Early childhood caries (EÇÇ), especially in children under 6 years of age and external It is defined as a problem that seriously threatens its health. Faculty Member, Association of International Children’s Dentists (IAPD) and President of the Turkish Pedodontic Association. Dr. Figen Seymen stressed that parents should pay attention to children’s oral hygiene and eating habits. Seymen, children at an early age to meet the dentist, will minimize the risk of caries, he said.
“It affects more than 600 million children”
Prof. Dr. Seymen said that the milk teeth are protective for permanent teeth and that the caries that occur in these teeth affect the general health of children. Early childhood caries affecting more than 600 million children worldwide, often remained without treatment Seymen pointed out that this situation reduces the quality of life of children and families, emphasizing that the society brings great costs. Seymen said that EÇÇ causes pain negatively affects the chewing, social interaction, cognitive and neurological development of children.
Pay attention to EÇÇ’s symptoms
The first symptom of EÇÇ is the chalk white or brown stains on the edge of the gums. If these lesions are not treated, the caries can deepen and affect the entire tooth. Dr. Seymen, upper milk cutting teeth most often affected by this condition, lower front teeth are the least affected teeth due to the protective effect of saliva and tongue.
“Clean with a damp cloth after breastfeeding”
Noting that breast milk alone does not have a rotten -constructive effect, Seymen reminded that the teeth can trigger the formation of rotten factors such as regular cleaning and sugar consumption. Seymen suggested that the teeth be cleaned with a damp gauze, finger brush or water after breastfeeding.
Prevention of caries in 3 stages
Prof. Altınbaş University. Dr. Seymen, the baby’s first female or at the latest at the latest 12 months of dentist should be examined, he said. Seymen summarized the advice of the International Association of Paedistry (IAPD) in the prevention of early childhood caries in three stages:
“Limitation of sugar intake: Consumption of free sugar in food and beverages in children under two years of age should be kept at a minimum
Avoiding Night Bottle and Breastfeeding: Especially in children who are frequent or night breastfeeding, the use of bottles and night nutrition should be stopped after 12 months.
Optimum Fluoride Use: Children’s teeth should be brushed regularly with a toothpaste containing 1,000-1.500 ppm fluoride.
Dentist Visit: The child should be taken to the dentist for a comprehensive dental examination in the first year of life.
Flooride varnish application: 5 percent fluoride varnish should be applied to children with high risk of caries.
Fissure Covering Use: Fissure coverers should be applied to sensitive molar teeth. “
Prof. Dr. Figen Seymen said that more often fluoride varnish and protective fissure covers should be used to stop the progress after noticing the symptoms of caries. In order to minimize the effects of advanced caries, Seymen underlined that the following should be considered:
“Silver Diamin Fluoride Use: It is an effective method to stop cavity lesions.
Conservative Rotten Removal: In order to prevent more teeth breakage, pain and exposure to unnecessary pulp, it is important to remove caries by conservative methods and restore the teeth. “
(UAV)