Brushing twice a day and within 10 minutes after meals effectively removes plaque and controls plaque and decay formation. Periodic recall visits - It is important to visit the dentist regularly, at least once in three months. A treatment procedure utilizing fluoride in the form of gels, rinses, mouthwashes, and pastes can be done in the dental clinic and at home under strict dental supervision to prevent dental decay. Restorative materials filled in the deep pits and grooves of the teeth prevent the onset of dental decay. This is an important criterion for guiding the permanent tooth to erupt in place after the loss of milk teeth.
Milk teeth are very important as they maintain the space of the permanent teeth.
Maintain a low fat, moderate carbohydrate and high fibre rich diet. Avoid snacking in between meals. Avoid sweet foods before going to sleep at night. Specially don't allow the child to sleep with the milk bottle in the mouth as this leads to 'Nursing Bottle Caries' or tooth decay. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.