How do I make sure my daughter's gonna have good teeth?
By angelmae
@angelmae (351)
Philippines
March 28, 2007 2:14am CST
I'm afraid my daughter could have broken teeth. So ca I ask some advise how to take care of my daughter's teeth? I wanna start it as early as now that she's just 1 and a half year old.
3 responses
@romel_ece (1290)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
I would advise not to give your daughter a lots of candies and chocolate.And always have her drink some water every after eating those sweets.And most of all teach your daughter how to brush her teeth by joining her in brushing.There were lots of toothpaste for kids available on store.They will really enjoy the tastes of it.
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@rapolu_cs (1184)
• India
28 Mar 07
Hello, nothing to worry every child looses their milk teeth and are supposed to get new one and then its your responsibility to take care,teaching her how to keep her teeth clen time to time and even you have to visit dentist now and then. For now be sure of not giving her sweets so much and even the sweet,juncky juices,choclates a lot andmake sure you make her wash her mouth and teeth after her lunch and dinner and even at the times when she gets out of her bed and make her drink more water after she eats anything but dont start brushing her teeth now with a brush as it cause pain in their sensitivegums.
@hsududette14 (75)
• United States
7 Apr 07
1) Don't fall under the impression that baby teeth are not important just because they fall out anyway. If your daughter experiences severe tooth decay, and the teeth fall out prematurely, this can result in the adult teeth coming in crooked. And getting braces is something you want to avoid as much as possible, cuz it's sooo expensive! Severe tooth decay can also result in other bodily infections, as well as unnecessary pain and suffering. If your child is in pain, she won't be able to sleep at nite and concentrate at school during the day.
2) Take your daughter to see the dentist (pedodontist) as soon as possible. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should have a dental home by the age of 6 months, when their first teeth start emerging. The dentist will be able to check for decay that you can't detect, and can also prescribe methods of proper oral hygiene.
3) Set a good example for your daughter. Keep a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry. Avoid candies and soda (sugars) and chips (starches). Brush and floss your teeth.
3) Make sure you brush your daughter's teeth early on. She won't know how to do it until she's seen and experienced it done correctly. I know it's a hassle, but it's one of the best things you can do! And make sure that the toothpaste you're using has fluoride in it... since it is the number one things preventing cavities. It's more important than the simple mechanical act of brushing. When she gets old enough, you can invest in over the counter fluoride rinses like A.C.T., which is something I grew up with. It has fun flavors, like bubblegum and mint.
4) If it turns out that your child is prone to tooth decay, invest in dental sealants. They're plastic coatings applied by dentists and they go over the chewing surfaces of the teeth, protecing the grooves and pits from accumulating sugars and bacteria, the ultimate culprits of tooth decay.
There are so many ways to keep your daughter's teeth healthy. Hope this helps! =)