Serious Child talk

The Milk Teeth
Facts about deciduous/milk teeth:
•Proper care of a child's deciduous teeth (also known as "baby" or primary teeth) is very important as these teeth hold space for the future eruption of permanent teeth.
•If a baby tooth decays or is removed too early, the space necessary for the permanent teeth is lost and can only be regained through orthodontic treatment.
•Infected baby teeth can cause the permanent teeth to develop improperly resulting in stains, pits, and weaker teeth.


•Thumb sucking
is a natural occurrence seen in many babies and newborns as it gives them satisfaction.
During the very first years of life , thumb sucking is not abnormal. If thumb sucking continues beyond 4 to 5 years of age, it is better to consult your dentist. If the habits is allowed to continue, it can lead to the upper front teeth being push forward, and lower front teeth inwards, towards the tongue.
•Milk bottle syndrome (rampant caries)-
•Diet- high calcium, milk cheese;
•non-sticky food and candies

KIDS CAN BE YOUNG WARRIORS AND FIGHT THE BUGS IN THE MOUTH TOO!
KNOWING THE importance of milk teeth, it's paramount that you educate your child to start caring for their teeth as habit.
•Children up to 8 years: Scrub technique advised- easier for kids with less dexterity
•similarly, Divide into 6 segments; 3 surfaces for each tooth.
•Use GENTLE to-and-fro strokes/Side-to-side short scrub technique


•Age:
From a very early age (6 months) once the teeth erupt
•Frequency:
Teach them to brush 2times daily- morning and night; and to see a dentist at least twice a year.
·brush for at least 2 minutes
•Toothbrush-
use a extra-SOFT, brush with a compact SMALL brush head.
•Tooth paste: Use fluoridated, flavored toothpaste in SMALL PEA size=> don’t swallow toothpaste- spit out!
•Brushing tips:
•Cleaning can be made easier if the child can see what is happening, so standing in front of a mirror can help. It’s also easier if the parent/carer stands or kneels behind the child.