The first visit should be between 6 and 12 months at most. At this time, the dentist will teach you the methods of oral hygiene and prevention of dental caries, good oral habits, and the use of fluoride.

A well-balanced diet is essential for overall health. One of the ways to prevent caries is to control the child’s diet. Adhering to the principles of proper nutrition by parents is very important because they are an effective model in the formation of beneficial or harmful eating habits. Apart from main meals, snacks can play an important role in a child’s dental health or disease.

In order to prevent caries of chewing surfaces, there are special materials called fissure sealants that can be used to effectively close the depth of grooves. In this way, the accumulation of food and microbes and the creation of decay will be prevented.

Fluoride is an element found naturally in water, soil and air. When fluoride is consumed orally and in the right amount, it will make the tooth resistant and prevent decay.

One of the common forms of tooth decay seen in many children is known as nursing bottle syndrome.

The function of the teeth is: chewing, providing beauty, speaking and the function of milk teeth, in addition to the above, is a guide for the growth of the child’s permanent teeth. Therefore, in order to fulfill the above goals, it is necessary to maintain the health of the teeth. Factors that disturb this health include tooth decay, premature tooth loss, tooth extraction (milk and permanent), molar teeth, and dental trauma. The duty of a pediatric dentist is to prevent or control the above conditions. Losing each baby tooth as a unit can cause disorganization and change the correct relationship of permanent teeth. In order to prevent problems, the space of the tooth should be maintained. This will be made possible by the application of “space saver”.

Today, children’s dentistry focuses all its efforts on prevention. As parents, you should believe that your child can always have healthy mouth and teeth, which will result in good nutrition and a healthy and strong body. This is possible when you start the necessary consultations with the dentist on time.