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Oral and dental health with children is an important period that brings
with it pedagogical approaches and determines the habits that the child will
acquire in his life leading up to adulthood.
With the appearance of baby teeth in the first 6-8 months, your child's
dental care also begins. Most of us don't care too much about baby teeth
because they're not permanent. But caries on milk teeth can also affect other
permanent teeth, causing problems.
Getting children into the habit of dental care is very important at this
point. With the right motivation, children can be quite willing. But they will
need help and guidance, as it will take time and concentration to have the
right brushing techniques alone. Proper brush use and attention to stain
control will help prevent possible problems. With a soft bristle brush, you can
help them brush twice a day with the same paste as a grain of rice.
From the age of 3, the amount of paste can be increased to the size of
peas. In addition, fluoride paste should be used. The use of paste with a taste
that your child will love can speed up the process. Another issue that should
be learned at this age is that the child gains the ability to rinse and spit in
his or her mouth. The child should understand that they should not swallow the
paste. If fluoride paste is ingested, it can lead to stains on teeth in the
future.
The direction of brushing movement is an issue that many of us are confused
about because of different views. It is to ensure that the tooth is cleaned
from all directions, rather than in the direction that needs to be considered,
and that it is free from residues that will lead to the formation of plaque.
Children will focus on the parts that look natural when they are just starting
to brush their teeth. Here it will help to support other teeth with games that
will make brushing fun for the child.
While your children getting used to oral and dental care the most
formidable enemy you face is the candy that your child loves very much with its
vibrant colors and taste. As you know, the longer the relationship of teeth
with sugar, the more inviting it is to decay. It is very important that when
your children eat something sugary, then make them brush their teeth.
Regular dental checks are required for children as well as for adults.
Checks and referrals by a specialist pedodontist will form a strong foundation
for your child's future oral and dental health. If there are no problems, your
child should be checked by a dentist once before he or she turns 2. Then the control
process begins with 6-month periods. Your child's relationship with the dentist
begins before meeting the doctor. Conversations and anecdotes that they hear
about dentists in the family should not cause fear in the children. Positive
guidance from parents will facilitate this process. Then proper communication
between the dentist and the child will make it easier for the child to accept
and get used to the process.