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Children’s Oral Care

Ensuring proper oral hygiene in children is vital for their health. Start as soon as they have visible teeth, with the AAP recommending twice-daily brushing with a soft-bristled brush. Use a washcloth for gums before teeth emerge. Limit sugar intake and ensure adequate fluoride through water and dental treatments. Create a family routine to encourage good habits, and address common issues like thumb sucking and braces with care. Make oral hygiene fun through engaging activities and colorful toothbrushes. Prioritize regular dental visits as children grow.

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Children’s Oral Care

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  1. Children’s Oral Care By: Clarissa Ibarra

  2. Early Oral Hygiene • What age is proper to start? • As soon as child has teeth that are visible. • What routine should be used? • AAP recommend brushing toddlers teeth twice a day with soft bristled brush. • A Simple routine that is Dentist Recommended • After feeding, parents should wipe babies gums using a washcloth. Some dentists recommend non-fluoride toothpaste before the age of two.

  3. What to know about children’s teeth • Major Obstacles • Limiting sugar intake- no bad sugars, or artificial flavored drinks • Getting enough fluoride-Water and treatment at dentist • Babies • Baby bottle tooth decay- When teeth appear, brush daily with pea sized of non- fluoride toothpaste. Put baby to bed with bottle of water instead of juices. • Thumb sucking- these habits have in an importance for nurturing functions and should be for first few years. • White spots on teeth- schedule a dentist appointment as soon as contact with teeth.

  4. What to know about children’s teeth • Toddlers • Fear for dentist- child should sit in parents lap to make exam more comfortable • Difficulty creating oral care routine- involve the entire family and be role models.(ex- brush together at same time creating a good habit.) • Stains- speak to a pediatrician before medication is prescribed. • Grade- Schoolers/Teenagers • Love of sweets- Give children healthy snack options • Oral Injuries of sports- Wear mouth guards to protect from teeth injuries. • Drinks- keep away from high sugar drinks or artificial flavored drinks, stains occur. • Braces- consider braces if teeth as badly aligned. • Drugs- NO DRUGS. Talk to your teens about risks and damages.

  5. Dental Hygiene Tips for Kids • Being enthusiastic about brushing • Make up cute stories for children while they brush their teeth • Brush together, and make a theme song along with the brushing. • Make brushing/ flossing a fun way to do • Provide cool rather flashy toothbrushes that brighten them to bush, as well as toothpaste colors. Make them taste strawberries or see sprinkles. • Teaching a proper technique • First thing to do when your awake is brush your teeth, and keep them constantly reminded when they should brush. • Keep a time sheet in their room or bathroom and have them initial when they brushed at what time.

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