Some parents do not pay enough attention to emergency dentistry prevention for their children, one expert has warned.

Speaking to Ahram Online, Dr Osama El Shahawy said that because baby teeth are not permanent, many people do not think they need to be looked after as carefully as adult teeth.

However, he pointed out that milk teeth are actually essential for “helping kids learn to chew, speak clearly, and smile with confidence and for ensuring that their permanent teeth come in properly”.

Dr Shahawy recommended taking little ones to a dentist by their first birthday, using appropriate toothpaste for their age and teaching them proper brushing techniques in order to prevent decay.

Parents 'do not pay enough attention' to emergency dentistry prevention in children

Toothbrushes for children should have soft, rounded bristles and should be moved in circular strokes to reach all surfaces of the teeth.

A recent article by Health Day in US News and World Report recommended wiping down a baby’s gums with a gauze pad to clean them before teeth come through.

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