En tant que parent, vous jouez un r\u00f4le de premier plan pour pr\u00e9server les dents de votre enfant en bonne sant\u00e9. La pr\u00e9vention commence \u00e0 la maison par de bonnes habitudes alimentaires et un brossage quotidien des dents. Le Dr Manoukian et son \u00e9quipe ont \u00e0 coeur la sant\u00e9 dentaire de votre famille et vous invitent \u00e0 prendre connaissances de ces pr\u00e9cieuses informations d\u00e9di\u00e9es pour le bien-\u00eatre de vos touts petits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The primary dentition, i.e. the 20 baby teeth<\/a>, will have appeared before your child reaches the age of 3. Around the age of 6-7, the first permanent (adult) teeth appear. Between about 6 and 12 years old, this is the period during which the primary teeth fall out and are replaced with the permanent teeth. It is possible that a permanent tooth begins to grow before the primary tooth falls. In some cases, the dentist will then have to perform an extraction of the problematic baby tooth. Generally, around the age of 13, all permanent teeth will have erupted except for wisdom teeth<\/a> which, depending on the case, will only arrive around the age of 18. It should be noted that these third molars are not always present in the mouth. Sometimes they remain under the gums throughout life and extraction is necessary if they cause problems. Remember, regardless of the age and time of their fall, all these teeth will be meticulously picked up by the tooth fairy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If your child seems to be in pain during the tooth rash period, you can rub his gums with a finger or rub them with the back of a small cold spoon. You can also bite it in a cold water washcloth or in a refrigerated teething ring. If the discomfort persists, do not hesitate to contact us. Indeed, we may recommend an over-the-counter medication to calm pain like Tylenol for children.<\/p>\n It is normal for a baby to suck on objects because this is how he relaxes and feeds. The closer your child approaches the age of 2 or 3, the less he feels this need. We suggest that you limit the use of the pacifier as your child grows up. Remove it gently when it is no longer necessary, which will avoid perpetuating the habit. If this is not the case, the use of a pacifier is recommended rather than thumb suction. Prolonged thumb suction can lead to the displacement of the front teeth and the deformation of the palate. In addition, the habit of the pacifier will be easier to abandon than that of the thumb. If a child continues to suck his thumb or pacifier during the eruption of permanent teeth, the growth of his jaw and the position of his teeth can suffer and cause more or less significant malocclusion problems that may require orthodontic treatment. Remember that not all babies feel the need to have a pacifier or put their thumb to their mouth and that this is the ideal situation.<\/p>\n We find on the market a panoply of pacifiers all more attractive and colorful than each other. However, we recommend that you do not choose the pacifier according to its beauty but according to the characteristics of it for the part that goes into the mouth. When purchasing, you must in particular monitor the following characteristics: shape, flexibility and size.<\/p>\n The shape: it must resemble as much as possible that of the mother\u2019s nipple during breastfeeding and allows the proper positioning of the lips.<\/p>\n Flexibility: The nipple must be flexible to allow the tongue to act freely when baby swallows.<\/p>\n Size: Choose the size of the pacifier according to the baby\u2019s age. A nipple or pacifier that is too big or too small can affect the way they swallow.<\/p>\n It is important never to soak the pacifier in sugar, honey, maple syrup or any other sweet substance because this habit is harmful to baby\u2019s teeth and can cause cavities. In addition, the pacifier must be replaced regularly. Any swollen, sticky, pasty, cracked or torn nipple must be replaced immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> As soon as the first teeth appear, sugar should be avoided. The goal is to prevent tooth decay, which can appear very early and cause pain to the child. Moreover, breast milk, infant formula, cow\u2019s milk and fruit juices all contain sugar. Children may have cavities if:<\/p>\n As soon as your child has teeth, check them every month. Beware of dull white spots or lines that can form on the teeth and at the edge of the gums. Also beware of dark colored teeth. Young child caries must be treated quickly otherwise your child may have pain and develop an infection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> About up to the age of 6, young children cannot clean their teeth without your presence. Parents must do it for them when they are very young and do it with them when they are older. You should start cleaning your child\u2019s teeth before the first tooth appears. This will allow your child to get into the habit while ensuring the first teeth have a clean environment. It is normal for your child to want to brush his teeth himself. However, you must make sure that he does it correctly. Tell him that you want to continue helping him.<\/p>\n The brush: For a small mouth, you need a small toothbrush. We suggest soft bristles with rounded ends. You will have to buy a new brush every 3 or 4 months and sometimes even sooner because we know that children do not spare their brush! If the bristles are twisted or worn, the brush cleans badly and could even damage the gums.<\/p>\n Toothpaste: To prevent cavities, make sure that the toothpaste is fluoridated. We suggest not using fluoridated toothpaste for children under 3 years of age since it is difficult for them not to swallow it. The amount of toothpaste is reduced to the size of a pea and that is enough.<\/p>\n Floss: Since the toothbrush does not penetrate between the teeth it is necessary to floss. Ask your child to wrap the silk around each of his fingers and slide the thread between the teeth by a shear movement. Your child can also use a small fork for flossing<\/a>. It will be much easier to use and just as effective for younger children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Practical advice if your child\u2019s teeth are erupting<\/h3>\n
Pacifiers and thumb sucking<\/h4>\n
Warning about the choice of pacifiers<\/h4>\n
Early childhood caries<\/h3>\n
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Brushing children\u2019s teeth<\/h3>\n
How to brush your baby\u2019s teeth<\/h4>\n
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How to brush your child\u2019s teeth<\/h4>\n
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How should your child brush his teeth himself (about 6 years old)<\/h4>\n
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The choice of a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss<\/h4>\n