At Elevate, we strive to prevent cavities with specialized fluoride treatments as well as providing education for cavity prevention. We also strongly recommend sealants, as they are a preventative treatment which may prevent cavities.
Its never too early to start brushing your babys teeth. Your dentist will help you establish a good home hygiene routine that will include brushing the teeth, cleaning the gums, and even the tongue. As your child grows, the home care may change, but a routine checkup is a must. Baby teeth tends to get cavities quickly, and also needs frequent evaluations.
Teething can take place anytime during a childs first 12 months of life and will likely persist until about 2 years of age. When teeth are preparing to break through the gums, there is likely to be a significant increase in drooling and limited appetite. Because of possible pain associated with teething, children may find it difficult to sleep or eat from a bottle. Chilled teething toys may be a great option for your little one.
Thumbsucking is a very common habit in babies. It tends to soothe and comfort babies and small children, especially during bedtime. Thumbsucking may cause problems with the developmental growth of the mouth, and also cause issues with the adult teeth. Habitual thumbsucking should be discouraged after the age of 5, but earlier is recommended.