Oral health tips for kids

Strong teeth really play a vital role in every child’s wellbeing. Tooth decay is the chronic infectious disease that affects children more than any other disease. Unrefined tooth decay may even lead to eating, speaking, playing, and learning problems. So, follow these tips to keep your child free from dental problems.

1. Early Oral Care:

Getting an early dental care saves money and time.  As per estimates, the dental care costs were almost 40% lowered for children who got dental care by age one compared to those who didn't go to the dentist.

2. The Brush & Floss Habit:

You can brush the baby gums using water on a soft baby toothbrush or clean them with a soft washcloth and should be done twice daily using fluoridated toothpaste. Flossing is expected to begin when two teeth touch each other. The apt time for brush and floss is just before bedtime. Food and drink is not permitted until the next morning. 

3. Avoid "Baby Bottle Decay":

Do not put your child down for a nap with a bottle of juice or milk, as the sugary liquids in the bottle sticks to the baby's teeth.  The bacteria in the mouth generate acids that cause tooth decay. Make sure that the bottle that you give your child to take to bed contains only water.

4. The Sippy Cup Habit:

Parents think that juice from sippy cup is a healthy day long choice for a beverage. But it is too hazardous to health. Extended use of a sippy cup can cause decay on the back of the front teeth. So, Sugary drinks and foods should be limited to mealtimes.

5. Binky only for infants:

Pacifiers used in the first year of life may help to put off sudden infant death syndrome but long-term use can be perilous to dental health. Sucking too strongly on a pacifier can affect the top and bottom teeth line up or can affect the shape of the mouth.

6. Mouth frosty Medicines:

Almost all medications for children are flavored and sugary. The risk for tooth decay goes up, if it gets stuck on the teeth. Antibiotics and some asthma medications can cause candida overgrowth, which leads to a fungal infection called oral thrush. So, advise your child to brush often to get rid of dental problems.