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Pedodontics- Basic care of milky teeth

 

Milk teeth of baby are as important as permanent teeth. As soon as,  teeth in baby’s mouth erupts a proper hygiene should be maintained along with cleaning gums . Milk teeth are small, but they are important. They act as space holder for permanent teeth. With healthy set of teeth baby can have trouble-free chewing, speaking and smiling. That is why caring baby teeth and keeping them caries free is inevitable. According to ADA, the first visit to dental hospital should be within 1 year of life.

Caring for healthy gums:-

1. Use Clean moistened cotton to wipe the gums after milk feeding by mother of infant.

2.  Wipe the teeth and gums twice a day especially before bed time, as it will wash off all the bacteria and prevents tooth decay.

Brushing baby’s teeth:-

1.       Use of soft bristle brush with small head and pea-sized toothpaste recommended by pediatrician, with assistance of mother baby’s teeth should be cleaned

2.       Fluoride is natural for children under recommended dosage. It strengthens and protects teeth against decay and provides extra protection.



Teeth Care Centre is performs fluoride application procedure according to child’s oral and dental situation. It is pain free procedure and takes just few minutes for application. We are striving towards keeping healthy teeth even in milk teeth. And that is exactly why we believe in ceasing dental infection even before its onset. Therefore it is advisable to undergo pit and fissure sealant application at regular intervals as and when the permanent teeth start erupting.

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