Children's fear of the dentist should be eliminated before it develops, so how can we achieve this?
Since children are very afraid of harming themselves, they also fear doctors when they have any pain in their teeth. The first time the child meets the doctor should be for control purposes only, when there is absolutely no pain. Considering that the child's first tooth comes out at 6 months, the mother should start taking care of the child's teeth from 6 months and wipe the teeth with wet gauze. After the age of 1.5-2, the habit of brushing teeth should be gradually taught, and at the age of 2.5-3, the child should meet the doctor. The child can only be brought to the dental clinic for observation purposes and a control examination can be performed. From now on, it should be checked regularly every 6 months. Challenging behavior in children scares them even more. Explaining all the procedures to be done with patience and love and introducing all the tools to be used will reduce the child's fear.
Why are milk teeth important?
Milk teeth 6th to 8th months. The first permanent teeth begin to appear at the age of 5-6, and milk teeth appear in the mouth until the age of 10-11. Milk teeth are temporary teeth, but they serve as a guide for permanent teeth.
Early lost milk teeth; It may cause the child's permanent teeth to remain impacted and the teeth to become crooked. Therefore, each milk tooth should be protected until it completes its function in the mouth. Early decaying milk teeth should not be extracted, they should be treated. If treatment is not possible, a space maintainer should be made after the milk tooth is extracted.
The first duty of the milk teeth is to ensure proper nutrition of the child. Phonation/speech disorders may occur in the loss of milk teeth, which play a major role in the child's speech.
After the first tooth erupts, that is, in the 6th month, the child's oral care should begin by wiping the surfaces of the teeth with gauze moistened with water.
18-24. Between months, teeth should be brushed and toothpaste should not be used. Routine dental check-ups should be performed after 24 months to prevent possible problems.
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