Oral Health for Babies and Children

 When it comes to the oral health of babies and children, there is quite some misinformation accessible. Parents and caregivers should know about the facts and to avoid buying into the myths.

For instance, do you know the solutions to the accompanying frequently asked questions?

Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Teeth

Is Fever a Normal Sign of Teething?

Many people believe that it's normal for a child to have a fever, loose bowels, or even rashes when they are teething.

Be that as it may, these are not a normal piece of teething. They are signs of illness, and medical attention ought to be looked for.

Are Baby Teeth Really That Important?

Baby teeth eventually clear a path for adult teeth, leading some individuals to assume that they aren't important.

However, baby teeth are critically important and ought not be disregarded "because they’ll eventually fall out."

• Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth while the jaw is developing. The early loss of baby teeth can add to the crowding of adult teeth. Crowded teeth are more diligently to clean, and this can prompt increased dental disease as tooth decay and gum disease.
• Dental diseases can be uncomfortable, particularly deep cavities or abscesses. This is as true for baby teeth for what it's worth for adult teeth.
• Children can feel embarrassed or anxious in the event that their mouths give indications of dental diseases, like clear cavities or missing teeth. This can influence the mental health of children.

Does Diluting Your Child’s Fruit Juice Reduce the Risk of Tooth Decay?

Diluting juice doesn't significantly lessen the risk of your child creating tooth decay. Weakened juice actually contains natural product sugar and acids. At the point when bacteria in dental plaque consume sugars, they discharge corrosive, which can cause tooth decay. The corrosive from natural product juice can add to tooth erosion, sometimes bringing about tooth awareness.

Water is the best beverage to drink consistently. Natural product juice isn't tooth-friendly and ought to be an "occasional" drink.

Remember to have the child wash their mouths with water subsequent to drinking sweet beverages or eating sweet food varieties (including fruits).

We recommend that you don't offer juice in a bottle. Bottle taking care of ought to be held for breast milk, formula, and water.

Do Fissure Sealants Hurt?

Fissure sealants can be placed without local sedative and without discomfort since they are placed inside the enamel.

Do You Have Questions About Your Child’s Dental Health?

Montgomery NW Calgary dentist welcomes your questions about your child’s teeth and dental health. Please feel free to contact us if we may be of assistance to you and your child(ren).

Bow River Dental

4411 16 Ave NW Suite 110, Calgary, AB T3B 0M3

403-247-0999