Caries in children aged 6-12 years - Treatment and Prevention

Between the ages of six and 12 is when baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. Many parents believe that there is no need to worry about the possible presence of caries until this period, but this is a mistake. The infection caused by caries at an early age causes pain, tooth loss and incorrect alignment of the dentition that we carry over into these years.

When they reach the age of 6 or 12, children are a little freer than before. This is the stage when they start to eat more sweets, go to birthday parties and start to escape from our control. This is why the possibility of them getting one or more cavities increases, and how do we fight against this? With education.

Cavities are caused by the fermentation of sugars from food that has not been cleaned properly in the mouth and which remain there, gradually wearing away the enamel until the tooth is damaged. This leads to bacterial infectionsThe treatment requires the intervention of the orthodontist, diagnosing and acting directly on the tooth. Treatment requires the intervention of the orthodontist, diagnosing and acting directly on the tooth.

Preventing tooth decay is as easy as eating less sugar and cleaning your teeth better.

It is not a pleasant operation for the child, especially in relation to how easy it is to prevent tooth decay.. Education about oral hygiene is one of the most important lessons you can teach them, as it will save them from many oral problems that are as easy to prevent as moderating sugar intake and cleaning their mouths properly.

For this reason, prevention is always the best thing to do when faced with caries. Visit our orthodontic and dental clinic in Valencia, we will recommend a good toothpaste with the fluoride you need to clean them well, we will explain to your son or daughter how to make the correct repetitions with the toothbrush and which one to use.

We assure you that with the right preparation, it is very likely that your dwarf will never get cavities. Another great tip is to do not drink too many soft drinks and bottled juices. We sometimes forget that these drinks often contain more sugar than even some jelly beans.