Children’s dental health often worries parents, and sometimes we notice that some children’s teeth seem to be slightly discolored. This is actually a sign of incomplete enamel development. Ignoring this issue may lead to more serious dental problems as the child grows older.
Incomplete enamel development directly causes blackening of children’s front teeth. The root cause lies in issues with the calcification process of the teeth, leading to a rough surface. Initially, this may manifest as small white spots on the teeth, gradually deteriorating into enamel loss and eventually blackening of the front teeth.
The causes of this issue are diverse, including:
– High fever illnesses in infancy, such as pneumonia, measles, severe digestive system diseases, and deficiencies in vitamins A, D, and calcium and phosphorus, all of which can affect the important cells needed for tooth formation, hindering the normal deposition and mineralization of enamel.
– If pregnant mothers have rubella, severe toxemia, etc., it may indirectly affect the development of the fetal enamel.
– Recurrent inflammation or trauma to the roots of milk teeth can disrupt the growing permanent teeth, interrupting enamel formation.
It is worth noting that incomplete enamel development is a defect that occurs during the tooth formation stage and is difficult to repair through later nutritional supplementation once the teeth have erupted. Therefore, early prevention is crucial, ensuring both mother and child maintain good nutrition and health from pregnancy to around 7-8 years old.
To prevent and improve this condition, parents can take the following measures:
– Ensure that children’s diet is rich in calcium, such as milk, eggs, soy products, nuts, seafood, and certain vegetables. Consider using xylitol instead of sugar, reduce intake of acidic foods, and maintain the oral pH balance.
– Pay attention to children’s oral hygiene, use soft-bristled toothbrushes and specific toothpaste for children, control the amount of toothpaste, avoid swallowing, educate children to develop the habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening, especially cleaning teeth after eating at night.
In conclusion, protecting children’s teeth requires parents’ careful attention, proper dietary planning, and good oral hygiene habits, all of which are crucial to safeguarding children’s bright smiles.
