For many children, the caries they present a problem when eating, sleeping, talking, playing, learning and smiling. The good news is that many dental diseases it can be prevented almost completely.

How to keep your child's teeth healthy

 
• Children, as adults, should get its teeth brushed with fluoride toothpaste, at least three times a day: after breakfast, food and dinner. Remember that until being 8 years old, children need to be helped to brush their teeth thoroughly.

• A good nutrition that benefits the body, also benefits to the mouth. The most harmful foods are those containing sugar.

• Encourage children to drink plenty of water.

• Take the kids to the dentist regularly in order to detect and correct dental and oral problems in time.

• Fluoride decreases caries. remember that the toothpaste and water have fluoride. It is recommended that children living in areas without fluoride use additional supplements or fluoride varnishes. To ensure that your children get enough of it but not too much, get your dentist advise on the use of fluoride.

• The use of sealants (plastic layers applied to the dentist teeth) It will help prevent tooth decay by creating a physical barrier between the teeth and plate with food. As the permanent molars are most at risk for tooth decay, molars of six and twelve year olds, need sealants.

• The use of mouth guards prevents from dental / oral lesions among those children who play football, hockey and even cycling and inline skating. You can find mouthguards in sports stores and if you want others to better fit your mouth, see your dentist for advise.

• Avoid cavities produced by bottles, do not let your child sleep with a bottle containing anything other than water. Cavities produced by bottles occur when children often take sweet liquids like milk (including breast milk), fruit juice and other sweet liquids that remain in the mouth behind the teeth, causing serious damage. Teach your baby to drink in a cup; try not to use baby bottles after 12-14 months of age.