Sugar Bugs

In life, you are given two sets of teeth. If you do not take care of them properly, they will not stay healthy. According to the Mayo Clinic website, when you are younger, you have baby teeth. The lower-center teeth are most likely to appear first in children around the age of 6 months. Theses teeth often fall out first around the age of 6 years. The reason why these baby teeth fall out all by themselves is to make room for your permanent teeth.

Your baby and permanent teeth are made up of different types of teeth. Your front baby teeth consist of central and lateral incisors and canine or eye tooth. Baby teeth in the back of the mouth are made up of the first and second molar. In a permanent set of teeth, there are central and lateral incisors, as well as the canine or eye tooth, in the front of the mouth. The back teeth are made up of first and second premolars and molars, as well as the third molar, or wisdom tooth. In most people, wisdom teeth eventually need to be removed to avoid future crowding of the mouth.

Permanent teeth, from the time they grow in, have to last your entire life. This means there are a lot of years on everyones' teeth. It is important to take care of them so that you do not get any Sugar Bugs. Sugar Bugs are a silly name of cavities. This might sound silly, but they are actually harmful to your teeth. They can cause your teeth to hurt and rot, which can lead to gum and breath problems. You must take care of your teeth in order to prevent Sugar Bugs. If Sugar Bugs get too big or deep, the tooth may have to be extracted. A way to prevent this from happening is to show children the proper way to brush their teeth and the importance of doing it at least two times a day. While brushing is essential, flossing should also be taught to kids. Children, as well as adults, should be seeing their dentist about twice a year starting at the age of three. This is another way to prevent Sugar Bugs. Sealants can be placed on the child's teeth at a young age when their permanent back teeth begin to appear, to help protect them against tooth decay.

Today, tooth decay in children is on the rise. This is because many children are starting to drink sugary drinks and caffeinated beverages at a younger age. Parents should be aware of this, and limit their sugary treats, even the fruit juices that are packed with high sugar contents. According to Kids Health, drinking too many sweetened caffeinated drinks could lead to dental cavities, or Sugar Bugs, because there is such a high sugar content within them. This can cause erosion of the tooth's enamel due to the acidity. One 12-oz can of regular soda is equal to ten teaspoons of sugar. That sugar then sits on the child's teeth and induces rotting. Sugar Bugs then can appear if the teeth are not brushed.

The writers at docshop.com stated that approximately 30-40 million Americans avoid seeing the dentist each year because of dental anxiety or phobia. These people suffer from fear of the dentist, the equipment, and the procedures, and frequently delay their appointments, hoping to avoid the experience altogether. As a result, these individuals most likely have infected gums and teeth. You can prevent your child from attaining this phobia by introducing the dentist as a good person who promotes proper oral health and hygiene. Show your child that the dentist is not scary and that they are their friend. Explain to them that the instruments might be loud, but they will be painless. Good oral health early in life can promote a health smile for years to come!