Children begin to lose their baby teeth between the ages of five and six, although the level of development of each child can modify this age. The first loss of the baby teeth initiates a change towards the permanent teeth, which have a yellowish tone due to their enamel. At this time the help of a dentist is more important than you think, this figure is a priority to offer advice to the family and ensure the oral health of the little ones and prevent possible future diseases.
There is an order when it comes to tooth loss, everything starts with the central incisors, followed by the teeth next to them, although each child may experience a different order, and molars are usually the last to fall out. In this article Dr. Mendoza explains first hand the beginnings of tooth loss and everything you need to know about the first check-up at six years of age.
Raising awareness among the little ones
Before the first baby tooth falls out and the first teeth appear, it is advisable to visit a children’s dentist. Oral hygiene at this vital moment is especially important to improve health and to make children aware of the importance of correct dental hygiene. It is necessary to remind the little ones that their new teeth will last a lifetime and it is recommended to clean them three times a day, after eating and above all to go to bed with clean teeth. The recommended toothpaste for children has a sufficient amount of fluoride to protect the mouth from cavities and other infections.
It is also necessary to instill some eating habits in the little ones, for example, control when eating sweets, and dental cleaning after eating them. It should also be explained that visiting the dentist a couple of times a year is a regular thing to do without causing any trauma to the little ones. The best way to prevent diseases such as caries or gingivitis is to visit the specialist from the age of six.
The importance of child follow-up
The orthodontist will be in charge of studying the evolution and change of the child’s teeth and avoiding problems in the future. On the other hand, if the child needs an appliance it will be convenient to have a periodic check-up and if he/she does not need it, he/she may need it in the future. It is estimated that the use of braces in children begins around 11 or 12 years of age, unless it is needed earlier. In Coinsol Dental Clinic work the best specialists in children’s dentistry because they have 35 years performing oral treatments with the little ones. They also follow their growth until adolescence, ask for an appointment through Top Doctors.