What should I do if children have caries on their front teeth?

Although teeth are a very small organ in our human body, they play a very important role. The incisors are the most important part of the teeth. They not only play a role in chewing, but also serve as supporting bones to change the shape of the face. They are also important in the pronunciation of our speech. Caries in children's front teeth are very harmful and should be treated promptly.

Steps to treat children's front teeth caries:

1. Prevention first:

Currently, most professional doctors recommend prevention. It is best for parents to brush their babies' teeth before they are 2 and a half years old. Children under 1 year old should use a fingertip toothbrush dipped in clean water or light salt water to brush their teeth. It is best to brush twice a day, especially before going to bed at night. Remember not to eat after brushing your teeth. For children over 3 years old who can rinse their mouths, you can choose a fluoride toothpaste specially designed for children, squeezing a soybean-sized amount each time and rinsing their mouths thoroughly after brushing.

2 Fluoride can be applied if necessary

According to the doctor's advice, you should take your child for a dental check-up at regular intervals. If tooth decay is severe, fluoride preparations can be used topically if necessary to improve the caries resistance of deciduous teeth. But be careful not to let fluoride come into contact with the gums or be swallowed by children, so as to avoid excessive fluoride affecting the body.

3. Pay attention to oral hygiene

Fillings in deciduous teeth are not ideal. When children are young, they generally will not cooperate with treatment. Treatment can be carried out by restraining them with sheets or using anesthesia and sedation. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. However, since the baby's deciduous teeth are very small and thin, the bonding area is small, and the filling is not strong. In addition, the organic matter content of deciduous teeth is relatively high, and the bonding strength to resin materials is not as good as that of permanent teeth. Therefore, most hospitals will recommend paying attention to oral hygiene and not providing treatment.