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Issue #7, September 2017
Is it advisable for children to
use toothpaste?
Small children do not expel the foam, but
swallow it most of the time. Swallowing
excess fluoride can cause fluoross, where
frosty white patches appear on the tooth
surface. It is difficult to overcome the
anesthetic problem. Therefore we do not
suggest parents to use toothpaste for
children under three. Otherwise they can
choose non-fluoride toothpaste. For older
children, they can use pea-shape amount of
toothpaste. Children are not encouraged to
use adult toothpaste because it contains high
concentration of fluoride.
Issue #7, September2017
The use of dental floss
Besides tooth brushing, the habit of flossing
should be instilled among children since
they are young. Perfect cleaning cannot
be achieved without using the floss, as
the bristle of toothbrush cannot reach the
contact areas between the teeth.
Beware of swallowing
mouthwash
Keep the mouthwash out of children, even
though mouthwash does help in cleaning
the oral cavity, but for children under three,
there is a risk that they might swallow the
mouthwash instead of spitting it out.
Keep up the Oral health
since young
A child will definitely have a set of healthy
and strong teeth in the future if the oral
health is well remained during his/her young
age. Correct brushing technique and good
oral health care can effectively keep the oral
decease at bay.
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