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 impacted by staining after the age 12, talk to Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team about options.  It is important that before any whitening is done, that their adult teeth are in and their baby teeth have all fallen out. They should also be done with any orthodontic work they need.


For more information on other options contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.

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