How Should Oral and Dental Care be for Children?

At Fethiye Selin Dental, routine brushing control is performed to ensure and protect the oral care of pediatric patients. However, oral and dental care in children is a habit acquired at an early age. Especially from infancy, children's oral and dental health should be monitored regularly. In this way, an oral and dental structure that will be healthy for a lifetime can be achieved. 

In children, milk teeth are completed in the mouth from the age of 2. From the age of 6, they fall out after a certain period of time and the second group of teeth begin to erupt. These teeth form the dental infrastructure of children for life. Therefore, it is important for children to see a dentist regularly from a very young age. 

Children should get into the habit of brushing their teeth from a young age. In addition, teeth should be brushed at least twice a day by choosing the right toothpaste. Preventive and preventive treatments are implemented in children. 
 

How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children? 

At Fethiye Selin Dental, providing oral care for pediatric patients is our first priority. However, there is no medicine or vaccine to completely prevent cavities in children. However, preventive measures can be taken against cavities with some preventive practices and regular oral and dental care. Some applications that will prevent caries in children are as follows; 

Fissure Sealant: There are small pits called fissures on the molars in the area called the chewing surface. These areas are covered with fissure sealant material so that elements such as germs and food residue do not leak into the area. Thus, the onset of caries can be prevented in children. This procedure can be applied to permanent molars and premolars in children after the age of 6. 

Fluoride Application: This is another method of preventing caries. This procedure increases the resistance of teeth against caries. In children, resistance is increased by applying superficial fluorine to the teeth. It is also recommended to use fluorine-containing toothpastes as a support. 

Regular brushing: In order for children to gain the habit of brushing their teeth in the future, they should gain the habit of brushing their teeth at an early age. Thus, cavities can be fought effectively. Children should get into the habit of brushing teeth 2 times a day. 
 

What should be done for oral and dental health in children? 

Children should be meticulous for oral and dental health. Acids that have the ability to produce bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay. Acids, which also affect tooth enamel, cause white stains on the teeth. These stains are not visible to the eye in any way. 

The following points should be considered for dental health in children; 

It can be ensured that tooth brushing becomes a habit by making it a game suitable for the level of tooth brushing. 

The child should not swallow toothpaste while brushing teeth. 

It should be ensured that the child sees the dentist regularly at least twice a year. 

It should be ensured that the teeth of children are always hygienic and clean. 

In babies, teeth can be brushed regularly with a soft toothbrush during bath time. 

Children should get into the habit of brushing their teeth correctly at least twice a day. 

On average, children can learn to brush their teeth without help when they reach primary school age. It would be right for them to be supervised by their parents during this process. In addition, starchy products, chips, crackers and sugary foods should be consumed in a limited way to prevent decay in milk teeth.