How do you take care of primary teeth?

It is important that primary teeth are taken cared of. Even if they will eventually fall out, they play an important role in helping children bite their food, chew their food, speak properly, and they also play an important role in guiding the permanent teeth into their proper places.

Before your children get their first teeth, you should wipe the gums of your child and clean it with a washcloth. When the teeth start erupting into the mouth, brush them twice a day with a soft toothbrush. If you soak your tooth brush in warm water then the bristles can get even softer.

Use a pea-sized dab of children’s fluoride toothpaste and plain water when you brush the primary teeth. Use only a small amount of toothpaste because children might swallow the toothpaste instead of spitting it out. This could lead to cosmetic problems like fluorosis when the permanent teeth come out.

When two teeth touch each other, you should use floss in between them. Using regular floss will do but you may opt for the special plastic floss holders to assist you. You should talk to your dentist about fluoride. If your child drinks water that isn’t fluoridated then fluoride treatments or supplement may be necessary.

At some point in time, you child will want to brush their own teeth. It is alright to give them a turn but you should always brush your child’s teeth one more time. Most children are unable to brush properly up until they are eight years old.

If your child is at a high risk for cavities then sealants should be placed on their teeth. Dental sealants are plastic coverings placed over the grooves of the teeth in order to prevent them from decaying.

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