Tips for maintaining oral health in children
Monday, September 26th, 2011Experts offer some tips according to age. Brush, toothpaste and food, the spotlight is approaching the start of school and dental control in children should be a compulsory subject. For this reason, professionals offered several tips to keep in mind. According to Miguel Zigrossi (MN 17 088), Director of Dental Esthetic Buenos Aires, “the controls are usually made ??from one and a half.” “It’s good that the child is accustomed from an early age the dental checkup, since his first pieces to come, thus establishing a good relationship with him,” he said. For his part, Lorena Bellelli (MN 29 558), a specialist in pediatric dentistry and a member of staff of the health center, said that “a deeper control can be made ??from the 3 ½ years, they begin to open the mouth.” Every six months is good to repeat the query as effective prevention method.
However, Bellelli said that “up to 5 years there is little they can do, except the application of fluoride.” “I also recommend using toothpaste and little that is special for children, because if you get excessive amounts and can swallow cause other problems, “he said. After 9 years and pastes and brushes can be used for adults. The school controls include the exam, verify that there are no cavities and that there is no pathology in the mouth. From there, it should cover the open cavities and in extreme cases resort to root canal treatment for children. Demolishing the myth of the candy from kids taught us that eating sweets “is bad for teeth.” However, the professionals said that “you can eat all the goodies that you wish as long as they do at home and under the supervision of a greater.” “After eating you should undertake a thorough brushing,” asked Bellelli. This is because, by eating sugar, a few hours begin to form cavities. That is why brushing should be immediate, within hours it is not effective.
Nor is it advisable to eat taffy pull pasta. The same goes for excessive consumption of soft drinks because some cause acid wear on teeth. We must not give biscuits to children to sleep, or embed the pacifiers soft because this will cause the generation of conditions during the break. Saving fallen teeth in children coups are common, which often include loss of teeth. So it is good to know that teeth are injured should be treated immediately by a dentist. In many cases, can prevent further injury or loss of parts by immediate attention. Sometimes very active children are completely detached a healthy tooth. If this happens with a permanent, should be saved with all fragments or gum tissues. In addition, the piece should be immersed in milk or water to help. If you do not have milk or water, the life of the tooth that broke off could continue saving in the moisture of saliva, ie under the tongue or between cheek and gum. In many cases the tooth can be replanted successfully if you get help during the first hour. The key: health and consultation with a practitioner According to experts, the existence of more cavities in children are caused by poor oral hygiene. For this reason, fundamental is the habit of brushing teeth and going to the dentist. These behaviors are easier to install if children see their parents have acquired.
The dentist’s examination will include the teeth, gums, tongue, lips and palate. Depending on the child’s age, number of teeth you have and their ability to cooperate, the practitioner may ask x-rays to detect cavities, if you suspect any. This test is also useful in determining if the permanent teeth develop normally. It is important that parents do not express personal fears in front of the child to the dentist: the primary cause of fear in children is to hear parents complain about their personal experiences with the specialist. Besides not mentioning his own unpleasant experiences, fear can be avoided explaining why it is so pleasant and friendly dentistry is going to be a dentist. usually find it difficult when parents or others have instilled deep fears in the child, This should also cover the major feelings of anxiety, especially when they bring their child to the dentist. If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, do not show it because they are impressed too.
Children are special patients and as such should be treated in an environment that meets certain characteristics that make your practice and experience in the dentist something pleasant and comfortable.
The North Manquehue Dental Center aims primarily to ensure their dental health , so we recommend you immediately address any trauma caused by lesions in the mouth and / or teeth.