Have you ever wondered why some teenagers have fairly good teeth, while some do not? This boils down to the way that the teeth was properly taken cared of at a younger age. The teeth are very important and therefore must be given the proper care from infancy up to the time that permanent teeth begin to grow.
Secrets:
Add beauty to any person is the teeth. Next to the face the teeth contribute to the overall appearance of any person. In fact, having good teeth helps improve the self-confidence of anybody. This is the reason why it is very important for the permanent teeth of a kid to be well-taken cared of, especially that it is one of the factors that would greatly affect his future.
Even before the first set of permanent teeth sprout sometime at the age of six, depending on the development of the child, proper care should be given to the primary teeth and gums.
Brushing :
Brushing must constantly be done on a regular basis.
Milk:
Milk should not be left overnight in the mouths of children especially when they have not been weaned from a feeding bottle. Milk is one primary cause of tooth decay and it is best to give some water to the child after drinking milk if he is still a baby or in the toddler years. If not, brushing is still highly recommended.
When the permanent teeth start to emerge, it is very important to be more vigilant in keeping the teeth clean by brushing and using the right kind of toothpaste.
As much as possible, the teeth should be brushed after every meal, preferably three times a day. The kind of toothbrush to be used must also be considered since there are poor quality toothbrushes available that cannot even reach the inner areas of the mouth properly, while there are good quality toothbrushes that work really well in cleaning the teeth and gums altogether.
Aside from brushing the teeth, regularly seeing the dentist is imperative. The child, even at a young age must be exposed to the dentist so that he would not be afraid of the dentist. A child must also undergo dental prophylaxis to ensure that the entire teeth and gums are clean.
See a Dentist twice a year:
Visiting the dentist at least twice a year is very ideal if you want your child's teeth to grow healthy.
Nutritious food:
Lastly, eat nutritious kinds of food. Milk should not be missed in the diet as it contributes to the healthy growth of teeth. And ultimately, sweets and strong mint candies must be avoided. Following all these would mean healthy permanent teeth for your kid.
via Zoli P
