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Their First Phase of “Missions Smile”
Missions smiles general aims and promote prevention through education and training to teachers from different schools, crèches, and professionals of health that are related in the maternal and child stage school in the province.
To this end, the Federation Missions Dental provide dental kits and training program in a first stage will Posadas Capital Area, and then continue with the Central zone and the northern area.
The task is to educate recipients for proper brushing technique, control of bad habits and dietary advice.
Luis Triadani, representing the Federation of Dentists Mission explained that through a joint agreement with the province’s lieutenant governor, Sandra Giménez, and holders of the Ministries of Social Development, Joaquín Losada, Culture and Education, Luis Arnaldo James, Public Health, Jose Daniel Guccione was launched this plan has provided the first activity on 19 June with the training of teachers in the South Zone Dental Circle.
Veronica Sosa, Program Coordinator said: “The proposal arises from the incidence of dental caries in the population targeted and the high treatment costs associated with these problems in both surgical and rehabilitation, in addition to tooth loss.”
He added that “epidemiological reports indicate that 90 percent of the population has the disease, which is infectious and transmissible multifactorial leading to the destruction of dental structures.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Best Age to Learn Tooth Brushing
Children are like sponges, absorb a 5-year all kinds of knowledge. That is why it is important to instill in this age a good oral hygiene habits.
From 9 to 12 months and eight anterior teeth erupted and as the dentition is complete chewing cycle stabilizes. When the upper and lower teeth touch, the muscles of the jaws begin to learn new roles, the first movements are irregular as seen during the first circuit of any motor skill.
From 12 to 24 months continues the development and maturation of the masticatory system to be completed within 30 months with the presence of 20 teeth in the mouth.
Avoid foods containing high percentage of carbohydrates, as they adhere to teeth and are slow release. Oral hygiene in this period without toothpaste is enough to wet the brush with water. The most important cleaning is carried out before bedtime.
Young children usually act by imitation, and will be easier to take a brush if they see parents do and more so if they are required to brush past us.
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Foods that protect your child’s teeth
There are many substances and vitamins that help prevent and care for the dental health of children. For the best protection is necessary to know which foods are. Fortunately are foods that are at hand, are very easily available and there is little chance that your toddler does not like.
These foods are very important because they prevent the growth of bacteria and acids in the mouth. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts are some of them, for being rich in fiber require more chewing, in turn stimulating increased production of saliva, which is a natural neutralizer.
In regard to strengthening the teeth, remineralization is very important. Foods that provide minerals are all derivatives of milk, rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, magnesium is found mainly in dried fruit.
But some of these delicacies need special attention and must be accompanied by adequate and continuing dental hygiene. For example, fruits like orange or grapefruit has high acidity and sugar levels that are harmful to the teeth, which is why it is recommended for regulation, especially in the first years of life. That does not mean your child stops to enjoy them, you can do so by following the advice of your dentist or dietitian about these issues.
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Children Dental Care
My son loves to brush his teeth and, sometimes, he spends much time doing it. Can worn, or hurt in some way?
Actually, it depends on how you brush, the kind of toothpaste you use and the duration of brushing. Brushing is considered ideal, which are cleaned every one of the teeth by its various faces, should last about three minutes.
If it is shorter, probably not properly cleaned the whole denture brushing But if it lasts a long time, especially if done vigorously horizontally and use a very abrasive toothpaste, it can wear down tooth enamel. For questions about the way your teeth clean thread, it is best that you discuss with the dentist at the next consultation, to ensure that cleanliness is really effective and safe for teeth and gums, which may also injury from incorrect brushing.
The dentist says my child has a very large dogs, but I only see him a very small hole. How is it possible?
Do not trust appearances, as though the external orifice of the cavity is small, it may be that the cavity that develops inside the tooth is quite large. Only careful examination of the dentist can determine exactly the extent, and even the dentist may have to resort to the practice of x-rays to pinpoint the degree of involvement of the decayed tooth.
My daughter is quite crooked teeth and soon will begin using an orthodontic appliance. How long will that take?
The duration of orthodontic treatment varies depending on the extent and characteristics of dental malposition, but in any case, is prolonged at least a year or a year and a half. Think that the device works slowly, since it is not only mobilize the teeth but that the bone in which are inserted, which is a living tissue whose cells are constantly active, be restructured so that the teeth are well fixed in the desired position.
My child will not brush their teeth
We know the importance of cleaning the teeth to keep them healthy, the problem is that some children do not feel the same and time to brush teeth becomes a real torture for parents.
The ideal is to create the habit from babies and brush their teeth after each meal, also should be taught to do it properly and also floss.
It is a misconception that, since the baby teeth, your care is of little importance, on the contrary, he imagines his little boy with a toothache or sitting in the dentist’s chair?. Also baby teeth are important to ensure that permanent teeth do not come crammed.
The best are the entertainment (games):
* Brush your teeth before her son, if you put music, brush the rhythm of the music, that will delight your child, then encourage him to do well.
* Imagine your child’s toothbrush is a train that goes walking on the tracks (his teeth). You can use anything you like: cars, boats, cars, carriage, etc.. Under this “history” when brushing teeth would ride the train.
* It is important that brushing is deep, you’ll need time, you can put a timer so the child knows that he spent the time necessary, you can use music.
* Get your child to visit the teeth with your tongue to feel how soft they are after brushing, so it should look in a mirror how they shine.
* Always praise your child when you brush your teeth.
* Make a chart of merit, place a tooth happy when the child brush their teeth correctly, when you fill your table, grant it an award.
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