Most of the first time parents get completely involved in reading all
they can about baby care and spend a lot of money shopping for different
things for their baby. Most often parents want to understand how to
give bath to the bay, how to feed and what kind of food to give to their
baby etc.
Post delivery of course the total time is taken up in changing nappies, nursing and watching the baby's developments. In no time your baby will begin to show signs of development and soon learn to recognize and smile at you.
It is quite common to see parents not giving sufficient attention to knowing and following dental health and hygiene practices when it comes to their children. The majority of parents are not aware of the need to inculcate good healthy practices in their children.In fact right from the time you start feeding the baby with breast milk, it is important to take care of the oral hygiene. Until the age of eight years or so when the children are likely to be able to brush and maintain their dental hygiene independently, it is become imperative that parents take care of their baby's dental health.
While nursing the baby, the mother should always wipe the mouth with soft wet cloth and ensure the area is dry. This area is prone to growth of bacteria if kept in unhygienic conditions.
Most babies begin to suck their thumb and this becomes a habit with them. This is a natural habit that they pickup and you often see them sucking their thumb before falling asleep.As they grow up after the first year, parents normally tend to wean away the habit by giving pacifiers. But then many children continue to suck their thumb too. If the child continues with this practice it might create a problem when he begins to get new teeth.For one thing the mouth is susceptible to growth of bacteria. Children can also suffer from structural problems with their new teeth. It would be better for you to consult a pediatric dentist and seek his expert advice if this habit were to continue with your child.
By the time the baby is six months old, you will see the primary teeth beginning to appear. By the age of three most of the primary teeth will be in place. Around the age of six years, the permanent teeth will appear and replace the primary teeth set.
At this growing age, parents should constantly keep checking the child's development of gums and teeth to ensure there are no irregularities. In many cases one can find problems with the dental structure. Some of the common problems are to do with jagged teeth, overcrowded teeth set etc. If the quality of teeth is not very good there can be rough scales or grooves on the tooth etc. Most often damage to the tooth can be arrested by consulting the dentist and seeking medical intervention in early stages. Doctors can help take preventive action immediate and correct the anomalies to protect the teeth. There are several sealants that are available for pediatric use which can protect the teeth from decay in the pits and groves.
You can help your children grow strong and healthy teeth by ensuring a regular dental checkup and by taking preventive measure in time.
Post delivery of course the total time is taken up in changing nappies, nursing and watching the baby's developments. In no time your baby will begin to show signs of development and soon learn to recognize and smile at you.
It is quite common to see parents not giving sufficient attention to knowing and following dental health and hygiene practices when it comes to their children. The majority of parents are not aware of the need to inculcate good healthy practices in their children.In fact right from the time you start feeding the baby with breast milk, it is important to take care of the oral hygiene. Until the age of eight years or so when the children are likely to be able to brush and maintain their dental hygiene independently, it is become imperative that parents take care of their baby's dental health.
While nursing the baby, the mother should always wipe the mouth with soft wet cloth and ensure the area is dry. This area is prone to growth of bacteria if kept in unhygienic conditions.
Most babies begin to suck their thumb and this becomes a habit with them. This is a natural habit that they pickup and you often see them sucking their thumb before falling asleep.As they grow up after the first year, parents normally tend to wean away the habit by giving pacifiers. But then many children continue to suck their thumb too. If the child continues with this practice it might create a problem when he begins to get new teeth.For one thing the mouth is susceptible to growth of bacteria. Children can also suffer from structural problems with their new teeth. It would be better for you to consult a pediatric dentist and seek his expert advice if this habit were to continue with your child.
By the time the baby is six months old, you will see the primary teeth beginning to appear. By the age of three most of the primary teeth will be in place. Around the age of six years, the permanent teeth will appear and replace the primary teeth set.
At this growing age, parents should constantly keep checking the child's development of gums and teeth to ensure there are no irregularities. In many cases one can find problems with the dental structure. Some of the common problems are to do with jagged teeth, overcrowded teeth set etc. If the quality of teeth is not very good there can be rough scales or grooves on the tooth etc. Most often damage to the tooth can be arrested by consulting the dentist and seeking medical intervention in early stages. Doctors can help take preventive action immediate and correct the anomalies to protect the teeth. There are several sealants that are available for pediatric use which can protect the teeth from decay in the pits and groves.
You can help your children grow strong and healthy teeth by ensuring a regular dental checkup and by taking preventive measure in time.
Author,
Willie Avila
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