How to prevent cavities in milk teeth.

PREVENTION OF TEETH CAVITIES IN PRIMARY TEETH

• Take good care of your own oral health even before your baby is born. It is important to see a dentist for oral care while you are pregnant.

• Whether you choose to breast feed or bottle-feed, it is important to take good care of your baby's teeth.

           Birth to 12 months: Keep your baby's mouth clean by gently wiping the gums with a clean cloth. Once you see the first tooth, gently brush using a soft baby toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.

RICE GRAIN SIZE - UNDER 3 YRS AGE

           12 to 36 months: Brush your child's teeth 2 times per day for 2 minutes in morning and night before going to bed. Use a pea sized toothpaste from 3 to 5 years of age.

PEA SIZE - 3-5 YRS AGE

• Never put your child to bed with a milk bottle - this exposes your child's teeth to sugars.

• Do not use a bottle or sipper as a pacifier for longer periods, if needed to use fill it with water only.
• Check to see if your water is flouridated. If your tap water does not have enough fluoride, your child's dentist may prescribe a fluoride supplement and also apply fluoride varnish to your child's teeth to protect them from decay.
• Limit the amount of sweet or sticky foods your child eats, such as candies, gummies, cookies.

• Limit the snacks in between the meals.
• Make an appointment with the dentist when the first tooth erupts for your child.

Tooth decay can be prevented. Talk with your dentist if you see any signs of decay in your child's teeth. With the right care, your child can grow up to have healthy teeth for a lifetime of smiles.

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TOOTH PASTE

TOOTHPASTE

Toothpaste is a key part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Along with your toothbrush and floss, it helps to remove food debris and plaque from your teeth and gums. 

TOOTH POWDER

TOOTH PASTE

Toothpastes can come in a gel, paste or powder form. While the ingredients differ slightly, all toothpastes contain the same general components:

• Mild abrasive. 
• Humectants. 
• Flavoring agents. 
• Thickening agents.
• Detergent. 

They may have all the same basic ingredients, but all toothpastes are not the same. Depending on the toothpaste, other ingredients can also be added for other benefits. Here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing your toothpaste:

• Decay prevention. Fluoride is a natural cavity fighter helps to strengthen tooth enamel and fight tooth decay. Not all toothpastes contain fluoride. Be sure to always use toothpaste containing this cavity-fighting mineral.
• Plaque and gingivitis. Several toothpaste contain active ingredients that can fight plaque and gingivitis, an early form of gum disease.
• Whitening. If you’re looking for a little extra sparkle in your smile, “whitening” toothpastes have special chemical or polishing agents that help remove more surface stains than regular toothpastes. 
• Desensitizing. If you have sensitive teeth, you may want to consider using a desensitizing toothpaste. These contain compounds which help to reduce tooth sensitivity.

Conclusion: 

               Whatever the toothpaste you use you should follow the proper brushing technique to achieve good oral health.

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Fluorosis of teeth

DENTAL FLUOROSIS

Dental fluorosis is the appearance of faint white lines or streaks on the teeth that only occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride, from any source, over long periods when teeth are developing under the gums. Once teeth break through the gums, you cannot develop fluorosis.

DENTAL FLUOROSIS

Fluorosis isn’t a disease and doesn’t affect the health of your teeth. In most cases, the effect is so subtle that only a dentist would notice it during an examination.

How to Prevent Child From Developing Fluorosis?

The chance of developing fluorosis exists until about age eight because teeth are still forming under the gums. Ultimately, getting the right amount of fluoride is best—not too much and not too little. Your dentist, pediatrician or family physician can help you determine the proper amount of fluoride for your child. 

Infant to 3 years old:

1) Breast feed your child - For all infants human milk is recommended.Breast milk is very low in fluoride. Nursing mothers or pregnant women who drink fluoridated water do not pass significant amounts of fluoride to their child.

2) Use ready-to-feed formula. This type of formula contains little fluoride and does not contribute significantly to the development of mild dental fluorosis. Consult your doctor on the best type of formula for your baby.

3)Supervise children’s brushing to ensure that they use of the appropriate amount of toothpaste, which is no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice.

3 to 8 years old:

1)For children ages 3-6, use no more than a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.

2)Many cases of fluorosis can be prevented by keeping children from swallowing fluoride products like toothpaste. 

3)People living in areas where naturally occurring fluoride levels in drinking water exceed 2 parts per million should consider an alternative water source or home water treatments to reduce the risk of fluorosis for young children.

4)Use dietary fluoride supplements only as prescribed by a physician or a dentist. Fluoride supplements are recommended for children between 6 months and 16 years old living in non-fluoridated areas and at high risk of developing tooth decay. 

              

For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

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                                            Chennai - 600 097,

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