Care For Milk Teeth In Toddlers

 

The smile of your child is so precious. Those small teeth like tiny pearls look so beautiful when your child smiles. But they need care as we know oral hygiene is important for children and adults alike. It affects our overall health. The best pediatrician in Noida, Dr. Vipin Jain advises adopting good oral hygiene to stay safe and maintain a smile.

 It has been seen that parents do not care about the milk teeth of the toddler which is wrong. May be they think that milk teeth will replace with new teeth after a time. But due to lack of proper care, there can be problems. It is important to take care of the toddler's teeth even if he does not have teeth.  The cleaning of the gums or oral care of newborns is necessary even before teething. Otherwise, he may have oral problems.  One to three years aged toddlers cannot take care of their teeth on their own. In such a situation, parents have to take care of the cleanliness of their teeth.

You can follow the 4 tips to care for milk teeth in toddlers.

Healthy food

Do not give the child to eat more bread, biscuits, noodles, chocolate, etc from an early age. These foods stick to the teeth, which increases the cavity and can erode enamel. To keep teeth healthy give them foods rich in nutrients like Vitamin D, C, beta carotene, calcium etc.

Brushing

When your baby gets teeth, brush them with an infant toothbrush. Use a tiny bit of fluoride toothpaste. Ask kids to brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and to floss regularly.

Bedtime cleaning

Make the habit of your child for bedtime cleaning of the whole mouth so they can maintain proper hygiene. Do not give them sugary food, juice, formula, or milk at bedtime.

Keep visiting the dentist

To understand the importance of oral hygiene at a young age and to explain to your child, visit your pediatrician or the Best ChildSpecialist in Noida for regular checkups and consultations. Dr. Vipin mentions that you should take him to the doctor within 6 months when your baby's first tooth appears. This will make it easier to track the development, texture, and health of your baby's teeth.