Hard foods suitable for children during tooth replacement include vegetables, celery, peanuts, apples, sugarcane, carrots, beans, corn, and more.

What hard foods are suitable for children during tooth replacement?

Firstly, some parents may choose to feed their children refined, soft foods during the tooth replacement period. However, this can be harmful to the development of the jawbone. Therefore, it is also necessary for children to consume hard foods during this period. They can eat more vegetables, celery, peanuts, apples, sugarcane, carrots, beans, and corn. Additionally, it is important to correct bad habits such as biting lips, licking lips, biting tongues, sticking out tongues, sucking fingers, biting nails, licking teeth with the tongue, shaking teeth with hands, etc. It is also crucial to maintain oral hygiene by brushing teeth correctly and rinsing the mouth after eating. Drinking more soup and reducing the intake of junk food is also recommended. Secondly, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of sugary foods and increase the intake of high-protein, calcium-rich, and zinc-rich foods. Oral glucose supplementation and drinking milk are also recommended. If there are issues such as crowded teeth, reversed teeth, or misalignment, it is essential to seek prompt orthodontic correction. Teaching children to brush their teeth correctly, controlling their candy intake, and advising them not to eat candy or snacks before bedtime, as well as avoiding excessively hot or cold foods, is also crucial.

Notes for Children During Tooth Replacement

1. Observe the primary teeth in children during tooth replacement. Mothers should pay attention to observing their children's primary teeth to avoid situations where the primary teeth have not yet fallen out but the permanent teeth have already emerged, which can lead to misalignment of the permanent teeth. When new permanent teeth emerge in the child's mouth but the primary teeth have not yet fallen out, it is necessary to promptly take the child to a dental clinic to extract the primary teeth to facilitate the better emergence of the permanent teeth.

2. Encourage children to brush their teeth regularly. After tooth replacement, permanent teeth will accompany children for a lifetime, so it is important to regularly encourage them to brush their teeth to ensure healthier permanent teeth. This should be done not only in the morning but also before bedtime. Additionally, brushing teeth is necessary after consuming stimulating foods.

3. Pay attention to children's diet. In addition to the above, mothers should also be mindful of their children's diet during tooth replacement. Avoid giving children sugary and carbonated foods as these can harm their teeth. Instead, encourage them to consume calcium-rich foods such as lean meat, eggs, and milk, which can help with the emergence of permanent teeth.