Around one year old, babies already have their own teeth to some extent, but at this age, most babies also have their own dietary preferences. Moreover, many foods for babies have high sugar content, and at this age, they have not yet learned to brush their teeth, which can easily lead to the occurrence of dental caries. So, what should we do if a one year old baby has dental caries?
What to do if a 1-year-old baby has dental caries
1. Avoid giving babies foods with high sugar content. Rinse your mouth after meals and brush your teeth before going to bed at night. Baby's baby teeth will be replaced after the age of 6 to 8. As long as we prevent newly grown teeth, it will be very healthy.
2. The main method of treating dental caries is filling, which involves removing the decayed tissue and creating a certain cavity shape. After cleaning and disinfecting, filling materials are used to restore the shape of the tooth defect.
How to protect baby's teeth
1. 0-6 months: Even if you don't have teeth, you still need to clean them. Brushing your teeth is a predictable thing. Wait until your baby's teeth are fully aligned before brushing, and then it will be too late! The correct starting time should be before the baby teeth grow out, with a piece of gauze and a small cup of warm water. After each feeding, the baby can use gauze dipped in warm water to clean their mouth.
2. From 6 months to 1.5 years old: Prepare a suitable toothbrush. At 6 months old, the baby's teeth have already sprouted. After adding complementary foods, the oral environment will become more complex, so it is important to pay more attention to teeth cleaning. You can prepare a dedicated children's toothbrush for your baby. In addition, babies often feel restless and anxious due to itchy teeth, and they often want to bite into things they hold in their hands. You can prepare a tooth glue for the baby, and a toothbrush with a good shape is recommended.
3. 1.5-3 years old: Choose a baby specific toothpaste. At this stage, babies need to use fluoride toothpaste, which is helpful in preventing dental caries. For babies under 3 years old, the amount of toothpaste used is about the size of one grain of rice. After 3 years old, use an amount the size of one pea. In addition, use toothpaste specifically designed for babies.
A one year old baby's dental caries is caused by parents not realizing the importance of protecting their baby's teeth. With the increasingly complex and diverse eating habits of babies, it is necessary to clean and protect their teeth in a targeted manner in order to make their teeth grow healthier. Otherwise, the appearance of dental caries will make the path of baby's tooth growth more complex and bumpy.
