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Before learning how to protect your teeth enamel we need to learn what it is.
As described in pronamel.us “Tooth enamel is the visible, outermost covering of your teeth. The color of healthy enamel varies from light yellow to a gray or blue-like white. It’s the hardest substance in the human body and contains a high percentage of minerals. These minerals provide enamel with the strength it needs to protect the teeth and help keep them looking bright and white”.
In other words, in order to protect your teeth you need to start protecting the enamel. If you protect your kids’ teeth enamel they will be less likely to have teeth miseries, such as chipped or cracked teeth, stains, and more.
The sooner you teach your children to protect their teeth, the better it will be for them. Remember, at our pediatric dentistry office we are big on PREVENTION being the best form of protection for your teeth.
Some of the things that you and your little ones should be avoiding to protect their enamel are the following:
Avoid eating sticky food, at least limit it as much as you can. We know that it is hard to follow certain eating guidelines, but keep in mind that sticky foods such as gummies, dried fruit, etc. can break your teeth.
Chewing hard food are also things that your little ones should avoid eating, such as bone-ribs, hard candy, etc.
Grinding Teeth is something that your kids’ might not be able to stop doing on their own, so definitely consult your kid’s dentist on how to help.
Grinding teeth can cause headaches, tooth damage, and gum recession. An appliance can protect your enamel.
Another thing you can do to protect teeth enamel is to mainly drink water. Avoid sugary drinks, and remember fluoride in tap water helps prevent cavities.
Playing sports without a mouthguard is not the best choice. Kids in sports are at a major risk of damaging their teeth.
Custom-fitted mouthguards from your dentist are more comfortable than the boil-and-bite type.
We know that a lot of information can be a little overwhelming, we really do recommend that you have an ongoing relationship with your kid’s dentist to learn how to always protect your child’s teeth and for the pediatric dentist to help care for your child’s oral needs.
If you are currently looking for a dentist for your child, give us a call! We have the perfect team to care for your child’s oral needs.
