What's the best way to protect your little one's teeth? Dr. Reem Abdelhadi, general and cosmetic dentist from the Hadi & Hofmann Medical Centre offers advice.
What are the most common dental problems in children?
Common problems are decays in baby and permanent teeth and cracked or fractured teeth.
Is it true that baby teeth don't require regular care and dental visits?
This is a common misconception because baby teeth are important for chewing food properly and having a nutritious diet necessary for your child's growth. Besides tooth pain distracts the child and deprives him of sleep. So you should start taking care of your child's dental health when the first baby tooth appears.
What are the most common dental problems in children?
Common problems are decays in baby and permanent teeth and cracked or fractured teeth.
Is it true that baby teeth don't require regular care and dental visits?
This is a common misconception because baby teeth are important for chewing food properly and having a nutritious diet necessary for your child's growth. Besides tooth pain distracts the child and deprives him of sleep. So you should start taking care of your child's dental health when the first baby tooth appears.
How does dental neglect affect your child's gums or overall health?
It can lead to malnutrition since chewing food on a decayed tooth is painful. Lack of sleep caused by tooth ache makes your child feel tired during the day and unable to concentrate. Tooth decay also causes inflammation and bleeding of the gum and bad breath.
What are the causes of brown spots on children's teeth?
Brown spots appear for several reasons like enamel dysplasia and dentin dysplasia that are genetic dental diseases. They also result from the use of some medicines or antibiotics during pregnancy. Sometimes brown spots may be the start of tooth decay, therefore it's important to visit the dentist and determine the reason of these spots.
At what age should we consider orthodontic braces for our children and what determines its success or failure?
The most appropriate age is between 9-12 years which is known as the formative period of growth. But there are some causes such as the reverse bite that require early treatments which prevent the worsening of the problem and increase the chances of success.
One of the main reasons of successful orthodontics is a thorough examination of the situation – either clinical examination or X-ray – as well as dental impressions. Starting at the right time plays an important role in a successful treatment and this requires a specialised doctor and a cooperation of parents.
How can I build a lifetime of good dental habits for my children?
First of all you need to start brushing your child's teeth when the first baby tooth appears with a clean cotton cloth twice a day. Get him used to healthy eating habits and regular dental visits every 6 months for a general checkup.
What is the best toothpaste for children?
The best toothpaste is the one containing a measured pea-sized amount of fluoride appropriate to the child's age.
It can lead to malnutrition since chewing food on a decayed tooth is painful. Lack of sleep caused by tooth ache makes your child feel tired during the day and unable to concentrate. Tooth decay also causes inflammation and bleeding of the gum and bad breath.
What are the causes of brown spots on children's teeth?
Brown spots appear for several reasons like enamel dysplasia and dentin dysplasia that are genetic dental diseases. They also result from the use of some medicines or antibiotics during pregnancy. Sometimes brown spots may be the start of tooth decay, therefore it's important to visit the dentist and determine the reason of these spots.
At what age should we consider orthodontic braces for our children and what determines its success or failure?
The most appropriate age is between 9-12 years which is known as the formative period of growth. But there are some causes such as the reverse bite that require early treatments which prevent the worsening of the problem and increase the chances of success.
One of the main reasons of successful orthodontics is a thorough examination of the situation – either clinical examination or X-ray – as well as dental impressions. Starting at the right time plays an important role in a successful treatment and this requires a specialised doctor and a cooperation of parents.
How can I build a lifetime of good dental habits for my children?
First of all you need to start brushing your child's teeth when the first baby tooth appears with a clean cotton cloth twice a day. Get him used to healthy eating habits and regular dental visits every 6 months for a general checkup.
What is the best toothpaste for children?
The best toothpaste is the one containing a measured pea-sized amount of fluoride appropriate to the child's age.
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What foods would you recommend to strengthen teeth structure?
I always recommend to eat a lot of vegetables such as carrots (uncooked) and well washed apples, reduce the consumption of fast food and sweets and stop all kinds of soft drinks.
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