Kids...let's take care of our TEETH!

Hi Readers,

I am back with another blog regarding taking care of Oral Health of our upcoming generation bringing beautiful smiles on their innocent faces.

As parents you all must be having too many queries in your mind in lieu of the oral health of children...

Come along dear readers..

LETS LEARN ABOUT CHILD(PAEDIATRIC) DENTISTRY;

Let’s learn about the following issues faced gradually since birth till they become adults  and become a great concern for the parents when ignored at any stage or taken very lightly...

COMMON ISSUES DEALT BY PARENTS UPBRINGING THEIR KIDS:

Tooth decay(dental caries)/Early Childhood Caries(BABY BOTTLE CARIES)  AND GRADUALLY CARIES PICKS UP MORE IN MOLARS WITH DEEP PITS AND GROOVES AT AGE 6-12 YRS.

Babies(infants)0 -3yrs➡ Toddlers 3-6yrs ➡Children 6-12yrs➡ Adolescents 12-14yrs.(owing to excess sugar intake)

Grinding of teeth( causes Attrition) at night(owing to anxiety/stress).

Thumb sucking habit/Finger sucking(to be stopped by 4yrs maximum with strict reinforcement).

Irregular ( malalligned) teeth owing to Firstly, thumb sucking, prolonged use of pacifiers in infants and toddlers. Secondly, can be due to premature fall of the baby teeth leading to crooked teeth allignment.

Substandard dental hygiene owing to negligence at parents and child level.

Undernourished children(malnourished).

Gap(spacing) between teeth caused due to (genetically missing teeth/fractured tooth/heavily decayed teeth)

Excessive salivation and dryness of mouth(underlying medical condition to be ruled out.).

Excessive plaque(tartar) formation(compromised oral hygiene).

Mobility of teeth while shedding(exfoliation) of temporary teeth  owing to any infection(deep cavity/abscess etc) of the teeth.

Fear of fractured teeth/jaw while playing sports(Kindly ensure children wear Head Gears)

Fear of visiting dentist.(ANXIOUS KIDS)

Apprehension regarding use of toothpaste(Use fluoridated toothpaste for 6-8 age group) and switch -onto adult tooth paste for the age 8-12yrs.

Fear regarding x Ray’s radiation.

Which food to be avoided and which to be incorporated during growing years..(healthy /unhealthy snacking).

Chipped teeth(erosion) owing to excess use of acidic foods.

Dental infection like tooth abscess, infected gums/deep cavities(heavily decayed)etc.

Damaged fillings(RESTORATION).

Dietry apprehension..(Nutritional deficiency).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-Ze3q12Tw&feature=youtu.be

Above dental problems in children can be dealt with patience and extra efforts to be put in by the parents and being vigilent at every age of the child.

Let’s get into detail what all would be beneficial for the babies and children.

Baby teeth/Temperory teeth(ERUPTION AND ITS IMPORTANCE(NUMBER-20 )AND ITS IMPACT ON PERMANENT DENTITION .(NUMBER -32)

Follow strictly.. MEASURES TO BE TAKEN :-

Maintaining oral hygiene of infants and toddlers.

Massaging gums gently.

Giving your babies teethers(rings)/pacifiers(to be stopped by 2 yrs)/tooth brush/frozen wet cloth while teething is happening.

Guiding them to brush properly twice .(soft bristle brush using non- fluoridated toothpaste).

VISITING DENTIST: GUIDANCE FOR TEETHING MILESTONE.

Visiting the dentist between 1 and 2 yrs.

Dentist can the best guide you all as parents regarding the teeth in their formative years.

Positive guidance to be strictly admitted into your children’s hygiene regimen.

Expert advice: Tooth care, Teething problems, thumb  sucking habit, growth and development of teeth etc.

Maintain Baby(Temporary)teeth for your children’s development on a whole that will surely propel  your child's life making it very streamlined.

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BABY(TEMPERORY) TEETH IMPORTANCE WHILE GROWING:-

Required for getting good nutrition(avoid sugary drinks, citrus fruits and chewy candies ,fast food etc.)

Help speech development( overcoming speech impediments).

Foundation for the child’s facial appearance(facial muscle development).

Confidence at a young age suffers (owing to bad breath, tooth pain, decayed teeth summing up to unhealthy smiles).

So healthy nutrition and encourage drinking more and more water too plays a vital role..

Incorporate FLOSSING HABITS IN CHILDREN.

ENCOURAGE STRESS FREE LIFESTYLE TO PREVENT NIGHT GRINDING(OWING TO growing pains, incoming teeth, hyperactivity, stress and anxiety etc).

CHILDREN SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED STRESS FREE BEDTIME,COMPLETE HYDRATION,AVOID EVENING CAFFIENE,UNPLUG AND WIND DOWN(Encourage them to adapt to  a simple lifestyle).

TOP FOODS: Kindly take into account:-

Here's the grab and go round up of the top foods are:

-Apples: high in fibre content. Scrub away the plaque or oral debris.

-Carrot(high in fibre content),vitamin B rich preventing gingivitis. Oral cleansing action aggravates excess salivation(SELF CLEANSING).

-Nuts and leafy greens, fruits, yoghurt etc.

-CHEESE(NATURAL ACID NEUTRALIZATION).

Note: Parents get into a habit of giving your children a cube of cheese after meals and after consuming sweets too.

-Salmon fish : Rich in Vitamin D for strong teeth and gums.

Overall Management includes for any age group:

Proper balanced nutrition (calcium and vitamin D rich food items).

Complete oral hygiene to be followed in daily routine(brushing twice daily for 2 minutes and flossingonce daily)and also cleaning the tongue on a regular basis.

Visiting Dentist every 6 months without any fail.

Getting sealants(prevent of caries in prone areas) done at the age 6-12 yrs(act as band-aids/barrier for the deep grooves of the erupting molars preventing caries(decay).

Getting the restorative services well on time for the broken/fractured tooth owing to accidents(FACIAL TRAUMA) like temporary CROWNS (STAINLESS STEEL CROWNS-back teeth(POSTERIOR TEETH). Or ZIRCONIA CROWNS for the front teeth(ANTERIOR TEETH).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3KLG7WQHE0&feature=youtu.be

Radiographic inclusion if required to rule out any major problem coming up with the temporary and permanent dentition.

Apprehensions regarding radiation through X- Ray's should be ignored as it's safe for the kids.

Readers(Parents) kindly make sure you all get into action and bring modulation in your parenting and help children at every stage and age by positive reinforcement in turn building up their confidence and self esteem. 

INVITED TO GIVE SUGGESTION AND QUERIES REGARDING THE SAME.

KINDLY COMMENT AND FOLLOW.

WILL MEET YOU ALL WITH MY NEXT BLOG. TILL THEN STAY SAFE AND KEEP SMILING.

CHILDREN PARTICULARLY, BRUSH SMILE FLOSS.

THANKYOU ALL..