Guidelines on Infant Oral Health

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommended infants 6 to 12 months old for dental visits. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. In order to help prevent tooth decay, dental experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are reminding parents to schedule dental appointments for their toddlers.

Studies have shown that if children experience tooth decay in their baby teeth, they are more likely to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth. By bringing their child to a dentist at an early age, parents learn about the structure of the child’s mouth, preventative information on infant oral health and introduce their toddlers to the act of brushing their teeth.

Infant oral health is the foundation for preventing future tooth decay,” said Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, chief ofDentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “If a child experiences tooth decay at an early age, it is a very difficult process to stop. The purpose of this initial visit is not only to introduce these toddlers to visiting the dentist, but also to provide preventative information to prevent tooth decay.

Read more: Guidelines on Infant Oral Health | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Guidelines-on-Infant-Oral-Health-95620-1.htm#ixzz1loBcZF00

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