How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Child

Oct 14, 2021, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Tooth decay is caused where acids produced by bacteria in the mouth damage the enamel of the teeth. Some Signs Of Tooth Decay in Children include changes in the color of the tooth, Pain while biting into food or eating or Bad breath

Some of the causes Of Tooth Decay in Children include Food like chocolates and sugary eatables, Beverages like Juices, soft drinks, and even milk can result in tooth decay. Also if there are medical conditions like chronic allergies, he/she may resort to mouth breathing, which reduces the flow of saliva, increasing the chances of cavities. You should not let your child have a bottle of milk in his/her when he/she falls asleep. Encourage your child to drink milk or juice from a cup rather than sipping it slowly. It is also important you brush your child's teeth twice a day with pea-sized toothpaste especially after he/she consumes any sweets. And avoid giving your child sugary foods and fruits which contain a high amount of acid content.

Encourage your child to drink water during meal times rather than sipping on juices. Limit sugary drinks and snacks. 

Teach your child the importance of taking care of his/her teeth right from the beginning. 

Know about causes and signs of tooth decay in children and how to prevent tooth decay in your child in this workshop.

Dr Saranya K, Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentist

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| Oct 08, 2021

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| Oct 12, 2021

Hi doctor! My son is 3 years old but he is not brushing his teeth properly and not allowing me to brush him as well. He loves everything made of sugar. I couldn't control him from taking sweets. He has become more addicted to chocolates and sweets. How can I prevent his teeth from decay and control him?

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| Oct 12, 2021

please suggest best tooth paste for 2 year old. my daughter's teeth enamel is decaying. doctors r telling to put caps n even one doctor told for root cannel. what to do. ?

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| Oct 12, 2021

My daughter is 16 months old. She hasn't got her first tooth yet . Does this require any sort of treatment? What foods can be given which will help her in teething?

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| Oct 12, 2021

My daughter is very fond of gummies and Marshmallows. She drools a lot even while sleeping. Could there be a connection between the two? Please suggest. She is 3. 5 years old.

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| Oct 12, 2021

Hello Ma'am ! When is the right time to brush a baby's teeth. My sister's son is 11 months old. He has just begun with his teething . Sometimes bad breath comes from his mouth. He is on bottle feed and has milk 2-3 times at night while sleeping. Could that be the cause for bad breath? Please give some handy tips to deal with this issue . I have been watching your live . Thanks for your valuable suggestions.

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| Oct 12, 2021

Ma'am my 2. 5 year old has two cavities in his milk teeth. What is the treatment for the same? Please guide. Is tooth extraction the right step at this young age? I am too much concerned for him. He doens't eat vegetables and Dals and consumes more of chocolates, chips and juices.

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| Oct 12, 2021

My child who is 1. 1 year old has yellowish enamel. He has been on breastmilk since the beginning. He doens't let us brush his teeth. Which is the ideal toothpaste, toothbrush as well as method for making such a small child brush his teeth. Kindly suggest.

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| Oct 12, 2021

Hello Doctor! My 2. 8 years old daughter often complains of toothache. She doesn't brush her teeth properly. She is quite energetic and playful and doesn't even let us brush her teeth. Her teeth seem to be very weak and small in size as per her age. What food c an be given to her to make her teeth stronger and alleviate the pain that she complains of quite frequently. Thanks in advance!

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| Oct 13, 2021

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| Oct 14, 2021

My child is a picky eater. He only wants to have pasta, noodles, maggi, fried food and chocolate milk. He is 3 years old. He has cavities in his teeth. What can be done ? Kindly guide.

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| Oct 14, 2021

My daughter who is 9 months old had her lower jaw front teeth first. I have heard babies usually have upper two teeth first .Is this normal?

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| Oct 14, 2021

What food is advisable to be given to babies above 6 months of age for strong teeth?

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| Oct 14, 2021

My daughter who is 1. 5 years old cries a lot and remains irritable when tooth eruption takes place. Is this okay? Do all children have such issues while teething? What can be done to ease her pain and make her teething process easier?

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| Oct 14, 2021

Hi! Welcome to Parentune Workshop. We are doing today's Parentune Workshop on How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Child.

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| Oct 14, 2021

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| Oct 14, 2021

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| Oct 14, 2021

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