Youngsters! Total tooth care is a must if you have a Cavity and have Poor oral hygiene.
Dr. Priya Chandak
July 29, 2024. 4 minute Read
You must be wondering !
“Am I the only one grappling with these relentless cavities?”
Ah, Fear not, you are not alone!
In the era of rapid globalization, even dental health has been influenced and compromised. Recent food choices, heavily influenced by global culinary trends along with the ignorance of the need for proper brushing and flossing has become a great challenge for dental health. Foods rich in refined sugars and acids like sodas, beverages, chocolates accelerate the process of bacterial growth resulting in tooth decay.
As global food trends evolve ,the need for heightened awareness and treatment programs becomes increasingly important for good oral health.
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Well, here at The One liner we are here to help you understand and address the cause of those black spots or cavities on your teeth.
Causes of Poor Oral Health
The causes for poor oral health care in youngsters can be multifactorial, involving various categories such as behavioural factors, environmental factors, socioeconomic factors,and psychological factors:
Behavioural factors
1.Irregular brushing routine
- Youngsters often ignore the daily brushing routine and neglect flossing, resulting in poor dental hygiene and this becomes the root cause of poor oral health
- This oftens results from lack of motivation or understanding of proper techniques or ignorant behaviour of youngsters.
2. High consumption of sugary foods and beverages
- Junk foods such as candies, sugary snacks, and soft drinks are often high in sugars, however due to their increased demand among youngsters ,results in decay of enamel,making them prone to caries.
- Many junk foods are sticky and chewy in consistency,which allows them to cling to teeth for extended periods, resulting in cavity formation.
- Junk foods lack essential nutritional elements , necessary for teeth such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamins,resulting in weakening of layers of teeth.
Environmental factors
1.Lack of access to dental care
- Geographical or financial barrier can lead to less frequent visits to dental clinic, preventive care and timely treatment of oral health problems.
2.Inadequate school or community services
- Lack of school problems or community programs makes them unaware of the problems arising from the poor oral health care. Thus, school oral health programs are the crucial step to spread awareness among the population.
Socioeconomic factors
1.Financial constraints
- Families with poor financial status may prioritise other expenses over dental care,resulting in poor oral health conditions.
2.Educational barriers
- Parents with less knowledge about the need for oral health care may contribute to poor dental hygiene practices among themselves and their children.
Psychological and developmental factors:
1.Youngster’s self inflicted habits
- Youngsters may engage in bad habits such as smoking,drinking, including neglecting oral hygiene, resulting in poor oral health.
2.Developmental issues:
- Some Youngsters may have development or cognitive issues that makes consistent oral hygiene difficult to maintain.
Symptoms of Poor Oral Health Care
Don't know what to look for?
Here is your answer: Poor oral health can show symptoms such as:
1. Tooth sensitivity
Pain or discomfort may be felt while eating hot or cold food or drinks.
2. Toothache
Continuous or intermittent pain can occur in the affected tooth.
3. Visible black holes or spots
Noticeable black holes or pits can be seen on the affected tooth. It may be single or multiple involving one or all the sides.
4. Bad breath
Bad breath or Halitosis can occur as a result of dental caries. Unpleasant taste can also be associated with tooth Cavity.
5. Swelling
Swelling in the affected tooth and gums involving the affected cheek area can be seen, it indicates more serious infection.
These swelling may be associated with fever sometimes.
6. Pain while biting
Discomfort or pain while chewing or biting food are the indicators of dental caries.
How To Prevent Poor Oral Hygiene?
So,how can we effectively manage our oral health?
To manage good oral health in youngsters, consider the following strategies:
1.Regular brushing and flossing:
- Regular brushing with fluoride containing toothpaste and flossing are the most effective methods to maintain good oral health.
- One should be aware of proper brushing techniques and flossing to avoid any accumulation of plaque or debris on teeth.
2.Healthy eating habits
- Encouraging a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, helps in strengthening teeth and gums.
- Avoid junk foods,high sugar containing foods,candies,chocolates,beverages or soft drinks to prevent dental caries.
3.Schedule frequent dental checkups
- Schedule frequent dental check up ,almost every six months and treat the disease in its early stages .This will prevent the future complications.
- Early dental visits help catch and address issues before they become serious.
4.Use protective gear
- Youngsters should wear a protective mouthguard during playing sports,this will prevent their teeth from any possible injury.
5.Educate on oral health
- Proper knowledge about the importance of maintaining good oral health is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Use games, apps, and educational videos to make learning about oral hygiene fun and interactive.
- Gain proper knowledge and techniques to maintain good oral health and avoid the occurrence of dental caries.
Here at The One liner, we are assuring you that by implementing these practices, youngsters may develop and maintain good oral health habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion
Youngsters often experience poor oral health care due to a combination of factors, including inadequate knowledge, inconsistent habits, dietary choices, and limited access to dental care. Dietary habits, such as frequent consumption of sugary snacks and beverages, further increases the risk of cavities and gum problems.Furthermore, limited access to dental care or infrequent dental visits can prevent timely intervention and education.
To address these issues and improve oral health in Youngsters,early intervention,adequate knowledge,proper techniques,healthy dietary habits are crucial. By addressing these multi staged approach , youngsters can improve their oral health and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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