Dental caries, or cavities, are common in children. Sugary foods and poor brushing lead to bacteria that damage teeth.
- Mostly kids are affected by tooth decay.
- High level of bacteria causes tooth decay.
- Improper brushing causes tooth decay.
- Bottle feeding causes tooth decay in the front tooth known as nursing bottle caries.
- If not treated properly the kid experiences pain and can affect the kid’s growth.
- If not treated in the initial stages leads to pain and swelling.
- In the starting stages, it will appear as chalky areas.
- Latter stages appear in black and brown.
- Too much sugar intake leads to tooth decay
- If primary teeth are affected severely pulpectomy is recommended.
- In the initial stages, tooth decay can be treated with GIC restoration.
- Proper brushing is recommended in children during the morning and night.
- Less sugar intake of food can be recommended.
- The bottle should be removed after bottle feeding.
- Fluorinated toothpaste should be recommended as a preventive measure.
- Dental clinic visits should be for every 6 months.
