Children’s Dental Services in London: We Care about Kids!
Do you need reliable children's dental services in London? Cosmo Dental Centre is the clinic to which you should make an appointment. We offer Early Childhood Tooth Decay (ECTD) dental services, commonly known as Middlesex-London Health Unit Early Childhood Tooth Decay (ECTD), Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, Nursing Bottle Mouth, and other titles.
Early Childhood Tooth Decay (ECTD) is characterized by cavities in newborns and young children's upper front teeth. Cavities occur quickly after teeth emerge, even in youngsters as young as 9 months. Because of the child's age and the amount of damage, extensive and costly dental care is frequently required.
All liquids (excluding water) include some sugar (including milk, formula, and unsweetened juices). This sugar reacts with microorganisms in the mouth to produce acid, which destroys the teeth. Contact us to discuss your child's needs.
How to Prevent?
There are various ways to prevent tooth decay in newborns, which include:
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Do not place a bottle or sippy cup in your child's mouth. If the youngster must have one, fill it with water
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Don't dip soothers in sugars or other sweetened substances like honey or syrup
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A toothbrush and water can be used to clean your teeth. For youngsters under the age of seven, use fluoride toothpaste only twice a day and in modest amounts
Lift the child's lip on a frequent basis to inspect the teeth and gums. If you see any chalky, white, or brown stains, go to the dentist right away.
Important Dental Ages
1 year old: Around the age of one year, the kid should have stopped using a bottle.
3 years old: All of the child's primary teeth should be present. The youngster should have seen the dentist by the age of three.
According to the dental literature, there is considerable worry regarding the impact of excessive fluoride from toothpaste on the growth of children's teeth. Fluorosis of the teeth is possible.
Dental fluorosis can show as microscopic white flecks, bigger white regions, or, in some cases, pitting or brown spots. It is impossible to anticipate if fluorosis will emerge and how it will manifest. It is vital to notice that fluorosis begins when the teeth are still growing.
Sealants
Sealants are nearly always applied on the biting surfaces of the posterior, or rear, teeth. The sealant substance is a long-lasting plastic adhesive that fills up these flaws, making cavities considerably more difficult to form.
A thorough inspection of the teeth is required prior to the application of sealants. The tooth surfaces must be free of decay, and the teeth themselves must be potential candidates for sealing. To avoid the development of decay, it is suggested that the sealant be placed as soon as the teeth emerge as feasible.
Procedure
The teeth are carefully cleansed and dried before the process begins. For thirty to sixty seconds, an etching gel is applied to the cracks and enamel immediately surrounding the spot. The sealant substance is then simply applied onto the tooth's surface. Once the sealant is in place, it is polymerized, or hardened, with a high-intensity light source. The treatment is completely painless and takes around three minutes for each tooth.
Non-Fluoride Toothpastes
These are more difficult to find and significantly more expensive. Non-fluoride toothpaste is often available at health food stores. Some brands (e.g., Early Years, Kidz Pre Step, Tom's of Maine) may be available at larger pharmacies.
Dental Visits
No later than 3 years of age (earlier if problems are noted) the child should begin dental visits and continue at least yearly. Parents should regularly “lift the child’s lip” and look for any dental problems.
