Oral hygiene and prevention children
Prevention is better than cure! That is why we advise parents to schedule their children's first dental visit very early, when they turn one or when their first tooth comes in. Accurate and timely oral hygiene helps prevent future tooth decay, diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth (gums and bone) and bad breath.
Oral hygiene
This is important from a very young age.
Frequency
Brush teeth after every meal.
Instructions
Educating your children about proper oral hygiene.
Advice
Avoid too many sweets and foods high in sugars and starches.
Important
The dentist is a friend; cleaning teeth is a wonderful game to play together.
Prevention and correct habits
To have healthy and strong teeth, it is important to:
brush them at least twice a day and after every meal;
follow a proper diet;
schedule oral hygiene sessions in the office.
In this way we can prevent:
tooth decay;
gum disease;
halitosis.
Cleaning teeth at home
Let's use the right toothbrush
The first "good habit" to teach babies is proper oral hygiene, using the right toothbrush and fluoride-based toothpaste. We brush teeth at least twice a day, the optimum being after every meal.
We clean toddlers' teeth with a gentle toothbrush, and up to the age of one year we use a water-soaked gauze, which, placed on the index finger, will serve to gently clean teeth and gums before bedtime.
Flossing
Flossing is used to clean the narrow spaces between teeth, removing plaque where the toothbrush does not go. As soon as they reach manual independence, we teach children how to floss properly.
Hygiene sessions
The pedodontist will be the one to recommend hygiene sessions in the office, based on the age and needs of the child.
Brushing teeth: a game for health
It is very important to make your children understand that brushing their teeth thoroughly and regularly, after every meal, is a valuable aid in keeping them beautiful and strong. A healthy habit that is also fun, if approached in the right spirit!
Follow our tips and getting children to brush their teeth will no longer be a stress, but just a lot of fun!
The importance of proper nutrition
A healthy and varied diet must contain balanced carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fiber, vitamins and minerals to develop proper growth. Often, due to lack of time or to suit children's preferences, there is a tendency to "splurge a little" on foods rich in sugar (soft drinks, sweets, candies, chocolates, etc.).
Sugars are the key element in the development of tooth decay because bacteria feed on them to develop the acid that initially demineralizes the tooth and subsequently leads to the formation of caries.
Let's try to:
limit sugar consumption;
eat balanced meals;
drink plenty of water;
chew well and for a long time.
In-office hygiene sessions
They are a complement to the good practices kept at home.
They are planned following the instructions of the paediatric dentist and the oral hygiene doctor.
Practical advice
Brush your teeth twice a day.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat fruit and vegetables.
Few sweets outside main meals.
Clinical cases
The phases of the route
Oral hygiene session
A plaque detector is applied at the beginning of the session to detect any buildup.
By showing them to the child, together, we focus on the mouth and give goals to be achieved at home to have a detector in order. Plaque removal is then performed.
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Free hygiene checkups
The oral hygiene doctor, about a month after the first session, reviews the child to see if he or she has used the instruments, followed the advice, and adopted good oral hygiene at home.
The next session is then evaluated and scheduled.
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