Could you tell me what are some common oral health problems seen in children?

Children oral health: There are a number of problems that affect the oral health of children which includes tooth decay, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, early tooth loss and baby bottle tooth decay.

Several: Snoring and tooth grinding due to large tonsils. Cavities due to poor oral hygiene and diet. Narrow jaws leading to crowded teeth which should be treated early (about age 6). Underdeveloped lower jaw, again treat early. Tongue thrust in which the act of swallowing is not proper. Children's first dental visit should occur at age one.

Bottle caries: The most common dental problem in children is dental caries, or cavities. Cavities are prevelent when the children eat excessive swees, along with poor oral hygiene.

Tooth Decay: The most common oral health issue is tooth decay. Malocclusion is also common in children especially if the have a thumb sucking habit.

Tooth decay: Tooth decay is #1 dental problem in children. See dentist or preferably pediatric dental specialist age 1 for check-up, cleaning, Fluoride management, hygiene instructions, growth and development assessment, etc...Don't put it off. #2 problem is malocclusion (bad bite). See orthodontist age 7 for 1st occlusion evaluation.