Keeping children’s teeth healthy

Latest research has revealed lots of parents are failing to brush their little ones teeth correctly. Dr Hap Gill, himself a dentist, took time out from his schedule to talk to us. First off, he gave us his one stop guide of everything to do with teeth and he answered some of our listener questions.When does the first tooth develop?The age at which the first tooth appears differs from child to child. The complete set of 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) is usually present by the age of two-and-a-half years. The first permanent teeth appear at around six years of age. Myths about teething - Many things have been attributed to teething: rashes, crying, bad temper, runny noses, extra dirty nappies, etc. None of this can be proven, particularly as so many other things that might influence behaviour are happening in the child’s life at the same time. The important thing is not to use teething to explain away what might be the signs of illness.What can you do when your child is teething?Sometimes teeth come through with no trouble at all; in other cases, the gum may be sore and red where the tooth is pushing its way out. […]

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