JAKARTA - Milk teeth are the eldest teeth of children who begin to grow at the age of 6 months and will be complete at the age of 3 years. The presence of milk teeth will help children digest food and support the development of their language.

Although it will change to permanent teeth, teeth must be treated carefully, Bun. Among other things, by maintaining the health and cleanliness of the teeth and mouth from an early age with teeth every day. If the milk teeth are healthy, it will help the baby chew food properly so that the body absorbs nutrients effectively.

Adapting the Parenting First Cry page, Monday, September 26, Many parents believe that milk teeth do not need to be treated because they will lose soon. In fact, milk teeth also need to be cared for and cared for, Mother. So in taking care of it can be a bad risk for the growth of your little one's permanent teeth. Because of the parents' beliefs, not a few children are late and don't even brush their milk teeth regularly with the right technique.

Dairy teeth have a thinner coat of emails than permanent teeth so they are more susceptible to cavities. The holes between the milk teeth can spread faster and can also damage the permanent root of the teeth that will grow afterward.

Children who do not brush their milk teeth regularly are prone to toothaches due to cavities. In addition, the little one also cannot chew food properly, has to deal with problems with bad breath, and may have difficulty speaking, pronunciation, to problems concentrating on children.

Meanwhile, dr. Kimberly Giuliano of the Cleveland Clinic, explains that brushing inappropriate or irregular teeth can also cause bacteria to thrive in the child's body. In the end, your little one can experience inflammation and disease not only in his mouth, but in various systems of the child's body.

How about Bun, after knowing the risks that could occur if the child's milk teeth were not brushed. Did Mother become more aware to maintain the difference in the baby's milk teeth? Be a good example for children, Mother, so that her health is well maintained.


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