What dental problems could my child have?
Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is tooth decay. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.
Unfortunately, some dental problems begin very early in life. A primary concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious dental condition caused by long, frequent exposure to such liquids as milk, formula and fruit juice. Another concern is gum disease. Recent studies show that 40 percent of children aged two and three have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing tooth decay and other problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, learn to speak clearly and feel good about her appearance. We would like to get her started now on a lifetime of positive dental habits.
Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay (now called early childhood caries), which is a serious condition partly caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of the gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be addresses. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing such problems.
Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems.
Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle, sippy cup or breast too frequently. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.
