Does Your Child Have Staining?
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What Should You Do About Stains On Your Child’s Teeth?
Your child may have brown stains on their teeth that are impacting their self-confidence. But is it really appropriate for your child to have tooth whitening? At what age is it okay for teeth whitening procedures? Dr. Cameron Fuller , suggests that you leave teeth whitening procedures until they are older. Bleaching baby teeth not only can cause problems with matching the same color of their adult teeth, but whitening their teeth can also lead to pain or other problems. Teeth whitening substances penetrate the enamel on their teeth which can lead to sensitivity. In the meantime stick to healthy dental habits such as brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist as a regular basis. Chose the food they consume carefully if you are seeing staining on their teeth. For example, strawberries and other high acidic foods can stain their teeth. Eating healthy fruits and vegetables and consuming water can keep food that stains from sticking to their teeth. If your child is still impacte...
How To Tell If Your Kids Have Great Dental Habits:
Your kids may tell you they are going in the bathroom and brushing their teeth but in order to ensure they are check for these simple things. 1. Bad breath is the number one indicator that your child has not done a great job of brushing their teeth in the morning. If they do not use enough toothpaste the smell may be slight but you should not be able to smell anything but their toothpaste. 2. Look for staining on their teeth. "Staining begins to appear if tarter or calculus is building up on their teeth from improper brushing," says Dr. Cameron Fuller. If they drink plenty of water and do not eat a lot of foods that have high staining probability you should expect to see white teeth when they smile. 3. Their toothbrush lasts longer than three months. Toothbrushes should be switched out at least every three months. If their toothbrush looks like it is in pristine condition, it is probably no...