Silver Diamine Fluoride
Baby Tooth Root Canal
Pacifiers & Thumb/finger sucking- when/how to wean?
Four Myths about Baby Teeth
Myth 1 – You Do Not Need to worry about oral health before baby teeth erupt
This is false because you need to care for your baby’s mouth even before the teeth break through, as the mouth can be a host for several bacteria/fungus. While most babies are only drinking breast milk or formula at this age, it is very important to wipe down your baby’s gums and tongue with a soft washcloth after they drink or eat any solids. This will ensure a clean mouth free of milk residue and bacteria.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or Early Childhood caries is one of the most common chronic diseases that occurs in children from ages 0-6.
Baby bottle tooth decay generally happens infants/toddlers as a result of sleeping with the bottle at night or prolonged exposure to milk from a bottle throughout the day. It also occurs as a result of increased exposure to sugars at this young age. It typically appears as brown spots on the front as well as back teeth. If your child uses a bottle frequently and you are seeing such spots on the teeth, it is very important to bring your child in for a dental checkup with a pediatric dentist! Both “at-home” and “professional-dentist” measures are necessary for true prevention of this disease.
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