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The golden rules of children dental hygiene

September 20th, 2008 by admin

Attention to children

The teeth of our children are precious and fragile. To preserve caries, gum disease and other inconveniences, here are some tips to guarantee them a smile.

When the first tooth appears start cleaning the baby’s teeth to keep plaque off the teeth. Wipe the teeth and gums with a baby washcloth twice a day, or use a baby toothbrush to gently clean the teeth.

The parent must do the brushing for the child until he\she reaches about seven or eight years of age. Then you still need to do the supervision and checking.

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In adolescence the risk of dental caries is particularly high. In 80% cases, these cavities develop in the grooves of molars. In a film of flowing synthetic resin fluid on paths, it is possible to prevent cavities. This treatment can be done right out of the first molars. It is reimbursed by social security until age 14.

Take your child to the dentist by the age of two years. You can prepare your child for this experience by playing dentist and reading children’s books about going to the dentist. Don’t wait for a problem to occur before making the trip.

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The bottles of sugar water or milk left in the evening small child in his bed are wreaking havoc, leaving develop plaques and dental caries early. So at bedtime fill the bottle only with water 

It is difficult to keep a child away from sweets and so are forbidden in the evening. Give him\her a sweet if he\she is ready to brush his\her teeth immediately after eating the sweet. Whenever possible, we should prefer candy or chewing gum with sugar.

Additional inputs of fluoride in the mother during pregnancy and in childhood may be advised by a doctor to strengthen teeth. Finally, it is essential to inform the child use a toothbrush, from the age of two or three years.

Practice good hygiene yourself. Floss and brush together and prevent caries, gum disease and other inconveniences.

 

 

 

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