noreply@blogger.com (Vinay Gupta) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:07:00 +0000

Learning good dental habits in childhood can lead to a lifetime of proper dental hygiene. Most commonly seen dental problems in children are

Baby bottle tooth decay – This is a condition in which children develop cavities very early in life. Mostly, it results from tooth damage caused by too much exposure to sweetened liquids in a baby bottle. It is caused when a child goes to bed with a bottle filled with milk or juice - anything except water. It usually affects children between the ages of 1 and 2 years. Drinking liquids regularly from sippy cup or mostly eating sugary foods can also cause tooth decay.
Bruxism in children - This is a chronic clenching of the jaws and grinding of the teeth and affects children especially under the age of 5. It tends to occur most often during deep sleep, particularly in the early part of the night, or rarely during waking moments when a child feels particularly stressed or anxious. The exact cause of bruxism is unknown. It is more common in children whose top and bottom teeth are not aligned properly (malocclusion). Stress is also suspected as a major contributor to bruxism.
Tooth injuries – These can occur due to falls, accidents and other mishaps resulting in teeth to become chipped, cracked, partially displaced or completely dislodged from the socket in the mouth. When a permanent tooth is injured, rapid action is required to save it. When a primary tooth is injured, saving the tooth or restoring it cosmetically is much less important, as the tooth eventually will be naturally lost and replaced.

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Pediatric Dental Problems