Problems and Precautions Encountered in Children's Teeth

ORAL CARE FOR BABIES

FIRST DENTIST VISIT

The first visit to the dentist should be fun and positive. Your dentist should definitely be aware of your child's visit. Looking at your child while you are having dental treatment can have very dangerous results. If there are unnecessary fears around your child, such as needles, the result is usually disappointment.
The first session usually consists of getting to know each other and explaining how to brush their teeth. Sitting down a child who has come to the clinic with pain and pulling out their tooth is an invitation to a fearful adult.

BABY BOTTLE TOOTH CARTILAGE (EARLY CHILDHOOD CARTILAGE)

One of the causes of tooth decay in young children is the feeding of baby food sweetened with foods such as sugary milk or cookies via a bottle.
These residues remaining in the mouth throughout the night cause serious decay.

EMERGENCIES IN CHILDREN'S TEETH

TOOTHACHE

Is there any food residue around the aching tooth? It should be checked, and if there is, it should be brushed. Does hot or cold water cause pain in the tooth? It should be checked. Food residue that gets stuck between two teeth can also cause pain. Therefore, food residue should be removed from that area with the help of dental floss. A dentist should be contacted urgently without using irritating methods such as putting aspirin or alcohol on the gum.

CUTTING OF TONGUE, LIPS AND CHEEKS DUE TO FALL

Apply ice to the injured area immediately. If there is bleeding; compress (pressure) the bleeding area with a gauze. If you cannot control the bleeding, go to the doctor immediately.
FALLING OUT RESULTS in permanent tooth dislocation; if you can find the tooth, wash it by holding the crown of the tooth with physiological serum or clean water. Have the patient fill a cup with spit and place the tooth in this cup and consult your doctor immediately. If it is not possible to fill the cup with spit; place the tooth in the cup filled with milk.
Dislocation of a tooth as a result of falling in BABIES; This situation usually occurs in the front teeth in babies. It does not require urgency as it is not possible to replace it.

FRACTURE OF A PERMANENT TOOTH DUE TO FALLING

It requires emergency. If the fallen piece is found, just like a tooth coming out of its place, a doctor is consulted in saliva or milk. If the doctor deems this broken piece appropriate, he/she places it back in its place.
Fractures that involve the jaw, such as those resulting from a severe impact or a traffic accident, require immediate hospital admission.

FINGER SUCKING

Sucking is a natural reflex. Babies and young children usually suck their fingers and pacifiers. Sucking their fingers relaxes the child as they fall asleep. When permanent teeth start to erupt, sucking your finger can disrupt the harmony of your mouth and teeth. For this reason, when your child's permanent teeth start to erupt, they should stop sucking their fingers. For this reason, precautions should be taken between the ages of 2 and 4 to help them quit this habit.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS

You can divert the child's attention elsewhere.
You can ask your dentist for help on this matter.
You can wrap a sock around your big toe or put on bad-tasting nail polish.
Develop other activities to help you fall asleep, such as reading a story.
WARNING: NEVER BE OPPRESSIVE

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

When is the right time for orthodontic treatment?
In cases where the occlusion of the teeth is poor or the jaws are in poor relationship, taking an early step reduces the need for major orthodontic treatment at a later age.

PREVENTIVE TREATMENT

• Elimination of habits such as palate sucking
• Elimination of early milk tooth loss with space maintainers
• Lack of space
• Narrow jaw development (upper jaw)
• Early eruption of primary molars
• Sleeping with mouth open due to inability to breathe through nose (adenoid etc.)
• Advanced development of the lower jaw with preventive treatments

MIXED TEETH PERIOD

This period covers the period from the eruption of the 6-year-old teeth to the age of 12. This is the perfect time to start orthodontic treatment.

ADOLESCENCE

This is the period when permanent teeth fully erupt and their occlusions settle. Orthodontic treatment can be performed during this period.