I inquired about their family's eating habits and their children's daily oral care. As a result, this fan replied to me and said, "Ah? Should children start oral care at such a young age? I don't know! What should I do now? "
I really feel dizzy when I see her reply. ...
In life, there are quite a few such "confused" treasure moms. Many treasure mothers think that the baby is still young and the deciduous teeth have not even grown out. What kind of oral care do you have? Why not wait until the deciduous teeth are replaced by permanent teeth?
However, according to the fourth national oral health epidemiological survey, the caries rate of 3-year-old children in China is 50.8%, that of 5-year-old children is 7 1.9%, and that of permanent teeth from 12 to 15 years old is 4 1.9%. Parents are the first responsible person for children's dental health. In the face of such severe data, Baba Ma Bao dare not take it seriously!
In fact, dental care can begin before the baby's first tooth appears. No matter whether the child is old or young, we should pay attention to the cleanliness of the mouth and start to care for the teeth correctly as soon as possible, so as to effectively prevent tooth decay.
So, what can we do to make children have healthy teeth in daily life?
1, before the baby teething.
Ma Bao, the baby's father, should clean the baby's mouth and do gum massage every day. It is best to dip some hot water with gauze or cotton swab after the baby drinks milk every time, gently touch and wipe the baby's gums, and gently massage the gums.
2. After the baby leaves.
(1) Just teething to 2 years old.
It is recommended to brush your teeth at least once a day before going to bed after teething, and choose a soft toothbrush for your baby. The total amount of toothpaste used in one day should not exceed the size of peas. This is a safe dose acceptable to children. Even if the child accidentally swallows toothpaste when brushing his teeth, he should not worry too much about causing too much harm to the child.
② After 2 years old.
Brush once in the morning and evening, and gradually transition to children's toothbrushes. One pea-sized tooth at a time is enough.
③ over 6 years old
At this time, children can change to a harder toothbrush and have longer hair. Brushing your teeth after breakfast is better than brushing your teeth before meals. Babies who are used to breastfeeding and love sweets can appropriately increase the number of brushing their teeth.
Candy, fruit juice, sugary drinks and sweets (especially sticky fudge and vitamin fudge) in children's daily diet will corrode enamel and cause tooth decay.
Therefore, parents should be careful not to let their children eat too many snacks, sweets and cakes. Children should gargle or brush their teeth after eating these foods to avoid the rapid increase of oral acidity and the formation of dental caries.
Avoid eating foods with high sugar content before going to bed. Babies had better not sleep with their nipples. After the baby falls asleep, the saliva secretion and swallowing action in the mouth are greatly reduced, and the milk left in the mouth provides sufficient nutrition for bacterial reproduction and promotes the formation of dental caries.
The child's teeth are still developing. Eating more foods rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A and D can promote the development and firmness of teeth.
Especially when children 10 month, two and a half years old and five years old are in a critical period of tooth development, they can eat more milk and meat appropriately.
Fish, bean products, shrimp skin, carrots, hawthorn, spinach, etc.
At the same time, foods containing more fluorine can be properly ingested, such as lettuce, kelp and shrimp. Fluorine has been proved to have a clear anti-caries effect.
1. Before brushing, soak the toothbrush in warm water 1 ~ 2 minutes to soften the bristles.
2. When brushing your teeth, the frequency should not be too fast. Open your mouth first, brush back and forth, and don't let go of the innermost mold.
3. Tooth occlusion, first brush back and forth horizontally for several times, brush off the dirt on the surface of the teeth, and then brush up and down vertically to remove the residue in the teeth. When brushing horizontally, the intensity is lighter, and when brushing vertically, the intensity is slightly higher.
4. Open your mouth again and brush from red gums to white teeth.
Note that the baby's toothbrush should be separated from the adult's toothbrush. Generally, the toothbrush should be replaced once every 1 month, and the longest time should not exceed 3 months. Toothpaste should be used alternately to avoid drug resistance. If you still don't know how to brush your baby's teeth, you can search for Pap to brush your teeth online to learn.
Don't forget to take your baby to the dentist regularly, usually once every six months. If the child has cavities, he needs to see a dentist every three months.
Dentists can assess the risk of dental caries according to the development of children's teeth, and can also find oral diseases such as dental caries at an early stage. When necessary, they can prevent dental caries by fluoride coating and pit and fissure sealing.