Pedodontics

How To Understand That a Baby Is Teething?How To Understand That a Baby Is Teething? The baby who starts teething becomes grumpy, drools from his mouth, and especially takes everything he gets into his mouth because of the itching of the teeth. At the same time, a rash , blistering or hardening of the gums is also observed .

When Do the First Teeth Start to Come Out?The first tooth, which we call a milk tooth, comes out in 6 months, and the first permanent tooth lasts until the age of 6. milk teeth, which can stand until the age of 11, fall out over time, leaving their place for permanent teeth that will come out new.
Premature Decay of Milk Teeth The reason for the formation of caries in the short period after the appearance of teeth is the caries that we call bottle caries. It exists naturally in breast milk and cow's milk. If your baby sucks breast milk or a bottle at night before or while sleeping, the milk accumulates in the mouth, creating a favorable environment for bacteria and microbes to erode and rot teeth. Therefore, care should be taken to clean the teeth, especially after night feeding.

What Should I Do to Protect Myself From Bottle Caries?Prevent your baby's habit of sleeping with a bottle in his mouth at night. Try to put him to sleep after feeding. Do not add sweeteners such as sugar, honey molasses to the milk in the bottle.
When Should the Baby Be Taken to the Dentist?  The baby should be taken to the dentist around the age of two. So that if there are any problems, they can be treated early and the child gets used to the doctor.