How to treat gingivitis in children?

Children who are teething are particularly susceptible to gingivitis. Since children are just starting to grow teeth, parents may neglect the cleaning of their children's teeth. Some children are very picky eaters and do not like to eat vegetables to supplement vitamin C. These can also cause gingivitis in children. So what should we do if children have gingivitis? We have recommended a lot of tips for you below, let’s take a look at them together!

1. To prevent simple gingivitis in children, you only need to have good oral hygiene habits, that is, brush your teeth every day. Some people with heavy tartar buildup can use a toothpaste containing pyrophosphate to control tartar buildup. Once tartar forms, only specialized cleaners (oral preventatives) can remove it. People with poor oral hygiene, who are prone to gingivitis or plaque, need regular special teeth cleaning (teeth cleaning). Depending on how quickly tartar forms, people need to have their teeth cleaned every 3 months or a year. Because the gums have an abundant blood supply, they will quickly return to health after careful brushing to remove tartar and plaque.

Hygiene conditions that may cause or worsen gingivitis should be addressed and controlled. If a person must take medications that cause gum overgrowth, the overgrowth may be surgically removed. However, with careful oral hygiene and regular flossing at home, it may be possible to slow the rate of excessive gum growth or avoid the need for surgical removal.

2. When vitamin C and niacin are deficient, they can be treated by supplementation and improved diet.

3. Pay attention to oral health and food absorption in daily life, develop good oral care habits, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, especially before going to bed, to remove dental plaque and reduce the accumulation of dental plaque while sleeping. Go to the dentist for regular cleaning every 6 months to 1 year to prevent dental plaque from turning into tartar and to remove tartar that has already formed on the teeth.

After reading the little tips introduced above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of gingivitis in children. Parents should start paying attention when children are changing their teeth to avoid unnecessary symptoms of gingivitis. It should be noted that if a child’s gingivitis is serious, it is recommended that parents take the child to a regular hospital for examination.