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Dental care is the most important and common healthcare prescribed to every individual since childhood because every disease starts from the unhygienic conditions of the mouth, which is directly connected to the stomach and then to the body.

The very common and basic dental care is the cleaning of teeth on regular bases with brushing and flossing. Some people have a wrong idea that only brushing will prevent from tooth decay and gum diseases. Brushing the right way, that is, the inside as well as the outside of every tooth along with the gums can help teeth to stay healthy and without any left over food to rot them.

Flossing teeth once a day, especially before going to bed, is recommended by every dentist to prevent gum infection. If any food particle gets stuck between the teeth, near to the gums, they can be taken out before sleeping, so that the particle does not cause any infection to the gums. Flossing and brushing can also avoid plaque and tartar to collect on the teeth, which releases acids which in turn destroys the enamel covering of the tooth.

Dental care also includes the proper cleaning of the tongue before going to bed because the yellow/white coating of various foods that accumulates on the tongue can cause bad breath and production of bacteria and other teeth and gum infecting acids.

Having a beneficial diet for the bones also helps in improving the teeth and gums. Fluoridation water is the best protection against germs and bacteria of the mouth while the intake of calcium, which is also the main component of teeth, by drinking milk and eating cheese and yogurt, is healthy for the teeth because they have a low pH which does not affect the teeth and protects the enamel.

Fruits containing vitamin C such as apples, strawberries, kiwis and cranberries are important for gums because the vitamin helps cells to stay strong enough to pull together gums, not allowing them to loosen up and give space to food particles to enter and cause decay. Similarly, Vitamin A in vegetables such as pumpkins, broccoli, sweet potatoes and carrots helps in the development of tooth enamel. Vegetables with a munch surface also helps to clean gums when they rub along them.

Raw onion can kill bacteria since it contains sulphur, which is an antibacterial element. Celery and sesame seeds help to produce saliva and clean plaque, causing the cavities to reduce and the teeth and gums to be massaged.

Green tea is an essential drink which contains antioxidants to reduce plaque, cavities and gum diseases, which also prevents from bad breath. Green tea also consists of fluoride which makes the enamel strong enough to give you healthy teeth, but many flavored green teas which contain acids can damage teeth and gums so avoid them.

Water is the most important mineral drink available, which is also very good for overall health because it washes off diseases and acids from the teeth and every other part of the body.
Things whish should be cut off from the diet plan are sugar, carbohydrates (chips, fizzy drinks), and vinegar, red and white wine, which contain acids and especially smoking which causes tartar to collect on teeth should be avoided for dental care.

A pediatric dentist once said that the proper oral health of a child always starts at home. True enough, based on our personal experiences, what a child eats, how we encourage them to brush, and how we practice brushing as well, will play significant roles in the development of a child’s dental care routine.

You might find that a 3 year old child that has a very good set of teeth. An interview with the parents would likely reveal that right at the very moment the child’s teeth started to grow; they have been continuously practicing proper dental care. They would do the brushing by themselves and take regular visits to a pediatric dentist. As he grew older, he was slowly introduced to brushing, at 2 years old; he already knows the basics of brushing with the parent’s help. Candies and other sweet and sticky foods are minimized in order to prevent tooth decay. The child was also likely introduced to eating vegetables early and this further develops good oral health.

A different 4 year old, on the other hand, is already suffering from toothaches at her very young age. She did not have a good dental hygiene practice. Her parents said that they were just brushing her teeth three times a day, but did not take other precautionary measures, like dental visits and proper diet at all. Suzette also liked to eat candies and sweets a lot and consumes them every day.

In both cases, a pediatric dentist sees the apparent role of parents in their child’s overall dental care. What they do matters in the long run, and taking preventive steps early, might save a lot of money and your child’s tooth in the long run.

Here are some important guidelines on what are the basics of proper dental care for our children:

Good Brushing Habits

At an early age, it is quite common for kids to hate brushing their teeth. This is where proper conditioning of their minds towards brushing in general is very important. Parents can do this by telling stories of children with good teeth because they brush a lot, or you can even use the cartoon characters that they like.

Proper Nutrition and Good Eating Habits

As much as possible minimize consumption of candies and other sweet stuff. Although this is easier said than done, Simple alternatives to sweets could be given to the child to curb that sweets addiction. Fruits and vegetables will play a good role on cleaning the teeth so parents must try incorporating this in every meal.

Periodic Dental Visits