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Prevention of caries in children
We will try to adopt the results of recent research in this area in order to at least reach the European figure - on average, less than two fillings by the age of 12.
To date, the most common dental disease of a person is caries. Caring parents should help their child to keep their teeth healthy and rid them of toothache. To do this, you must pay considerable attention to the prevention of caries.
We will try to adopt the results of recent research in this area in order to at least reach the European figure - on average, less than two fillings by the age of 12.
1. You can begin to take care of preventing caries in a child during her mother's pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Taking special pills containing only 1 mg of fluorine, it is possible to achieve a double effect: on the one hand, strong teeth form in the fetus, on the other hand, the woman's body does not lose fluoride. And more lean on calcium, that is, on milk, cottage cheese and kefir, without frightening relatives with uncontrolled eating of school crayons.
2. After the baby is born, it is important to monitor hygiene.
First of all, dear parents, do not prematurely transfer your bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) to your child, which, according to one theory, causes caries. Most often, these microbes migrate from the parental mouth along with a licked spoon or nipple. Do not do this - it is more correct to rinse or boil a fallen nipple, and not to lick. And then the child’s oral cavity will remain free from caries longer.
3. To prevent the occurrence or development of caries, it is necessary to correctly organize the family food.
Calcium from dairy products should be present in the diet of the child. It is not difficult at all, since children's yoghurts, milk and kefir are becoming tastier and more varied. In order for calcium to be better absorbed, vitamin D is required, which is contained in fish dishes and is formed under the action of sunlight. So take sunbaths with your baby more often, go for walks that strengthen not only your teeth, but also family friendship. In addition to calcium, fluoride, which enriches toothpaste and some food products, is necessary for the prevention of caries.
4. So that all your efforts to prevent tooth decay in a child do not go to ashes, try to give him less sweets.
They are the main destroyers of teeth. Harmful to the teeth streptococci multiply on the tooth enamel only in the presence of sugar, which, in fact, feed. By processing sugar, bacteria secrete acid that destroys tooth enamel. Conversely, as often as possible feed the child with fresh fruits and vegetables: the sugar and fruit acids contained in them do not pose a danger to the teeth. Or, as in Europe, choose only sweets for children with a safe sweetener xylitol.
5. The most reliable tool against tooth decay in children is the traditional toothbrush with good toothpaste.
Brushing your teeth should be started from the moment of appearance of milk teeth - while maintaining their health, you will provide your child with the correct and timely germination of permanent teeth. It is very important for a child to cultivate the skill of brushing his teeth every day so that he realizes and assumes responsibility for the health of his teeth as soon as possible.
6. Twice a year the dentist should examine the child.
If, during a regular visit to the doctor, the beginning caries was found in the child, fluoride varnish (fluoride) or a compound of silver fluoride can be used to protect the enamel from destruction . The procedure is absolutely painless and takes no more than one minute, and the effectiveness of this method for preventing caries is very high.
7. When a child has permanent teeth, it is advisable to make a special visit to the dentist.
To carry out another, very useful procedure - the sealing of the depressions (fissures) of the teeth . To do this procedure preferably within a year and a half after the eruption of the molars. As a result, after a meal, plaque with bacteria that destroy enamel will not accumulate on the chewing surface of the teeth. During the procedure, the doctor cleans the teeth with a brush and paste, and then applies an acidic substance to the grooves and pits on the surface of the teeth. After that, a sealant is applied to the tooth, which flows into the micropores of the enamel and solidly hardens there under the action of a special lamp. The sealant not only seals the tooth, but also for a long time, it enriches the tooth enamel with fluorine, magnesium and calcium ions.
So, a multi-year program to save the child’s teeth from caries is built. You have done everything that is necessary, and you can be justly proud of yourself.
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