{"id":7166,"date":"2022-08-01T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/?p=7166"},"modified":"2023-07-11T13:25:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T03:25:59","slug":"kids-with-rotten-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/kids-with-rotten-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids with Rotten Teeth \u2014 Discover the Causes and What to Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids with rotten teeth are more common than you think. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/dental-oral-health\/oral-health-and-dental-care-in-australia\/contents\/healthy-teeth#:~:text=In%20Australia%2C%2041.7%25%20of%20children,14%20years%20had%20dental%20caries.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41.7% of children aged 5-10 and 23.5% of children aged 6-14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have dental caries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our modern diet consisting of fizzy drinks and sweet treats is a disaster for kids&#8217; dental health\u2014leading to tooth decay and gum disease. But what can you do to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/childrens-dentistry\/\">preserve your child&#8217;s teeth<\/a>? Read on as we explain rotten teeth, their causes, and how to prevent the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zGoBFU1q4g0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are Rotten Teeth?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotten teeth are a symptom of tooth decay, which is the destruction of tooth enamel\u2014the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay creates holes in the teeth (cavities) that can harbour harmful bacteria that erode the healthy tooth tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Causes Tooth Decay in a Child&#8217;s Teeth?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth decay is primarily caused by bacteria that typically live in the mouth. Certain foods that contain sugars and carbohydrates (that contain sugars and starches) coat the teeth. Acid-producing bacteria feed off these foods, producing a substance called plaque that sticks to the teeth. This combination of acid, saliva, food and bacteria erodes tooth enamel and causes cavities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can I Prevent Tooth Decay in My Child?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All kids have bacteria in their mouths, but you can take steps to prevent tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as your child&#8217;s first tooth appears, start getting them used to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/adult-oral-care\/what-is-good-oral-hygiene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral hygiene routine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Brush the tooth, gums and tongue with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Fluoride strengthens teeth to help prevent cavities from forming. You can always use toothpaste explicitly designed for children rather than adult toothpaste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an appointment with a dentist to monitor your kid&#8217;s dental health and get them accustomed to visiting the dentist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the age of two, start flossing your child&#8217;s teeth daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your child eats a well-balanced diet and limit their intake of foods and snacks high in sugars, including crisps, sweets, cakes and fizzy drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child uses a bottle at bedtime, fill it with water as the sugars in juice or formula contain sugars.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the Treatments for Kids with Rotten Teeth?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern kids&#8217; dental health is about preventing rotten teeth, and several treatments are available to help with this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><i>Fissure Sealants<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sealants are plastic coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces in your child\u2019s <\/span>back teeth. They form a protective layer and stop food from getting stuck and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/what-causes-teeth-to-decay\/\">causing the decay of rotten teeth<\/a>. The process is harmless, takes only a few minutes, and lasts many years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><i>Fluoride Gel<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride gel is applied twice a year directly to the teeth. It effectively protects against rotten teeth when used in addition to regular brushing. The gel is a concentrated fluoride application that strengthens the enamel and prevents decay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><i>Fillings (Direct Restorations)<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fillings are essential in preventing rotten teeth. The treatment removes a tooth&#8217;s decayed sections and fills the cavity with filling material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><i>Indirect Restorations<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severely rotten teeth may require other restorations, such as inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges, to save the teeth and ensure functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><i><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7168 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/children-dental-health-woden-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"children dental health woden\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/children-dental-health-woden-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/children-dental-health-woden.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Guidance on oral hygiene<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We provide information such as demonstration to parents and children about <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/healthy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brushing and floss techniques<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help families to develop skills and habits that last a lifetime. This is the ultimate prevention again tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids with rotten teeth can be a thing of the past. We can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/kids-teeth-problems\/\">help to look after your child&#8217;s teeth<\/a> helping them last as long as possible. Schedule an appointment today with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">friendly, experienced team at Dental Excellence by calling on <strong><a href=\"tel:+61261887293\">(02) 6188 7293<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>References<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIHW: Oral Health and Dental Care in Australia<br \/><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/dental-oral-health\/oral-health-and-dental-care-in-australia\/contents\/healthy-teeth#:~:text=In%20Australia%2C%2041.7%25%20of%20children,14%20years%20had%20dental%20caries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/dental-oral-health\/oral-health-and-dental-care-in-australia\/contents\/healthy-teeth#:~:text=In%20Australia%2C%2041.7%25%20of%20children,14%20years%20had%20dental%20caries<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colgate: What is good oral hygiene?<br \/><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/adult-oral-care\/what-is-good-oral-hygiene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/adult-oral-care\/what-is-good-oral-hygiene<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Kids with rotten teeth are more common than you think. In fact, 41.7% of children aged 5-10 and 23.5% of children aged 6-14 have dental caries.\u00a0 Our modern diet consisting of fizzy drinks and sweet treats is a disaster for kids&#8217; dental [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[39,38],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7166"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7166"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7724,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7166\/revisions\/7724"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}