The health of a child’s teeth is often intrinsically linked to the straightness, appearance and health of their adult teeth. It is therefore very important that you maintain the health of your child’s teeth and gums, even from the day they are born.
Looking after baby’s teeth
It may seem odd taking care of the oral health of a baby, who has no teeth, but the gums of a baby can carry bacteria that in turn may affect the teeth below the gums. By gently washing the gums of your baby with a soft cloth you may be able to remove an oral plaque that could lead to dental problems when the milk teeth come through. Providing the milk teeth with a healthy gum line to come through is also paramount to lifelong good dental health.
Taking care of your toddler’s teeth
Once your child’s milk tooth begins to appear your daily dental health routine will have to progress to the next level: toothbrushes. A small amount of child’s toothpaste on a small brush is all that is required to maintain the health of your child’s teeth. Brush the teeth that have come through and gently brush the gums around them. Take your time and always use a soft bristled brush, as their gums are likely to be tender. It is important to take care of your young child’s teeth, as, if decay occurs and teeth fall out, the adult teeth beneath have no guideline to come through with and so may erupt crooked.
Taking care of your adolescent’s teeth
If some decay has occurred in childhood and teeth have fallen out prematurely this may have affected the development of the adult teeth. In teenage years this means one thing: braces. Braces come in a range of shapes, sizes and formats, with some fixed to the front or back of the teeth, whilst others are completely removable. Straight teeth not also improve the aesthetic of a smile and in turn the confidence of your teen, but they also mean fewer spaces for bacteria to hide and so healthier teeth for the future. For a dental check-up for your children give us a call today at Liverpool Dental Spa.
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