Dental Care, From Milk Teeth, Neatness of milk teeth can prevent tooth fixed composition abnormalities. The owner had always wanted to show off a white pearl in its mouth.

   

Teeth are neat, clean white nan into capital for someone to have a high confidence. To that end, dental care is absolutely a thing not negotiable. Apparently, taking care of milk teeth in children is as important as permanent teeth in adults.

If baby teeth are not well maintained, it could happen abnormalities in the composition of the permanent teeth.The growth of the baby's first tooth is no benchmark for sure. On average, from age six months, the baby teeth have started to appear. However, it could be when the new born, the gums appear white line is almost a sign of the emergence of the first tooth. In fact, there is after the first anniversary of the passing, the gums is still not showing signs of tooth emergence.

In Indonesia, children's teeth for the most complete at the age of 3 to 3.5 years. Teeth are called milk teeth will be on one after another, later replaced by permanent teeth. Number around 20 pieces, which is ten above and ten more at the bottom. Dental specialist from Hang Lekiu drg Marianna Medical Center said, full of milk teeth consists of eight upper-lower incisors, four canines top-down, four small molars top right-bottom, as well as four small teeth on the bottom-left.

"Dental care is actually easier than the milk teeth fixed because there are fewer and easier for parents to monitor the food consumed by children," he said. Normally, baby teeth come first mandibular than maxillary teeth. Baby girl baby teeth generally occur earlier than the baby teeth baby boy.

"Will the milk teeth are actually formed when the child is still in the womb. Therefore, its strength depends on the intake of nutrients, especially calcium consumed by the mother when pregnant, "he explained. Similar disclosed Associate Director, Division of Dentistry Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, Garrett B Lyons Jr., DDS.

He said that dental care should begin before the baby's first tooth appeared because the actual teeth are formed inside the gums. "Remember, although we can not see the teeth in infants, not necessarily no. Teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy. When the baby is born, in fact he already has 20 primary teeth, most of which are fully formed inside the gums, "said Garrett.

In children, milk teeth have a special function that is not owned by permanent teeth, ie as a guide a guide or signpost to the future growth of permanent teeth grow in the appropriate place. Additionally, milk teeth also maintain the growth of the jaw arch so that the teeth become irregular. Substitution of milk teeth to permanent teeth was first started more or less at the age of six years and ended at the age of approximately 12 years. One sign of the permanent tooth will grow milk teeth are generally preceded rocking.

This is because the roots of teeth become shorter due to urge the release of permanent teeth (resorbsi).Substitution has a specific pattern, usually starting central incisors, front to bottom. "Sometimes parents are paying less attention to that when the molar teeth damaged children suspected milk teeth, when the tooth is already a permanent tooth. Therefore, to be seen milk tooth that has been replaced by permanent teeth, "said Marianna drg.

He said, the milk tooth extraction of an incomplete or too hard may leave the tooth root or cause calluses on the gums. If this happens, permanent teeth will penetrate the gums are weaker, which is located at the back or front. "This can lead to tooth gingsul or monyong forward. Of course dentition as this can interfere with the function and aesthetics of teeth, "he concluded.

Familiarize Consulting

Awareness of parents to bring their children to consult is still considered low. This is evident from the many cases of child to the dentist if you have a problem occurs, for example when a child's cheek was swollen because of broken teeth. This step is unwise.

Instead, take the child to the dentist at least once in six months, although there is no problem. The reason, there may be food or milk is left behind, though it helped the parents to clean it. If allowed, the rest of these foods can damage teeth. Thus, preventive measures are always better.

In addition, the dentist can be a source of reliable information in explaining the importance of proper dental care. Unfortunately, parents often underestimate the child's dental health. In fact, oral and dental health can interfere with other developments.

According to Vincent Iannelli, MD, author of The Everything Father's First Year Book and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, United States, the best time to bring the child to the dentist based on the recommendations of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, when children have has a first tooth or not more than one year of age.

"The sooner kids teeth checked to the dentist, the sooner he learns oral hygiene. For example, avoid drinking milk from a bottle at night, knowing how to brush your teeth properly, and eating foods that will support the growth of healthy teeth, "Vincent said. Your dentist will explain in more detail about the dental care of the child.

If there is an incomplete dentition, usually the dentist will also make X-rays (X-ray) panoramic. Through this picture, the parents can see the growth of teeth and jaw. Regarding the custom to consult a dentist early teething is also expressed milk drg Marianna.

He suggested, should be the first time invited the child to the dentist, just as an introduction. Then consult a dentist on the second, any action taken should only check the state of the teeth.

"Importantly, the first action should not cause trauma to the child. If the child is allowed to know your dentist first, then allowed to play. For example, sitting in a chair that can go up and down. If it's like, it is not impossible that the child will invite parents to the dentist, "Marianna advice.

Meanwhile, Garrett B Lyons Jr., DDS recommends that children should be taken to a dentist who deal specifically with children. Dentists are usually trained to deal with various problems in the children's teeth.

Introducing since the Early Treatment

Before the baby teeth appear, treatment must begin gum. Instead, this is done routinely. Some of the following could be considered a parent when caring for baby's teeth and gums.

Starting treatment early. If the new tooth to grow two or four pieces, wipe with a cloth. If the tooth has grown more than eight, clean with a baby toothbrush that has a small tip and downy or furry rubber.

Initially, use only boiled water to rinse, no toothpaste. If he was able to rinse and remove water kumurnya, just use a toothpaste containing fluoride. Try not to swallow fluoride. Better to use children's toothpaste and give it taste. Involve the child after he was able to hold a toothbrush, usually at age 18-24 months.

Sit or stand with your baby in front of the glass. From the rear the child, parents can hold a toothbrush and brush her teeth, while the other one holding a hand or chin of the small bodies. According to Marianna drg, explanations parents about oral hygiene is absolutely needed by the child. Give an example to the children about the habits and the correct way of brushing teeth.

"One thing that can be waged is to invite your child to talk during brushing activities take place. He will enjoy this ritual event in a pleasant atmosphere. Gradually, he will feel the importance of brushing your teeth every day, "said Marianna. Do not be too often give children sweets and easily attached to the teeth or gums, such as candy, chocolate, biscuits.

Such foods can react in the mouth and eventually form acids that can damage teeth and can cause cavities, tooth prematurely, as well as the disruption on the size, shape, or number of teeth.

"It is impossible to forbid the child did not eat sugary foods like candy and chocolate. To minimize the effect of high sugar concentrations that damage tooth enamel, familiarize children drink water or rinsing. This lowers the concentration of sugar in the mouth, "said Marianna.

He also warned that the use of toothpaste is right for the child must be considered by both parents. Do not immediately persuaded ads that offer a variety of flavors. Because, not necessarily safe for children when ingested too much.

"Do not use too much toothpaste as possible swallowed by children, especially those that have a wide selection of flavors. Importantly, teach children gargle early on, "he said. Do not forget, prepare a calcium-rich foods (fish & milk), fluorine (tea, beef & greens), phosphorus, and vitamin A (carrots), C (fruits), D (milk), and E (sprouts). Minerals and vitamins are necessary for the growth of children's teeth.