How to care for your child’s teeth

Happy Teeth  

This is one question that not a lot of moms ponder over and have a lot of queries about. So we have Dr. Sunita Pradhan, Dental Creations who will try and share quick tips on Happy Teeth for kids. Here is the first edition and we promise to answer all your queries regarding kids dental care. So moms post your questions or doubts and we will get our expert to share answers with all of us.

Children’s health constitutes an important part oftheir overall wellbeing and development. Their needs are different from those of adults and have to be addressed with care and sensitivity. Preventive measures play a greater role in children as compared to adults.

Your guide to healthy and happy teeth for your child:

• Children’s teeth are more prone to decay because of their form and food habits. This can be taken care of by flouride application and pit and fissure sealants.
• It is imperative to maintain milk teeth as they act as natural space retainers and play an important role in the eruption of the permanent teeth.
• Avoid sweet and sticky foods such as cakes, biscuits, candy, aerated drinks and chocolates.
• Brush twice a day and gargle your mouth after every meal.
• Get an annual dental check-up for your child.
• Children often exhibit habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting and mouth breathing. These can be effectively corrected with the help of habit breaking appliances.

Keep reading this space for more on dental care.

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