Common Dental Issues Among Kids, Their Causes & How to Prevent Them (Part 2)

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In our last post, we discussed tooth decay, teeth grinding, wisdom teeth, and thumb-sucking to give parents in the Philippines an idea about these dental issues. And to shed more knowledge, we continue tackling these problems and how you can prevent them—from good oral hygiene, regular visits to the dentist, and orthodontic treatments such as dental veneers, find out how you can keep your child safe from the following pediatric dental issues.

Gum Disease

Gingivitis, or gum disease, is an infection that can lead to tooth loss and bone damage. The early stage of this disease can cause bleeding to the gums and inflammation. It is often caused by poor oral hygiene and plaque accumulation.

How to Prevent: Brushing the teeth twice & flossing once a day can help. Also visit the dentist regularly for checkup & dental cleanings.

Sensitive Teeth

Does your kid experience a painful sensation whenever he’s eating hot or cold food and beverages? It could be because of teeth sensitivity. Sensitive teeth are caused by the loss of enamel, the protective layer on the teeth, which exposes nerve endings causing the pain or irritation.

How to Prevent: Use of specially formulated toothpaste, fluoride gel, sealants and desensitizing paste, as well as proper brushing and, sometimes, use of nightguard, help prevent sensitive teeth.

Bad Breath

Halitosis, or bad breath, can either be caused by poor oral hygiene, the food your kid eats, or worse, a sign of other health problems. Failing to brush regularly can cause the food to grow bacteria in your child’s mouth which can cause gum disease and cavities leading to bad breath.

How to Prevent: Practice good oral hygiene, see your kid’s dentist regularly, and drink lots of water.

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Orthodontic Problems

Crooked teeth, crowding and misaligned jaws often lead to poor bites known as malocclusion. These orthodontic issues are usually cosmetic problems caused by abnormal shape or size of the jaw or teeth. In severe cases, malocclusion can affect speech and the eating habits of your kid.

How to Prevent: An orthodontist in the Philippines may remove extra baby teeth from kids to correct the problem. Other orthodontic treatments may also be applied such as braces, retainers and dental veneers.

Got all that? Now that you learned how good oral hygiene, regular visits to the dentist, and orthodontic treatments such as dental veneers can help prevent dental issues, you have less worry because you’re better equipped with the knowledge to protect your kids from future problems.


References:
http://perlmankoidindentists.com/common-pediatric-dental-problems
http://www.kidspluspediatricdentistry.com/common-problems.html
https://www.cltpediatricdentistry.com/2016/06/top-5-common-dental-issues-for-kids/
https://www.mainstreetsmiles.com/news-and-articles/a-list-of-common-pediatric-dental-issues/
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/gum-disease-topic-overview#2
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tooth-sensitivity#1
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