Never underestimate the use of toothpaste on the child. The reason, researchers in the UK revealed the use of regular toothpaste does not prevent damage to teeth and gums toddler. The researchers instead suggested that a small provided the basic ingredients of toothpaste with floride.
Research was initiated by the Cochrane Oral Health Group and the University of Manchester was also revealed in the use of fluoride toothpaste can reduce damage to teeth and gums by 24%.
In addition, the use of fluoride in toothpaste in children before the age of 12 years hence allows flurosis teeth. This conclusion is based on the findings of 79 trials involving 73 000 children worldwide.
Dr. Anne-Marie Glenny, one of the researchers explain very important for parents to know balance related to the fact each company has different fluoride content in each product.
"From a public health standpoint, the risk of tooth decay and will surely give effects like pain and tooth extraction substantial than fluorosis," he said as quoted from Dailymail.co.uk, last week.
Anne-Marie also explained that children tend to use excessive toothpaste in the long term result in dots of color instead of white shiny teeth.
"In this case, how to brush teeth correctly and properly accompanied by a parent with a little toothpaste berflouride use far more useful," he concluded.
Queensland gum is usually consumed by people if you're feeling nervous or during sports. But chewing gum on a regular basis can also be useful to prevent tooth decay.
"Chewing gum is good for preventing tooth decay is that does not contain sugar. Chewing sugar free gum will have a positive impact on dental health," said Professor Laurence Walsh, chairman of the Dental School at the University of Queensland.
Professor Walsh said the other benefits that can be obtained by chewing gum is to increase the production of saliva, it is useful to help protect the teeth, keeping your teeth to keep them clean and can strengthen tooth enamel.
"Chewing gum could also train the facial muscles and teeth and also create cells saliva glands to work better and more efficient. As well as affecting the types of bacteria that grows in the mouth of someone," said Professor Walsh.
People who have a high risk of experiencing tooth decay are people who do not correct diet, often consume soft drinks or sports drinks, unhealthy lifestyle and taking certain medications can affect saliva production.
Chewing gum that could provide positive benefits for the teeth is the sugar-free candies and milk protein that can release minerals to help improve your teeth and prevent decay.
"Decay is the beginning of the emergence of a large cavity which can cause damage over time. This is important because keusakan teeth is very difficult to cure and can cause other infections," said Professor Walsh.
Nothing wrong to chew sugar free gum as part of healthy living habits. But do not abandon healthy habits such as brushing teeth at least two times a day and teeth checked every six months
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