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lunes, 3 de diciembre de 2012

ORAL EDUCATION IN OUR CHILDREN



A good oral education starts when we're kids.
One issue to consider so important is the fact that many young people today do not have adequate oral hygiene and therefore an unhealthy mouth, then I came to the following conclusion. "It all started when they were just kids." In this short article I will talk about the importance of oral education in our sons, especially when they are children.

Since their early years, the little kids are like sponges that absorb and copy everything they see from us it is important to be a good example for them in what relates to dental hygiene. Educate them well in this regard will be an invaluable investment in health for them for life. As children, we must try to make them see daily hygiene tasks like fun, so they will not feel it's an imposition boring. One way is to brush with them or allow them to choose their own toothbrush when you purchase (considering minimum criteria).

TO HELP OUR CHILDREN MAINTAIN PROPER ORAL HYGIENE, WE MUST TEACH AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

  1. Brush at least 3 times a day or after every meal with fluoride toothpaste.
  2. Use floss to remove food debris between teeth (this is recommended for children from 4 years).
  3. Use mouthwash to attack areas where brushing and flossing has no reach
  4. Maintain a balanced diet avoiding excessive consumption of sugars and starches. If they have to eat these foods; do it during mealtime, not between meals.
  5. Going to the dentist regularly for a routine, and that prevention is the key to win the battle against tooth decay and oral health.

It is important that as responsible parents, we monitor and strengthen brushing techniques on our little kids, so they feel supported and cared for, in addition to perfect their technique and habits when they are to make for themselves.

SOME BRUSHING TECHNIQUES WE CAN ENCOURAGE OUR CHILDREN COULD BE:
·         Use the right amount of toothpaste, for them will be a small portion (equivalent to the size of a pea or green pea).
  1. Verify that the little kids do not swallow the toothpaste.
  2. Brush teeth in both the back and front.
  3. Brush the outer edges of the teeth.
  4. Brush the chewing surface of the teeth.
  5. With the tip of the brush, brush the back of the front teeth.
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE DIET IN ORAL HEALTH OF MY CHILDREN?
A balanced diet is necessary for our children to develop strong teeth and resistant to decay. In addition to the full range of vitamins and minerals, a child's diet should include plenty of calcium, phosphorus, and proper levels of fluoride.

Just as fluoride is the best protection for children against decay, snacking frequently is the worst enemy. The sugars and starches found in many foods such as cookies, candy, nuts, soft drinks, pretzels and potato chips combine with plaque on teeth to create acids. These acids attack the tooth enamel and can lead to cavities. Each "plaque attack" can last up to 20 minutes after the end of the meal. Even a small bite can cause plaque acids. So, it is best to avoid eating between meals.

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