The oral health of children relies on the application of much the same principles as does the oral health of adults. The difference is that, if you have children, their oral health is your responsibility because they are in your care. As such, you will need to monitor it to make sure that their teeth are taken care of and they are not developing problems with their mouth that will be an issue for the rest of their lives.
Children should be brushing their teeth twice a day, just as adults do. This is to ensure that plaque cannot cause dental cavities and initiate gum disease. Very young children might need an adult to brush their teeth for them and once they are old enough to brush themselves, as an adult you will still need to monitor them to make sure that they are brushing in the correct fashion. What you will need to look out for is that the tooth brush is easy for them to hold and manoeuvre around the mouth.
Children who are not yet two are advised not to use tooth paste that contains fluoride but once past that age, fluoride tooth paste is helpful because it will help to strengthen their enamel from an early age. What with the childhood propensity for sweet treats, it is important for parents to not only be in charge of when these treats are eaten and how often but also to ensure that teeth are adequately brushed afterwards.
Dentists in central Leeds can help you look after the teeth and gums of your children and can administer specialist treatments like the application of dental sealants to give added protection against decay.
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