Summary of timing and criteria for children's dental care

There are many different opinions among parents about children's dental care.

When should I start using fluoride toothpaste? Is it too early to start flossing? Is it a problem if teeth come in late? Even though they are children of similar age

Some families worry about cavities, In some households, people still only brush their teeth.

 

It is often confusing where this difference comes from.

 

When should you start caring for your child's teeth?

Since newborns do not have teeth, thorough brushing is not necessary.

 

After feeding, you may wipe or massage the gums with a gauze handkerchief or mouth tissue.

It is not necessarily the stage where care is required before teeth come in.

 

The benchmark for actual management is After teeth start to come in It is often caught by .

 

Is high-fluoride toothpaste really that good?

In the past, it was common to use fluoride-free or low-fluoride toothpaste for children who were unable to spit out their teeth.

 

But recently, in the U.S., Europe, and Korea, pediatric dental institutions Use high-fluoride toothpaste containing 1000 ppm or more There is a trend of guidelines changing.

 

The amount to use varies depending on age.

• Ages 12 and under: Toothpaste containing 1000 ppm or more

• The period when you can't spit out: the size of a grain of rice

• 2 years and older: pea-sized

It is also explained that it is difficult to expect a positive effect on teeth when the fluoride concentration is less than 1000 ppm.

 

Is it okay to swallow high-fluoride toothpaste?

Fluoride-induced abnormal spots or stomach upset are known to occur only when more than half a bottle of toothpaste is consumed per day.

 

Considering the amount that children actually use, it is explained that it is rare for daily use to lead to major problems.

 

For this reason, rather than swallowing itself Usage Management is mentioned more importantly.

 

Should I brush my teeth as soon as they come in?

If even one tooth comes out, a plaque may form on the tooth surface.

 

Although you may start gently to avoid straining your gums, brushing itself often begins once your teeth begin to show.

 

Toothbrushes are more than just rules Cleaning power standard The description chosen is common.

 

Although silicone toothbrushes that fit on the finger are sometimes used for safety reasons, it is known that stick toothbrushes with bristles actually have better cleaning power.

 

When do you need to floss?

One of the most emphasized aspects of children's dental care is When to use dental floss no see.

 

When the baby molars come in and start to touch each other, the chewing surface Cavities between teeth tend to occur more often.

 

Because children's teeth are in contact with each other through 'surfaces', brushing alone often does not clean the gaps well.

 

Flossing is often recommended, especially if your front teeth or molars are closely spaced.

 

Is it a problem if teeth come in late?

Usually, the first baby teeth come out around 6 months after birth, starting with the lower front teeth, but it is generally not considered abnormal if they come out after the first year.

 

Sometimes the teeth on the sides come in before the central teeth, which may simply be a difference in order.

 

However, if the central tooth is still not visible even after the adjacent teeth have grown in, an X-ray may be considered to check for a missing tooth.

 

It is also mentioned that children whose baby teeth come out late tend to also have a delayed start to the permanent teeth.

 

How long will thumb sucking and pacing habits last?

The habit of sucking teeth or thumbs puts constant pressure on the mouth.

 

There are also explanations that thumb sucking may have greater dental consequences than gnawing.

 

but Before the age of 4 It is known that in many cases, the deformation caused by such habits does not remain permanent.

 

It is explained that the longer and more frequently it is repeated, the higher the possibility of deformation.

 

Is the yellow stain on my child's teeth a cavity?

Yellow discoloration between the gums and teeth seen during infant and toddler checkups Rather than cavities Dental plaque (bacterial layer) This is often the case.

 

Due to the structure of baby teeth, there is a recess between the gums and teeth, making it easy for food to accumulate.

 

If it cannot be removed by brushing or must be scraped off with an instrument, you may be advised to seek medical attention.

 

If necessary, the child will also undergo scaling.

 

The baby teeth are not loose, but the permanent teeth are coming out.

When permanent teeth come out behind the baby teeth, it can occur when there is insufficient jaw space.

 

In this case, there are many explanations that say that pulling out the baby teeth quickly does not necessarily improve the arrangement.

 

It is common to decide whether to extract a tooth when the permanent tooth has grown to the height of the baby tooth but is not loose.

 

Therefore, even if children are of the same age, the management standards for their teeth often differ depending on the state of tooth eruption, bite, and habits.