Things to Consider in Oral and Dental Care;
Milk teeth contain more organic matter than normal teeth, so they are more prone to decay and decay more easily and quickly.
Children. They cannot interpret signals such as cold-hot sensitivity and mild pain, which can be seen in the early stages of caries, in a timely manner. They only realize the problem when the pain becomes unbearable, in which case it may be too late.
Children cannot pay as much attention to oral care as adults. The child's dexterity, curiosity and the parent's attitude determine the habit.
A mistake that mothers often make is to fill the pacifier or bottle with sugar, jam, etc. They should be given to children by dipping them in foods such as sugar, or they should be introduced to foods such as sweetened milk and fruit juice during sleep breaks. Thus, teeth become prone to decay due to nutritional irregularities.
Why are milk teeth important?
The first duty of milk teeth is to ensure proper nutrition of the child. In addition, the proper development of speech depends on the presence of milk teeth. In addition, an appearance like the one below causes serious aesthetic problems that no one would want to see in their child.
Milk teeth protect the area they cover for the permanent tooth that will replace them and guide the permanent tooth while it erupts.
Milk teeth. When the tooth is extracted early, this natural placeholder function is eliminated.
Should caries in primary teeth be treated?
Untreated primary tooth decay causes pain, bad odor, chewing difficulties, malnutrition and ugly appearance. It leads. Untreated dental disorders during this period may cause disorders in jaw development and general health problems (from rheumatism to heart diseases) in the future. Therefore, caries in milk teeth should be treated as necessary without delay, due to the importance we tried to explain above, instead of postponing it with the idea that "new ones will replace them".
TOOTHBRUSH AND PASTE CANNOT BE WET!
1- The susceptibility to caries may differ among individuals. However, if bad eating habits are corrected, oral hygiene is given importance and regular dentist checks are performed, caries can be prevented. Predisposition does not matter.
2- Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day, after breakfast and before going to bed. When tooth brushing is finished, the upper part of the tongue should be brushed softly.
3- Teeth straightening (orthodontics); It can be applied at any age as long as the teeth are present in the mouth.
4- Bleeding while brushing teeth is one of the symptoms of gingivitis. It is necessary to consult a dentist without delay.
5- Early extraction of milk teeth may cause crookedness in the permanent teeth coming from below and It causes deterioration in the development of the jawbone.
6- When a toothache occurs, the application of alcohol and alcohol-containing substances to the teeth and gum area causes complications called 'alcohol-aspirin burn' in the gums. Other substances applied to the teeth (tobacco, salt) etc.) do not have pain-relieving properties. Pain only disappears when the current problem is resolved.
7- Tooth loss is not possible in every pregnancy. Tooth loss occurs in cases of inadequate oral care, the presence of untreatable caries and the progression of gum diseases. Emergency dental treatments can be performed at any time during pregnancy.
8- Gum bleeding during pregnancy is not due to calcium withdrawal from the tooth. The reason for bleeding is; It is the occurrence of gingivitis or the aggravation of existing gingivitis as a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy if adequate oral care is not provided.
9- Bad breath; It may be caused by tooth decay, gum disease, digestive system disorders, sinusitis or upper respiratory tract infections. Bad breath can be prevented as a result of the treatment of these diseases.
Hoping to see you in healthy smiles….
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