Part of being a parent means keeping the best health possible for your child. One very common problem in their health is dental health. Being able to recognize common dental problems in children will help you take measures to protect their smile. Dr. Gupta has come up to walk you through some of the commonest dental problems parents face with their children.
Children have to combat several oral health problems, such as tooth decay, early loss of teeth, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, and thumb sucking. Good baby teeth are needed for the health and well-being of a child, even if they will be changed later by permanent teeth.
Most toddlers can't properly brush and floss on their own. Add to this fact that many children's diets may be too sweet, and cavities can really take hold. The acid in plaque basically eats away at the enamel, slowly wearing down the tooth. Until your child can hold a toothbrush appropriately on their own, supervise and assist your child when they brush their teeth. Preventing early tooth decay involves applying daily removal of plaque, bacteria, and food particles through having children brush their teeth daily. The usual treatment for a cavity would be tooth filling, wherein the decay is removed and the resultant hole is covered with a robust composite material.
Dental anxiety is quite common and is considered to be one of the major barriers against children receiving necessary treatment. We, at Dr. Prakash Gupta's Dental Clinic, emphasize maintaining a good, comfortable ambiance for all our young patients. Our children's dentists are educated to manage dental anxiety and apply procedures like gentle conversation, distraction, and sedation, when appropriate. We believe that providing a pleasurable dental experience will reduce fears and promote excellent oral health practices in your child.
This can be quite a nuisance for growing children, and special care and attention are required to ensure that the smile remains pain-free and healthy. Tooth sensitivity might result from sugary diet intake, extensive sucking of the thumb or teeth unending, or from contact with sugar and acids like fruit juices and sweet drinks. Parents should provide routine dental exams so that possible sensitive teeth can be identified and treated as early as possible. Having good dental hygiene is very essential in protecting sensitive teeth; therefore, it should be the priority of parents with small children. Proper brushing habits should be established as early as possible to avoid damage caused by incorrect brushing. Moreover, children should, whenever possible, drink sufficiently of plain water and avoid sugary drinks such as soda or juice as much as possible. If your child shows distress because of sensitivity to hot or cold food or air, he may be having complex teeth. Tooth sensitivity is not an unruly only to old age; it can also happen in children because of their enamel's weakness and ability to easily get eroded by plaque. Your paediatric dentist can use sealants to treat this on the affected areas. These will strengthen the enamel and fill in any cracks. This is why you must always use a soft bristled toothbrush and avoid stripping away the enamel.