How can babies prevent tooth decay?

Everyone’s childhood can be said to be the happiest moment in life. They can enjoy a carefree life, and thus life becomes easy and happy. However, if many children experience pain at an early age due to the invasion of tooth decay, then mothers who feel sorry for their babies' toothaches should take a look at the dangers and prevention of tooth decay.

Tooth decay in children is very harmful

As the saying goes, "Toothache is not a disease, but it can be fatal." Generally speaking, toothache is likely a reaction to oral health problems caused by tooth decay. Tooth decay is painful for adults, and it is even more painful for children.

Furthermore, tooth replacement is a long process, starting at the age of six and ending at the age of twelve. Oral pain and inflammation caused by tooth decay in children will bring greater pain to children. If these are not taken seriously, they will have serious consequences for children who are in the growth and development stage.

How to prevent baby tooth decay?

1. Pregnant women should pay attention to their diet

Mothers can pay attention to eating more foods that promote tooth development during pregnancy. When the baby's deciduous teeth erupt after birth, the degree of calcification (calcium food) will be high, making it less likely to form caries.

2. Eat a balanced diet and eat more dairy products

A nutritionally balanced diet should provide your baby with all the nutrients he needs for growth, including adequate calcium and vitamin D to promote calcium absorption, so that he can have strong teeth and keep his gums and mouth healthy. To get enough calcium, children should eat at least 3-4 servings of dairy products every day. They can also get calcium from other foods, such as tofu, orange juice, and green vegetables such as broccoli.

3. Don’t be lazy about brushing your teeth

Milk powder is a favorite food for babies. It contains sugar, so brushing teeth is the first step in baby's oral hygiene and parents need to pay attention to it. The baby is too young to brush his teeth cleanly by himself, and he may not be able to grasp the scale well.

4. Correct your child’s bad habits

Young children have poor self-discipline, and some will unconsciously bite their fingers, suck their lips, lick their tongues, breathe with their mouths open, chew on one side, etc. These habits can cause dental deformities in children. Once discovered, parents should correct it in time.

5. Start using a toothbrush at the age of two and a half

Starting from the age of two and a half, parents should choose a toothbrush suitable for their baby's age group. Twice a day, morning and evening, parents should stand behind their child and teach him or her the correct way to brush their teeth. This should be continued for half a year until the baby can brush his or her teeth independently.

6. Exercise chewing ability

From 6-7 months, children should be encouraged to learn to eat coarser and harder foods, such as crackers, steamed buns, etc., in order to exercise their chewing ability, rub the gums, promote the development of the gum bones, and help the eruption of deciduous teeth.

Finally, the editor reminds mothers not to let their babies eat before going to bed, because saliva secretion is reduced during sleep, and bacteria can easily accumulate in the gaps between teeth, which can easily cause tooth decay in babies. Parents should supervise and guide, patiently help their babies clean their teeth, and teach them the correct way to brush their teeth, which will promote the growth and development of their babies' teeth.