What to do if your child's teeth are black

Some parents are very distressed because their children’s teeth are not white but black when they smile. The parents feel inferior for their children. What should they do if their children’s teeth are black? Parents should not think that their children’s black teeth are not a problem. They think that their teeth will turn white when they grow new ones. In fact, this is not true. Blackening of teeth indicates pigmentation and may cause other oral problems. Medical treatment is required.

There are two main reasons why teeth turn black:

One is simple pigmentation, which is caused by the rough surface of the teeth, uneven teeth, and difficulty in cleaning, causing food residues to adhere to the teeth; it may also be related to the child's physique, such as concentrated saliva components, slow flow rate, and small amount of saliva, which lead to easy pigmentation; eating and hygiene habits also have an impact on it, such as eating too much sweet, sticky, and colored food, or poor cleaning habits, and not brushing teeth or rinsing mouth in time after eating the above things.

Second, tooth decay is accompanied by pigmentation. When tooth decay occurs, pigmentation will occur faster and more seriously. Tooth decay and pigmentation can influence and promote each other. This problem can actually be completely solved, but the key is to seek medical attention as soon as possible and not delay. Once the child's teeth have problems that parents cannot solve, such as pigmentation or caries that cannot be brushed off with a toothbrush, parents should first find a specialist to identify the cause and then carry out appropriate treatment. Generally speaking, the best time to conduct oral health education is within one year old. Parents can learn the eating and hygiene habits that maintain their children's oral health by visiting specialists, discovering oral problems as early as possible and dealing with them in a timely manner, which will be more effective. If you miss this time, it will be more difficult to correct it later. Problems that could have been solved by brushing teeth, gargling or some simple methods, are delayed until later and have to be treated with medical equipment. The time and treatment costs will be greatly increased, and the treatment effect will also be affected accordingly.

Experts say that in order for children to have beautiful white teeth, it is necessary to go to the dentist for a follow-up every 3-6 months after birth. In addition, you should pay attention to timely and effective oral cleaning on a daily basis: as soon as the baby is born, the gums should be gently wiped with gauze or latex fingertips, and brushing should be started immediately after the teeth come out. After the age of 2, a toothbrush with bristles must be used, and a swallowable cleaning toothpaste should be used. When the child learns to spit, you should switch to a toothpaste with better cleaning effects to clean the mouth. Remember to clean the gums and tongue while brushing your teeth. Avoid bad eating habits and eat less sweet, sticky and colored foods. Eating more foods rich in crude fiber can not only exercise children's chewing ability, but also clean teeth and promote healthy tooth growth.