There is little that can be termed as joyful as the birth of a baby and more so, when they show signs of normal functionality. Some of those developments include; sitting up, uttering of syllables and eventually talking, being able to stand up and also teething. Even though these signs bring joy to the proud parents, they often signify the need for the parents to be more cautious and alert for the good of their baby.
For example, when we look at the process of teething, where the baby’s teeth break through the skin of the gums and start growing, a lot can go wrong. Irritability and swollen gums are some of the symptoms of teething and these, often lead to the baby putting various objects into their mouths and rubbing their gums to try reduce the discomfort. The risk of suffocation and infection is very high if the guardians of the baby do not stay alert during this stage and in severe cases, death has been reported. From about five months, the baby will start the process of teething and getting them a pediatric dentist will ease their discomfort in the long run and ensure that their teeth grow as they should.
Cleft lip or palate, is a birth defect that occurs when a baby is born without the proper formation of the mouth epithelia and jaw structure. Pediatric dentists and surgeons are qualified personnel trained to deal with such defects and they have helped reconstruct the faces of many children born with a cleft lip. Speech is sometimes affected in some cases but in many, normal activity such as proper speech and teeth formation is usually experienced. Severe cases warrant the aid of a physiotherapist to help with the jaw movements and facial muscle correction.
If a child’s intake of sugary foods is not regulated, they risk the formation of cavities and tooth decay. To reduce this risk, a proper oral hygiene routine should be developed and followed diligently. For example, brushing teeth twice daily will help reduce the risk of cavities. How this helps, is by breaking down the molecular structure of bacteria that eats at the tooth enamel leaving it weak and susceptible to caving in. For people with closely spaced teeth, the chances of food getting such between the teeth is high and, therefore, flossing should be a practice that is done frequently by such people, to reduce the chances of tooth decay.
To have a smile that you are proud of, one should develop discipline for their oral healthcare routine. When one feeds their children healthy foods such as sugarcane and carrots, they help strengthen their kids’ gums. Encouraging them to also stay away from snacks such as biscuits, which stick on teeth surfaces, will also help prevent tooth decay. For peace of mind, one should also schedule regular visits to the pediatric dentistry services to ensure the proper oral health of their children.
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