Tooth discoloration in babies and toddlers

Nothing is more enjoyable for parents than to see children laughing with healthy and white teeth... Tooth discoloration in children and young babies may happen for various reasons that endanger the child's general health and look ugly on the other hand.

What you will read in this article: Recording> Iron, tooth impact, accident, some diseases and dental infections, etc. can cause tooth discoloration and tooth decay. The cause of changing the color of the child's teeth The yellow spot on children's permanent teeth depends on various reasons.... If premature tooth decay is not treated in the early stages, it may cause more serious problems for children.... Below we mention the most important causes of yellow teeth in children: ### Genetics and the existence of some diseases When the child is at the age of teething, improper nutrition, high fever, diseases such as congenital syphilis, tooth infection and Down syndrome may cause tooth discoloration. Jaundice at birth can also cause tooth discoloration. ### Fluoride overdose in children Children who are fed with powdered milk are more likely to change the color of their teeth.... because the water used to prepare the powdered milk has a great effect on changing the color of the teeth.... Of course, this problem is a serious disease called dental fluorosis. ### use of medicine Iron drop and its effect on tooth decay?... This is a question that arises for parents who have babies and toddlers... In general, taking iron supplements does not cause tooth decay in children, but it causes them to change color and turn black... Of course, to prevent this, you can clean your teeth after each use. Mothers who have taken tetracycline during pregnancy may have hypoplasia in their babies.. In this disease, the tooth enamel is damaged and the color of the teeth changes. ### Damage to the child's teeth Sometimes an accident may damage the tooth and then change the color of the tooth. The teeth may turn pink, purple or gray after the impact. ### Excessive consumption of sweet fruit juices Consumption of sweet fruit juices can somehow cause tooth discoloration and tooth decay.. To treat tooth decay, children's dentists perform various solutions such as dental veneers for children, fluoride therapy for children, etc. - **low quality of tooth enamel in some children** - ** Hereditary reasons or excessive consumption of citrus fruits weaken the tooth enamel in children and change the color of their teeth... ** - **Vitamin D deficiency** When the child is at the age of teething, he must get enough vitamin D, the lack of this vitamin causes the color of teeth to change in children. ### Non-observance of children's oral and dental hygiene Educating children about oral hygiene can be the most effective way to reduce tooth decay and prevent yellowing of teeth....Most parents believe that baby teeth do not need much care....but failure to observe baby teeth hygiene can cause damage to permanent teeth. ### Prevention of tooth discoloration in children In order to prevent color change in babies and children, it is necessary for parents to follow a series of instructions. Below are some of these instructions: Depending on the age of the child, you can use toothpaste containing fluoride... of course, note that too much fluoride can damage the teeth and change their color. To treat tooth decay, you can start teaching oral hygiene to children from the very beginning of childhood and when milk teeth start to grow. Keeping the teeth clean first by using a cotton cloth and then by brushing can reduce oral and dental problems in the future. The consumption of foods and drinks containing artificial sugar should be reduced so that the sugar in the food does not change the color of the teeth and cause tooth decay. ### Periodic visits to a pediatric dentist can reduce the incidence of dental problems. After giving iron drops to the child, you can clean the child's gums with a cotton cloth or silicone toothbrush. If underlying diseases have caused damage to the teeth, you must first treat the disease. ### **What factors cause teeth discoloration in babies and children?** Many factors cause tooth discoloration in children, some of these factors include consumption of acidic drinks such as soft drinks and energy drinks, consumption of multivitamins, consumption of fluoride, consumption of tetracycline during pregnancy by the mother, consumption of hot drinks, consumption of cold drinks, iron drops, tooth damage, dark berries and dark sauces. ### **Treatment of yellow teeth in children** If care methods are not performed to prevent tooth discoloration in children and the teeth become black or yellow, the necessary examinations for treatment by a pediatric dentist must be performed immediately... To treat tooth decay and tooth discoloration in children, you cannot act arbitrarily and use whitening products... The pediatric dentist offers various solutions according to the amount of discoloration, some of which are: - **Education of oral hygiene to children and parents** - **Using a child's tooth cover for decayed and damaged teeth** - **Fluoride therapy to reduce tooth decay and prevent tooth decay** - **Using restorative materials on teeth** - **Adult toothpaste version for minor stains in children** One of the most effective treatment measures to change the treatment of children is to visit a pediatric dentist.... Dr. Elham Tavaklian is a specialist in pediatric dentistry.... Dr. Tavaklian performs various treatments, including anesthesia dentistry for children, denervation of children's teeth, treatment of tooth decay in children and fluoride therapy. Observation of the smallest signs of tooth discoloration in children is alarming, and it is necessary to immediately take effective treatment measures to prevent the progress of caries....When observing the smallest tooth discoloration of children and infants, a pediatric dentist should be consulted immediately to investigate the main causes of this problem.

#### Why are my child's teeth yellow or black?..

Do lions need care?..

Removed the yellowness on the teeth?

Simple methods such as brushing with the right toothpaste can be used to remove minor stains.. In more severe cases, a dental consultation can provide more guidance on treatment methods such as fluoride therapy or tooth restoration.. Decay?..

Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay... But to prevent fluorosis, its use should be controlled especially in children.