Jewels and pearls created out of our love, often become neglected, from too much indulgence in them. We often forget that children, in order to be completely happy, on whose happiness ours also depends, must be healthy. Unfortunately, research shows that a large number of children are absent from school due to toothache and that they cite swelling as a frequent justification.
Decades have passed, and the situation, by all accounts, is not improving. It may be that the parents are allies in all this, so some absence due to writing can be justified. But, if there is pure truth behind everything, then the situation is really worrying and great attention must be paid to changing the lifestyle and the habit of maintaining oral hygiene.
Caries problems
Children who consume a large amount of sweets, often do not pay enough attention to the fact that in combination with bacteria, sugars can cause tooth decay. Of course, the problem is not in sugars, but in inadequate oral hygiene. Therefore, gloomy faces and sullen faces should not be taken into account when brushing their teeth. With a good explanation of the consequences, children should always regain interest in brushing their teeth. In addition to oral hygiene, it is necessary to talk about abundant sources of sugar in a varied diet.
Sugars are needed in the diet, but they can also be triggers for obesity and new problems. You should always choose the low sugar option. Preferred sources of carbohydrates are squeezed juices and even cow’s milk. Children should be given sugars in moderation and their teeth and hygiene should always be checked. Dentists state that it is not uncommon for children who come to the surgeries to be only a few years old, and their primary deciduous teeth are in a complete state of decay. These children are victims of sugar, which, if not removed from the teeth, ferment during the night and together with the bacteria damage the tooth enamel and lead to tooth decay.
Problems of schoolchildren
Schoolchildren aged seven to fifteen often suffer from dental problems due to high consumption of processed sugars. Namely, in kindergartens and schools, children have almost no control over the consumption of sugar. Snacks, chocolates, candies, are very often part of a school snack that is not controlled by parents, but also by school doctors or dentists. Sometimes children, following the example of other children, take unhealthy food, treat themselves to other people’s food, and then do not pay attention to hygiene.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, so causing a malfunction that moves from tooth to tooth is an inevitable occurrence. With the abolition of the school doctor’s institution and the disrespect of systematic examinations, it may be the basic problem that schoolchildren face.
Therefore, if you want to teach children healthy habits, teach them how important a healthy diet is. To reduce the risk of children getting obesity and dental disease, less than 5 percent of energy should be taken from sugar. That is less than 16 grams of sugar, for children aged 4 to 8.
Tips and lessons learned
At the very end, it is important to mention a few tips, for parents and those children who are interested in the state of their own health. We have divided the tips into several categories, and they are almost universal.
-Always prefer to choose a healthy snack such as cheese, fruits and vegetables, nuts.
-Fresh fruit is always a better source than fruit juice.
-Limit the intake of juices to one glass per day for children from 1-3 years of age, two for children up to 6 years, and three for children up to 18.
-Avoid giving juices from tetrapacks, especially in the late hours.
-Children should brush their teeth at least twice a day, but three are also desirable.
-Use brushes recommended by your dentist
-Visit the dentist as soon as your child’s first tooth grows or at least until the first birthday.
-The dentist will guide you through further processes, eating habits and teach you oral hygiene, prevention and the importance of oral hygiene.