Parents may get confused when they notice that their children who persist in brushing teeth well and enjoying no sweet suffer from dental caries. In effect, tooth cavities are associated with not only the consumption of sugar, but also many other factors. Put simply, brushing teeth and no sweet are not adequate to keep away from caries. You have to take measures from different perspectives in order to well prevent cavities for children. 

    First of all, always maintain good oral hygiene on day-to-day basis. Since the eruption of the first tooth, parents should help clean their child’s teeth by using gauze or finger brush. Teach children how to brush teeth correctly and help them develop good oral habits like brushing teeth up to three minutes every time and rinsing mouth after every meal. Parents are supposed to be supervisor and checker. 

    In addition, parents are expected to seek proper caries-preventive procedures for their children at different ages. For instance, schedule regular dental check-ups and seek fluoridizing or pit and fissure sealing procedure for them. It only takes about half an hour to complete the procedure of pit and fissure sealing. Simple as it is, the procedure works effectively to prevent tooth decay. Timely protective measures indeed count a lot. 

    At last, sweets are not the only source of sugar. Many parents usually think that only eating candies will lead to tooth cavities. However, that’s not the case. Nowadays there are numerous food stuffs except for sweets containing a large amount of sugar. If children take in excessive sugar from other foods, or frequently consume acidic foods and carbonated beverages, they will be exposed to high risks of developing caries as well. Obviously, it’ s of great significance to help your child cultivate a good dietary habit.  

    In order to well prevent caries, close attention should be paid to all the aforementioned aspects. In particular it’s necessary to schedule regular dental examinations, helping to early detect caries and have them fixed in time. The earlier proper treatment is received, the less it will cost and the less pain children will suffer from. 

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