{"id":1453,"date":"2017-05-22T15:54:35","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T15:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2017-05-22T15:55:22","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T15:55:22","slug":"guide-early-childhood-dental-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/guide-early-childhood-dental-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Early Childhood Dental Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ID-100284338-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental care favorite plus\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ID-100284338-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ID-100284338.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As parents, we want our child to have a happy, healthy smile for life. Thinking about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/dental-intraoral-camera-focusdent-md740.php\">dental care<\/a><\/strong> at a young age can help guarantee that a child\u2019s teeth are always in good condition. It is advisable to visit a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/dental-camera.php\">dentist<\/a><\/strong> by your child\u2019s first birthday.<\/p><p>You may not be aware of this, but children are susceptible to a variety of dental issues.<\/p><p><strong>Baby Bottle Tooth Decay<\/strong><\/p><p>This dental issue is a result of a child\u2019s teeth&#8217;s prolonged contact with sugary drinks. These drinks can include infant formula, fruit juice, milk, or sugar water. Bacteria breaks down sugar in the mouth, producing an acid by-product. This acid harms the teeth and excorticates the enamel, causing tooth decay.<\/p><p>Do not put any liquid, except water, onto your baby\u2019s pacifier before giving it to them. Refrain from including additional sugar to your child\u2019s food. Do not put your baby down for bed or a nap with a bottle, and always wipe your kid\u2019s gums with a soft, moist cloth after eating.<\/p><p><strong>Early Tooth Loss<\/strong><\/p><p>When a child loses a baby tooth early, it\u2019s usually because of injury or tooth decay. If left untreated, the remaining teeth may crowd the space for the permanent tooth. The dentist can prevent this by putting a space maintainer into your child&#8217;s mouth. It would help preserve that space until the permanent tooth is ready. If your child loses a tooth too soon, please see the dentist right away to prevent future problems.<\/p><p><strong>Thumb Sucking<\/strong><\/p><p>Infants are always sucking on something. This habit should not concern you unless it continues when they age. When a baby\u2019s permanent teeth start to come out, thumb sucking can push the teeth out of alignment. It may also result in speech problems or teach your child to eat incorrectly. Once the first tooth starts to come out, parents should encourage a child to stop sucking.<\/p><p>Remember that sucking is a comfort and coping mechanism. Negative reinforcement will push\u00a0your child to suck even more.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As parents, we want our child to have a happy, healthy smile for life. Thinking about dental care at a young age can help guarantee that a child\u2019s teeth are always in good condition. 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