Deciduous teeth are the baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth. Deciduous teeth start developing during the embryonic stage and then commonly begin to come in about 6 months after birth.They are usually lost and replaced by permanent teeth but in the absence of their permanent replacements, they can remain functional for many years into adulthood. Dental caries also known as tooth decay, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases among children worldwide. This oral condition involves bacterial infection which de-mineralises and destructs tooth tissues. In primary dentition, extensive tooth decay is the most common dental disease. Prolonged exposure of the baby’s teeth to drinks that contain sugar can cause tooth decay. This can happen when the baby is put to bed with a bottle, or when a bottle is used as a pacifier for a fussy baby.
If you see some pearly whites peeking out when your little one smiles, it’s time to pick up a tube of fluoride toothpaste and first dental visit. If your child is 3 or younger, use a smear of toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice). For children 3 or older, a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste will work. Milk teeth cleaning should be done with the help of child-friendly plastic flossing tools to more easily clean between your child’s teeth.
Prevention of milk teeth is done by Fluoride application, it is the non-invasive and painless dental treatment to prevent or arrest dental decay in children. Dental fluoride treatment comprises of applying dental fluoride in gel, foam or varnish form. Fluoride is a mineral known to strengthen the outer coating of teeth and keeping dental decay at bay. Fluoride forms a protective shield around the children’s teeth and protects the teeth from the hurtful acid attacks caused by plaque and bacteria in the mouth. Skilled pedodontist at Teeth Care Centre performs fluoride application procedure according to your child’s particular oral and dental situation. Professional fluoride application is the most effective way to decrease the prevalence of dental caries in children and improve overall dental health in children. We aim to successfully eliminate dental decay from its core before it starts.
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