We all know that Children’s Day is just a few days away. So, have you planned anything special for your young ones to celebrate this day exuberantly? Well, there are many options to surprise your child with an exclusive treat. Like there are treats of chocolates, sweets, and other palatable foods, isn’t it? However, you need to ensure that dental issues don’t spoil their enjoyment in the middle way. Statistics claim that in India eight out of ten children suffer from dental health problems. So, before your children join the gaiety of Children’s Day, it’s better to get a comprehensive understanding of their overall dental care. So, without any more delay, let’s get started!
Importance of Dental Care for Your Children
Healthy teeth are indispensable for your kids. It has a direct connection to the overall health of your children. When your child enjoys healthy teeth and gum, he or she can do many things effortlessly. Like your kids can eat, drink, bite, chew and crush food items and break them into smaller units easily. Hence, their digestion also becomes much stronger than before. So, you must grow effective oral care habits in your child as soon as possible. As a parent, you should remember that good dental health will let your kid enjoy sound physical health as well.
Common Dental Problems in Kids
Teeth-related problems are mostly genetic. So, have you also suffered from various types of gum or tooth ailments as a child? If so, then, chances are that your kids might become susceptible to those dental issues as well. However, effective flossing and brushing habits can keep even the worst dental care problems at bay. To make you aware as a parent, here are some of the common dental problems which your kids might be prone to.
- Baby Teeth Loss
- Bad Breath
- Grinding
- Dental Phobias and Anxiety
- Excessive Thumb Sucking
- Orthodontic Problems
- Gum Ailments like Pediatric Gingivitis etc.
- Dental Emergencies
- Tooth Sensitivity and
- Tooth Decay (Cavities)
So, is your child getting the tell-tale symptoms of any of the dental ailments given above? Then, rest assured that it’s time for you to call a dentist right away. A pediatric dentist would be the perfect dental care professional for your kid. These professionals remain readily available with various types of repairs and filling treatments. After identifying the exact oral issue in your kid, he or she will recommend the most appropriate treatment option accordingly.
Effective ways to take care of your child’s dental health
So, as a parent, it’s quite natural for you to get confused about how much dental care does your child needs. To make things easier, you can adhere to these tips for the time being before you consult any dentist.
- Set a timer of two minutes for your child and make sure that your kid brushes his/her teeth for that time. During this time, you can play your kid’s favorite song also. This way you can make their brushing spree even more enjoyable than before.
- Someday, you can also schedule an appointment at a dentist’s chamber for your child. Then, you can indulge in a fun activity together with your child before visiting the dentist’s clinic.
- Ask your kids to be more proactive with their oral care regime. Promise them a reward if they can adhere to this oral care regime strictly. However, make sure that you don’t give them sweets or chocolates as a treat. Instead, you can offer them something healthy. A gold star or apple slices can be great options.
- Set a particular day during each week and read relevant books or view some oral hygiene-related videos. Make sure you complete this task together with your child. As a result, you can inculcate oral care awareness in your kid quite effectively.
- Allow your children to choose their toothpaste. Tell them that they are free to select a flavor according to their choice. Subsequently, your child will also grow an innate interest in brushing his or her teeth regularly without a miss.
If you wish you can also allow your kids to select their toothbrushes. While doing so, make sure that they select a proper toothbrush that contains his or her favorite color. A toothbrush with your kid’s favorite cartoon character will also enhance his/her interest in brushing their teeth imperatively every day.
Food items your child should avoid
Kids don’t get teeth problems overnight. There are certain food items consumption of which might have resulted in such excruciating tooth and gum ailments in your child. These generally include the following:
- Gummy Vitamins
- Gummy and Sticky Candies
- Roll-ups and
- Fruit Leather etc.
Such food items can cause erosion in the enamel followed by severe tooth decay in your kid. In case your kids are eating any of the aforementioned food items, make sure you take good care of his or her teeth. Hence, make your child brush his or her teeth thoroughly every time to eliminate those harmful sugary components from there.
Significance of Fluoride in your Child’s Dental Care
Fluoride strengthens the enamel of a person to a great extent. So, make sure that your child is consuming this agent regularly. In turn, it will become tougher for the sugary acid to penetrate inside the teeth. There are again many cities and towns that get their water fluorinated properly. Conversely, many cities and towns don’t do it. So, do you use fluoridated water at your home? Alternatively, if your whole family consumes purified water, then, your child won’t get access to fluorinated water.
What else?
In that case, you can ask your pediatric dentist for certain supplements of Fluoride. Although most of the toothpaste is comprised of Fluoride, too much Fluoride won’t do any good to your child’s teeth. Instead, it will lead to tooth discoloration in your child. So, it’s always better to consult a professional pediatric dentist who would recommend the correct toothpaste for your kid.
Let’s sign off!
So, hopefully, today’s guide will also allow you to provide the finest dental care to your child. Happy Smile!
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