Causes of tooth decay in infants
After the baby eats, there will be sugar residue in his mouth, including food residue. Bacteria will use these residues to decompose and then produce acidic substances. In a period of time, adhesion to teeth will corrode enamel and cause tooth decay.
Common misunderstandings
1. The baby's deciduous teeth have to be changed anyway. It doesn't matter if they are broken?
The quality of deciduous teeth will affect the baby's ability to chew food, thus directly affecting the absorption of nutrients, and the quality of deciduous teeth will also affect the baby's future permanent teeth growth. Some baby permanent tooth enamel hypoplasia is caused by root lesions of deciduous teeth.
2. The baby is too young to brush his teeth, and it doesn't matter if he is older?
Because the baby hasn't started teething yet, we must pay attention to oral hygiene, because after eating, there will be a lot of bacteria growing while the protease in saliva decomposes food, and the baby's tongue and gums will also hide "dirty things"
How should the baby's teeth be cared for?
1. Eat less sweets and drink less.
It is necessary to develop good habits for your baby, eat less sweets such as candy and chocolate, and drink less carbonated drinks. Feed the baby with water every time after feeding. Clean it carefully with a baby toothbrush. Gem Bao, 0- 1 year-old, it is best to wash teeth with cotton yarn frequently.
Cultivate the habit of brushing your teeth
Cultivate the baby's habit of brushing teeth from an early age, and take good care of the baby's teeth as soon as they grow out.
3. Eat some hard food properly
According to the development of baby's teeth, giving the baby some foods with certain hardness and exercising its chewing function can strengthen the brain and teeth and help the baby grow up healthily. You can give your baby some hard fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple cut into small pieces and diced carrots. These foods are rich in nutrition and can also exercise the chewing ability of teeth?
4. Don't suck your fingers, nipples, etc.
Many babies have the habit of sucking their fingers and nipples. If not corrected in time, it is easy to make teeth grow unevenly, leading to obvious malocclusion. In this regard, mom and dad should correct it in time. By playing games, reading picture books, parent-child interaction and other methods, we can divert the baby's attention, give the baby enough company, and gradually give up the dependence on sucking fingers and pacifiers.
5. Have regular dental examinations.
It is very beneficial to have regular dental examinations. Parents are advised to check their baby's teeth every month and take their baby to the dentist once every six months. Especially for dental caries, early detection and early treatment should be achieved.