How to prevent childrendecay? ?

Dr. Isabelle Sabina Schwartz: The disease caries is a disease has progressed more or less rapid. It is a degradation of the tooth. It begins with a demineralization of enamel and dentin is achieved, tissue underlying the enamel which is vascularized and innervated. It can progress to the flesh, causing a loss of vitality of the tooth.

What is due bunt?

Dr I.-S. S. : A deposit of food and bacterial degradation caused a release of acids. These bacteria and pH acid allow germs to grow and reach not only the teeth but also the periodontium, the gums and bone supporting the teeth.

And what can the hygiene?

Dr I.-S. S. : As soon as teeth appear, they should be brushing and cleaning several times a day. The brushing is done using a toothbrush with the size and shape vary with the age of the child.

The movement of the brush must always be performed in the gum to the tooth on all sides of the teeth (using a toothbrush triple for 2 to 3 minutes). Interdental A complete this wire brushing.

The toothpaste should be adapted to the age of the child in terms of concentration of fluoride.

What is the influence of food?

Dr I.-S. S. : Avoid maximum sweet food: candy, soft drinks ... Limit food and drink acid avoid snacking that causes food deposit on the teeth for a long time, and rinse well after taking medication syrups or drink ...

Attention after the cereal, it is still on the path traces of debris, hence the need for a systematic cleaning.

A balanced diet without vitamin deficiencies is essential deficiencies can change the structure of the enamel of the teeth, gums and the mouth ... In addition, drinking enough makes saliva flow, which allows a self teeth.

What are the means of prevention?

Dr I.-S. S. : To land on the premolars and molars of the teeth "sealents: these are resins that are filling the vacuum so that the stagnation of food debris and easy cleaning. This act is taken into account by Social Security.

But also make an inspection twice a year with a dentist for a clinical examination and X-ray and use of fluoride without excess.

What to say in conclusion?

Dr I.-S. S. The caries disease is such a problem that Social Security offers a free screening at the practitioner of your choice for a young person between 15 and 18 is the balance oral ... which is also useful for younger children.

Learn care and clean his teeth keeps capital functional aesthetics all his life, thus avoiding any impact on disease in the general state of your child ... and especially for newborns, prohibition of letting them fall asleep with a bottle of soft drink is dramatic ...