What to do if your baby has decayed teeth

In daily life, if parents do not pay attention to their children's oral hygiene, their children's teeth may decay. This is medically called tooth decay, also known as caries. It is mainly because of lack of attention to oral hygiene. Some food adheres to the surface of the teeth, which leads to bacterial decomposition and acid production, causing tooth corrosion. For such a phenomenon, it is relatively harmful to the health of children and should be treated accordingly in time.

Children should see a dentist immediately if they have the following conditions:

1. Dark Teeth

1. One situation is tooth surface pigmentation.

Some babies seldom brush their teeth, so their teeth are not effectively cleaned, forming black deposits; some babies often eat dark foods or medicines, such as chocolate, soy sauce, Chinese medicine, etc., which are also easily deposited on the surface of the teeth. Once the pigmentation is deposited, it can be removed by brushing more frequently. If it cannot be removed, you can ask a dentist to use professional equipment to help clean it. Pigmentation can easily recur, so the baby's teeth hygiene must not be neglected.

2. The second situation is tooth injury.

When babies stumble while walking, they may hurt their teeth, which may cause damage to the dental pulp and cause the teeth to become gray and black. If you notice your baby's teeth colliding, be sure to take your baby to the dentist to have the situation checked. If you find that your baby's teeth have turned black, you must take your baby for a dental check-up as soon as possible to determine whether treatment is needed.

3. The third situation is caries, also known as tooth decay.

There is a simple way to judge whether the blackening of baby's teeth is tooth decay: the mother can use a toothpick to scratch the black spot. If it slides freely, it means that the tooth surface is smooth and it may not be tooth decay. If the tooth surface is bumpy and the toothpick cannot slide freely, it is most likely tooth decay, and it is best to see a dentist for a diagnosis.

2. Yellow teeth

The situations of yellow teeth and black teeth are the same, one is pigmentation and the other is caries. For specific treatment methods, please refer to the blackening of teeth

3. Overbite of teeth

There are many reasons for the formation of overbite, including genetics and acquired diseases, such as rickets. In addition, incorrect breast or bottle feeding posture, long-term bad habits such as sucking fingers and biting the lower lip may also lead to overbite. If you find that your baby's teeth are overbite, you should correct them as soon as possible. The best time to correct them is between 3 and 5 years old.

4. White spots on the teeth

White spots appear on your baby's teeth, which is usually a sign of demineralization. It is recommended to seek medical attention from a professional dentist, as demineralized teeth are prone to tooth decay. If demineralization is confirmed, the baby's teeth need to be fluoridated regularly and fluoride toothpaste should be used for brushing.