How to prevent tooth decay in children

The occurrence of tooth decay is a phenomenon that every child will face during their growth, and it is also one of the more difficult dental problems. Children's tooth decay is related to their long-term consumption of sweets and failure to do a good job of oral hygiene. Therefore, many children have tooth decay, which causes their teeth to turn black, yellow, and cause toothache. In what aspects should we work on to prevent children from having tooth decay? Let your baby develop good habits of loving and protecting teeth from an early age to reduce the occurrence of toothaches.

First of all, we should help children with daily oral care and encourage them to develop good habits of brushing their teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing their mouths after eating. At the same time, parents must pay attention to teaching their children the correct vertical brushing method, and choose a toothbrush with a smaller brush head and softer bristles for their children.

Secondly, because children are young and their brushing movements are uncoordinated, they are unable to clean every surface and corner of the teeth. Some children cannot persist in brushing their teeth for three minutes, resulting in unsatisfactory brushing results for most children and an inability to effectively clean their mouths. Therefore, parents should choose professional children's tooth protectors to care for their children's teeth.

In addition, take your child for regular dental check-ups. When a child's first deciduous tooth erupts, parents should take the child to the hospital's dental department for an oral examination, and thereafter, have a follow-up examination every six months. Parents should not think that there is no need to see a dentist if their children do not have toothache. Toothache in children is often a symptom of very serious oral disease. Regular examinations can detect the disease early and provide timely treatment.

Many parents tend to neglect the care and protection of their baby's teeth, allowing tooth decay to take advantage of the opportunity and pose a serious threat to the child's health. I hope that every parent will urge your baby to develop a good habit of brushing teeth from now on, love and protect teeth in life, and don't let tooth decay ruin your baby's beautiful day.