In general, preventive medicine practices applied in childhood make the process less laborious, less expensive and less painful. For this reason, although it may seem costly in treatments, especially preventive medicine for 0-18 age, it will reduce costs in the long run. Parents have a lot of work to do in terms of providing oral and dental care and acquiring tooth brushing habits. Here are 4 important tips for families to take care of their children's teeth…

1- WHEN SHOULD CHILD HAVE FIRST DENTIST APPOINTMENT?

At 6-8 months, the first milk teeth begin to erupt. With the eruption of milk teeth, the cleaning process begins. If there is no abnormal condition, the first dentist's examination should be done once until the age of 2 years. Afterwards, controls are made regularly every 6 months.

2- HOW TO APPROACH CHILDREN WITH FEAR OF THE DENTIST?

The biggest factor in children's fear of the dentist is the talk, fears and bad memories of parents and close people about the dentist. In particular, intimidations and threats that will increase the fear of the dentist cause the children's fears to settle. In such a case, even if the child has never been to the dentist before, he can learn about his fear of the dentist from his parents. Parents who say that their pain is relieved and that they are happy after the treatment gives a much more positive message to the child. At the same time, a good dialogue with the dentist during the treatment helps the child get used to the dentist. Thus, the child learns that dental visits should be normal and regular. A child who grows up like this will not have any problems with his teeth throughout his life.

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3-WHEN SHOULD CHILDREN START BRUSHING THEIR TEETH?

Children should start brushing their teeth from the age of 2-2.5.

4- HOW CAN A CHILD BRING THE HABIT OF TOOTHBRUSH?

The easiest way to teach brushing teeth is to set an example for him as a parent. The child who watches the adults brush their teeth at home gains this habit more easily. In addition to this, parents who brush their teeth especially at night while going to bed will also control the brushing of the child, and also give him the best education to be given with exemplary behavior. The products that children can use are fun, colorful and appealing to children. We should use healthy products and especially the products recommended by the dentist.

Don't forget to read our article Daily Care Recommendations For Oral and Dental Health.