Baby teeth, while they eventually fall out, are vital to a child. It is important to take care of them from when they first appear to when they fall out. Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS of Fullerton, CA wants to remind parents of how and when to take care of children’s oral health.
Kids should start seeing the dentist as soon as their first tooth appears, or by the age of one if they have not grown in their first tooth by then. Baby teeth are like place markers for permanent teeth, so it is important to keep them healthy as long as they are present. Baby teeth should be brushed with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride is what keeps cavities away. This is especially important during the cavity-prone years. The cavity-prone years happen between the ages of six and fourteen. During this time, Dr. Meyer may want to apply sealants to their molars for extra protection.
Teeth should be flossed as soon as two of them touch. Cavities are actually more likely to occur between teeth, so this is an important step to remember. Plus, flossing your child’s teeth will set them up for leading their own healthy lifestyle.
Limit thumb-sucking and pacifiers. These actually disrupt the proper place and growth of baby and adult teeth. One last tip for kids who like to always have something to drink: fill their cup with water instead of milk or juice all the time. This will limit the amount of sugar that their teeth are exposed to.
To schedule your child’s dental appointment with Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS in our Fullerton, CA practice, call our office at (714) 879-7943 or visit our website, www.fullertondental.com.
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