Information recommended to the community by the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control.
The World Health Organization (WHO) surveyed the oral health of Vietnamese children in 2019, recording a rate of 46.5% of the 1-9 year old group with baby tooth decay, and 28% of the group over 5 years old with permanent tooth decay.
Reason
- A diet high in fat, sugar and starch in snacks, combined with a lack of regular oral hygiene, also creates conditions for bacteria, acids and food plaque to grow, causing tooth enamel erosion, creating cavities.
- Using a hard toothbrush with strong force and improper tooth cleaning techniques can cause tooth wear and expose the dentin, causing tooth decay.
- When a tooth decay first begins, not proactively treating it early can make the condition worse.
Common signs
- Black spots appear on the tooth surface.
- Sharp pain appears every time you eat or drink, possibly accompanied by headache.
- Swollen and bleeding gums, accompanied by bad breath.
Harmful effects
- Affects daily life (eating, sleeping) and learning spirit.
- Affects aesthetics.
- Leads to other health problems (lymphangitis, osteomyelitis, cellulitis, maxillary sinusitis...).
Prevent
- Limit children's frequent snacking, especially foods high in fat, sugar and starch.
- Encourage children to eat foods rich in calcium and vitamins that are good for teeth such as yogurt, cheese, apples, carrots, eggs, fish...
- Encourage children to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste.
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day, ideally after every meal.
- Instruct children on proper brushing technique and use moderate force to avoid damaging the neck and root of the tooth.
- Instruct children to use dental floss or water picks to clean between teeth.
- Take your child for a dental check-up every 6 months to detect and treat oral diseases early.
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