Helpful Tips to Dental Hygiene for Children
Children's Dental Hygiene is Important
Many parents tend not to understand the importance of teeth care in small children, especially toddlers and infants. Both formulae and breast milk contain sugars which can attack enamel on your kid's teeth.
It is recommended that you begin cleaning your child's mouth gently, using a wet, soft cloth once a day. If you do this regularly it will get your kid used to the feeling of having her or his teeth, mouth, and tongue touched. In the future, this is likely to make her or him more receptive to getting good dental care.
Another fact is that teeth of children may be temporary growths. But they have an effect on dental hygiene during the rest of your kid's life. Infant teeth are 'placeholders' for teeth that will be eventually replaced. If they fall off too soon, adult teeth may get overcrowded.
Selecting Proper Toothpaste for Children
The variety of dental products available for children and adults can be overwhelming. If your kid is under three years of age, you may not need to face this particular issue as yet. American Dental Association says that water (or any fluoride-free toothpaste) is enough to clean toddler's and infants' mouths. The use of fluoride-based toothpaste is not advisable for kids under three years of age.
If you want to research the different brands of toothpaste for older children, the ADA can be a very good resource. Every product that they test and approve of will sport a seal on the package. You can also go through their website to find their recommended products. You can experiment with various flavors until your children find one that they like.
Brushing Kids' Teeth
Many dentists advise you to brush your children's teeth for them yourself until they age five or six years. This is because they can miss important areas if they brush by themselves. Brush thoroughly and not very hard, as it may get uncomfortable for your kid. Teach them that it is important to spit out the toothpaste, because too much fluoride could be bad for young children.
Sources:
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/kidshealthy/healthy-choice/227.html
Published by Jamie Lloyd
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