Dark Spots on Baby Teeth [Real Customer Story!]

Taking care of your children’s health and wellness is a full time job. As a parent, you probably set a high standard for both cleanliness and healthy activities in your child’s life. You do everything you can and hope for the best outcome. Sometimes, no matter how vigilant you are, your child’s dental well-being doesn’t reflect all the attention you’ve been giving to it. Most parents blame themselves when a child has a less than perfect dental exam. Fortunately there are a few things parents can do to lessen the impact of early dental decay in your child.

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Dark Spots on Baby Teeth

Sometimes parents will notice some decay in their children’s teeth as early as their first year of life. This is exactly what happened to Monica. When she saw dark spots on her daughter’s teeth she was very surprised.

Learn more about Monica & Rylee’s Story

There are several reasons why a very small child would have signs of dental decay. But there is good news! A qualified dentist will be able to help you determine the possible causes of this early decay and develop a plan to stop it, or at least slow it down. 

“Is It My Fault If My Child Has Early Tooth Decay”

While food choices and daily habits both play a major role in dental health, sometimes genetics can be a factor in tooth decay. As in the case of Monica and Rylee, parents will most likely blame themselves first. But before you do that, it’s important to look at all possibilities for the source of the decay before you can begin any treatments.

Some cases of tooth decay are caused by:

• Ineffective or non-existent brushing: Make sure that you are brushing your child or infant’s teeth at least twice a day. Most people do this in the morning and before bed. For very young infants, you can even wipe the teeth with a clean washcloth.
• Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates: If your child prefers juice over water and bread or sweets over vegetables, their teeth may have too much contact with natural sugars. Try and limit the sweets and juice as much as you can. You can also teach your child to rinse out their mouths with water after consuming sugary treats. 
• Genetic conditions: Some people have soft dental enamel caused by genetics. This enamel is very susceptible to dental decay. Regular brushing and refraining from sugary foods will help combat this, but sometimes this isn’t enough. Dentists have ways of treating this soft enamel and they are well versed in how to detect it.

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Solution: EZCrowns for Children’s Teeth

Luckily, dentists are able to slow or stop the early decay found on baby teeth. Monica contacted Arctic Dental as soon as she saw dark spots on Rylee’s teeth.

Treatments such as regular fluoride applications and special dental procedures can help immensely. It’s best to contact a trusted dental practice to understand how these fluoride treatments are administered and how often they should be done. These procedures can help slow down or stop dental decay, leaving time for adult teeth to emerge without having to remove the baby teeth early.

Another option to combat decay while offering cosmetic benefits at the same time is the application of EZCrowns. EZCrowns are slim, snug fitting crowns placed over your child’s existing teeth. These crowns improve the look of your child’s smile while protecting the tooth from further decay. The procedure to place these crowns is very simple and fast. Many dentists use this technique on their pediatric patients.

If your child is showing signs of dark spots or early decay on their teeth, be sure to make an appointment with a qualified dental professional today. Like Monica, you may be able to manage or stop the decay in your child’s teeth with the help of some improved dental hygiene tips or through the use of EZCrowns.