Is it good to clean children's teeth?

Dental health seems to have little impact on the body, but once there is a problem with the teeth, it will cause great pain to people, and the patient's diet and life will also be greatly affected, adding a huge life burden to the patient. Dental health problems mainly occur in children, so it is necessary to cultivate children's awareness of caring for their teeth. But is it good to have children’s teeth cleaned? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Teeth cleaning is good for oral health, but it is not suitable for everyone. Children do not need teeth cleaning, but regular oral examinations are indeed necessary. Taking your children to the hospital for regular oral examinations can effectively prevent malocclusion and tooth decay. Clinically, it is believed that the development of teeth is basically completed under the age of 18. If there is no cavities, it can be said that the teeth are very good. Of course, you can do teeth cleaning, but try not to do it without special reasons. Just pay attention to brushing your teeth normally.

Prevention of common dental diseases in children:

1. Tooth decay - prevention is better than cure. Most children love sweets, so children are a high-risk group for tooth decay. In my country, the tooth decay rate of deciduous teeth of 5-year-old children is 66%, and the tooth decay rate of permanent teeth of 12-year-old children is 92%. Dental caries is an important cause of tooth loss in children. It seriously affects the oral health of children. In fact, caries can be prevented. In addition to daily oral care such as brushing and gargling, we advocate fluoride coating on deciduous teeth to prevent caries and fissure sealing on permanent teeth.

2. Malocclusion - early treatment will achieve twice the result with half the effort! The alignment of teeth affects normal functions such as chewing and language on the one hand, and on the other hand, it also affects the child's appearance and mental health. The treatment of malocclusion is urgent.

Children are in the developmental stage, and their maxillofacial region and gums are highly plastic. Orthodontic treatment during their adolescence can often achieve better results. Of course, children's oral health is very important. When choosing orthodontic methods and conducting orthodontic design, more attention should be paid to ensuring oral hygiene and health. It should also be mentioned that the treatment of overbite, also known as underbite, should be started as early as possible. Children can be treated as early as 3 years old, which will have better results.

In addition, parents should cultivate children's good habit of brushing their teeth twice a day, pay attention to correcting children's incorrect brushing methods, and do a good job of daily oral care.