Why is the white in my toddler's teeth depleting?
The biggest concern that each parent has is about their children’s health. This is especially true when your child is a toddler and is more prone to accidents. As your child grows, his/her body develops antibodies to fight each disease. This is how they develop resistance and their immunity levels go up.
While most parents are concerned about their kids’ physical health, many of them tend to neglect their children’s oral health. Oral health is as important as physical health. Just as you take your child for regular check-ups to a pediatrician, it is equally important to take your child to a dentist for his/her oral check-ups to ensure that your child’s pearly whites are also doing well.
If you find that your child’s teeth are bright and white, your child had healthy teeth. However, if you find some discoloration, then you need to take your child to a dentist for a dental check-up.
Causes of Tooth Discoloration
Your toddler’s teeth may become discolored due to any of the following reasons:
• Poor dental hygiene
• Eating certain types of food that may discolor the tooth enamel
• Tooth decay
• Injury
• Medication
• Certain vitamins like iron
Treating Tooth Discoloration
Tooth discoloration can be easily treated by providing the right toothpaste for your child. It is important to seek a dentist’s opinion regarding this. In case the discoloration is because of tooth decay or an injury then the dentist will prescribe the right procedure to address the problem and ensure that the pearly whites are restored once again.
If the tooth is decaying then the dentist may prescribe some medicines which will ensure that your child doesn’t feel the sensitivity while eating certain kinds of foods.
If it is due to an injury, don’t worry as toddlers generally have milk tooth which will soon fall and be replaced by permanent ones.
Caring For Your Toddler’s Teeth
It is essential to follow these simple tips in order to ensure that your child’s teeth are in good condition:
• Make sure that your child brushes his/her teeth regularly and at least twice a day.
• Keep an eye on your child’s fluoride intake. Include lot of calcium and Vitamin D rich food in your child’s diet.
• Take your child for regular dental check-ups so that any issues can be addressed before it is too late.
• Control the intake of sweets and make sure your child rinses his/her mouth properly after chewing on sweets or chocolates.
A little care from your side will help you in keeping your child’s teeth in good condition and free from stains and discolorations.
Submitted by P T on March 17, 2010 at 05:04
