Ask Our Coral Springs How to Care for Growing Permanent Teeth.
Ask Our Coral Springs How to Care for Growing Permanent Teeth.
So, your little one is starting to lose their baby teeth, with the adult permanent ones starting to come in. Is there anything special that you should teach your youngster to do in order to take care of them? This is a question often asked to our dentist in Coral Springs. As you know, it is very important to teach your child good oral hygiene practices at an early age. So, let’s go over some basics when caring for new adult teeth.
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Wasn’t it so cute when your little one first started to grow her baby teeth? Yes, there was some fussiness and crying due to discomfort, but once they popped through, everything was just fine. At this point, you probably started her on some solid foods and she started chewing on her own. This is when it is important to help your child get into the habit of brushing. Little by little, she learned how to hold the toothbrush and go back and forth over her teeth in order to get them clean. Now, as her baby teeth have started to wiggle and fall out, it may seem to take much longer for them all to completely come in. Did you know that on average there are 20 baby teeth that develop and between 28 to 32 that are permanent teeth? Usually, at around the age of five or six, the permanent teeth start to move their way in, typically starting with the incisors, or more commonly known as the front teeth. The teeth sets are known as the incisors, canines, molars, and premolars. After the front teeth come in, the next ones that develop are the molars, then the incisors, after that, the canines come followed by the premolars. All of this commonly takes place between the ages of five to around the age of 13. If the wisdom teeth do develop, they may come in somewhere around the age of 17-21.
The reason the baby teeth wiggle when the new ones are coming in is that the roots of the baby teeth start to dissolve. Most kids will wiggle the tooth using their tongue or fingers in order to make it wiggle more and eventually fall out. This in perfectly normal, however, sometimes small pieces of the root that did not dissolve can remain in the tissue. If your child tells you of more than normal pain, or if you see swelling or redness, this is the time to contact our Coral Springs dental office. When the permanent teeth start to come in, your child may experience some discomfort. You can offer them cold compresses to lay on the sore area, or give them an over the counter pain reliever to help reduce the pain.
As kids are kids, they may not take especially good care of their teeth. You as the parent need to make sure that they are brushing and flossing properly. They also need to see their dentist regularly for cleanings and preventative measures. Cavities are quite common in kids, so when they go for check-up’s this is something we will look for at our dental office in Coral Springs. Eating healthy and protecting your child’s teeth with a mouth guard when playing sports is also a good way to protect the teeth. Between tooth decay, tooth erosion, and gum disease, there are many problems that do occur to kids who don’t take care of their teeth. If your child has tooth decay or also called cavities she will probably complain of sensitivity when eating or drinking cold and hot beverages. Cavities develop when we do not brush well and sugars and starches are left on our teeth. Also, if your child is taking medications, the medicine may also lead to cavities. If you notice a crack in a tooth, this is probably due to tooth erosion. If your child is mentioning to you, or if you notice that their gums look red or swollen this could be a sign of gum disease. Again, brushing at least twice a day for at least two minutes and also flossing, will help to prevent gum disease. Not treating gum disease will lead to tooth loss. It is best to take any preventative measures in order to keep your mouth healthy and your teeth strong.
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Many parents like to keep a chart of the loss of baby teeth and the growth of permanent ones. You can find many types of charts online, or ask our Coral Springs dentist how to create one of your own. Parents all want to do what is best for their children, and we want to help along the way with dental issues and prevention of complications. At Barbag dental in Coral Springs, we truly care about all of our patients. Our knowledgeable team is always kind and caring, and you will always feel warm and welcomed when you visit us. If you would like to read more about our staff, click here. Whether it is treating parents, kids, or the entire family, we want you to look your best and feel great. We completely understand that dental treatments can be expensive, this is why we take most dental insurance plans. We also offer Care Credit® which is a finance program that offers extended payment plans for your care. We also will work with you to design a complete payment plan with a payment schedule. Click here for information to contact us. We look forward to treating you and your entire family.
