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Prevention of caries in children
It is easier to prevent dental disease than to treat it. And it does not matter, it is caries, periodontal disease or gingivitis. Yes, and prevention will cost much cheaper.
Studies show that in the world of caries is considered the most common disease of the teeth, which destroys hard dental tissue. The disease itself is harmless, but the complications it causes are very. If time does not cure caries, it will provoke the development of more serious diseases that require an integrated approach.
How to prevent caries
Caries prevention consists of several critical actions that should be performed daily.
Daily oral hygiene. Be sure to remind the children to brush their teeth twice a day, preferably after a meal. The surface of the teeth is cleaned from the inside and outside. Dentists recommend starting to brush your teeth on the principle of "from red to white." This means that the movement of the brush should be directed first to the gums, and then to the teeth. This is the only way to achieve a better result. Do not disregard the condition of the gums. The appearance of bad breath can be a signal of inflammation of the gums and developing periodontal disease.
Brushing your teeth with a brush is not enough. It is also necessary to use a dental floss (preferably in the evening), as well as an irrigator - a special device with which you can thoroughly clean out hard-to-reach places.
Balanced diet. If a child eats incorrectly, his body loses vitamins and macronutrients, which he needs so much for growth and proper development, which ultimately will have a negative impact on the condition of the teeth.
Lack of bad habits. The passion for eating sweets can also be considered a bad habit, because it negatively affects not only weight, but also the condition of teeth. Control the amount of sweets and sugar-containing drinks your child consumes throughout the day. Sugar is the biggest enemy of healthy teeth.
Professional protection
It is very important to visit the dentist every six months, even if the child is not disturbed by anything.
Professional dental protection includes several types of procedures.
Professional dental hygiene. This is not a luxury, as many think, but a necessity. The procedure consists of two stages: ultrasound tartar removal and removal of plaque with an Air Flow sprayer. With it, a strong jet of soda and water is sent to the teeth to remove the porous matrix, which provokes the occurrence of tartar. After this procedure, the teeth become completely clean and become white. After that, dentists recommend polishing them or applying a fluorine-containing substance to them. Such manipulations help to reduce the sensitivity of teeth, several times increase the resistance to the occurrence of caries, and freshen breath. Dentists recommend professional dental cleaning every six months. If the patient has braces or has problems with periodontal, you can pass it more often.
Enamel-sealing liquid. This substance has a strong bactericidal action. With its help, it is possible to minimize the formation of a microbial film that appears on the surface of the tooth enamel. Enamel-sealing liquid protects the tooth from damage and penetration of microbes through the dentin canal. The procedure is recommended for people with hypersensitivity tooth enamel. This substance fills the space between the keratin fibers. In addition, it replaces such a procedure as silvering children's teeth. With it, you can eliminate melopodobnye spots that appear in the first stage of caries.
If necessary, the dentist can fluoridate the teeth using a transparent mouthguard.
To prevent the occurrence of caries, a procedure is prescribed for sealing fissures with a special substance containing fluorine.
Prevention of gingivitis and periodontitis
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, in which circular mating is not disrupted (“eyelet” around the tooth). It does not allow penetration of infection into the canal of the tooth, preventing the formation of periodontal pockets. If you do not start treatment in time, the disease will turn into periodontitis. Gingivitis very often occurs on the background of hormonal disorders in adolescence and in pregnant women. To prevent it, you need to annually do professional teeth cleaning. And the more often it is done, the better.
Periodontitis is a more serious disease that can cause tooth loss. It is dangerous not only for the teeth, but also for the organism as a whole, because it affects the digestive system, reduces immunity. It can be recognized by the characteristic symptoms: swelling, redness, bleeding gums, the appearance of pus on them, pain around the tooth, the integrity of the teeth, their loss.
Simple, but effective methods to prevent dental diseases:
brush your teeth thoroughly with a suitable brush at least twice a day;
regularly visit the dentist;
in the presence of bite pathology, seek help from an orthodontist;
disinfect periodontal pockets.
Periodontitis shows the condition of the body as a whole. If you have any diseases, they will eventually affect the condition of the oral cavity. Therefore, do not be surprised if the periodontist directs you to consult an endocrinologist. Very often, periodontitis is a disease of carious teeth.
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