What should I do if my baby has cavities?

It is very common for children to have tooth decay when they are young because they like to eat sweets such as candy and do not like to brush their teeth. However, if a child starts to develop tooth decay when he is one or two years old, this is a very dangerous behavior. It is very easy for the child to have poor dental and oral development in the future. The editor will find a solution for everyone after tooth decay.

First of all, if a child suffers from tooth decay, he should be taken to the hospital to see a dentist and receive timely treatment to prevent the cavity from becoming deeper and larger.

Secondly, you need to master some methods to prevent tooth decay.

Parents should "brush their babies' teeth". Before the baby's deciduous teeth erupt, parents can use a square piece of gauze about 5 cm long and wide to dip in light salt water and gently wipe it to remove the plaque on the baby's gums.

Pit and fissure sealing was performed on newly erupted permanent molars and premolars. Remove retained deciduous teeth promptly.

It is recommended to eat sweets before meals or with water. The best snacks between meals are fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, juice, biscuits or foods such as walnuts, chestnuts and popcorn.

The number of times a child eats candy should be controlled to 1-2 times a day, and the amount should be controlled at the same time. Otherwise, the child will keep sugar in the mouth for too long, which will not only limit the neutralization effect of chemical substances in saliva on bacterial acid production, but also promote the reproduction of bacteria in the mouth.

Tea has the effect of protecting teeth, especially for children, it can be used as a medicine to prevent tooth decay.

Brushing teeth, like using chopsticks, is a skill that is learned slowly and requires rigorous training. The most scientific way to brush teeth is the BASS method, which is the vibrating brushing method. 99% of adults don’t know how to do it, so you have to learn it yourself first and then teach your baby.

For the detailed process, please visit my blog and my work "Three Character Classic of Brushing Teeth". With the help of the video and more training, you can brush your teeth correctly. Pay attention to whether your baby swallows toothpaste. I personally recommend that children who swallow toothpaste should try not to use fluoride toothpaste. If they need to use it, use a very small amount, about the size of a mung bean. You can use fluoride toothpaste when you don't swallow it, but use a small amount, starting with the size of a soybean, and don't use too much.

Try to choose a toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid hurting your gums. You can use a fingertip toothbrush at the beginning, and you can use a toothbrush with a handle at the age of three.

Finally, the editor would like to give everyone a warm reminder that if you find that your baby has tooth decay, no matter how serious the situation is, it is recommended that you take your baby to treatment in time. If it is not treated for a long time, the caries will become deeper and cause toothache, which will also make treatment more difficult.