The mineral fluoride is naturally present in many foods as well as in water, rocks, and soil. Because it helps to prevent cavities, fluoride is produced synthetically and added to drinking water and oral health products like dental floss, toothpaste and mouth rinses. A form of fluorine, fluoride protects your child’s teeth against tooth decay by strengthening enamel, the protective outer layer of teeth.
Dentists will do everything possible to save a tooth and extraction is always the last resort. However, there are occasions when pulling a tooth is the only option, and this applies to children as well as adults because baby teeth are subject to the same issues as permanent teeth.
As a parent, you’ll be well aware that accidents happen and you can’t keep an eye on your kids every second of the day.
Many adults get apprehensive about dental treatment but for kids, it can be a particularly challenging experience.
Kids can often get fretful ahead of and during a dental visit, and taking a special needs child to a pediatric dentist can be particularly stressful, for both the youngster and parents. Choosing the right pediatric dentist is important for all parents but if your youngster has special needs it’s absolutely vital.
As a parent, you may think orthodontic treatment is only appropriate for older kids and as they progress into their teens. However, orthodontic care at a young age can provide multiple benefits for your youngster.
Your growing baby’s teeth need the same care and attention as their adult counterparts. Although baby teeth are temporary, they play an important role in laying the foundation for good future oral health by reserving space for the permanent teeth to come in. Baby teeth are also crucial in speech development and facial structure.
The teething process is often a distressing time for babies and parents alike. Teething usually starts when a baby is about six months old, although teeth may start to emerge through the gums sooner – even before birth – or as late as a child’s first birthday.
Good oral health habits are essential for your children to prevent issues such as tooth decay and gum inflammation.
Although baby (primary) teeth will eventually fall out, they play a major role in enabling youngsters to eat and speak properly, and in maintaining facial structure and reserving space for permanent adult teeth.
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