Daily Health Tips for Children caring for children’s teeth
Posted on July 20, 2013 by john in Daily health tips for kids
Dentition in children vary, the average milk teeth grow at the age of 6 months. baby has 20 primary teeth, some of which are almost completely formed in the jaw. Removes plaque and bacteria that can damage the teeth as they erupt from the gums. Start brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush as soon as the first tooth.
For parents, caring for children’s teeth is important. After each meal, clean the baby’s gums with a clean gauze. From birth. The simplest thing is to start brushing your child’s teeth when the first baby teeth to grow. If the tooth has not grown at all, is how to clean the mouth by wiping the tongue and gums using gauze moistened with warm water first. Always help and accompany children when brushing teeth, until they can do it themselves (usually around the age of seven years). Do not forget to also use toothpaste child who is already adjusted the formula.
Here are some things parents can do to keep your child’s teeth.
Supervise your child to keep an eye on your sugar intake is consumed by children, because they would prefer sweet foods such as candy and cookies. Teach also to always clean your teeth after eating foods with high sugar content.
Never let your child fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, juice or sugary liquids. These products can cause cavities. Instead, fill a baby bottle with cold water.
Lastly, do not forget to introduce them as early as possible at the dentist. This is done so that the children used in dentists’ offices since childhood and have no fear each time invited for a health check his teeth.
Take your child to the dentist after the first birthday. The dentist will check for damage or other problems and show you how to properly clean your child’s teeth.
Make sure your child eats a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the five major groups:
Breads, cereals and other grain products
Fruits
Vegetables
Beef, poultry and fish
Milk, cheese and yogurt
Nutritious snacks
Provide nutritious snacks, such as cheese, raw vegetables, fruit or yogurt. Limit the amount of starchy or sugary snacks your children eat. After eating snacks that contain sugar or starch, the teeth are attacked by acids for 20 minutes or more.
After three years, make sure that your child’s toothbrush at least twice a day with fluoride. Set a good example by brushing your teeth at least twice a day.
Daily use of dental floss
Teach your child to clean between the teeth with floss every day. Start cleaning your child’s teeth with floss as soon as any two teeth touch.
Regular visits to the dentist
Take your child to the dentist regularly. Children should know that the dentist is a friendly doctor who will help care for their teeth. Be positive and try to make a visit to the dentist a pleasant experience for your child.
