3 Myths Debunked About Your Child’s Dental Care

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Dental hygiene is a daily battle at my house and I am slowly running out of options to get my toddler to brush at least twice a day! I would like to stay one step ahead of the dentist and make sure we don’t need to visit for a long, long time but my toddler seems to think otherwise. But with sweets, sugary drinks, and all the unhealthy junk food kids are eating these days the only way to make sure your family practices good dental hygiene is to know if you are doing the right thing. Kidsstoppress is as concerned about the pearly whites as anyone else and wanted to make sure we were doing things right, so we asked a reputed dentist for some tips.

Dr. Varsha Daryanani is a paediatric dentist the proprietor of Crown Corner and is responsible for corrective as well as preventive treatment of her little patients. Over the years Dr. Varsha‘s passion and commitment, and more importantly her love for children has ensured that all of her patients have received the highest level of dental care. She has conducted dental educational programmes for various schools in Mumbai.

 

1. You don’t need to brush immediately after you eat:

Brushing should not be done immediately after meals. Anytime you eat or drink anything that is sugary, the bacteria in your mouth feed on these sugars to make acids. These bacterial acids cause the overall pH in your mouth to drop below normal levels and make your tooth enamel softer and more vulnerable to abrasion. The same is true when you eat anything that is acidic. Always rinse your mouth at least after every meal.

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2. Four treats that are are certified fine by your dentist:

– Choose chocolate lollipops over hard sugar lollipops
– Choose milk chocolates over hard boiled sweets and candy
–  Choose to spread cheese on your sandwich over jam
–  Choose a fresh fruit juice over aerated drinks or sodas

3. Is it alright to have milk just before bed? 

Milk just before bed could cause early childhood cavities. Sleeping with a pool of milk in the mouth leads the sugar to act on the teeth and breaks it down. Teeth are at most risk at night because there is less saliva in the mouth to protect them. Water is the best drink to give at bedtime. Chocolate-flavoured drinks and milkshake powder usually contain sugars, which will increase the risk of decay.

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