Informative Speech On Teeth

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding teething that can be quite dangerous and destructive for the teeth. Let’s end these misconceptions by talking about them in every opportunity that we get.

1.Milk teeth are not that important

While it’s true that baby teeth will eventually fall out and aren’t as important as our permanent teeth, they have many functions besides looking cute. Speech development is yet another reason to take care of the baby teeth — he will need them to pronounce the dental consonants.

Milk teeth are essential not just for eating and phonetics, but also for the future structure of the face. It is their job to hold space for the permanent teeth to come in straight and beautiful. If a milk tooth is lost early

While diarrhea and fever are thought to be due to your baby teething pain, studies have shown that they’re mainly caused by bacteria and viruses the baby “picks up” from dirty object that she places in her mouth. [2, 3]

Babies usually start teething when they’re around six months old. This is also the time when the maternal antibodies start to decrease, and the baby begins to build up his own antibodies, which are still weak to defend him against all infections. [4]

By putting dirty objects in her mouth, a baby can introduce pathogens and this may lead to stomach disturbances associated with increase in the body temperature. 3.There’s no need to brush your baby’s teeth

This is one of the most widespread misconceptions among parents of young children. The American Dental Association recommends fluoride toothpaste as soon as teeth erupt, instead of waiting for the child to grow up a little, as it was recommended

Also, they recommend using fluoride in children younger than three years only when they’re at risk of developing tooth decay. If not, it’s fine to clean the teeth with a toothbrush moistened with water to avoid fluorosis — a condition characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel, occurring mostly in children younger than seven years of age. It would be best to start with toothpaste when the baby learns to spit up. Even though fluoride can be toxic in extremely high doses, the topical use is safe. [5, 6]

Experts recommend using the same tooth brushing technique that you use: put a smear of toothpaste on a soft-bristled toothbrush — the size of a grain of rice is enough — and brush in circular motion, making sure to get to every tooth.

When the baby cuts two teeth that touch each other, it’s recommended to even floss. According to research, brushing with fluoride toothpaste may still be seriously compromised and ineffective as a method of reducing caries in toddlers because they are being brushed too shortly. [7]

Brushing twice a day is a low-cost and effective strategy to reduce the risk of caries in children.