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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur team\nat Aura Dental<\/strong> believes that\nprevention is better than cure, and our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/a> is always\neager to see younger patients to ensure that their teeth and gums are healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>\ndebunks some of the most common myths that surround children’s dentistry so\nthat you can be better equipped to help your kids get on the path to better\noral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth 1 – Baby teeth aren\u2019t important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most common myths that, frankly, drives our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>, a bit mad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baby teeth are important for many reasons. They help your child\nto speak and eat correctly. They also allow your child to develop their tongue\nmuscles, so they are less likely to develop a speech impediment. And finally,\nbaby teeth are important because they act as place markers for adult teeth. If\nthey are removed too early due to decay, this can cause the adult teeth to\nerupt in a crooked position. So, take care of your children\u2019s baby teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth 2 – Dummies or pacifiers can cause issues with alignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Babies and toddlers suck their thumbs or pacifiers as a form of\nself-soothing behaviour. Prenatal scans have even found that babies suck their\nfingers and thumbs in the womb. In short, it is normal behaviour that calms\nthem down when they are stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dental research has found that sucking on dummies, pacifiers or\nthumbs does not equate to misaligned teeth, provided that this behaviour does\nnot continue past the age of 4; most children naturally stop this habit between\nthe ages of 2 and 4. If your child continues to suck their thumb past this age,\nyou should contact our team for advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth 3 – Children don\u2019t need a fluoride toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tooth decay can occur when the first of your child’s teeth\nerupt. So, it is best to invest in an age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste to\nprevent those newly erupting teeth from cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For children under the age of 3, use a pea-sized amount of\ntoothpaste and an electric toothbrush; this will prevent them from swallowing\nthe toothpaste and help to get the best clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth 4 – Only sugar causes cavities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is something of gospel truth in dentistry that sugar causes\ncavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But starchy, high-carbohydrate foods like crackers, bread and\nchips can also increase the chance of cavities developing. So, to keep your\nchild’s teeth healthy, remind them to brush and floss them every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth 5 – Chewing gum can create cavities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chewing sugar-free gum can be beneficial for your children’s teeth. It helps to increase saliva production, which reduces the likelihood of plaque and debris affixing to your child’s teeth, hence, reducing cavities. It can also help to remove debris simply by being sticky, so, provided that it is sugar-free, let them chew away! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Children are naturally not fond of dental chairs or appointments so, many parents believe that it won\u2019t do any harm to skip a couple of checkups. And there are plenty of myths out there that support this reasoning relating to childhood dental care. 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