Are you anxious about your child’s sweet tooth?

Almost every second child in India has cavities, which if not prevented, can lead to severe dental ailments and can even affect the overall development of the child. Around 40% of children ranging from 2 to 11 ages develop cavities in their primary teeth, and nearly 25% of children ranging from 2 to 5 develop at least one cavity.

When tooth enamel (the outer layer of teeth) is destroyed, tooth decay happens, ultimately leading to cavities. It happens when bacteria in the form of plaque react with sugary foods to form acids that eventually attack the enamel and erode it. Dental plaque is the sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of germs that cause tooth decay; it sticks to teeth and can eat away the enamel.

Dental plaque is developed frequently in kids’ teeth because of poor eating and oral habits. Hence, cavities are more common among children. If your child faces toothache and holes or pits occur, it is surely a symptom of having a cavity. Ignoring the same can further lead to tooth loss, decaying of internal parts of teeth.

Besides, environmental factors are also responsible for triggering risk for cavities. It is important to protect both primary teeth, also called baby teeth, and permanent teeth. If baby teeth get cavities, the permanent teeth, once emerge, will also develop dental infections.

Although tooth decay is a serious, infectious, and transmissible disease that can spread quickly and lead to infection without proper precautions, it is preventable and treatable. The treatment of cavities involves different methods, including dental sealant, fluoride varnishing, and dental filling. A dental sealant protects teeth, especially when children are most susceptible to having decay. It is less expensive than filling. Whereas fluoride varnish is a thick liquid painted on the teeth with a small disposable brush, which strengthens tooth enamel, preventing dental decay.

Dental plaque and cavity should not be ignored, especially in children, as they can make oral health poorer. Apart from teaching children good oral habits like brushing teeth regularly, preventing them from eating sweets, and feeding them nutritious and balanced meals, it is vital to visit the dentist and get their cavities checked.

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