Your baby's teeth need a lot of care. Taking care of your baby's teeth helps their teeth to grow in a healthy way so that you can avoid infant tooth decay. Your baby's teeth may come in as early as 3 months or as late as 10 months. As soon as you see your baby's teeth emerging it is time to take action to start taking care of them. Here are some tips for keeping your baby's teeth healthy.
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It's essential that your family members get needed dental care to ensure their health and comfort. However, dental care can get expensive for a family. This is especially true if your family makes mistakes that unnecessarily increase dental care costs.
The following are six mistakes to avoid that could drive up family dental care costs.
Stocking your family fridge with foods that are bad for your teeth
Your refrigerator is one of the first things you should scrutinize if you want to avoid family dental problems to keep dental care costs down.
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Caring for your child's teeth must begin at the earliest possible opportunity, as soon as teeth begin to erupt from the gums. This is generally when a baby is six months old, but it can happen even earlier. Teeth can be vulnerable to corrosive forces from the very beginning, and even something as seemingly innocent as your baby's bottle can contribute to various dental problems—most notably a condition known as baby bottle tooth decay.
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As if the parents of a newborn baby don't worry enough, they often have to deal with the fact that their bundle of joy is experiencing acid reflux. When babies spit up, the contents of their stomachs are regurgitated back into their mouths (and often dribbles out). This is because the muscles that keep stomach contents where they belong (the lower esophageal sphincter) haven't yet fully developed. Most babies simply grow out of this form of reflux.
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Misalignment is a common tooth problem that can cause you pain or chewing problems. Additionally, conditions such as overbites can cause your teeth to protrude, and that may affect your confidence. Fortunately, you can get orthodontic treatment such as braces or Invisalign to straighten your teeth. However, you need to visit your orthodontist at the right time before the misalignment worsens for faster results and cost-effective treatment. Here are signs that you should visit an orthodontic clinic.
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