What should I do if my child has decayed teeth? I should pay more attention to tooth decay before the teeth are replaced.

It is the most common phenomenon for children to have tooth decay, which is closely related to their daily living habits. Not paying attention to oral hygiene and frequently eating sweets will lead to tooth decay, especially before tooth replacement. Parents must treat their children in time.

1. Will tooth decay affect the replacement of teeth in children? Yes, it will affect the replacement of teeth.

Many people think that since baby teeth need to be replaced anyway, there is no need to fill them if they are damaged. This is wrong. If caries are allowed to develop, it may cause infection and lead to problems such as facial swelling and swollen lymph nodes. Once caries is severe, it will lead to premature loss of deciduous teeth, which will not only affect the normal development of permanent teeth (which are prone to caries), but also cause adjacent teeth to tilt into the gap of the missing teeth, affecting the order of eruption of permanent teeth and leading to jaw deformities.

2. Tooth decay must be treated before tooth replacement. Children must seek medical attention if they have tooth decay, and tooth decay must be filled before tooth replacement.

During the period of tooth replacement, if the child's deciduous teeth are diseased, they must first go to the hospital for an X-ray examination. If the results show that the permanent teeth have begun to grow, the damaged deciduous teeth can be directly extracted; if the X-ray shows that it will take more than half a year for the permanent teeth to grow out, then filling treatment will be required.

3. Control snacks

After you have tooth decay, you should especially control your snacking, mainly candies, candied fruits, cakes, beverages and other foods with high sugar content, so as not to aggravate the condition. Let your children regularly eat different types of food such as fruits, dairy products, grains, vegetables, meat, eggs and other foods rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and fluoride, which are helpful for healthy teeth.

4. Pay attention to oral hygiene and help children develop the habit of brushing their teeth in the morning, noon and evening, brushing their teeth effectively, and rinsing their mouths after meals . Choose fluoride toothpaste and children's toothbrushes, and teach children the correct brushing method to clean the mouth and prevent tooth decay.

5. Check your oral cavity regularly

Check the oral cavity regularly to detect caries early and treat them early. Children aged 2 to 5 should have a check-up every 3 months, children aged 6 to 12 should have a check-up every 6 months, and children over 10 years old should have a check-up every 6 months.