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The data are alarming: it is estimated that early childhood caries (ECC)popularly known as baby bottle teething, comes close 600 million children worldwide. In most cases, it remains untreated. The information comes from the IAPD – the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry – and is published in an article on International Journal of Pediatric Dentistryin 2019.
In order to evaluate these data and promote a reduction in the number of cases, it is essential to present the origin of the problem.
Currently, it is known that the main causes of the spread of bacteria in the oral flora and, consequently, the appearance of cavities are: biological factorssuch as poor oral hygiene; behavioral factors, such as abuse of sweets and finger sucking; AND psychosocial factorsrepresented by the part of the population that does not have access to necessary hygiene items, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste.
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The last wash of the day: the most important
It is during sleep that the body reduces the production of saliva. The decrease in this flow of saliva to the mouth combined with the lack of brushing at night creates the ideal scenario for demineralization of teeth.
In other words, the mouth becomes a sensitive environment the spread of bacteriamainly because it gets warmer during sleep.
If the child does not brush his teeth before bed, this process causes the tooth structure to deteriorate night after night. And the result can be hollow.
It is important to mention that, even if the teeth are replaced between the end of childhood and the beginning of adolescence, it is essential to promote the health of the baby teeth, since they are responsible for preparing and maintaining the space necessary for the acquisition of permanent teeth. Besides, of course, it helps the child’s chewing, speech, aesthetics and self-esteem.
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Due to a combination of factors, children who have cavities have a negative impact on quality of life.
To avoid the problem, it is worth emphasizing certain actions, such as:
- Raising the awareness of parents and guardians, health professionals and teachers on this topic
- Limit the consumption of sugar in the first years of the child’s life
- Encourage brushing for two minutes, not skipping brushing at night, the most important brushing of the day
- Pay attention to the toothpaste, which should have a fluoride concentration of 1000 ppm and applied to the toothbrush in the right amount.
- Regular visits to the pediatric dentist
- Public policies and private actions with the objective of preventing the problem.
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“It’s time to clean up”
With the aim of reducing the problem in the country, Colgate launched a free project that aims to raise awareness and educate the population of adults and children about the importance of tooth brushing. For this purpose, fathers and mothers from all over the country are invited to start with their children in one washing night day for 21 days.
The biggest challenge of a project like It’s time to clean up is the creation of capable mechanics to make night cleaning an engaging activity for children.
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To keep them entertained and engaged during the challenge, child behavior specialists and oral health doctors came together with the mission of bringing together a fundamental paradox of the project: discipline and fun.
The goal of the program is that at the end of the experience, the children will have created a new habit of oral health, also preventing childhood cavities. Those interested should confirm the registration through the website. Just click here.
To provide the necessary support for parents registered on the trip, the program sends reminder emails, containing important informational messages for each stage of the trip. In addition, the project’s website offers news and specialized articles on this topic.
*Mário Cappellette Jr is president of the Brazilian Dental Association of the State of São Paulo (ABO), and Laís Lara Andreoti is a dental surgeon specializing in Orthodontics
