Teeth Grinding in Your Sleep: Why it Happens and How Mountain View Dental Can Help
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Parents should introduce infant tooth care at the start of your baby’s life. That is before their first tooth appears because certain factors can affect their future look and health. It should begin when the mother is pregnant by avoiding certain medicines, such as tetracycline, which causes tooth discoloration. There are specific practices that every infant-parent should know. These include:
When you put babies to sleep with a bottle of sugary liquids like juice, formula, or milk, sugars produce acids that remain on the teeth for hours. These acids eat away the enamel and destroy the teeth by causing discoloration, poking, pitting, and cavities starting with the lower and upper front teeth. You can prevent baby bottle decay by:
Fluoride is a beneficial mineral that hardens the tooth enamel to protect the teeth from decay. Luckily, fluoride is a common constituent of tap water, and a few ounces of water a day is enough for good tooth development. It is important to note that bottled water is devoid of fluoride. Please confirm with your local water district and consult with your pediatrician to determine whether the fluoride in the tap water is enough for your child or require fluoride supplements. Your doctor may also recommend a quick and painless fluoride varnish application, which provides an extra shield against cavities.
As earlier mentioned, infant tooth care begins with wiping the gums with a soft cloth, gauze before the teeth appear. This gentle practice delays growth of bacteria inside your baby’s mouth. You can proceed to use a soft-bristled toothbrush once the first tooth appears with a grain-sized amount of toothpaste twice or thrice a day. Please help your child brush their teeth up until they can brush all sides, spit, and rinse independently.
To ensure your child has clean, happy, and healthy teeth, book an appointment with the friendly and professional Mountain View Dental office. We are glad to answer any of your questions, do a thorough examination of your baby’s teeth as well as offer you advice on how you can maintain your darling’s bright and healthy smile.
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