Katy Early Infant & Kid’s Oral Care - Kids Healthy Teeth Katy, Texas USA

For early infant oral care in Katy, it is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) that during pregnancy all women should receive oral care and assisting. Studies have proved that periodontal disease can be a threat to preterm birth and low birth weight. Always consult with your pediatric dentist and/or doctor on ways to prevent it.

Additionally, mothers with poor oral health may be at a greater risk of passing the bacteria which causes cavities to their young children.

Mother’s should follow these simple steps to decrease the risk of spreading cavity-causing bacteria:

Visit your dentist regularly.

Brush and floss on a daily basis to reduce bacterial plaque.

Proper diet, with the reduction of beverages and foods high in sugar & starch.

Use a fluoridated toothpaste recommended by the ADA and rinse every night with an alcohol-free, over-the-counter mouth rinse with 0.05% sodium fluoride in order to reduce plaque levels.

Don’t share utensils, cups or food which can cause the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria to your children.

Use of xylitol chewing gum (4-6g per day by the mother) can decrease the rate at which a child is colonized by cavity-causing bacteria.

Your Child’s First Dental Visit – Establishing a “Dental Home”

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a “Dental Home” for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.

The Dental Home is intended to provide a place other than the Emergency Room for parents.

You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. Dr Elizabeth Chen and Dr Sheryl Hunter Griffith are top pediatric dentists in Katy and can help provide suggestions on how to take the right first steps.

It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt. Pediatric dental offices make a practice of using words that convey the same message but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

When Will My Baby Start Getting Teeth?

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies get their teeth early and some get them late. In general, the first baby teeth to appear are usually the lower front (anterior) teeth and they usually begin erupting around the age of 6-8 months.

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries)

One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay, also referred to by dentists as early childhood caries. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain sugar. Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks.

Putting a baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay. Sweet liquid pools around the child’s teeth giving plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that attack tooth enamel. If you must give the baby a bottle for comfort at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child won’t fall asleep without the bottle and its usual beverage, gradually dilute the bottle’s contents with water over a period of two to three weeks.

After each feeding, wipe the baby’s gums and teeth with a damp washcloth or gauze pad to remove plaque. The easiest way to do this is to sit down, place the child’s head in your lap or lay the child on a dressing table or the floor. Whatever position you use, be sure you can see into the child’s mouth easily.

Sippy Cups

Sippy cups should be used as a training tool from the bottle to a cup and should be discontinued by the first birthday. If your child uses a sippy cup throughout the day, fill the sippy cup with water only (except at mealtimes). By filling the sippy cup with liquids that contain sugar (including milk, fruit juice, sports drinks, etc.) and allowing a child to drink from it throughout the day soaks the child’s teeth in sugar and greatly increases their risk of dental decay.

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