Why do children's teeth turn yellow?

It is said that teeth are bones. Once our body lacks nutrients, teeth will have some problems. Many parents always find that their baby’s teeth are turning yellow when taking care of their babies. This will not only affect the child’s self-confidence, but also have a great impact on the child’s health. We must understand the reasons and then make adjustments. Let’s understand why children’s teeth are yellow.

Why do children's teeth turn yellow?

Calcium intake affects the structure of tooth enamel, and calcium deficiency can easily lead to incomplete enamel development. When teeth lack the protection of enamel, some common bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus, will take advantage of the opportunity to invade. These bacteria mix with mucin and food debris in saliva and firmly adhere to the tooth surface and pits and fissures to form dental plaque or plaque. It is these plaques that cause children's teeth to turn yellow and black, greatly affecting the appearance of their teeth. Not only that, these plaques are also prone to produce a large amount of acidic substances, causing decalcification and dissolution of the enamel surface under the plaque, destroying the dentin! Over time, small holes form on the teeth and cavities appear.

It can be seen that an important aspect of preventing children from having yellow teeth is to supplement calcium so that the children's tooth enamel has good protective function. From this point of view, the issue of calcium supplementation is particularly important.

How to prevent yellow teeth

1. Brush your teeth with warm water: Soak the brush head with toothpaste squeezed on it in warm water at about 35°C for 1 to 3 minutes before brushing your teeth. This will make the bristles soft and elastic, and reduce the irritation and damage to the gums.

2. Change your toothpaste every month: It is best not to use the same toothpaste for a long time, because the bacteria content of the same brand and type of toothpaste is fixed. If you use the same toothpaste for a long time, the bacteria in your mouth will not only not be killed, but will also develop resistance. Moreover, with long-term use, the toothpaste has a higher chance of coming into contact with bacteria, so it is best to buy a month's supply of toothpaste.

3. Eat more tooth-protecting foods rich in vitamin C: Lack of vitamin C may lead to periodontal disease, so you should eat more tooth-protecting foods rich in vitamin C every day, such as vegetables, oranges, lemons, etc., which contain a variety of trace elements and rich vitamin C.

The above is an introduction to why children have yellow teeth. When such a problem occurs, parents must pay attention to it and take their baby to the hospital for examination to see if the baby is calcium deficient. In addition, parents should pay attention to ensuring that the baby's diet is nutritionally balanced and maintain good oral hygiene.