Your baby’s oral hygiene, key to avoiding diseases
It is very important to take care of your baby’s mouth, even when his teeth have not yet erupted.
Did you know that 40% of children have tooth decay when they enter daycare? Starting to clean babies’ mouths, even before they start teething, is essential to prevent the presence of bacteria that are associated with tooth decay and other infectious conditions, which are present in the child’s saliva from the first moment.
There are four factors that influence the presence of cavities in a person: susceptible and fragile teeth, the bacterial dental plaque that accumulates on the teeth due to poor brushing, the type of diet (some foods favor the demineralization of the teeth) and the exposure time of the causative bacteria in the mouth.
40% OF CHILDREN HAVE CAVITIES WHEN THEY ENTER DAYCARE
Another way to avoid the presence of bacteria associated with tooth decay is to avoid putting the baby to bed with a bottle, and even more so if it is sugary. After a bottle feeding, it is highly recommended to wash the baby’s teeth, to remove possible remains in his mouth.
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WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OUR BABY’S DENTAL HYGIENE
As we know, bacteria circulate from one place to another easily in “aqueous vehicles”, so we must avoid as much as possible passing our oral bacteria to children through objects that circulate from our mouth to theirs (spoons, forks, straws …), sucking on their pacifier to clean it, directly testing the nipple of the bottle in our mouth, sharing toothbrushes … because we will not only avoid possible bacteria associated with cavities, but also those related to colds, colds, flu, herpes , etc., in which adults are probably immunized but children are not yet.
On the market there are numerous commercial brands of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes specially designed for the delicate baby’s mouth, with milder flavors and without risk of intoxication due to accidental ingestion. In any pharmacy or drugstore you will find the most suitable for your baby.
The game is a good strategy for your baby to start cleaning his mouth on his own: through songs, staged stories or choreographies the child can “play” to clean his mouth with his favorite doll, listening to the story of the teeth, or dancing to music while rubbing your toothbrush in your mouth.
If your baby already has tooth decay, it is very important that you visit the pediatrician and / or the dentist. They will advise you on how to treat it: dental filling, fluoridation, pulp treatment, etc. In addition, there are currently dentists specializing in children, in which their treatments are practically painless and non-traumatic, where your child will feel in a safe and comfortable environment.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.