The oral health of your child is of very great importance and significance as it can affect the health of their teeth for the rest of their lives. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure that we do all we can to look after the health of our children’s teeth to give them the best possible start in life.
No parent ever wants to see their child in pain or discomfort but by neglecting their oral health you could be setting your child up for a future of dental pain and complications. Problems with our teeth are rarely instant but instead increasingly build up and worsen over time. By failing to ensure our children are practising good methods of oral hygiene and making sure they visit a Leeds dentist every six months you could be allowing tooth decay and gum disease to get the upper hand.
Dentists advise that you take an active interest in teaching your children how to effectively clean their teeth. Try not to force your children to clean their teeth as this could cause resentment but instead try and turn it into a game or reward them for doing it well. Instilling good oral hygiene habits when they are young will hopefully stay with them as they grow.
Of course there is a time after your child is born when they are unable to look after their teeth themselves and the duty falls upon you, the parent. Leeds dentists can advise the best way to look after your child’s teeth by cleaning the gums and teeth with a wet gauze and gently starting to brush when the teeth are ready.
It is also important to ensure that your kids are not eating too much sugary food, which could be excessively damaging their teeth. Try to avoid buying them sugary drinks and sweets, which are very bad for their teeth. Your dentist can provide you with more information about the foods most suitable for healthy teeth.
Tags: gum disease, oral health, tooth decay
