"The hair is a human root", but, because of some parents' misconceptions, it partially affects the "root" of the child. From the moment the first teeth appear, you need to pay attention to care for them
If you do not pay attention, the mother is very likely to make the following mistakes when it comes to oral hygiene for children
1 / Brush your teeth at the wrong time
Brushing your teeth after eating and after waking up to protect your teeth from bacteria is well known. However, to brush teeth after eating properly , mothers must also watch the most appropriate time.
According to experts, right after eating foods with high acidity such as oranges, lemons ... usually have to wait 30 minutes before brushing. Because after eating these foods, teeth will be weakened, and if brushing immediately will damage tooth enamel, increasing the risk of tooth wear.
On the contrary, after eating foods rich in sugar and starch, you should remind your child to brush their teeth immediately. Because after 20 minutes, the bacteria will quickly "rage".
2 / Do not take good care of baby's baby teeth
Due to the concept that the baby teeth are only temporary teeth, they do not need to be too careful in taking care of them, many mothers forget their teeth in the baby teeth stage, and this greatly affects the baby's teeth later. In fact, the baby teeth are the foundation for the permanent teeth to grow, and "lose the root", the "top" will also wobble. So, from the moment the baby has the first tooth, the mother should pay special attention to dental hygiene for the child right away!
3 / Tooth decay is not a big deal
Also stemming from the notion of not attaching importance to baby teeth, the mother thinks tooth decay is a small thing, because the baby will change teeth anyway, so she underestimates the risk of tooth decay in the baby . However, according to experts, not only does it affect permanent teeth, tooth decay if not treated promptly can lead to speech defects, affecting the child's learning ability. Even many severe caries, affecting the baby's new teething process, and require the intervention of doctors.
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4 / Child's latching habits
Keeping food in the mouth for too long not to chew will cause the jaw to develop unbalanced. Teeth that are not exposed to food will increase the bacteria in the mouth, leading to dental diseases such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, swollen gums ...
5 / Don't change brushes often
According to experts, no matter how hard you brush your teeth, if you use the brush for a constant long time, your child's oral hygiene will not be as effective as the mother wants. Because in the process of using, the bristles will be worn out, and can not be cleaned like the first time. So, remember to change your baby's brush once every 3 months or change when the bristles show signs of wear, mom!
6 / The habit of drinking milk and juice before going to bed
Milk and juice with a certain content of sugar easily increase the amount of bacteria in the mouth, increasing the risk of tooth decay for children. So, if you let your child drink these drinks before going to bed, mothers should remind them to rinse their mouth right after drinking.
Dental care for your baby and what you need to know Teaching your baby to take care of and hygiene is not "hard" but not too simple. First of all, moms need to equip themselves with a little knowledge about oral hygiene for the baby!
7 / Wait for something new for the baby to go to the dental examination
8 / Do not let your baby use toothpaste
Worried that the baby is too young and at risk of swallowing the cream, many mothers are afraid, dare not let their baby use toothpaste. It's wrong mom
According to experts, to prevent tooth decay effectively, even babies under 2 years old need to use fluoride toothpaste too! Mom should let your baby use toothpaste for children, and take a grain of rice toothpaste for children under 3 years old. For children from 3-6 years old, a pea-sized amount of toothpaste is the most appropriate.
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