Your may think that because children’s milk teeth are replaceable that they don’t need as much care as adult teeth. This couldn’t be more wrong and children’s teeth are of incredible importance to the health of adult teeth because:
- They provide a guide for the adult teeth to come through.
- They allow the child to eat a range of food.
- Keeping milk teeth clean helps to keep adult teeth clean, as bacteria can spread from one set of teeth to another.
Children’s tooth decay
Children’s teeth can become decayed for a number of reasons, including:
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Too many sweets.
- Sugary drinks before bed.
- Not enough calcium in their diet.
Whatever the reason for childhood tooth decay the effects will be shared with the adult teeth, with tooth decay able to attack an entire tooth and affect the gums and teeth beneath.
Protecting your child’s teeth
In order to stop such damage from occurring there are a number of easy tips, which every parent throughout Liverpool and the UK can follow.
These include:
- Taking your child to the dentist from the age of 1 year.
- Regular appointments every 6 months.
- Brushing their teeth for two minutes a day using a fluoride toothpaste.
- Keeping sugary snacks to a bare minimum and keeping them to around mealtimes.
- Only giving them water before bed if they need a drink.
- If they do want to snack in between meals give them celery or carrot sticks, which are good for the health of the teeth and body.
- Provide straws with all sugary drinks and fruit drinks.
Protecting your children’s teeth now will ensure have a health and long-lasting smile for the future.
If you would like more information of children’s dentistry or to book an appointment please call the practice today.
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