Care and Healthy Smiles from an Early Age

One of the things that we must pay attention to at the present time is the necessity of discovering cavities that affect children’s teeth and working to treat them as soon as possible; so that they do not result in more serious damage.. What are the most common causes of these cavities? And what are the prevention methods that we can provide to you through the Smile Art Center?

Causes of tooth decay in children

Children’s teeth have many problems, and tooth decay is one of the most common of these problems, if not the most common of all.

There are many factors and practices that may lead to the occurrence of such cavities, which the child’s parents must be very aware of. They include all of the following:

• The mother chewing food in her mouth and then putting it in her child’s mouth is a very harmful habit that harms the child more than it benefits him.
• Not cleaning the child’s mouth well after each meal.
• Letting a baby fall asleep while breastfeeding, whether the bottle he is using contains milk or anything else, is one of the most common harmful practices that causes many problems for children.
• Using one spoon for a child and another person is also a very harmful practice. The child must have his own spoon that no one else eats with.
• Not preventing the child from consuming a large amount of sugars (especially processed sugars), which are among the foods that most cause cavities in children and adults.

Preventing tooth decay in children

There are some practices that must be adhered to by the child under the care of his parents, and they include all of the following:

• It is necessary to clean the child’s teeth and tongue at least twice a day, to prevent bacteria from accumulating on the surfaces of the teeth.
• It is also very important to avoid sugary foods or reduce them as much as possible.
• If you have to eat any sugary food, you should follow this by thoroughly rinsing your mouth and teeth, using at least water if you are unable to use a brush and toothpaste.
• If you want to stay away from all foods that contain processed sugars, you can replace them with fruits that contain a sufficient amount of natural sugar, the most important of which are: apples, as well as bananas.
• There must be continuous follow-up through periodic visits to the doctor to ensure the health of the mouth and teeth on an ongoing basis, and to discover anything strange and catch it early.
• You should consult your doctor and follow his instructions regarding the type of brush and toothpaste, cleaning frequency, cleaning method, and alternative cleaning methods.
• It is preferable to make the time for brushing children’s teeth a time of entertainment, so that the child enjoys it and does not get bored with it.
• Another helpful way to encourage children to brush their teeth is to choose a brush that has colors or shapes that appeal to them.
• If you use a brush and toothpaste, the brush should be very soft and suitable for children, and the toothpaste should also be suitable for them, and each time a portion of it should not exceed the size of a chickpea.
• The child’s food must contain a sufficient amount of the nutrients he needs, the most famous of which is calcium.

When can decayed baby teeth appear?

It can appear at any age once it protrudes inside the mouth, and it all depends on the extent of bad habits that are not paid attention to, along with neglecting methods of preventing these cavities.

Here we have reached the end of our discussion of the most common factors that may contribute to the occurrence of tooth decay in children, in addition to some methods of prevention, which we advise you through the Smile Art Center to follow to the fullest extent