Cavity Prevention Tips
Providing proper care and oral hygiene during pre-school years can mean a lifetime of good oral health.Research shows that children who develop cavities in their baby teeth are more likely to develop cavities as an adult. So how can parent determine if their child is at risk for cavities? It all begins with that first trip to the dentist. The first dental visit should include an exam to determine if the child is at low, moderate or high risk for cavities and will help decide which oral hygiene program best suits him or her. The dentist will be able to explain to the parent how often the child should be brushing as well as provide flossing instructions for the child.
Brushing should begin when the first tooth erupts. Parents should be in charge of a childs brushing untill the child is able to tie his or her shoes or write their own name clearly-usually five or six years of age.
Children whose parents are prone to cavities and tooth decay need to be extra careful. We know there's a genetic predeposition to tooth decay. Children at high risk for cavities should be discouraged from eating starchy snacks such as crackers and chips. In fact one good way to dtermine if a snack is good for child is to check their teeth 20 minutes after consumption. If the teeth are still filled with food the snack should be discontinued.
Regardless of what food is eaten regular efforts have to be made to clean the teeth before decay can begin. This means things like brushing and using non-sugary beverages in bottles or sippy cups.
Even if your child is not at risk, it is always good to routine dental check-ups and to limit your child's intake of sugary food's.Essentially all children are at risk to some extent or another. So the basic principles apply- controll of exposure of cavity inducing food and through cleaning of the teeth. Even if decay is a low risk for an individual child they can still develop gingivitis or other problems if home care is inadequate.
Brushing should begin when the first tooth erupts. Parents should be in charge of a childs brushing untill the child is able to tie his or her shoes or write their own name clearly-usually five or six years of age.
Children whose parents are prone to cavities and tooth decay need to be extra careful. We know there's a genetic predeposition to tooth decay. Children at high risk for cavities should be discouraged from eating starchy snacks such as crackers and chips. In fact one good way to dtermine if a snack is good for child is to check their teeth 20 minutes after consumption. If the teeth are still filled with food the snack should be discontinued.
Regardless of what food is eaten regular efforts have to be made to clean the teeth before decay can begin. This means things like brushing and using non-sugary beverages in bottles or sippy cups.
Even if your child is not at risk, it is always good to routine dental check-ups and to limit your child's intake of sugary food's.Essentially all children are at risk to some extent or another. So the basic principles apply- controll of exposure of cavity inducing food and through cleaning of the teeth. Even if decay is a low risk for an individual child they can still develop gingivitis or other problems if home care is inadequate.
posted by dr yogesh girme at 3:13 AM
2 Comments:
To prevent cavity one should brush their teeth twice a day and before going to sleep.
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Nice & Informative content.
Good health care policy.
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