दंत स्वच्छता: अपने बच्चे के दांतों की देखभाल कैसे करें

What is a child’s tooth count? Count how many there are… 8? 16? 20? Do you believe it’s 52? This may sound unbelievable, yet it is true. By birth, all 20 baby (primary) teeth and a few adult (permanent) teeth have formed. By the age of three, nearly all of the 32 permanent teeth have emerged. What’s more, there are many steps you can take now, while your child is still an infant, that will affect their oral health far into adulthood.

TEETHING

The two lower front teeth are normally the first to appear between the ages of 6 and 10 months. Teething continues until the second primary molars erupt at roughly 2 1/2 years of age. Teething causes the child’s gums to become red and puffy, as well as excessive drooling and grouchiness. Other symptoms of teething include a loss of appetite, difficulties sleeping, and a brief low-grade fever. If your infant has a high or prolonged fever, a rash, or vomiting, this is a sign that something else is wrong and you should see your paediatrician.

You can give your child a chilled teething ring or a frozen washcloth to gnaw on to assist ease teething discomfort. The cold will numb the gums, and the chewing will assist the new teeth in cutting through. Allowing your youngster to chew on anything that could break apart and constitute a choking hazard must be avoided. Infant Tylenol and gum-numbing medications should be used sparingly and only as a last option.

BABY TEETH ARE VERY IMPORTANT

While primary teeth will eventually be replaced, they provide very critical functions. Your child’s primary teeth, like your permanent teeth, are required for proper chewing and feeding, speech development, and an attractive look. Furthermore, primary teeth aid in the development of jaw bones and muscles, as well as guiding the permanent teeth into position. Second primary molars are normally replaced around the age of 12-14 years and must last for at least 10 years.

ORAL HYGIENE

Cleaning should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. After each feeding, use a clean moist gauze or washcloth to gently clean your infant’s gums. This allows you to ensure that everything appears normal and that a healthy dental environment is created for the first tooth to erupt into. You can continue to use gauze or a washcloth to clean the first few new primary teeth. When your fingers are in danger, it’s time to upgrade to a soft, child-size toothbrush. Brushing should be done at least twice a day, and especially before going to bed.

TOOTH PASTE

Fluoride toothpaste is not intended to be consumed and should not be used on young children until they can rinse and spit consistently. Infants do not require additional fluoride from toothpaste if they are receiving the right dietary fluoride supplement. There are currently various toothpastes specifically developed for infants accessible at pharmacies and supermarkets. These infant toothpastes are fluoride-free, safe to ingest, and less abrasive than normal children’s and adult dental pastes.

Fluoride toothpaste should be used once your child is capable of rinsing and spitting. Parents of small children should exercise extra caution when purchasing “excellent tasting” children’s toothpaste. Some children enjoy eating these toothpastes because of their pleasant flavour. This is strongly discouraged. Parents should use only a small pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste while brushing their बच्चों के दांत.

FLUORIDE SUPPLEMENTS

Fluoride is one of our most powerful instruments in the fight against tooth decay. It prevents cavities between teeth by strengthening them, which the toothbrush cannot reach. Fluoride can also be used to reverse minor microscopic cavities before they grow large enough to necessitate restoration. Because there is no fluoride in the water in Suffolk and Nassau counties, most youngsters should start taking a dietary fluoride supplement by the age of six months. Your child’s paediatric दाँतों का डॉक्टर or paediatrician will be able to advise you on the best fluoride supplement for him or her.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES

Early childhood caries is one of the most emotionally and physically debilitating oral disorders. It causes severe, quick deterioration of an infant’s teeth and can deprive a youngster of a beautiful smile. By the age of two, the four upper front teeth may need to be pulled. The good news is that this disease is completely avoidable.

When an infant is permitted to fall asleep with a bottle of milk, formula, juice, or sweetened water as a pacifier, he or she is more likely to develop caries. These liquids pool around the infant’s teeth for extended periods of time while sleeping. In the बच्चे का मुँह, naturally existing bacteria (plaque) create acids that destroy the tooth surface. It can entirely destroy the primary teeth and produce infections and abscesses that can affect the developing permanent teeth if not treated promptly.

So, what are your options? Prevention is simple. If your kid requires a comforter at nap, bedtime, or in between regular feedings, offer them a bottle filled just with chilled water. They don’t require milk or juice at bedtime if they get adequate nourishment during normal feedings. It may be challenging to change your child’s sleep time milk/juice bottle routine if he or she already has one. Don’t give up; be persistent. The few sleepless nights that may ensue will be well worth it in terms of your child’s future smile.

MEDICATIONS

Many drugs for children are sweet, sticky syrups. They can also cause early childhood caries if they are left around the teeth. To avoid complications, clean your child’s mouth after each administration and avoid administering drugs at bedtime, when they may not swallow the complete dose.

PACIFIERS AND THUMB SUCKING

A newborn’s sucking reflex is extremely powerful. A ultrasound will frequently show the infant sucking his or her thumb while still in the womb. Infants and toddlers have normal thumb sucking and pacifier habits. Because they do not induce tooth decay, these routines are preferable to a sleep time milk/juice bottle habit for comfort. If stopped by the age of three and a half, sucking habits have very little possibility of creating ऑर्थोडॉन्टिक difficulties in the permanent teeth.

GOING TO THE PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Preventive dental care should begin “as soon as possible.” The American Academy of Pediatric दंत चिकित्सा suggests that parents plan their baby’s first dental visit before he or she is 12 months old. Early, routine dental care will guarantee that any problems are discovered and treated as soon as possible, if not altogether avoided. Children who have a “dental home” and participate in a preventative programme on a regular basis have a considerably lower incidence of dental disease than those who are seen infrequently. Furthermore, enjoyable trips to the paediatric दाँतों का डॉक्टर will help your child develop trust and confidence that will last a lifetime. For children under the age of 24 months, we do not charge for “well baby” dental checkups. You can assist guarantee your infant’s 52 teeth are part of a healthy, attractive smile for a lifetime by getting an early start on preventative dental care.

दंत चिकित्सा देखभाल में अगली क्रांति शुरू होने वाली है। आप ले सकते हैं आपके दांतों की बेहतर देखभाल हमारे उपयोग में आसान दंत संसाधनों के साथ। व्हाइटनिंग और बॉन्डिंग से लेकर क्राउन और इम्प्लांट तक, आपको अपनी उंगलियों पर ढेर सारी जानकारी मिलेगी और मेरे पास दंत चिकित्सक, जो आपके दंत और समग्र स्वास्थ्य की परवाह करता है।