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Early Childhood Dental Problems

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Early Childhood Dental Problems

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  1. Early Childhood Dental Problems Ensuring the dental health of kids is one of the major concern of every parent. Here we have a list of childhood dental problems and various ways to prevent them. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Also known as Early Children Caries (ECC). Occurs due to prolong contact with sugary drinks. Prevention - Don't add unnecessary sugar to the child's Prevention - Don't add unnecessary sugar to the child's food and drinks food and drinks Thumb Sucking It is normal for infants to suck their thumbs, fingers or toys. Continuation of thumb sucking after age of 5 can result in misalignment of teeth. Prevention - Wearing thumb sucking guards can help Prevention - Wearing thumb sucking guards can help kids to avoid this problem. kids to avoid this problem. Tongue Thrusting A habit of closing the mouth for swallowing by forcing tongue's top against the lips. Results in misalignment of teeth, which causes speech and eating problems. Prevention - Consult a speech pathologist, if for tongue Prevention - Consult a speech pathologist, if for tongue thrusting thrusting Lip Sucking Holding the lower lip under the upper teeth repeatedly. This leads in speech hindrance and overbite. Prevention - Positive reinforcement is the best way to Prevention - Positive reinforcement is the best way to minimize lip sucking. minimize lip sucking. Early Tooth Loss The child loses milk teeth before the onset of permanent teeth. Usually occurs due to tooth decay. Prevention - Can be reduced by maintaining proper oral Prevention - Can be reduced by maintaining proper oral hygiene from the day they are born. hygiene from the day they are born. www.clearlakeendo.com Clear Lake Endodontics 1560 Live Oak, Suite C, Webster, TX 77598 Call at: (281) 316 - 2411

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