Prevent tooth decay in your children
Studies conducted by the American Academy of Pediatric dentistry have found that tooth decay,” is the single most common chronic disease in America,” ( American Academy of Pediatric dentistry .) In fact, rates of tooth decay are higher than asthma, obesity and diabetes in children. Your child does not have to be a part of this statistic because you can prevent tooth decay by establishing healthy preventive dental measures. Tooth decay begins with high sugary or high acid substances that stay on the teeth,or gums, for a long period of time. Decay usually occurs around age six when the first permanent teeth erupt. However, habits that are put in place with your child before their first permanent teeth come in can make a difference. For example, after breastfeeding or when your baby has had a bottle, wipe off their gums with a tooth wipe. It is highly recommended by pediatric dentist, Dr.Cameron Fuller , “Never put your baby to bed with a bottle.” The mi...