Pediatrics

FOR THE BABY?


Do you know the right time to start dental care for your child?
Is it when the first tooth "grows"?
Or when everyone is already in the mouth?
Or is it just when the permanents start to "be born"?

These are frequent doubts among parents, however, what many do not know and are not advised is that dentistry should be started in intrauterine life, as it is at this stage of the baby's life that the mother is more likely to receive and comply with the guidelines . Be guided about exclusive natural breastfeeding, whenever possible, up to 6 months, to induce adequate bone formation in the face, leading to adequate breathing and future postural formation of the child.

Know that it is important to avoid the bottle whenever possible, switching to cups  and spoons, and that drinks should not be sweetened. At the time of teeth eruption,  avoid night feedings and encourage solid and varied chewing  as it helps the baby's development.

As well as the bottle, the pacifier should also be avoided, especially after the  age of 02, when it is no longer needed to meet any child's needs  and starts to bring problems in their bone formation.  As for hygiene, good information is essential for the acquisition of healthy habits,  where the pediatric dentist will know how to guide and indicate the best  method to be performed according to the baby's age.

However, it is useless to know all about baby's oral health care without  taking care of your own oral health, as the main source of transmission of  microorganisms is the mother, who even cleans the pacifier with her own saliva and kisses on the  mouth for example.  Knowing oral health care even before your child is born  is of paramount importance to avoid future problems, not only such as caries, but

also like bone formation, posture and allow him to have a healthy and happy life  .