Stains on the teeth of a child

Almost no mother bypasses the health problems of her child. Deviations can be very different, but often there are problems with the teeth. Furious teeth of the child are not always able to withstand the influence of third -party or internal factors affecting the development of problems with teeth.

Many parents find stains on the teeth of a child and hurry to a dentist to find out the cause and solve this problem. In some cases, you can independently understand the causes of these spots.

Types of spots on the teeth of a child

The stains on the teeth of a child can have various shapes: longitudinal and transverse stripes, points of various diameters. As a rule, the spots have a white, black or yellowish color. Each of these types of spots can signal quite serious health problems. That is why it is important to understand the reasons for their appearance.

The causes of spots on the teeth in a child

There are the main causes of spots on the teeth of a child.

• Weak immunity.  Transferred viral diseases and other infections affect the state of the enamel of the child. They undermine immunity and can cause spots. Already after the infections, enamel can become weaker. After some time, this can affect the condition of the child’s teeth. It is for this reason that they can not be found immediately.
• Mechanical damage.  Any third -party effect on the teeth can lead to spots. A bruise of any severity is able to provoke problems with teeth. Perhaps this is one of the most common causes of not only spots, but also other problems with teeth.
• Caries.  The occurrence of caries can affect many factors up to heredity. The reason may lie in improper care of the teeth or the use of sweets. Recently, doctors found out that night feeding may be the reason.  At this time, a very small amount of saliva is produced. Therefore, at night to bring bacteria is much easier than during the day.

• Rings and brackets.  When fixing the rings and brackets, some sections of the teeth are deprived of the previous saliva. This can be the reason for the occurrence or growth of spots on the child’s teeth.
• Fluorosis.  It occurs due to the excessive content of fluorine in the body of the child. Fluorosis manifests itself on the front teeth of the child in the form of light stripes or spots. Increased fluorine content can be found in water.
• Hypoplasia.  The occurrence of this disease in a child directly depends on the state of health of matter during pregnancy. Transferred rubella, severe toxicosis, other viral diseases or gastrointestinal diseases can affect the state of health of the child in the intrauterine period. For this reason, expectant mothers are recommended to eat foods rich in vitamin D.
  These are just some causes of spots. The most accurate cause can only be determined by a specialist.

Sometimes the reason can be determined by type of spots:

• Black spots.  Black or dark spots on the teeth of a child often indicate caries. Sometimes they are the so -called raid. As a rule, he does not switch to molars and remains only on milk. He will not do much harm to his teeth, but he still needs to be removed. Only a doctor using special tools can remove it.
• White spots.  Often, white spots can indicate the presence of caries, enamel hypoplasia or fluorosis. In this case, consult a doctor immediately, since such spots in a child can cause irreparable harm to the teeth.
• Yellow spots.  The occurrence of yellow spots on the teeth in a child indicates the presence of caries or hypoplasia. They are not amenable to independent treatment, so it will be best to contact a specialist.

Sometimes the color of spots on the teeth of a child can have its own causes, so it is advisable to immediately contact a children's dentist.

Treatment of spots on the teeth in a child

Only a doctor will be able to prescribe a suitable treatment. As a rule, the following measures are taken to remove spots:

• Correction of the diet.  If the child has fluorosis, then most likely the cause of its occurrence lies in the increased fluorine content in water. For this reason, only bottled or pre -purified water should be given to the child. In the diet, you should include more fresh vegetables and fruits and exclude sweets and carbonated drinks.
• Removal of caries by a doctor.  If the spots turned out to be nothing more than caries, then they should be removed as soon as possible. Only a dentist can do this.

• Remineralization.  Remineralization allows not only to restore the mineral composition of the teeth, but also to change the density of enamel. This, in turn, allows you to get rid of stains on the teeth of a child. Only a doctor can prescribe and conduct such a procedure.

Prevention of spots on the teeth in a child

In order not to have problems with the teeth, some rules should be followed.

• Follow food.  The child should be varied. It is necessary to include fresh vegetables, meat, fruits and other healthy products. The menu should be diverse and include a large number of vitamins and minerals. It should be noted that it is best to exclude the temperature difference during food. For example, if you drink cold water after eating hot food, this will lead to an enamel weakening.
• Drink purified water.  The use of purified water will have a beneficial effect not only on the condition of the teeth, but also on the whole body. Filters are well suited for water purification. This will protect the teeth and prevent the appearance of stains on the teeth of a child.
• Follow hygiene.  Daily teeth brushing will help them be stronger and get rid of many harmful bacteria. For this, a special children's pasta is best suited. The brush should be changed every 3-4 months.
• Regularly observed by the doctor.  If you constantly check with the children's dentist, then you can find any problems with the teeth at the very early stage. This will allow you to get rid of them much faster.

Thus, the stains on the teeth of a child may indicate a variety of problems. They can only be determined by the doctor and choose the appropriate treatment. The current technologies allow you to perform all procedures as painlessly for the child. Therefore, you should not be very afraid of going to the dentist. It is much more important to find the problem in time and get rid of it.