Child Dentistry
Parents want to be sure to purchase dental coverage that meets the needs of their children. A common question for parents is when coverage should begin. The answer varies, but most doctors recommend that parents begin early. Remember that the health of baby teeth can affect the health of permanent teeth that will replace them. In children, dentists check the placement as well as the health of permanent teeth waiting to replace baby teeth. For this reason, whether families sign on to a group or individual insurance plan, all family members, including young children, need access to sound dental care. In addition to a dental insurance plan, parents need to know the basics involved in caring for a child’s teeth. For example: brushing should begin early and should be done two to three times per day, particularly at night. Browse the articles below to learn more about this and other topics in pediatric dental care.
06/12/2006
(HealthDay News) -- Proper dental care from the start is essential for your baby, as improper care of baby teeth can lead to permanent trouble.
Here are some tips on how to care for your child's teeth, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Beginning at birth, gently run a damp cloth along your baby's gums after each feeding.
Once a baby tooth appears, brush it twice a day with a soft, baby toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of baby toothpaste. This should be done up to age 4.
Once two teeth come in that touch each other, begin to floss your child's teeth each day.
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04/05/2006
Early Childhood Tooth Decay (sometimes called baby bottle caries or nursing mouth)
is a special tooth decay problem. It may be very hard to detect because it begins along the gumline on the front of the upper front teeth in children younger than four years old. You may see white or brown spots.
Causes
Repeated, prolonged nursing or bottle feeding at sleep time or throughout the day can cause these cavities. The sugars in breast milk, cows’ milk, formula, fruit juice, sweetened tea and soft drinks are all a danger to teeth.
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04/01/2006
How often and when kids have sweets is as important in prevention, dentists say
SATURDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- How often and when children consume sugary foods and beverages is as important as how much they consume when it comes to preventing tooth decay and cavities, says the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
"Most parents know that they need to watch what their kids eat and make them brush regularly. Unfortunately, many are not aware that letting kids sip on sugary drinks for hours or putting them to bed with a bottle of milk can be just as harmful.
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