Beliefs are born of knowledge. But half truths and incorrect information about dental problems and their scientific treatment protocol has led us to believe that dental treatment is uncannily expensive. Let's try to clear the air a bit by taking a look at evidence based dentistry that is based on hard facts rather than fictions and folklore. But let's not forget about the preventive measures which translates to mean" Prevention is better than Cure".

 

Babies and children dental care 

 

1. Brushing must begin as soon as baby teeth erupts. Instead of a tooth brush, a gauze piece wrapped around the finger should be used. That's gentle dental care.
2. As your kid grows switch over to soft bristle baby tooth brush. Brushing should be performed by you

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3. By his fifth birthday you should have trained your kid to brush independently.

 

4. Try to avoid breast feeding beyond six months and stop by end of the year

 

5. Break up your kid's diet in 4-5 mealtimes. Avoid snacking between meals. Take care that your child washes his/her mouth after taking any sort of food. 

 

6. Ensure that your child rinses his/her mouth after taking chocolates and sweets.

 

7. Avoid sticky foods and chocolates and grow a habit of eating fibrous foods like cucumber.

 

8. Make brushing twice in 24 hrs a habit.

 

9. Don't forget to consult your dentist every six months for your child's dental check-up.