A good start to having Happy, Healthy Teeth is to take good care of them. By remembering these few simple steps you will be on your way to having a great smile!
- Brush AND floss your teeth twice a day.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Visit your pediatric dentist at least twice a year.
- Protect your teeth while playing sports.
Even though most children that age have a number of teeth, some children may have delayed tooth eruption. There is usually no concern about this. It is best to visit our Pediatric dentist at Raj Laser Dental Care for an expert opinion.
If the baby teeth are moderately to very loose, there is no immediate treatment. Patience is recommended. This is a normal process. The tongue will push the permanent lower front teeth forward. If the teeth are not very loose, your child should be seen to take an x-ray and evaluate the situation.
Your child should stop using a bottle when they are old enough to hold a cup. This usually occurs around one year of age. After this age a child should not be placed to sleep with a bottle because this may cause dental decay, increase the incidence of ear infections, and prolong the use of the bottle. If you put your child to sleep with a bottle, the best way to stop this habit is by placing only water in the bottle, or progressively diluting it until it is all water. Then being firm with the child. Juice or milk in a cup will not cause the severe decay that a bottle will. This may cost the parents a bit of sleep, but it is important for future dental health.