Baby Oral Care

Questions and Answers

To make the baby feel more comfortable

To prevent the spread of bacteria and infection (correct)

To show the baby that washing hands is important

To ensure the baby's mouth is clean before starting

Hot water

Ice-cold water

Warm water (correct)

Cold water

To remove food particles from their mouth

To prevent tooth decay

To help the baby get used to the feeling of something in their mouth (correct)

To make the baby's mouth smell better

Infections and premature tooth loss Signup and view all the answers

To restore baby teeth according to biocompatible guidelines Signup and view all the answers

It will be eaten away and thrown out by the permanent tooth. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Even without teeth, it's essential to keep the baby's mouth clean to get them used to the process and to learn what feels normal.
Wash your hands before cleaning the baby's mouth.
Use a warm washcloth to clean the gums, and rub them gently all around the mouth.

Early childhood caries can lead to infections, premature tooth loss, and permanent changes to jawbone development, crowding, and speech and swallowing dysfunction.
Ignoring these cavities is not an option, as they will lead to unnecessary suffering.

Sedation dentistry is used to help young children (2-4 years old) with early childhood caries.
A specialist anesthesiologist is employed to ensure safe sedation.
Biocompatible guidelines are followed during restoration procedures, such as baby root canal restoration and laser frenectomy.
The sedation process takes around 3-5 minutes to take effect, and the child may cry initially but will eventually become calm.

Restorative procedures include removing gross decay with a regular burr, crown lengthening with a laser, and building up the tooth.
A bioceramic material called Endo sequence is used to fill the tooth chamber.
A thick mix of glass ionomer is used to create a plug to condense the Endo sequence.

The area should be kept clean by gently lifting the lips and using ozone water on a gauze.
Stretching exercises should be done to help the child recover.

Even without teeth, it's essential to keep the baby's mouth clean to get them used to the process and to learn what feels normal.
Wash your hands before cleaning the baby's mouth.
Use a warm washcloth to clean the gums, and rub them gently all around the mouth.

Early childhood caries can lead to infections, premature tooth loss, and permanent changes to jawbone development, crowding, and speech and swallowing dysfunction.
Ignoring these cavities is not an option, as they will lead to unnecessary suffering.

Sedation dentistry is used to help young children (2-4 years old) with early childhood caries.
A specialist anesthesiologist is employed to ensure safe sedation.
Biocompatible guidelines are followed during restoration procedures, such as baby root canal restoration and laser frenectomy.
The sedation process takes around 3-5 minutes to take effect, and the child may cry initially but will eventually become calm.

Restorative procedures include removing gross decay with a regular burr, crown lengthening with a laser, and building up the tooth.
A bioceramic material called Endo sequence is used to fill the tooth chamber.
A thick mix of glass ionomer is used to create a plug to condense the Endo sequence.

The area should be kept clean by gently lifting the lips and using ozone water on a gauze.
Stretching exercises should be done to help the child recover.