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Care of teeth in children

Care of teeth in childrenAccording to figures from the College of Surgeon-Dentists in Chile, more than 90 percent of children between 6 and 12 years of age suffer from tooth decay and more than 75% have abnormalities nonresidential, it has teeth in the wrong position or bone disorders .

From two years must take the children to the dentist to prevent the occurrence of oral diseases.
Although at first glance might seem a minor problem, because it is not a life threatening disease, the oral health of children is of paramount importance , since an unhealthy and unsightly mouth may have effects on the general welfare of body, weakening the self-esteem and affect social relationships.

Parents concerned about this issue, often do not know at what age should bring their children to the dentist. Experts recommend that you make from the two years, but from the six control becomes a semi.

“Of course, before the pain should go immediately to the dentist, since the decay progresses the pain increases and when it reaches the nervous tissue healing decreases the possibility,” said Dr. Ricardo Muza, orthodontist and president of the College of Surgeons Dentists in Chile. Read the rest of this entry »

Brushing Techniques

The head of your brush should be placed next to the teeth and the tips of the bristles should be placed at an angle of 45 degrees from the gum line.

Move the brush back and forth repeatedly, using short strokes and rubbing several times in the same place.
Keep the bristles angled against the gum line while brushing the inner and outer surfaces of each tooth.
Brush the chewing surfaces directly.

Clean the inside surfaces of front teeth by tilting the brush vertically and making several moves up and down the front of the brush.

Finish by brushing the tongue, which helps take away the bacteria from the mouth.
Tips for brushing

Brush your teeth gently with short strokes. Press just enough to feel the bristles against the gums. If you’re squashing the bristles, you’re brushing too hard.

Replace your toothbrush every two to three months or as soon as the bristles are worn or bent. A worn toothbrush will not properly clean the teeth and can actually damage the gums. You should also replace your toothbrush after having a cold.

Be sure to clean your teeth each. The brush can only clean one or two teeth at the same time, so you must move frequently.

Use a toothpaste containing fluoride.
Avoid using hard bristled toothbrushes as they can harm the gums. Use a soft toothbrush, bristles with rounded tips.
Consult your dentist to recommend the type of toothbrush more appropriate for you.
Techniques for Flossing

Cut about 18 inches of floss and wind most of one of your middle fingers. Wrap the remainder of the floss around the same finger, but on the other hand. This finger will take the floss used.
Hold the thread so tight (not loose) between your two hands, leaving about an inch of floss between them. Directs the floss between teeth using a sawing motion, gently.

When the floss reaches the gum line, Archelaus in a C shape against the tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and tooth until you feel resistance.

Hold the floss against the tooth. Gently scrape the tooth sidewall of the wire away from the gum.
Repeat this technique with all your teeth, including the back.
Tips for flossing

Determines usual order floss so without missing a tooth.
As with brushing, flossing should go smoothly. Improper use of dental floss can damage your gums.
If you have not used a regular flossing, your gums may bleed and become sore during the first five or six days. As the plaque (tartar) to dissolve and eliminate the bacteria, your gums will heal and disappear bleeding.
By eight years of age, children should use dental floss your teeth themselves. To make it easier, use a loop of floss. Simply tie the ends of a piece of floss 10 inches long, forming a circle. Hold the thread so tightly between your thumbs and index fingers and apply the technique used above.

A dental floss holder can make this task easier for those who do not have good finger dexterity. Spikes and special rods are available to help those who have difficulty with flossing. Ask your dentist which technique is best for you.

Yes, it’s More Than Brushing

 BrushingAlmost everyone has their own part of the history of childhood tooth-y. Parents have their own way of encouraging their children to care for their teeth – from tall tales of imaginary characters (hello, tooth fairy).

However, encouraging children to take care of your teeth is actually a good thing to do because it is a good idea to start practicing personal dental care at an early age. Perhaps more basic than most people know about personal dental care is brushing.

Brushing your teeth after every meal is considered as the most basic dental care staff. Many people may think that brushing your teeth is simply brushing, what most people do not realize is that no one correct way of brushing teeth.

Brushing effectively means no free-style movements. If you are one of the many people who do not know the correct brushing strokes, a visit to the dentist could be the solution to your problem. Read the rest of this entry »

Flossing can help save your teeth and gums

teeth and gumsMake use of floss your teeth a regular part of your routine dental care and perhaps more likely that you keep your teeth and less likely to need dentures later in life.

While periodontal disease are not the primary cause of death in the dental pulp, unhealthy gums can increase your risk of losing teeth or need a root canal.While brushing your teeth twice a day is essential for good oral hygiene, brushing alone can not protect yourself from gum disease and tooth loss may result.

Many people with sensitive gums or bleeding may be tempted to avoid flossing for fear of worse your bleeding gums, but in fact the floss can improve the health of your gums, thus helping to prevent bleeding .

In a study in 2006, researchers compared the effects of brushing alone against brushing and flossing the bleeding gums in 51 twin pairs.One of each pair of twins brushed their teeth twice a day and the other brush and floss twice a day.After two weeks, the twins who had used dental floss had 38% less than areas with bleeding gums.

Even if you were inconsistent with the flossing during your childhood or adolescence, it is never too late to start maintaining good oral hygiene can improve the health of your gums with dental floss.

Specialized dental floss such as Oral-B ® SATINfloss are designed to be soft and comfortable for sensitive gums, but strong enough to remove plaque accumulated around the teeth.

How to Brush?

Start with the right material, a soft bristles brush that allows you to reach all teeth. If the bristles of your toothbrush are bent or frayed, buy another. A bad brush will not clean your teeth properly.

To clean the external surfaces of the teeth, position the brush at a 45 degree angle to support it at the junction of gum and tooth.

Move the brush gently several times with small circular movements and / or side. Apply slight pressure on the bristles penetrate between the tooth and the tooth, but do not use excessive pressure that makes you feel discomfort.

After brushing the outside surfaces of their teeth, do the same with the inside of the back teeth.

To clean the inner surfaces of front teeth, both above and below, place the brush vertically. Perform movements back and forth over each tooth and gum around it. To clean the chewing surfaces, make small circular movements and sides.

Flossing

FlossingFlossing is a mandatory supplement for a good teeth cleaning and children should get used to using it very young, after a good brushing.

To floss follow these steps:
1. Cut about 50 cm of floss and wind most of one of the middle fingers.
2. Wrap the remaining string on the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger may be picking up the floss as it is used.
3. Tensar a piece about 2-3 inches of floss using the thumbs and index fingers.
4. Insert the floss between teeth using a gentle sawing motion. When the floss reaches the gumline, curve into a C shape against one tooth and slide it gently into the space between the gum and tooth until you feel resistance. Never apply violently against the gums.
5. Rub the floss against the tooth to remove food debris and plaque.
6. Repeat these operations with the rest of the teeth, using a clean piece of floss for each.