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It\u2019s an exciting moment in your child\u2019s development. You feed them breakfast one morning and as you open their mouth, you notice that tiny nub of a tooth is starting to grow in. Dental professionals recommended you schedule an appointment with family dentist in Fort Worth as soon as their first tooth comes in.<\/p>\n
Dentists do this because baby teeth are a very important part of your child\u2019s oral health, even though they will eventually find out. Learn why after reading our new post today.<\/p>\n
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Baby teeth help your child do many things essential to their oral health, including chewing and speaking (not to mention flashing you that cute smile.) What many people don\u2019t realize is baby teeth are holding space in the jaws for permanent teeth growing under the gums. If your baby loses their teeth too early, it can cause complications in their development.<\/p>\n
For example, the permanent teeth can start to drift into the empty space and make it difficult for the rest of their adult teeth to find room and grow in. When this occurs, it makes their teeth grow in crooked or crowded as they age.<\/p>\n
Basic actions such as eating could be affected if your child\u2019s teeth fail to grow in properly. As their teeth grow, they\u2019ll get used to eating tougher foods that are foster good nutrition over time. If your child is experiencing dental pain because of cavities, it can make it more difficult to introduce these foods to them later.<\/p>\n
The better your child\u2019s teeth are, the more it will aid in their speech development as well. The tongue, lips, and cheek all deflect off teeth, so teeth that are positioned properly will assist in the pronunciation of certain words. Not being able to speak properly due to preexisting dental issues could also affect your child\u2019s self-esteem once they start school. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll want to take the necessary steps in keeping their mouth healthy as it develops.<\/p>\n
After your baby is born, start by cleaning their gums with a moist gauze pad or washcloth. Since tooth decay can start as soon as teeth appear, you\u2019ll need to start cleaning them when they do. For children younger than 3, start brushing their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste; use no more than the size of a grain of rice. Do this twice a day and as directed by your dental professional.<\/p>\n
For children aged 3 to 6, start using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to brush their teeth. You\u2019ll want to stand by as they brush to make sure they don\u2019t swallow any toothpaste. Once you\u2019re comfortable with them brushing on their own, make sure they start brushing the areas between their teeth as well after they\u2019ve grown enough. Your dentist can also provide fluoride treatments and dental sealants that protect your child\u2019s teeth from cavities.<\/p>\n
Start caring for your child\u2019s teeth the moment they come in. Schedule an appointment with your family dentist in Fort Worth today!<\/p>\n
Dr. Jasmine Coleman King, DDS,<\/a> received her Bachelor of Science from Tougaloo College followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. After relocating to the DFW area to start her dental career, she began taking many hours of continuing education to help children maintain their oral health and help parents stay informed on proper oral health practices for their kids. To learn more about her practice, contact her at (817) 292-7488 or visit her website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s an exciting moment in your child\u2019s development. You feed them breakfast one morning and as you open their mouth, you notice that tiny nub of a tooth is starting to grow in. Dental professionals recommended you schedule an appointment with family dentist in Fort Worth as soon as their first tooth comes in. Dentists […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n