A balanced diet and low sugar / carbohydrates intake, breathing with closed lips and correct postural and movement habits are the foundations to prevent visiting a Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry.
It is important for a child to be seen by a dentist very soon, before two years of age. Above all, this must take place in the absence of pain and of any acute pathology in progress.
The ideal is for the first visit to take place “in the womb”. A pediatric dentist can provide parents with essential information and fundamental behavior rules for the management of tooth eruption and tooth growth in toddlers and children.
Acidic and sugary drinks are the main enemies of our little patients’ oral health.
Brushing your teeth after every meal is the easiest way to prevent tooth decay.
But remember to so waiting 15-20 minutes after a meal, when saliva has begun to quell the mouth’s acidity.
