Dental plaque is a soft and sticky substance present on the surfaces of teeth due to debris from food and bacteria. It is the major cause of dental decay and gum diseases. It should be removed regularly by tooth brushing and flossing.
Teeth should be regularly cleaned as soon as they erupt in the mouth. The infant’s teeth should be cleaned with gauze or a clean damp cloth. Your child’s teeth can be brushed using a soft wet toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste.
A child’s first visit should be scheduled around 6 to 12 months after his birth. Regular fluoride applications on their teeth by the dentist would strengthen the teeth and help in preventing dental decay.
Professional teeth whitening with systems using chemicals like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide when carried out by a trained dentist are one of the safest treatment modalities.
Orthodontic treatment using braces to correct crooked/ malaligned teeth with ceramic braces, ceramic wires, invisible aligners, and a lot of newer types of brackets and braces which are routinely used.
They can also be attached to the inner surfaces of the teeth thus leading to an invisible type of orthodontic treatment.