What can you do for a child with tooth decay?

In a pediatric dental filling treatment, a kid’s dentist will clean the decayed portion and fill it with a tooth-colored composite resin or an amalgam filling such as silver, mercury, or other types of material. The filling will be covered with the help of a dental crown to restore the functionality of a tooth.

What happens when a child has tooth decay?

Tooth decay can cause pain and infection. It can even affect children’s growth. Severe decay in baby teeth can have serious consequences for your child’s nutrition, speech and jaw development.

How can I help my 3 year old with tooth decay?

Brush the teeth, tongue, and gums twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Or watch as your child brushes his or her teeth. For children younger than 3 years old, use only a small amount of toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice. Starting at 3 years old, your child can use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Is it bad to leave a rotten tooth in?

Although not an immediate consequence, dentists strongly advise that letting rotten teeth go unattended can lead to blood poisoning. This happens because the rot from the teeth keeps getting deposited into the mouth, and in most cases, it’s swallowed along with saliva.

Can tooth decay lead to death?

If it is not treated, in extreme and rare cases tooth decay can cause death. Infection in an upper back tooth can spread to the sinus behind the eye, from which it can enter the brain and cause death. Tooth decay is an infectious process caused by acid-producing bacteria.

What can I do to prevent tooth decay in my child?

Don’t clean your infant’s pacifier with your saliva. If your child uses a bottle at bedtime, only put water in it. Juice or formula contain sugars that can lead to tooth decay. Talk with your child’s healthcare provider or dentist about using a fluoride supplement if you live in an area without fluoridated water.

Why is it important to clean my child’s teeth?

Children’s baby teeth are at risk of decay. Tooth cleaning should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. Regular dental check-ups are important for spotting and treating early signs of decay. Babies under four to six months need only breastmilk or formula.

What should I do if my child has ‘chalky teeth?

Make sure older children continue to have check-ups. Ask your dentist or other oral health professional how often your child needs to have a dental check-up. About one in six children have ‘chalky teeth’. This can look like creamy-brown or very white spots (like the colour of chalk), particularly on the molars (back teeth).

Are your child’s baby teeth at risk of decay?

Children’s baby teeth are at risk of decay. Tooth cleaning should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. Regular dental check-ups are important for spotting and treating early signs of decay. Every child is at risk of tooth decay. The enamel (hard outer layer) is much thinner and softer on baby teeth, making them at greater risk of decay.