Children's Oral Health
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- Q What is the role of baby teeth?
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Baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth -- for chewing, speaking, and appearance. In addition, the baby teeth hold space in the jaws for the adult teeth. Both primary and permanent teeth help give the face its shape and form. Full Answer
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- Q How do I clean my baby's mouth?
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Begin cleaning the baby's mouth during the first few days after birth. After every feeding, wipe the baby's gums with a clean gauze pad or wet washcloth. This removes plaque and food left behind that can harm erupting teeth. To clean your child's... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help take care of my child's teeth?
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As your child grows and teeth begin to appear, brush them gently with a child's size toothbrush and water. Brush the teeth of children over age two with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Be sure they spit out the toothpaste, rather than... Full Answer
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- Q Does Hunter's glossitis affect children differently than adults?
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Hunter's glossitis, which causes the tongue to swell, can affect both children and adults. It's usually caused by a condition called pernicious anemia. This anemia can develop from malnourishment or an autoimmune disorder that blocks vitamin B12. A lack... Full Answer
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- Q Does temporomandibular disorder affect children differently than adults?
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Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a general term for conditions affecting the joint that connects the mandible (upper jaw) and the skull. TMD is more common in adults than children. However, kids can develop TMD if they fall and hit their... Full Answer
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- Q Does ageusia affect children differently than adults?
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Ageusia means losing your sense of taste. Although the symptom is the same no matter what your age, the causes of ageusia may be different in children than in adults. In older people, medications or conditions such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease... Full Answer
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- Q Does fissured tongue affect children differently than adults?
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Fissured tongue affects adults and children in similar ways. The condition causes grooves to develop in the tongue, making the tongue look wrinkled. Sometimes, if the grooves are deep enough, adults and children may get a burning sensation when... Full Answer
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- Q If my child has diabetes, how do I manage his/her oral health?
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Most parents of children who have type 1 diabetes make sure their children have the best care possible, and this includes good oral care. Taking care of diabetes and oral health is commonplace. You need to make sure your dentist knows your child has... Full Answer
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