Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases and affects adults and children alike. It is not inherited, like some other diseases, but children can adopt their parents' (bad) habits and experience the same problems.
Tooth decay is an infectious disease, not a contagious one. It is a destructive process caused by bacteria that demineralize and weaken the tooth due to the presence of... SUGARWithout sugar, the chain is broken and therefore the disease does not occur. So phrases like: “"His father also gets cavities all the time," "He takes after his grandmother who has terrible teeth," "His saliva is very acidic and
That causes cavities.",... They wouldn't be entirely accurate..
What the child likely shares with their father, grandmother, or sister is the shopping basket . If sugar is consumed at home, the child will consume sugar. Therefore, we can say that tooth decay is a disease transmitted through habits ; maintaining good oral health and providing health education during pregnancy are ways to prevent tooth decay from early childhood.
High sugar consumption by a pregnant woman leads to high sugar consumption in the baby due to early exposure. It's important to note that the WHO recommends not giving sugar to children under two years old . This includes juices, sliced bread, cookies, ice cream, and various ultra-processed products. Furthermore, the World Health Organization's recommendation is not only due to tooth decay, but also because sugar is the main risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
Recent studies show that 17% of one-year-old babies worldwide have cavities ; this percentage rises to 36% by age two and increases to 63% by age five. All of this is due to sugar consumption.
Tooth decay is a disease that we can prevent 100%.It is prevented and treated at home by improving hygiene and dietary habits. The dentist only works with the aftereffects of the disease, restoring...
Anatomy, aesthetics, function… But if the cause doesn't change and we don't learn to eat better, they will reappear and continue to do so throughout our lives, gradually deteriorating our mouths.
If you want to learn more about how to improve your oral health, our partner Clínica Dental Fraga offers these recommendations as a summary:
- Avoid consuming ultra-processed products or soft drinks regularly
- Brushing after every meal and flossing
- Use fluoridated toothpaste
- Healthy nutrition
- Annual check-up at the dentist starting from pregnancy or from when the first baby teeth appear and then at least once a year
