The first permanent teeth that usually appear in children at the age of six are called "six-year-old teeth". These teeth, a total of four teeth, are located on the right and left sides of the lower and upper jaws. Since all the other teeth of the child are milk at this age, teeth number 6 or the first permanent teeth may not be considered important. These teeth are grinding in the children's mouths, so take care of yourself. Teeth number 6, which are the first permanent teeth to be protected, are very susceptible due to children's addiction to candy and chocolate, and after normal care starts at this age, normal teeth have not started.. decay, they are confused with baby teeth and if left untreated, the possibility of losing them increases....Early loss of permanent teeth can disrupt the growth of the jaw and the alignment of the teeth....so it is very important to take care of the permanent first molars and protect them.... **Treatment and prevention to prevent tooth decay #6** As we said, the sixth tooth or the first permanent tooth should be well protected. In fact, one should try to keep this tooth in the mouth healthy for years... Among the permanent teeth, this tooth is the first tooth that comes out at the age of 6 and allows chewing food until the age of 12. It remains in the mouth throughout life. is... But how to protect the first permanent teeth?... The first thing to do for the permanent teeth or tooth number 6 is to protect them from decay, which means preventive treatment.... Prevention of decay is possible with the habit of brushing, regular dental examinations, the use of fluoride therapy and fissure sealants for children, but if tooth decay has occurred, the treatment of decay should begin without delay by brushing the child's teeth.. Children .... In this case, most toothpastes contain fluoride, preferably.... The brushing process should begin with the training of parents and under their control... When children brush their teeth without training, they often brush the visible or accessible surfaces of the teeth. After brushing, it is necessary for parents to clean different parts of the teeth. brush... this method should be done with back and forth movements... the teeth should be brushed especially after breakfast and before going to bed at night... soft and nylon toothbrushes should be used according to the size of the child's mouth.. brush with an old brush or toothbrush should be replaced as soon as it wears out (approximately every 6 months).. Also, the child should be taken to a pediatric dentist every six months or a year.. **Procedure Sixth tooth** Some children complain of the pain of the eruption of the sixth tooth.. This pain is often mild and appears as inflammation in the gums covering the tooth.. The pain and inflammation of the teeth that are in the semi-eruption stage is more... In fact, in this case, the pain is caused by the accumulation of food under the gum and causing trauma during chewing... But as we said, this pain is mild and not too annoying... Pediatric dentist plays a very important role in taking care of your children's permanent teeth. In addition to the routine dental examination, you can ask your child's six dentists for treatment....Receiving dental services Regarding receiving dental services for children, it is better to prepare your child for an examination at the first dental appointment. Avoid punishing the child for going to the dentist... - Create an environment where the child is happy to go to the dentist... - A close relationship between the dentist and the child helps the child to overcome his fear.. Taking care and maintaining the health of tooth number 6 or the first permanent tooth is very important. In most children, the health of tooth number 6 is at risk because it is a permanent tooth that needs to be treated immediately. and caries.. In order to prevent damage and also treat the problem of the damaged permanent tooth, we recommend that in addition to brushing your teeth and observing other health tips, visit the child dentist in your child care plan...