Notes on oral hygiene for preschool children

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
Dental hygiene for preschoolers is one of the most basic and important things in taking care of your baby's teeth. Children with healthy teeth will look better, feel more comfortable, more confident.

1. Benefits of oral hygiene for preschool children

There are many parents who underestimate the care and protection of their children's oral health without knowing that most diseases in the body stem from the teeth. Studies show that there are about 700 types of bacteria hidden in the oral cavity. Most of these bacteria are associated with or may be the cause of cardiovascular problems and diseases. Therefore, taking care of your baby's teeth is very important and necessary. Children who are cared for and have good oral health will also be aware of the importance of maintaining oral hygiene and practice proper brushing skills. Children also know which foods and drinks are good for their teeth and gums.

2. How to clean the teeth of preschool children

As soon as the first baby tooth comes in, parents should brush their baby's teeth twice a day. Maintain oral hygiene for children, remind them to brush their teeth twice a day, for at least 2 minutes each time. Should choose to buy a baby toothbrush with soft bristles, small size suitable for baby's mouth, short handle for easy grip. Take care of your baby's teeth by choosing and using a toothpaste specifically for children as well as suitable for each child's stage. Children under 3 years old should use a toothpaste with a low fluoride content (under 600ppm). Children over 3 years old can use normal toothpaste, however the fluoride content should not be more than 1500ppm. It is recommended to replace the toothbrush every 3 months or when the bristles are frayed or stiff, so as not to scratch your baby's teeth and gums. Children from 3 years old and older should combine with the use of dental floss to increase the effectiveness of teeth cleaning. Children should be taught about tooth decay by telling them stories, playing games to guide them on how to take care of their teeth, when they are old enough to understand. Teaching children from preschool age will help them form proper oral care habits and maintain them for a lifetime. If your child understands the importance of oral hygiene, it will help them raise awareness and practice brushing properly and regularly.

3. Notes on oral hygiene for preschool children

In order for the baby to have healthy teeth, parents should note the following issues:
When detecting blisters or strange signs in the baby's mouth, you should take your baby to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. timely treatment. When taking the baby to the dental clinic, parents need to clean the baby's teeth first, remove food and plaque on the teeth so as not to affect the baby's medical examination results. When the baby moves or runs a lot, it leads to dehydration in the body, reducing the amount of saliva and the function of preventing dental diseases. Therefore, it will create conditions for bacteria that cause tooth decay to grow and accumulate bacteria. Therefore, taking care of your baby's teeth at this time is to supplement and give him enough water when he is active. However, it is necessary to limit your baby's drinking sugary or acidic drinks to avoid damaging the baby's tooth enamel.

When your baby has dental problems, it will affect other parts of the body, which can increase the risk of heart disease in young children (4 times higher than normal). When the baby has signs of toothache, it is likely that the baby's digestive system has problems, parents need to pay more attention to the health of the child. In the matter of taking care of your baby's teeth, it should be noted that pain relievers should not be used when treating oral diseases for young children, because it may cause more bleeding. When the baby shows signs of gingivitis and bleeding gums, it means that the baby's teeth have been infected. Children often love to eat sweets, but sweet foods are not necessarily the cause of tooth decay. In order to promptly detect problems with dental care for children, it is necessary to note some other eating habits such as children refusing to eat rice or liking sour foods, which can also cause damage to the enamel of children's teeth. . Observe your baby's tongue to see if he has any dental problems. If your baby's tongue is red, it means there's something wrong with his heart. Conversely, a green tongue means that there is a problem with the liver or gallbladder. The tongue is gray-brown, which means that the baby's digestive system is not healthy. Dental care for children, especially preschool children, is very important to help children limit health problems because most diseases in the body originate from the mouth.
Besides, parents should also let their children go to the dentist regularly at least every 3-6 months to be evaluated by the doctor about the dental condition, helping the baby to have a strong set of teeth.
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