Dental health in children is important in order to prevent cavities forming and the possible need for emergency dentistry, one expert has warned.
Dr Alex Brandtner explained that youngsters who fail to have good oral hygiene standards could develop tooth decay and gum disease, the Quad-City Times reports.
Parents are advised to bring their offspring in for a check-up when their first teeth appear so that a dentist can assess if all is developing correctly.
“Tooth decay causes children pain and puts them at risk for greater health issues,” Dr Brandtner commented.
He cautioned that the health of baby teeth can affect on how permanent ones align and cause kids problems with speech and chewing if left untreated.
Those which require emergency dentistry for rotten teeth often have to be anaesthetised, he noted, although adequate healthcare and dental appointments could prevent this.
Dr Beau Kappthe recently encouraged people to improve their oral hygiene routines in order to avert tooth decay and discomfort, KDRV reported.