To keep your baby's teeth healthy, he needs to be taught how to take care of them from the moment they appear. But it so happens that sooner or later, even milk teeth begin to deteriorate: dark spots appear on them, eventually turning into caries.
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Instructions
Step 1
Before visiting the clinic, explain to your child in an accessible form why you are taking him to the doctor. For example, we can say that it helps save teeth from evil microbes or worms. In no case do not deceive the child, saying that the doctor will not do anything, but only look.
Step 2
Be sure to feed your baby about an hour before leaving the house. To prevent the child from getting tired even before arriving at the clinic, choose the medical institution that is located closer to your home. If your baby has an increased gag reflex, be sure to tell your doctor.
Step 3
Support your child psychologically. Be sure to tell him that you will be next to him in the office if he wants to.
Step 4
If the pain does not bother the baby, the doctor will most likely recommend that the teeth be silver. Silvering will stop the process of tooth decay, allowing you to wait until the age when the child is ready to voluntarily open his mouth and sit in this position for 15-20 minutes. This procedure is absolutely painless and, most importantly, quite fast at the age of two.
Step 5
In the event that the teeth hurt and the diagnosis of caries is confirmed, you may be offered treatment under anesthesia. In this case, the doctor will put the fillings efficiently and fairly quickly. However, there are times when the consequences of anesthesia affect the baby's health after months or even years.
Step 6
If you do not want to risk your child's health, then most likely you will have to hold him by force while the doctor treats his teeth under local anesthesia. Nevertheless, the consequences of short-term stress are much easier to eliminate than possible health problems in a child after anesthesia.
Step 7
After treatment, if possible, take your child to an entertainment center, a children's park or, for example, a zoo. This will help your little one to relax and calm down faster.
Step 8
General anesthesia can be a solution only in an extreme situation, if the child flatly refuses any medical manipulations, not allowing the doctor to carry out treatment, at the risk of losing almost all of his teeth.
