80 days and 80 nights… without brush
Hair golden sun, backpacks Release, knee injuries and occasional summer love is the most noticeable splash balance and insouciance days during summer holidays of school.
But nevertheless, eighty days away from routines and responsibilities also have more painful consequences. If post-vacation syndrome manifests itself in adults in the form of apathy, anxiety or digestive problems, Back to school shows the oral health problems of schoolchildren.
Cavities worsen in summer
As indicated by Dr. Alejandra Sánchez, after sampling 1500 students from different schools from the province, the most common diseases in children 3 a 15 years are decay and gingival inflammation as a result of neglect of oral hygiene. The study also leaves clear the lack of proper dental health education. If we consider the report 2019 Dentist Council – in Spain 31% of children under 6 years have tooth decay and 75% under- 3 He has never been to the dentist– we can solve that there is a real awareness of schoolchildren and, therefore parents about the importance of dental health. The data are even worse in Andalusia, where the number rises to a figure close to carious 40 %.
Lack of social awareness of oral hygiene followed by "lowering of guard" by parents and children on summer dates result in a worsening of the usual pathologies. In many cases, that apathy regarding oral health has traumatic effects such as loss of permanent teeth at an early age and, habitually, deformities and malocclusions mouth to get the gaps of those missing teeth. As a result we are dealing with children who are going to need orthodontic and in many cases require dental implants.
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Cavities in Almería
If we move the figures commented to the province of Almería – this year begin the school year 141.000 students at non-university levels – we are more than 50.000 young people with oral problems if we consider valid for Almeria data on Andalucía.
However, there are measures to address such alarming figures. The Junta de Andalucía has a free Children's Dental Plan provides dental health care coverage to children between 6 Y 15 years through concerted clinics that offer the program. further, private institutions such as Microdental Clinic conducted campaigns in primary and secondary schools to train students in this area of health within Guidance Plans of educational institutions.
eating habits, key to our oral health
Likewise, Dr. Alejandra Sanchez remembers that healthy eating habits affect oral health. Bakery products, cereals and milk show a significant inverse association with caries in. In this sense, recommends parents take into account these foods when composing school picnic of their children and avoid processed sugars and rich products . Feeding, hygiene and visit your dentist regularly are the keys to boast a splendid smile for many years.
