Patient's question:
Baby is 11 months old, why are the teeth now black, is it related to medication? Also, can Ventolin and Pulmicort inhalers be used long-term?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is related to the overall nutritional status and oral hygiene of the baby. Lactic acid bacteria in the mouth adhere to the enamel surface to form plaque. The bacteria in the plaque continuously break down food, producing a large amount of organic acids that erode teeth with enamel hypoplasia. The color of the teeth gradually changes from white to brown and then black. Therefore, attention should be paid to oral hygiene, gargling after meals, or using a clean towel to remove food residue left on the tooth surface.Overall nutrition, especially protein and calcium, are the main components of enamel. When these substances are lacking, the enamel becomes rough and uneven, making it more prone to food debris retention. Infants and young children should obtain more calcium from their diet, and timely calcium supplementation can also effectively prevent the occurrence of caries.