Guide to dental care for different ages

Guide to tooth protection in forest areas in different years

0-6 years old preschool children

Use correct feeding posture during lactation to prevent the occurrence of bad habits such as oral breathing and sucking fingers, and pay attention to malocclusion after teeth grow out. Don't eat too carefully at the age of two, for example, don't cut apples into pieces. Brushing teeth is mainly done by parents. From the age of three, parents can floss every day to help clean their teeth, and pay attention to whether the nasal cavity is breathing smoothly. Long-term oral breathing will affect children's oral and maxillofacial development. In terms of diet, we should eat more natural foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and eat less sweets and sticky foods. Tips: From the age of 2-3, have an oral examination every 3-6 months.

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Children will grow new permanent molars when they are about 6 years old, that is, six-year-old teeth. Because of its hidden location, it is often overlooked. Parents should pay attention to their children's tooth change, and ask professional dentists to seal their pits and ditches and apply fluoride to prevent caries, regularly check whether there is dental caries or malocclusion for 3-6 months, and intervene early to prevent the deformity from aggravating or affecting facial development. At the same time, children should develop the habit of brushing their teeth in the morning and evening and gargling after meals to prevent oral diseases and protect their dental health.

Prepregnancy

Doctors suggest that before pregnancy, even if the teeth are not painful or swollen, a comprehensive oral examination should be done to eliminate oral hidden dangers, such as wisdom teeth, periodontitis and dental caries, and reduce bacteria in the oral cavity. After pregnancy, the hormone level in the body will change, which may lead to the aggravation of various oral inflammations.

Young and middle-aged people

For young and middle-aged people, early prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease is very important. Prevent tooth damage caused by bad eating habits, such as chewing betel nut and drinking carbonated drinks. Acidic drinks will corrode enamel. It is best to use a straw for daily drinking and rinse your mouth in time after drinking. Have an oral examination once a year, floss more and avoid using toothpicks.

Old people over 60 years old

The oral tissues and organs of the elderly are deteriorating, so it is necessary to improve their health care ability. Don't brush your teeth violently or sideways. Loose teeth should be treated in time, missing teeth should be repaired in time, both sides should be chewed alternately when eating, and vitamins should be supplemented appropriately, which is beneficial to dental health. The risk of osteoporosis increases with age, and teeth are more likely to fall off. Oral examination should also be increased frequently, every few months.