The causes and solutions for blackening of baby teeth

Newborn babies look pink and tender, unlike us who have experienced the world for more than ten or twenty years... and have been exposed to wind and rain, with darker skin and duller teeth. But now I often hear that many babies' teeth have turned black. What's going on? Why do babies' teeth turn black? What should we do after they turn black? Let me analyze and explain it to you below.

The causes of 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. The baby can

Start oral care now to effectively prevent the formation of tartar and dental plaque.

The above is what I have learned. I think it should be helpful to readers. It is good to know about it. Here, the editor would like to remind all parents that you can discover the problem of black teeth in your children early. Removing black teeth is not only to prevent children from having oral problems, but also to create a hygienic, healthy and happy living environment for children.