Today (September 20)
is the 34th "National Love Day"
This year's event theme is
"Oral health, whole body health"
Sub-theme is
"Tents and teeth protection, teenagers strong Healthy China's nation is prosperous"
Image source: National Health Commission official website
Children's oral health
has always attracted much attention from parents
html l1 The first tooth erupts from the child
to the small deciduous teeth to a permanent tooth
With the pace of growth
The oral problems are also changing constantly
1 Is caries Is it caused by eating sugar?
Is using an electric toothbrush cleaner than manually brushing your teeth?
What are the misunderstandings about children’s oral health?
What is the key to children's oral health?
How to brush your teeth is the most correct?
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@Parents,
These are the things you must know!
Misconception 1
Tooth decay is caused by eating sugar
Many parents think: brush teeth + don’t eat sugar = don’t tooth decay ! , but this perception is that is not right for .
Attendant physician of the Department of Dental Department of Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, pointed out that Tooth decay is a chronic disease caused by multiple factors , such as genetic factors and the developmental structure of the teeth themselves, among which causes tooth decay to be bacteria!
These bacteria are hidden on the surface of the teeth and will start to slowly corrode the teeth whenever you have the chance. Just not eating candy cannot completely ensure that the child will not have tooth decay. Eating sugar is not the only factor that causes caries , it is just one of them, so it needs to be prevented from all aspects to prevent the occurrence of caries.
Misconception 2
1 Deciduous teeth are not important, permanent teeth are important
Many parents think that their children have toothed to see teeth and are troublesome to see teeth. They often have a lucky attitude and think that anyway, deciduous teeth will always fall off, and they can protect them well when they are permanent teeth. deciduous teeth problem does not need to be treated, but this is a wrong concept.
For children's teeth, six to twelve years old is a very critical stage. Because at this stage, the child has both baby teeth and permanent teeth in his mouth, and is in the replacement stage. If parents blindly believe that the baby teeth are not important, regardless of whether they are removed from the broken baby teeth, it will be detrimental to the growth of the child's permanent teeth and will have a great impact on the eruption of subsequent permanent teeth.
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Unconformity only affects beauty, no orthodontics
Many parents think that children's teeth are apart only affects beauty, but in fact, mism-jaw deformity is not only not good-looking, but also causes a series of dental problems and some oral diseases, as well as problems with jaw development.
Tooths are not arranged in a straight manner. When brushing, it is difficult to clean the toothbrush. There are often a lot of food left between the teeth. In the long run, oral diseases such as caries will occur.
If teeth are not arranged in a uniform manner, it will also affect bite and chew, thereby affecting the growth and development of the child. also has some problems such as face shape, which will become more serious as the child grows and develops. Therefore, teeth aberrations not only affect the beauty, but more importantly, the physical and psychological impact on the child.
So, when parents find that their children have these problems, they must not ignore it. Seeking medical treatment as soon as possible is the key.
Misconception 4
folk remedy for toothache
Dr. Zhang Peng mentioned this case. The child's grandmother was troubled by toothache because of her heartache. She thought of the folk remedy for toothache in the child. She put a peppercorn in the cavity of the child to relieve pain. Although it may not hurt the child for the time being, the inflammation of the child is still there, and because the peppercorns block the caries, some pus cannot be discharged, which in turn leads to facial infection of the child.
Doctor Zhang Peng reminds everyone that many small folk remedies seem to relieve pain, but they only cover up some superficial symptoms and cannot have the effect of treatment, which will instead lead to worsening of infection. Therefore, when a child encounters dental problems, do not use folk remedies, and you still need to go to the hospital to get a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Misconceptions five
Using an electric toothbrush is cleaner than manual brushing
Many parents think that after the electric toothbrush is placed in their mouths, it can replace brushing teeth, but it is not!
If the child just takes an electric toothbrush and puts it in his mouth motionless, then the electric toothbrush cleans the side it turns to, while the other side still has not been brushed, and it is difficult for the child to master the stay time of the electric toothbrush on each tooth. Although electric toothbrushes can improve children's efficiency in brushing teeth, it is futile not to master the key points.
Similarly, mouthwash cannot replace brushing, it can only play a simple rinsing role, and only brushing can solve the difficult parts on the teeth.
Kids keep oral health
Please know these eight key points!
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8 keys to oral health of children
Brush your teeth every morning and evening, and brush your teeth for no less than 2 minutes each time. It is more important to brush your teeth before going to bed at night. When choosing a suitable toothbrush, it is usually replaced every 3 months. If the toothbrush is deformed and turned outward, it should be replaced in time to make sure that each person brushes one cup at a time.
The method for brushing teeth for teenagers is the "horizontal trembling brushing method". The end of the bristle is pointed to the direction of the root of the tooth, at a 45-degree angle to the tooth surface, place it at the junction of the tooth and gums, tremble horizontally for a short distance 5 times, then turn the toothbrush handle, brush the tooth surface in the direction of the tooth growth, and brush each tooth surface.
2. Use floss to clean teeth gaps
Youths should learn to use floss to clean teeth gaps. can choose floss frame or reel floss to make the floss tug-of-saw into the gap between the two teeth, close to one side of the tooth surface wraps around the teeth in a "C" shape, scrape the tooth surface up and down, and then clean the other side of the tooth surface in the same way. It is recommended to use floss every day, especially before going to bed at night. Teenagers who undergo orthodontic correction also need to use a tooth gap brush to assist in cleaning the tooth surface.
3. Eat a healthy diet, limit sugar and reduce acid
Frequently consume too much sugary food or carbonated beverage , which will cause caries or cause teeth sensitivity. Teenagers should eat less sugary foods, drink less carbonated beverages, control the total amount of sugar intake, and reduce the number of times they eat and the time when sugar stays in the mouth. Clean the mouth before going to bed at night and no longer eat.
4. Seal and groove sealing for children of appropriate age
5. Use fluoride toothpaste every day, and apply fluoride regularly
6. Actively diagnose and treat irregular teeth arrangement and deformity
1 Integral teeth arrangement and deformity will increase the risk of oral diseases such as caries, gingivitis , affect chewing, pronunciation and beauty, and will also affect the mental health of teenagers. During the replacement of the breast permanent teeth or after the replacement is completed, you can go to a regular medical institution to diagnose and treat the arranging teeth and determine the specific treatment timing and plan. The treatment time for orthodontics is long, and the teeth are not easy to clean after wearing the orthodontic device. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to oral cleaning during orthodontics.
7. Sport teeth protection to prevent tooth trauma
When teenagers participate in sports activities, they should wear sportswear and anti-slip sports shoes to prevent tooth trauma caused by falling. If necessary, you should wear helmets, protective tooth brackets and other protective equipment. Once tooth trauma occurs, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.
8. Regular oral examinations, clean once a year
caries and gingivitis are common oral diseases in adolescents, which can cause symptoms such as toothache, gingival bleeding, and gum bleeding. Teenagers should undergo oral examinations every six months to one year to detect oral problems in a timely manner and early treatment. Cleansing can remove soft spot, plaque and tartar on the surface of teeth, so that the gums can restore health. It is recommended that teenagers undergo clean treatment once a year.
Source of this article: This article is comprehensively compiled from China Education Newspaper, Healthy China, Capital Education, the official website of the National Health Commission, the official website of the Chinese Stomatology Society, etc. The content is the author's opinion and does not mean that this official account agrees with his opinion and is responsible for his authenticity. If there are any copyright issues, please contact us in time.
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