If reluctant toddlers brush their teeth, do it, mom!

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TABLOIDBINTANG.COM – Brushing teeth becomes a habit that must be implanted in early children. Because the habit of brushing your teeth in adulthood presents many health risks, such as tooth decay and inflammation of the gums or periodontitis

The problem, for various reasons, is difficult for children to brush their teeth. . In fact, the habit of toddlers who usually drink milk and eat sweet foods sensitive to germs of teeth and bacteria.

Although children refuse to brush their teeth, parents should not neglect the importance of cleaning teeth. "Gargle minimal with water," said Drg. Dedy Yudha Rismanto, sp. Perio, Periodontics Dentistry Specialist at Pondok Indah Hospital

Sometimes, although children brush their teeth before going to bed, they are tempted to eat and drink milk again. What to do? "If the child is already asleep, just wash their teeth with a damp cloth," suggests Yudha

According to Yudha, for children whose teeth are still baby teeth, Used to brush your teeth. "Because later, their teeth can still change their teeth," he said. But when the teeth have grown again, the child must inevitably get used to brushing teeth regularly and properly.

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