As an adult, we take care of our dental health with the habits taught to us in childhood. These habits stay with us our whole life; we may improve gradually but the basics remain the same. It is fundamentally important to inculcate kid's good dental habits and keep a constant check on them.
Children go through many body changes, including their teeth. These changes hugely impact the facial structure and teeth position. In this period of change, regular visits to the dentist can make sure of the health and proper alignment of a child's teeth.
Kid's dental treatment is a widely different and sometimes difficult procedure than adult treatment. It can be challenging for a kid to describe the exact problem he/she is facing. Unlike adults, kids cannot understand the treatment as adults do and are often scared of so many instruments and new faces. In such cases dentists need to be friendly with kids, make them comfortable and recognize their exact problem.
Let's understand the common dental problem faced by kids.
In India, parents still hesitate to take their child to see the dentist, and most of them take it for granted, but kids should be visiting a dentist twice a year for regular check-ups.