Advice on preventive dental care for low-income families and individuals

Oral health is often not the most important health care for most immigrant and low-income families and individuals. Even in the general population, primary health care needs are more concerned than oral health. In some cases, this makes sense for families with tight budgets and other groups of people, such as students and low-income people. However, studies have shown that having healthy teeth and gums plays a vital role in building an overall healthier body. In fact, even for families who can afford some form of dental plan, children are often excluded, but sometimes this is often more expensive than imagined.

Therefore, in this essay, I will describe some of my own [DIY] child preventive oral health programs. My next article will focus on adults.

What is child prevention dentistry?

The term prophylactic oral or dental care applies not only to services obtained at a dentist's office, but also to everything you need to do to give your child good teeth, good breathing and a healthier feel. These include brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth, and having your child visit the dentist regularly. For families with tight budgets, they may not be able to afford the dental plan for the entire family, so it is decided that the child will leave. It is important that parents play a very important role in maintaining healthy teeth and the overall oral health of the child.

It's important to remember that children who don't have the chance to see any dentist or doctor often need more attention from their parents than their lucky counterparts.

Advice for families with uninsured children:

• Parents should wipe the baby's gums and teeth after each meal. A wet towel or gauze pad can be used in this exercise.
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• For children with teeth, parents should brush their teeth with a child's toothbrush and non-fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride-containing toothpaste can only be used when children know how to swallow and spit out water, or if they are recommended by a dentist or doctor.
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• Please do not use food as a pacifier. Do not let your child get food or bottles in his mouth. This practice is a common cause of early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle caries syndrome.
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• Once your child can, remove the bottle and remove it from the cup. Remember that drinking water from a bottle causes liquid to collect around the teeth and sugary liquids, which can be harmful to your child's teeth.

It is best to have your child visit the dentist's dental plan regularly, but if unfortunately this is not possible, there are many steps you can take to keep your child healthy and healthy.

[My blog http://www.talkafrique.com provides education and self-help materials for ethnic and low-income families and individuals]

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