16/07/2019
As the parents of young children, it’s important to be aware of the potential health problems they could face. Part of this includes problems that can affect their oral health.
To help you be more prepared, here is a quick guide to some of the most common dental problems that children face or develop. By knowing the signs of the problems, you can better work with your pediatric dentist to find a quick solution.
Baby Tooth Decay
Baby tooth decay is usually a result of your baby’s tooth having too much contact with sugar, such as the sugars found in fruit juice, milk, and formula. This decay causes pain and discomfort in your baby’s mouth and can have a potentially negative impact on the proper growth of his permanent teeth. You can help avoid baby tooth decay by limiting the amount of contact that your baby’s mouth has with sugary substances. Never dip his pacifier in sugar, honey or other sugary liquids, and if you try to calm a child with a bottle outside of his normal feeding time, fill it with water.
Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a perfectly normal action that children do in order to feel secure and find comfort. Thumb sucking in the earliest years is not a huge problem, but as your child’s permanent teeth begin to appear, thumb sucking can negatively affect his alignment, and can even cause the jaw and roof of his mouth to become malformed. If your child continues to suck his thumb past the age of 5, consult your pediatric dentist for ways to end the habit.
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