How to Maintain Dental Care in Children

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Dental care in children depends largely on parents, as they are responsible for their children’s oral health and teaching them how to brush properly. Certainly, if a child is not taught how to properly care for their teeth, they will not do so. They are still growing, and they must learn this discipline from a young age to avoid oral diseases. Losing teeth due to poor dental care as a child is a regret that cannot be undone, so here are the best recommendations for you and your children.

In Turkey, children’s oral health has been a priority, as children are the future, and from a very young age, they are taught to be aware of and take care of this issue, thus avoiding the consequences (oral diseases) that may arise as they grow.

How to Maintain Dental Care in Children

It is very important that children receive proper care to maintain good oral health and healthy teeth. This includes brushing their teeth after every meal and after eating sweets. In addition, it is important to rinse your mouth well after each brushing and remember to brush your tongue for complete hygiene.

Going to the dentist is very important, and we must teach children that going to the dentist is not something scary or worrisome. It is not as traumatic as it is portrayed on television programs. Children need to go to the dentist for routine checkups and to check how their teeth are doing, even when they are about to lose their baby teeth or when their molars begin to emerge. Their gums may swell and cause pain or discomfort. This way, the child can be prescribed medication to help reduce inflammation and relieve the pain.

Lost Teeth

Today, there are many cases of children who are taken to the dentist by their parents to have their permanent teeth removed simply because the child is in pain or their tooth is already decayed. They do not ask the health professional if the child still has a chance of saving their tooth. There are many representatives who prefer that their son or daughter lose their tooth rather than undergo a pulpotomy that would help them keep it, wanting to save the money they might spend on each session.

A recommendation from the Dentakay dental clinic: taking care of children’s oral health from a young age is crucial for healthy teeth and establishing good habits.

What are the consequences of poor oral health in children?

When a child doesn’t take care of their teeth daily, the consequences are serious. This can lead to poor nutrition, very painful infections, and even speech problems, jaw development deformities, and problems chewing food. When a child doesn’t have healthy, beautiful teeth, this can cause problems with their self-esteem, as other children may play jokes that make them feel bad, and they may even be rejected for their deteriorating teeth.

Children should brush their teeth at least twice a day using fluoride toothpaste. It’s important that their toothbrush has soft bristles. It is recommended to start by brushing the deepest surfaces of the teeth and, finally, brush the tongue, as this is also a place where bacteria can accumulate.

It is important to note that children should visit the dentist when their teeth are erupting or when they reach their first or second birthday, so that they can learn from a young age how important it is to take care of their teeth and prevent oral diseases.

Every child should have the opportunity and privilege of being treated by a dentist. This way, from a very young age, they can maintain good oral health and have healthy, white teeth. It is the responsibility of parents or the adult representing the child to teach them every step of the way to care for their teeth.