Sunday, August 09, 2009

Teeth care must start early.

A set of good teeth does not merely concern health, it also leads to good proper pronunciation and confidence.

Proper pronunciation and speech is definitely essential to clear communication which is necessary for success in anyone’s life.

Babies need toys to be put into their mouths when teething. The right toys ought to be given. So, the question here is, “Are those toys dangerous or poisonous to the baby?”

Certainly, small toys which can be easily or accidentally swallowed must not be given. A choke due to swallowing such a toy could be fatal. Thus, parents should look for suitable , washable soft toys which can never be accidentally swallowed, hurt the gums or an emerging tooth.

When we think of poison it could come from the material or the paint used. I have read some time ago about a child swallowing one of those materials which can increase in size when it comes into contact with liquids. When it swells up, the possibility of blockage of the food canal or throat can be disastrous. Paint with lead content can lead to lead poisoning.

Although there would be a second set of teeth, it is important to look after the first set well as gaps in the teeth can be ugly and invite ridicule. Should a child suffer from such cruel acts, you can be assured it would be difficult to get the victim to open his mouth to read loudly, give verbal answers and speak up on any topic in class, effectively preventing any practice in oral communication. Opportunities to perform and participate well in class will be lost. Lost is the chance for much development. So is the child’s self-esteem, lost due to his pronunciation being corrected too often and his words being unclear and thus difficult to catch or comprehend what he/she might have said.

So, a set of good teeth is important. So, ask the dentists and their nurses what is the latest on care of a child’s teeth.

Sometimes, when a child’s teeth are too well looked after, the second new tooth may want to appear before the tooth occupying its place has decayed or dropped out. Usually, in such circumstances, the child would feel discomfort and pain. Attention to your child’s complaint will alert you to this problem. So, parents must be aware of this possibility and take the child to the dentist to have the existing tooth pulled out so that the new emerging tooth have space to grow. Otherwise, it might just push its way out bending slightly to the sides, the front or the back. The tooth will not be straight.

Possibly, you have seen people whose teeth need to be straighten with wires for a fairly long period of time. Is that painful? Well, painful or not, it certainly is, initially at least, uncomfortable.So, what should be done to prevent this. The emerging second set of teeth must be given appropriate attention to ensure that there is sufficient space for them to grow in order to grow straight and well-positioned.

Needless to say, a good set set of dazzling white teeth is a great asset to any individual.

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