kids is a crucial habit that you must teach your child as early as possible. Doing so will help them have a healthy smile, saving them from the discomfort and pain of having tooth decay and other oral problems. Scheduling them into regular dental check-ups as well as with an orthodontist from an early age helps to ensure that they grow with excellent oral health.
You should always entrust the safety of your child’s treatments with a reliable and dependable service. Clear Smiles Orthodontics provides a wide variety of professional orthodontic treatments in the Gold Coast for patients of all ages. Discover the treatment options for your child with Dr. Steven Semaan by booking a free consultation today!
Let’s talk teeth with Dr. Semaan Book the Specialist Dr....
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Let’s talk teeth with Dr. Semaan Book the Specialist Dr....
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Let’s talk teeth with Dr. Semaan Book the Specialist Dr....
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