All of us know dental care is important for everyone, but what about baby teeth? Baby teeth are already inside your child's jaws at birth. Dentists say that teeth and gum care should begin even before the first baby tooth comes in. Why Healthy Baby Teeth Are ImportantBaby teeth help:
How Many Teeth and When
Tooth DecayTooth decay (cavities) can happen when teeth are not cared for. Cavities are caused by plaque (plak). Plaque is a harmful layer of bacteria that forms on the teeth. When your child eats food or takes medicine that has sugar in it, the bacteria produce acids. These acids harm the teeth and make cavities form. Cavities happen faster in baby teeth than in adult teeth. Cavities can cause:
How to Clean Your Child's MouthBefore and after the teeth come in, clean your child’s mouth after each feeding or at least twice at day (Picture 2).
Other Things to Do to Prevent Tooth DecayBe careful that your child is not eating or drinking frequently throughout the day. Each time your child drinks or eats something, within 20 minutes, the sugar in it is changed into an acid.
FluorideFluoride makes teeth stronger and helps protect them from tooth decay. After your child’s first tooth appears, the dentist or dental hygienist may put a coat of fluoride on their teeth. Diet
Teething
Thumb-sucking and Using a PacifierUsually there is no damage to the teeth from thumb-sucking or using a pacifier. After age 3, the habit could affect the permanent teeth as they come in. If you have any questions, ask your child’s dentist, dental hygienist, or health care provider, or call the Dental Clinic at (614) 722-5650. Dental: Teeth and Gum Care for Infants and Toddlers (PDF), Spanish (PDF), Somali (PDF), Arabic (PDF) HH-IV-29 ©1989, Revised 2021, Nationwide Children’s Hospital At which age would the nurse expect permanent dentition to erupt?The four front teeth—two upper and two lower— usually erupt first, beginning as early as six months after birth. Most children have a full set of primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old. The child's jaws continue to grow, making room for the permanent (adult) teeth that will begin to erupt at about age 6 years.
Which of these skills should be present in a 6 to 8 month old child?Which of these skills should be present in a six to eight month old child? The child can sit alone without support. A child of six to eight months of age should be able to sit alone without support.
At which age would the nurse assess the schoolIn which age range would the nurse expect a client to understand the concept of conservation related to liquids and numbers when conducting a developmental assessment? Mastering the concept of conservation related to liquids and numbers occurs at 5 to 7 years of age.
What language milestones does a 4 year old see?At 4-5 years, children are getting better at conversations. They can use longer sentences and take turns speaking. Preschoolers can say what they're thinking, tell stories and describe feelings. Adults can understand most of what preschoolers are saying.
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