Three-year-old baby's big teeth are black in the middle

If a three-year-old baby has black stuff in the middle of his molars, this is usually caused by tooth decay. It may also be plaque caused by dental tartar. If the baby has this situation, parents should take the child to the hospital for treatment in time, and be sure to supervise the baby to maintain oral hygiene and develop a good habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening. Try not to let the child eat sweets and let the baby drink more water.

What to do if a 3-year-old child has tooth decay

1. Drug treatment: Use drugs to stop the development of caries on the basis of removing carious tissue, or use restorative treatment.

2. If caries in deciduous teeth are not treated in time, they will develop into pulpitis and periradiculitis, affecting the development of the permanent tooth germs underneath. In severe cases, it will cause the tooth germs to fail to develop or form cysts. This type of enamel hypoplasia of permanent teeth caused by periradiculitis of deciduous teeth is not uncommon in clinical practice.

3. Cultivate good eating habits for children.

How to prevent tooth decay in children

1. Pay attention to oral hygiene. The deciduous teeth of children around two years old will all erupt. At this time, children should be taught to rinse their mouths after meals to remove food debris in the mouth and reduce bacterial growth. Children should develop the habit of brushing their teeth morning and evening.

2. Ensure adequate nutrition. Protein is the material basis for children's growth and development, and calcium and phosphorus are the main components of teeth and bones. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women and young children to eat foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, and D, such as eggs, fish, shrimp, lean meat, pork liver, and fruits. This plays an important role in regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism in children's bodies, promoting the deposition of calcium and phosphorus in teeth and bones, and preventing children's dental diseases.

3. Pay attention to a balanced diet. In daily life, especially before going to bed, try to eat less refined cakes, candies and other sweets. Eat more rough and vitamin-rich foods, eat more whole grains, and diversify the diet. This is not only beneficial to children's body metabolism and other functions, but also can enhance the chewing power of teeth and promote the balanced development of teeth, alveolar bones, and face and jaw.

4. Keep brushing your teeth correctly. Kindergarten teachers and parents should educate and guide children to master the correct vertical brushing method, that is, brushing food residues in the teeth up and down along the growth direction of the teeth.

5. Check the oral cavity regularly. Dental diseases are common in children, but there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages. The teeth only feel sore when exposed to cold, hot, sour, or sweet foods, which is easily ignored. Children should be taken to the hospital for regular oral health checks, usually once every six months, and if cavities are found, they should be treated early.

When a 3-year-old child has tooth decay, it must be treated in time. Although these are the child’s deciduous teeth, if the tooth decay is severe, it will also affect the health of the permanent teeth in the future. It is recommended to pay attention to the child's oral hygiene when he is young. At this time, it is best to help the child clean his teeth and slowly teach the child to have healthy teeth cleaning habits.