What to do if children's teeth are demineralized

The baby's gums are fragile and may suffer from gingivitis, periodontitis, etc. Tooth demineralization in children refers to the phenomenon of early caries of teeth. This phenomenon can only be prevented through teeth cleaning. After the onset of the disease, due to the baby's age, it cannot be treated with medical technology, and the occurrence of the disease can only be prevented through cleaning. Let’s learn more about it through the content of the following article.

1. What is the cause of tooth demineralization in children?

This is considered to be a clinical manifestation of the early stage of tooth decay. Since the baby is still young, he will definitely not be able to cooperate with the treatment. Therefore, parents can only pay attention to helping the baby maintain good oral hygiene to prevent the development of caries. You can use a fingertip toothbrush to help the baby clean his teeth and mouth every day.

2. What to do if your teeth become demineralized?

1. Fluoride coating on teeth

Fluoride coating is the process of fluoridating the surface of each tooth with a fluoride-containing substance. Fluoride is a substance that can remineralize teeth, making them hard and not easily corroded by acid. Therefore, fluoride coating can effectively repair early tooth demineralization problems. It is best for children to start from 3 to 4 years old and apply it every six months until they are 6 years old. Generally speaking, all children are suitable for fluoride foam to prevent tooth decay. However, when applying fluoride to children's teeth, it must be done under the guidance of a professional dentist.

2. Fluoride toothpaste

Similar to the principle of fluoride coating on teeth, using fluoride toothpaste is also an effective measure to prevent demineralization and prevent tooth decay. In fact, dental fluorosis mainly occurs when children ingest excessive fluoride during the period of tooth growth and mineralization, which affects the development of their teeth. It does not cause much problem for adults. Therefore, fluoride toothpaste is more suitable for adults. However, young children are prone to accidentally swallowing fluoride toothpaste when brushing their teeth. Even a small amount can lead to excessive fluoride levels in the body over a long period of time, leading to dental fluorosis. Therefore, it is best not for children to be exposed to fluoride toothpaste at a young age. When children use fluoride toothpaste, parents should also control the amount of toothpaste their children use and supervise them to rinse their mouths carefully.

3. Dental veneers

For severe tooth demineralization, it is difficult to restore the teeth to a healthy state. Dental veneers are a better choice. The color of dental veneers is close to the original color of teeth. They are shell-shaped sheets that cover the outer surface of teeth. They can improve the color, shape and size of teeth, cover unsightly white spots of caries, and make the teeth look more beautiful.