Pediatric Care: is Dental Cleaning Necessary for Kids?

You may wonder: is dental cleaning necessary for kids? And we can’t emphasize this more, YES it is. Babies start growing teeth when they are around 6 months old and from then on we need to look after their oral hygiene. Keep reading to know more about this topic and kid’s dentists in Tijuana.

It is recommended to clean your baby’s first teeth as soon as they start growing out, you can use a baby’s toothbrush for the task and brush their teeth with circular motions after feeding them and before they go to bed.

The tooth enamel is the layer that protects our teeth, in the case of milk teeth this layer is thinner, making children’s teeth more vulnerable to decay and cavities.

Although these so-called milk teeth are temporary and will be gone by the age of 8 years old, that does not mean that they don’t require care at home and by a professional.

To have a better understanding of why it is important and necessary to have a professional dental cleaning, first, we explain what it is about. A dental cleaning will remove any formation of plaque or tartar buildup through an ultrasonic dental tool, by removing this plaque we avoid gum diseases, decay, and infections.

It is very important to keep a consistent and correct oral health routine at home, such as flossing and brushing, however, this may not be enough to prevent decay from happening. Children’s teeth have gaps between them, this is completely normal and the reason they are there is to prepare the mouth for bigger teeth when the permanent ones come out.

Some remains of food could get stuck in those gaps. If the child doesn’t have a proper brushing technique or good flossing habits, then tiny remains of food will decompose and cause inflammation, better known as gingivitis. 

If your child happens to develop an infection due to poor hygiene or an untreated cavity, this could affect their permanent teeth yet to appear, causing malformations, discoloration or even preventing them from appearing at all. Not to mention that having an infection can be very unpleasant and painful.

Reach out to your dentist to know how you can take proper care of your child’s teeth, and don’t forget to have regular check-ups to avoid serious oral problems. Here you can find a wide variety of dental treatments in Tijuana.

Dental Alvarez is a dental clinic in Tijuana with more than 35 years of experience providing dental services to the entire family. Call us and book your appointment!