What to do if a child has tooth pain
Recently, the topic of oral health on children has become popular on major social platforms and parenting forums. Many parents reported that their children cried and didn’t know how to deal with it because of tooth decay. This article will combine the popular discussions across the entire network for nearly 10 days to provide structured solutions for parents.
1. Common causes of tooth pain
| Ranking | reason | Percentage (discussed on the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too much sugar intake | 42% |
| 2 | Incomplete brushing of teeth | 35% |
| 3 | Haven't quit night milk habit | 18% |
| 4 | Genetic factors | 5% |
2. Urgent pain relief methods
Based on recent recommendations from pediatricians and dentists, the following measures can be taken:
| method | Operation steps | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Slurry mouth | Warm boiled water + half a spoonful of salt, 3 times a day | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cold compress | Wrap an ice bag with towel on your cheeks for 10 minutes | ★★★★☆ |
| Clove oil (over 2 years old) | Dip the cotton swab in a small amount to apply to the affected area | ★★★★☆ |
| Children's pain medication | Take ibuprofen suspension by weight | ★★★★★ |
3. Dietary advice for preventing insects and teeth
Recently, anti-caries recipes shared by nutritionists have been widely praised by mothers:
| Recommended food | effect | Edible frequency |
|---|---|---|
| cheese | Neutralize oral acidity | 1 time a day |
| apple | Clean teeth | Half a day |
| celery | Stimulate saliva secretion | 3 times a week |
| Green Tea (3 years old+) | Contains anti-carious fluoride | 2 cups per week |
4. Standards for judging medical treatment
According to the latest medical treatment guidelines released by Grade A hospitals, seek medical treatment immediately if you have the following situations:
| symptom | Danger level | Recommended processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous pain for more than 24 hours | ★★★☆☆ | Within 48 hours |
| Swelling of the face | ★★★★☆ | Within 24 hours |
| Heat exceeds 38℃ | ★★★★★ | Seek a doctor now |
| Refuse to eat and drink | ★★★★☆ | Within 12 hours |
5. Latest treatment technology reference
New children's caries treatment techniques announced by the recent Dental Medicine Conference:
| Technical name | Applicable age | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bioactive glass filling | 3 years old+ | Promote dentin regeneration |
| Laser decaria | 6 years old+ | Painless and no anesthesia |
| Penetrating resin technology | Can be done during the deciduous teeth | No teeth grinding required |
Kind tips:Recently, fraudulent behavior of impersonating dental clinics has occurred in many places. Please identify a formal medical institution. According to the latest data from the National Health Commission, the prevalence rate of deciduous teeth caries in children under 5 years old reaches 71.9%, and it is recommended to undergo professional oral examination every 3-6 months.
This article combines the praise content on Weibo, Zhihu, Babytree and other platforms in the past 10 days, and consults the opinions of three professional dentists. I hope every child can have healthy teeth and smile brightly!
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