Swavalamban: It's All About Health And Wellness!

Dental Problems in children with developmental disabilities regular dental check-up  Even babies can develop tooth decay if good feeding habits aren't practiced. Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle might be convenient, but can harm the baby's teeth. When the sugars from juice or milk remain on a baby's teeth for hours, they can eat away at the enamel, creating a condition known as bottle mouth. Pocked, pitted, or discolored front teeth are signs of bottle mouth. Severe cases result in cavities and the need to pull all of the front teeth until the permanent ones grow in. anatomy of a normal tooth Children with disabilities are at increased risk for dental malformation and oral diseases. A number of factors put these children at greater risk 1. Physical limitations and behavioral problems Children with disabilities that affect their motor coordination may have difficulties with chewing and swallowing. In addition, they may not have proper movement of ...