12 TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEETH FOR YOUR CHILD

Here are some simple tips to help your child develop healthy teeth.  It is very important to start good oral hygiene habits from when the teeth first appear in your baby’s mouth. Good diet and oral hygiene habits will stand them in good stead for a lifetime of healthy teeth. 1. Your child’s first visit to the dentist Visit your paediatric dentist by the
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The Caries Epidemic

Tooth decay is a chronic infectious preventable bacterial disease . It is 5 times more common than asthma , and affects individuals of all ages, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds The shocking statistics are that in Australia, as many as 50% of 6 year olds have at least 2 cavities and 10% have 9 or more holes in their teeth There are more children admitted
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Why save baby teeth

Children need their teeth for Aesthetics To chew food properly for the first part of the digestive process. To hold space and guide permanent teeth into the proper place Development of jaws and occlusion (bite) Not only do baby or primary teeth help your child to eat and speak, they also hold space for permanent teeth, guiding them into their proper places. Good teeth
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Role of Diet

Bacteria ‘eat’ carbohydrate, in particular sugars and starches in the diet. The waste product from the bacteria is acid. It is the frequency of eating carbohydrate, not only the quantity, that influences whether your child gets tooth decay. For example, a child using a sippy cup or bottle may consume sweetened liquids many times per day. ingested. In general, more than 3 snacks of
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