What should I do if my child’s teeth turn black?

Children will encounter many problems during the period of tooth development, such as tooth decay, broken teeth and other problems. There is another problem that bothers many parents, which is the problem of children's black teeth. If the problem of dark teeth is not alleviated in time, it will have an adverse effect on the healthy growth of children's teeth in the future. If you want to improve the condition of your child’s black teeth, you need to first identify the cause and then treat it accordingly.

What causes black teeth in children?

1. The most common factor that causes children's teeth to turn black is tooth staining. This situation usually occurs when children mainly consume foods and drinks containing pigments, such as syrups, traditional Chinese medicine, etc.

2. Dental plaque causes children's teeth to turn black mainly because they have not developed good oral hygiene habits, which causes residual food in the mouth to ferment under the action of bacteria and adhere to the surface of the teeth. If it is not removed in time, it will slowly develop into caries.

3. The main reason why children’s teeth turn black is due to incomplete development of tooth enamel. This is because the calcification of children’s teeth is poor and the tooth surface is uneven. The teeth will initially show white spots on the teeth, which will gradually develop into enamel loss and blackening of teeth.

What should I do if my child's teeth turn black?

The main way to prevent children's teeth from turning black is to develop good oral hygiene habits, brush their teeth in the morning and evening, rinse their mouths after meals, and try to eat less beverages and foods containing pigments. Black teeth caused by incomplete enamel development are determined by the physical condition of children during the period of tooth development, such as calcium deficiency and certain high fever diseases such as pneumonia. You can start oral care from the time your baby's first deciduous tooth erupts, so as to effectively prevent the formation of tartar and plaque.

Most children like to eat sweets, but eating too much sugar is not good for their tooth development, so parents must control the amount of sugar their children eat. In addition, it is necessary to prevent children from falling or bumping into things. In the event of a severe impact, the child's teeth will be damaged, which will affect the growth of their teeth.