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You know , one of the important factors of children's teeth healthy and strong is the consumption of nutritious foods in the womb ?
According to a pediatric dentist that Drg . Asdi Zen , in the process of growth , tooth requires a wide variety of vitamins and minerals . Therefore , the fetus in the mother's womb requires intake of minerals and vitamins that are sufficient to support growth and development.
So , how to best care for dental health of children from an early age is to maintain nutrient intake ranging from gestation . One example is when the phosphorus intake is less , then the enamel will have large pores . This will lead to oral health problems are easily fragile and hollow and the emerging problem of bad breath .
Here are vitamins and minerals that are needed in the process of teething child since the mother is still pregnant and containing baby .
- Vitamin A : milk , cheese , liver , egg yolks , tomatoes , carrots
- Vitamin C : mango , orange , guava , banana
- Vitamin D : salmon , milk
- Phosphorus : chicken, fish , eggs , whole grains , nuts , wheat
- Calcium : butter , milk , anchovy
Easy Tips on How to Take Care of Children's Dental Health Early
- Clean your child's teeth as often as possible since the baby is, after consuming breast milk and supplementary food . Use soft materials such as wipes , gauze or a soft cloth .
- Teach the habit of brushing your teeth in the right way . Give examples of direct and do not force children to brush their teeth .
- Teach children to not brush your teeth too much pressure as it can cause damage to the child's gums .
- How to care for your child's teeth is not easy to crack , avoid cold drink after eating hot food or vice versa .
- Tell the children about the benefits of drinking water to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth naturally .
- Familiarize children to chew food using the right and left molars in a balanced manner . The goal is that perfect jaw growth .
- Do not allow children to bite and tear snacks packing gear wear because besides causing pain , it can make a child's teeth shake .
Caring for children's dental health may start early in the womb by providing nutritional vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to help the teething process . Healthy smile and fresh breath of the baby would be immeasurable happiness to you .