Everyone who has a child will be concerned about giving them the best possible start in life in terms of their health. The fact is that a health problem which a child develops might well be something that they have to deal with for the rest of their life. So it is vitally important that you develop a good relationship with your dentist early on in your child’s life and allow their mouth to be regularly examined.
Diet is as important for the oral health of children as it is adults. Of course children want to eat sweets but it is best to try and instil in them some discipline here and, if you allow them for a treat, be sure to get them to brush their teeth afterwards to stop plaque from building up. If a child develops a cavity because plaque has decayed a tooth then they will need to have a filling for the rest of their life.
Getting children to brush their teeth can be a battle in itself but there are techniques which can be helpful like giving them a reward when they do so at the appointed time. You might want to make a fun chart where they can tick off the times they brush their teeth.
You should make sure that they are not brushing too hard though. Children’s mouths are sensitive and they can have a tendency to brush a little recklessly. This can damage their gums or even the teeth themselves. Brushes with softer bristles are available if you think your child does this.
Talk to your Central Leeds dentist if you have a child and want the best advice about how you can help keep their mouth healthy.
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