In developed countries, there is a significant surge in childhood caries. But experts soothe parents - this disorder is 100% preventable.
A recent study conducted in the US showed a surge in the number of cases childhood caries . Exactly the same phenomenon can be observed among Russian children and residents of other countries. US dentists say that children's tooth decay is almost 100% preventable disease, and only on the parents of the child depends on whether the baby face with the need to use a drill.
Children's Dental Jonathan Sheinkin of Mary Hayes of Chicago, members of the American Dental Association, said that the number of cases childhood caries among the very small (including infants) leads to the fact that increases the number of operations under general anesthesia. After all, baby teeth are treated under local anesthesia is very difficult.
But many parents simply do not realize the importance of caring even about the very first tooth, which grow in their children. In this regard, dentists strongly recommend that:
- Visits to dentists for the child must be the same urgency and brooked no return of the action, how to use them for special child seats in the car. Today, no parent would ever think to challenge this rule. The same shall be with regard to dental treatment.
- Do not give kids the opportunity to drink sweet drinks all day, since because of them grows the risk of caries. The frequency of consumption of these drinks and not the amount of sugar in them damaging the teeth. Whenever sugar passes through the teeth, it feeds the bacteria that produce acid attacks and destroys the enamel. Over time, these acid attacks lead to tooth decay. Therefore, regular consumption of sweet water is very dangerous for children's teeth.
- Brushing your teeth is necessary twice a day and floss once a day. It will be just fine if you buy the irrigator - a reliable defender of the plurality of dental disease, which will help not only children but also adults.
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