What should I do if my child has tooth decay?

Many children may have tooth decay in their daily lives, which may have a certain impact on their diet. So as a mother, you must take care of them, otherwise it is likely to become more and more serious, and it is also bad for their health. So the editor below will introduce the care of tooth decay, so as to help children regulate their teeth well.

One is in terms of diet. It is necessary to pay attention to the sugar content in baby food. After the baby starts to add complementary foods, expectant mothers will add some foods such as fruit puree to the baby's diet. However, sweets are very harmful to teeth and will also affect the baby's appetite. So you must remember to keep your baby's mouth clean at all times, especially before your baby goes to bed, you must not let your baby eat too many snacks and candies.

The second is about brushing your teeth. You can start brushing your baby's teeth when his teeth start to grow. You can use a special toothbrush for babies to brush his teeth. The correct way to brush your teeth is to brush in an up and down direction. This will prevent tooth decay.

Incorrect brushing methods will damage your baby's tooth enamel, gums, etc. The baby's teeth are still very fragile, so you have to be very careful when brushing your baby's teeth.

The third is gum care. For some babies who are teething but have cavities, gum care is also very important. After feeding the baby each time, the expectant mother can use a clean cotton swab or a small towel to wet it and gently wipe the residual food in the baby's gums, which is good for the baby's future dental health.

Fifth, in terms of living habits. Some expectant mothers have the habit of giving their babies pacifiers before going to bed, thinking that this can soothe the baby. However, frequent use of pacifiers will cause poor development of the baby's teeth in the future, because the baby's lower jaw will stretch forward when sucking on the pacifier. Over time, it will easily cause the baby's lower jaw bone to become deformed. This can easily cause tooth decay.

Now you know what to do if your child has tooth decay, and tooth decay is not formed in one day. It needs to be properly taken care of in daily life in order to get better. Otherwise, it will cause great harm to the teeth, and tooth decay can be very painful. I believe you don’t want to see your children suffer, so you must take good care of their teeth.