At around the age of one, all baby teeth will sprout neatly. At this time, babies can eat a variety of complementary foods, and they will have their own dietary preferences. Their bodies will gradually grow faster with the increase of complementary food types. However, most babies do not have the awareness of actively protecting their teeth, and even do not want to brush their teeth. So, what should be done if a two-and-a-half-year-old baby's teeth corrode?
What should I do if my two-and-a-half-year-old baby's teeth are corroded
1. If a baby's teeth are corroded, it should be considered whether the baby has already developed oral diseases such as dental caries and pulpitis. It is recommended that parents take their babies to a professional dental clinic as soon as possible to have a detailed examination by a professional doctor to determine the degree of corrosion and actively seek treatment.
2. Some babies may consider having underdeveloped enamel, which can be caused by severe systemic diseases or vitamin deficiencies during infancy, as well as genetic factors. Additionally, it may be due to the baby's failure to protect their teeth properly after tooth growth, leading to dental caries.
How to protect teeth for a 2-year-old baby
1. Choose a finger brush for your baby. When the baby has just grown 1-2 small teeth, the mother can use a finger set toothbrush to brush the baby's teeth. This not only cleans the teeth, but also gently massages the gums.
2. Satisfy the baby's desire to bite. When 2-3 teeth grow, he likes to bite things very much, and the silicon solid tooth toothbrush is very suitable for him. It has a toothbrush handle that is easy for babies to hold, and the brush head has good elasticity and moderate softness, designed for babies to bite.
3. Age appropriate for babies to start practicing brushing their teeth. After growing 8-11 teeth, replace it with a pointed bristle silicon fixed tooth toothbrush, which also has the functions mentioned above. After the baby grows 11 teeth, they can use a real toothbrush to practice brushing their teeth.
4. Choose a health toothbrush when all baby teeth are out. The characteristics of deciduous tooth toothbrushes are: small brush head, suitable length equivalent to the width of four front teeth, flexible rotation in the mouth, can brush the surface of all teeth, and the bristles can enter the gaps with softness. The bristles are rounded and do not stimulate the gums or damage the teeth. The length of the toothbrush handle is moderate, and it is best to have a layer of anti slip veneer on the surface of the toothbrush handle, which is easy for babies to grasp.
5. Choose a toothbrush that is attractive to babies, such as a small toy toothbrush that emits music or has flashing lights, which can easily attract and make babies like it. You can also choose toothbrushes with bright colors or cartoon patterns to increase the fun of brushing your teeth. The toothbrush handle should be easy for the baby's little hands to push.
6. Replace the toothbrush for the baby on time. It is recommended to change the toothbrush for your baby every month to prevent the accumulation of too many bacteria due to prolonged use, and the curled bristles can also easily scratch the gums and fail to clean the teeth. It is best to use a toothbrush with a time limit indicator, as sometimes the bristles may not curl, but they already need to be replaced.
If a two-and-a-half-year-old baby has dental caries or other symptoms, it is because parents did not guide the baby to protect and care for their teeth when they started to have teeth. Therefore, when the baby has baby teeth, parents need to equip them with some tools to protect their teeth, so that they have a desire to actively protect their teeth and promote them to learn the correct methods of taking care of their teeth.
