Healthy Teeth for Life

 

The World Health Organiza­tion (WHO) hopes that the in­cidence of oral health prob­lems will be greatly re­duced in the coming years. With the proper pre­ventive and treatment measures, WHO’s goal is that many children aged 6 to 8 will be free of cavities.

To make this dream come true, follow these simple steps and en­courage your children to do the same:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day (in the morn­ing and in the evening) or after every meal or snack. Use dental floss before brushing, preferably at night, to clean areas your toothbrush can’t reach.

Clean baby’s gums twice a day with a moist cotton ball. Once his or her primary teeth erupt, clean this with a soft cotton towel until he or she is ready to brush.

Visit the dentist at least twice a year or more frequently if you have dental problems. A child should start seeing a dentist at age two to three years.

Use fluoride tooth­paste when brushing. You can also get fluoride from supplements, mouthwashes, ap­ples, eggs, sea foods and tea.

Eat a well-balanced diet, especially foods rich in cal­cium and phosphorus, to make your teeth strong. Cal­cium is found in milk, cheese, sardines, salmon and tofu. You can get phosphorus from lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, dried peas and beans.

Avoid chewy foods, hard candies, chewing gum, cara­mels, dried fruits and other sweets that stick to the teeth. These promote tooth decay than soft drinks, fruit juices, ice cream and other foods which are cleared from the mouth quickly. If you can’t control your appetite, brush afterwards or rinse your mouth with water.

Don’t put the baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice. That can damage his or her teeth. Fill the bottle with water instead.

Research shows that some foods can neutralize the effects of sugar on teeth when taken with carbohy­drates. Eat raw, coarse foods like carrots, celery, lettuce, cheese and nuts. They increase the produc­tion of saliva which fights tooth decay.

Avoid thumb sucking for this can interfere with the normal growth of teeth.

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