Children should go to the dentist as soon as their first teeth erupt or, at most, until they reach 1 year of age.

Children are recommended to visit a dentist every 6 months, a frequency which can be adjusted according to the children's needs.

The most common symptoms are:

• reddish gums
• increase in salivation
• loss of appetite and change in eating habits
• anxiety
• difficulty sleeping.

Children's discomfort can be alleviated by cleaning their mouths 2 or 3 times a day with a wet gauze or using a teether or a gel.

When the first teeth erupt, wash them twice a day, being mandatory at bedtime.

It is important to teach children not to swallow toothpaste.The best way to brush their teeth depends on how the child is.

When you make an appointment with a paediatric dentist, ask them to explain step by step how to do it.

Yes, they must be preserved as much as possible.

In addition to aesthetic and chewing functions, primary teeth serve to maintain the necessary space and to guide the eruption of permanent teeth.

Try to make sure the child doesn't force the tooth out.

If the tooth is loose for too long and doesn’t fall off, book an appointment with a paediatric dentist to assess the situation and prepare the most appropriate solution.

It is very important that children get used to going to the dentist and that they perceive these visits as something frequent and normal.

Thinking of their well-being and comfort, there are dentists dedicated exclusively to children: paediatric dentists.

These dentists have means and techniques adequate for the dental treatment of children, and they are familiar with techniques to make them more relaxed and at ease.