Children are more cavities

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of children with tooth decay in the United States has increased compared to ten years ago and this is a health problem in children that needs attention. poor problem of early obesity syndrome.

Comparing the period 1999 - 2005 with the period of 1988 - 1994, the CDC said that the rate of children from 2 to 5 years old in the US has increased from 24% to 28%. While 40 years ago, the United States once made a remark about the significant improvement in dental caries in children and adults.

(Photo: Wpxi.com) On the one hand, health experts believe that the main causes of obesity for children also play a role in making them tooth decay such as: eating snacks, eating fewer fruits. plants and vegetables, drink plenty of sugary water, including juices in bottles for children in childhood.

On the other hand, experts warn that many children who are not reminded by their parents to brush their teeth before going to bed at night and eat continuously also make the pH in the mouth do not have time to return to neutral, causing bacteria to find be fertile soil to grow. In addition, children today drink bottled water instead of tap water containing fluoride, so they do not help prevent tooth decay.

Lead researcher Dr Bruce Dye said: "When a tooth gets deep, it will infect other teeth. Children who drink a cup and use a fork with their parents or babysitters will also have cavities. A strong baby teeth will help mature teeth to grow properly, while deep teeth will transfer to the teeth later along the gum line ".

In addition to recommendations for teeth of young children, CDC experts also said that the number of adults visiting regular dental visits is also decreasing from 64% to 60% last year.

SUPPLY