Dental Care for Children
Children’s tooth can be damaged by various ways such as accidents, tooth decays and dental erosion. The first is unavoidable and requires professional treatment.
Tooth decay is the pile up of bacteria on the tooth as a sticky layer called the plaque. These bacteria create acids by digesting sugar out of the food consumed, and weakens the tooth enamel. Erosion is the slow wear away of tooth enamel, caused by acids from sugared drinks such as fruit juices.
The following are tips to protect your child’s teeth:
• Try to restrict sugary drinks in the diet
The important thing to consider is the frequency of drinks consumed, more than the quantity. Try to minimize your child’s consumption of fruit juices, sweets, chocolates, and cakes. Fresh vegetables and fruits are healthier alternatives to the sugary foods, and water, of course is the best alternative to sugary drinks.
• Brushing
Toothbrushes for children are available in plenty. Brushing must be made a regular task, atleast twice a day. If your children are able to brush their own teeth, buy them a fluoride toothpaste and advise them to brush in a gentle, circular motion. It is better to supervise the activity initially.
• Toothpastes
There are plenty of varieties of toothpastes available in the market, most of them contain fluorides. Too much of flouride is considered to cause tooth decay. The amount of fluoride varies from paste to paste. Its best to leave it to the dentist to recommend a toothpaste for your child.
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