Dental hygiene
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Parents often ask if the child is better than using electric or manual toothbrush . The result is the same when you do a good cleaning. The electric is better suited for people who have little will and have trouble brushing.
The only precaution that should be taken is that the child is trained to use it first with the central incisors and not continue with the other until you practice. The dental floss is essential because it prevents plaque from building up in the interdental spaces, reach for the brush, which shows caries difficult to detect.
Interesting, but not essential, are the elixirs and developer of plaque. Elixirs for after brushing with fluoride content variables that remineralizing the enamel, and antiseptics to prevent the presence of organisms in the mouth, leaving a pleasant taste. Most mouthwashes are recommended even purple, to be used from age six on a regular basis. Regarding plate developers are food coloring, harmless and help your child learn to wash.
Every time we have more awareness of proper oral hygiene is necessary to maintain a healthy mouth and, where possible, we will last a lifetime.