- Basic rules like brushing the teeth twice daily and practicing the right technique of brushing can save them from dental problems.
- Once the kid starts getting his permanent teeth, visit the dentist, and he might be able to teach your kid the need to follow proper dental hygiene like brushing twice a day, washing the mouth properly and flossing
- If the kid wears a brace, the kid can carry a small dental kit with him wherever he goes.
- Using toothpaste that contains fluoride will help in making the enamel strong and protect the teeth against cavities.
- From the very starting do not let the kid have unhealthy foods. Sugary and sticky foods like chocolates, candies, fizzy drinks, and packed juices might cause maximum damage to the kid’s dental health.
- In India, we are not accustomed to the habit of flossing, but ask the dentist to teach your kid the right way to floss the teeth regularly.
- It is highly important for the kid to brush before bedtime. It helps in removing the leftover food traces and germs from the mouth. In case the kid does not do this regularly, the food articles might remain stuck between his teeth causing bacteria.