How to remove black tartar from baby's teeth

When black plaque appears on baby's teeth, it is usually dental tartar or caused by tooth decay. This is harmful to the child's teeth and should be removed in time. There are many ways to remove it. For example, holding white vinegar in the mouth has a certain cleaning effect. Yeast powder can also be used to remove it. In daily life, parents must educate their babies to develop good oral hygiene habits, especially after eating sweets, they should rinse their mouths in time.

Can the plaque and pigment on children's teeth be removed?

Most children prefer sweets such as cakes, candies, and drinks. In addition, they are often careless about oral hygiene, so they are particularly prone to pigmentation and soft plaque. A large amount of soft plaque accumulates near the teeth and gums, which will cause the dental plaque to exist for a long time and easily cause children to develop tooth decay.

What to do? The only way is to remove the dirt such as plaque and pigment to give children clean and healthy teeth. Someone may ask: "Isn't that the same as having your teeth cleaned for adults?" You're right! In fact, in the United States, children start having their teeth cleaned regularly every six months from around the age of 3 (when the child can cooperate with dentistry). However, there are some differences between the techniques for cleaning children's teeth and those for adults.

How should children clean their teeth?

When dentists clean children's teeth, they mainly use polishing rather than cleaning in the usual sense. Polishing means using a soft rubber cup and a fruit-flavored polishing paste that children like to polish and clean the tooth surface to remove soft plaque and pigments, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the teeth.

Children aged 2-6 years rarely have tartar, but more soft plaque and pigment, which the dentist will remove with a very gentle brush on a low-speed handpiece or polishing.

After polishing, the dentist will use dental floss to clean every gap between the child's teeth. After the child’s teeth have been cleaned, all the plaque and pigmentation are gone.

In addition to teeth cleaning, what other ways are there to protect children's teeth?

1. Pit and fissure sealing

There are many tiny cracks and pits on the surface of children's teeth, which easily harbor dirt and stains, and it is difficult to clean them thoroughly with brushing. Pit and fissure sealing is most suitable for the deciduous molars of 3-year-old children, the "sixth-year teeth" of 6-year-old children, and the second permanent molars that erupt at the age of 12. The principle of pit and fissure sealing is to apply a resin that is harmless to the human body in the pits and fissures of the teeth. After curing, it is like putting a layer of protective clothing on the teeth. Prevent bacterial invasion and effectively prevent tooth decay.

2. Fluoride coating protection

The enamel of deciduous teeth has a low degree of mineralization and weak caries resistance. You can take your child to the dentist to have a layer of protective paint applied to their teeth to resist the threat of "sugar-coated bullets".

While many parents are concerned about their children's dental health, they can prevent problems by remembering to have regular check-ups and early prevention and treatment. Modern medical technology is more humane, and going to the dentist is no longer as scary as you think. Children can complete the diagnosis and treatment in a relaxed and comfortable process.