If your child has cavities, the dentist may apply a fluoride smear or apply a filling to fill the gaps. If the cavity is larger, it may be possible to clean the area of eroded material, place a filling in the spaces, or even extract the tooth in the worst cases.
Every parent wants their children to have strong, healthy teeth, but tooth decay in children is a common phenomenon. This is because the enamel area of the baby (first) teeth in children is weaker than that in adults.
Here let’s take a look at how tooth decay occurs in children and what you can do to protect their teeth.

What are the causes of tooth decay?

Bacteria naturally accumulate in a child’s mouth, forming a sticky substance called plaque. This substance can coat the teeth, and whenever the child eats, the bacteria within the plaque layer produce acids, which are a major cause of the erosion of hard tooth enamel, leading to cavities.

What are the symptoms?

If your child suffers from tooth sensitivity, chronic pain, or bad breath, it could all be due to tooth decay. Sometimes you can see cavities in the form of chalky white spots, or black spots on the teeth. In either case, you should consult a dentist.

Treating caries in children

If your child has cavities, the dentist may apply a fluoride smear or apply a filling to fill the gaps. If the cavity is larger, it may be possible to clean the area of eroded material, place a filling in the spaces, or even extract the tooth in the worst cases.

Preventing tooth decay in children

The best approach combines good oral care on the one hand with a decent diet on the other. Since the bacteria within plaque feed on sugary and starchy foods and soft drinks, try to reduce them in your child’s diet. But it is not only a matter of avoiding foods that are harmful to the teeth, but rather the necessity of eating nutrient-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits that provide salts for your child. This helps reverse damage to plaque