Another common problem that can have children on the mouth is caused by the pacifier or thumb sucking. This habit is normal up to two years and may extend a little, but if after five years of age the child does not change this behavior, then you should seek help as it can cause serious problems in the normal development of teeth and mouth in general.
Something similar happens when you swallow. Some children push the teeth with your tongue when swallowed and do so repeatedly, they’ll run slower instead. This can cause them to bite problems that are then more difficult to correct. If you notice your child this happens, it’s best to consult a speech therapist, who is a specialist in speech problems, to help your child to correct these mistakes and learn to put the language well.
The tongue and teeth each have a special role in the mouth, which helps both speech and digestion. It is therefore important oral health care for children from early childhood. And so you can start right now, some simple care you can have with your children include:
- Wipe clean the teeth every day. At first, when they are smaller do it by rubbing gently with a clean and wet washcloth, and then when baby teeth are already larger, use a toothbrush for children.
If your child is under two years old, do not use toothpaste for oral hygiene instead, use only water.
Do not let the children fall asleep with a bottle in his mouth, which can cause what is known as “baby bottle tooth decay.”
- Encourage older children to eat low-sugar snacks like fruit, cheese and vegetables and avoid sticky, chewy candy them.
- Teach them how to brush their teeth and the importance of keeping clean.
And do not forget to take them to the dentist (the dentist) often, as should you. Do not expect them to be “bigger” and that care should be practiced when they are babies. Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by one year of age, with a dental checkup twice a year for most children, although some children may need more frequent evaluations and care. Do you already have scheduled the next visit?