Main oral problems of children during the summer Neglecting habits such as brushing, the abuse of acidic, sugary and cold foods and drinks or their pace of life during this season, gives rise to an increase in cavities, hypersensitivity and trauma. If you ask a child why summer is, they will probably give you answers such as games on the beach, long days at the pool, ice cream-based snacks… In short, about three months of vacation in which the disconnection from routine has consequences on the oral health of the little ones in the house.
Increased cavities and bacterial plaque. Breaking with routine usually makes us neglect habits like brushing our teeth.
As a result, the risk of bacterial plaque accumulation increases, which can worsen gingival health.
This relaxation with brushing, along with the abuse of sugary foods and drinks, translates into a higher risk of cavities.
On the other hand, children tend to spend hours in the pool and the chlorine contained in this water promotes the presence of tartar on the teeth.
At Clínica Cervera we recommend that you get the little ones in your home used to always carrying a brush in their backpack to take care of their oral hygiene wherever they are and after each meal.
And above all, lead by example!
Hypersensitivity The abuse of acidic and sugary drinks, all of which are very cold, causes dental hypersensitivity, a sharp and brief pain that can cause problems when drinking or eating.
To combat it, it is enough to reduce the foods and drinks that cause it and include a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth in your oral hygiene routine.
Dental trauma In the summer, children run twice as much, jump twice as much and… fall twice as much.
In some of these falls, they may hit their teeth.
If this happens to your child, do not touch the tooth.
Just rinse your mouth with water and go to the dentist as soon as possible; especially if the tooth has fallen out.
If you can recover it, whether just a piece or the whole thing, it may be possible to reimplant it if it is a permanent tooth.