CHILD 3-6 YEARS OLD (HIGH RISK):
Parents should understand the importance of oral health.
Regular check ups required which helps in reducing the risk of caries , building the doctor patient relationship, both child and parents start trusting doctor, and even prepares child for the dental procedures.
Fluoridated tooth paste- 1350-1500 PPM , upto full length of Head of Brush.
Fluoridated varnish application- Atleast 2 times per year.
Fluoride varnish is the fastest safest acceptable procedure.
For such patients, formulation can be used- 1400ppmF + 0.3% chlorhex + 0-5% cetylpyridinium chloride. This helps in protection against antibacterial activity.
Most important is an investigation of DIET. Parents should be advised to maintain the diary of what one is eating for the whole day which will help in detecting the main cause like child is having more sugary products which are causing the risk of caries or now in digital world, there are many applications available on app stores, one can download and maintain the diary.
CHILD ABOVE 7 YEARS AND YOUNG ADULTS:
Fluoridated tooth paste - 1350-1500ppm, full length of Head of Brush, Twice daily.
Night tooth brushing with fluoridated tooth paste is more important.
Don't rinse after brushing (just spit out) to maintain fluoride concentration.
Reduce both frequency and amount of sugar intake
Fluoridated varnish application by Dental Professional twice a year
Varnish during orthodontic treatment becomes more important (as oral hygiene maintainance is challenging)
CHILD ABOVE 7 YEARS AND YOUNG ADULTS (HIGH RISK):
In addition to every other steps,
Fluoridated tooth paste- 2800ppm for above 10 years and 5000ppm for above 16 years of age.
Fluoride rinse should be done everyday, the timing should be different to that of brushing.
Fissure Sealants by Dental Professionals provide better protection.
Fluoride Varnish Application - more than 2 times per year.
Fissure Sealants in combination with investigation of diet, oral hygiene and varnish fluoride application are the best measures for such patients.
SUMMARY:
1. Reduce both frequency and amount of sugar intake.
2. For preschool kids, brushing under parents supervision.
3. Fissure sealants for permanent molars as soon as tooth erupts.
4. Range of fluoridated tooth paste 1000-5000 ppm.
5. Varnish application by Dental Professionals 2 times/year and more than 2 times/year for high risk caries.
6. Investigation of Diet.
7. Good Clinical Advice and Regular Dental Checkups.
Parents should understand the importance of oral health.
Regular check ups required which helps in reducing the risk of caries , building the doctor patient relationship, both child and parents start trusting doctor, and even prepares child for the dental procedures.
Fluoridated tooth paste- 1350-1500 PPM , upto full length of Head of Brush.
Fluoridated varnish application- Atleast 2 times per year.
Fluoride varnish is the fastest safest acceptable procedure.
For such patients, formulation can be used- 1400ppmF + 0.3% chlorhex + 0-5% cetylpyridinium chloride. This helps in protection against antibacterial activity.
Most important is an investigation of DIET. Parents should be advised to maintain the diary of what one is eating for the whole day which will help in detecting the main cause like child is having more sugary products which are causing the risk of caries or now in digital world, there are many applications available on app stores, one can download and maintain the diary.
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| DIET CHART |
CHILD ABOVE 7 YEARS AND YOUNG ADULTS:
Fluoridated tooth paste - 1350-1500ppm, full length of Head of Brush, Twice daily.
Night tooth brushing with fluoridated tooth paste is more important.
Don't rinse after brushing (just spit out) to maintain fluoride concentration.
Reduce both frequency and amount of sugar intake
Fluoridated varnish application by Dental Professional twice a year
Varnish during orthodontic treatment becomes more important (as oral hygiene maintainance is challenging)
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| FLUORIDE RINSE |
In addition to every other steps,
Fluoridated tooth paste- 2800ppm for above 10 years and 5000ppm for above 16 years of age.
Fluoride rinse should be done everyday, the timing should be different to that of brushing.
Fissure Sealants by Dental Professionals provide better protection.
Fluoride Varnish Application - more than 2 times per year.
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| FISSURE SEALANTS |
Fissure Sealants in combination with investigation of diet, oral hygiene and varnish fluoride application are the best measures for such patients.
SUMMARY:
1. Reduce both frequency and amount of sugar intake.
2. For preschool kids, brushing under parents supervision.
3. Fissure sealants for permanent molars as soon as tooth erupts.
4. Range of fluoridated tooth paste 1000-5000 ppm.
5. Varnish application by Dental Professionals 2 times/year and more than 2 times/year for high risk caries.
6. Investigation of Diet.
7. Good Clinical Advice and Regular Dental Checkups.
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