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Taking care of your kid\u2019s oral health can be a bit of a challenge. You have to watch out for when their teeth start coming in and eventually prepare for visits from the tooth fairy when their baby teeth fall out. In addition, there are bad dental habits<\/a> to watch out for that can cause serious problems if they\u2019re not dealt with soon enough. That\u2019s why your children\u2019s dentist has put together this guide on how to combat 3 unhealthy habits for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tongue Thrusting <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tongue thrusting is when your child habitually pushes their\ntongue against their lips when swallowing. Over time, this can lead to the\nfront teeth protruding outward. Not only does this produce a strange\nappearance, but it can increase your child\u2019s risk for tooth decay since the\nteeth are not properly aligned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to fight this habit is to see your pediatric\ndentist. He or she can give your kid an oral appliance that is worn on their\nupper teeth and palate. This will prevent teeth from being thrusted forward.\nHowever, make sure to still clean under and around the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as nursing bottle syndrome, baby bottle tooth\ndecay is when a baby constantly consumes sugary drinks, such as milk, juice, or\nformula. Generally, the most damage occurs when your little one is given a\nbottle before bed and can continue ingesting the sugary drink throughout the\nnight. This gives bacteria plenty of time to accumulate in your baby\u2019s mouth\nand cause cavities and gum infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, don\u2019t let your son or\ndaughter drink anything with a high sugar content before bedtime. Instead, send\nthem to dreamland with a pacifier or a bottle full of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thumb Sucking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thumb sucking is a perfectly normal habit for babies.\nHowever, if it progresses past infancy, it can result in issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n