When should the first visit be scheduled?
What is the purpose of the first visit?
How to keep teeth clean at home?
Does a child need x-rays?
Should baby teeth be treated?
When can a child undergo orthodontic treatment?
Does a diet affect healthy teeth?
- A child's first dental visit should be between their 2 and 3 year, or when most of their baby teeth are out.
What is the purpose of the first visit?
- The purpose of a child's first visit is to create a positive relationship with the doctor, and for parents to ask any question regarding dental care at home.
How to keep teeth clean at home?
- Just like adults children should brush their teeth in the morning and at night after their last meal. After brushing only water is recommended. Parents should supervise and help brushing if needed.
Does a child need x-rays?
- Yes, children do need x-rays in order to check for cavities that cannot be seen and to look for the presence and location of permanent teeth.
Should baby teeth be treated?
- Yes if treatment is needed.
When can a child undergo orthodontic treatment?
- In most cases the best time is when all permanent teeth have come out. The final recommendation is given by the orthodontist if child needs earlier orthodontic reevaluation.
Does a diet affect healthy teeth?
- Yes, products low in pH cause softening of the enamel and as a result the loss of enamel. This causes teeth to change shape, become yellow and the margin of the tooth becomes transparent. Some common drinks in our diet are, sport drinks that have a pH of 2.3 - 4.4, juices that have a pH of 3.5 - 4.0. It is best to wait at least 30 minutes before brushing after drinking acidic drinks. On the other hand dairy products, that contain calcium support the structure and hardness of teeth.