Oral hygiene care in primary school children: practice recommendations

Abstract

Poor oral hygiene is a great public health problem worldwide. Dental caries is considered the most prevalent human disease, affecting 80–90% of the world population. In children, it appears to have a fivefold higher prevalence than asthma, which is the second most prevalent disease. Oral diseases can cause severe pain and loss of teeth, both of which affect appearance, dietary intake, and consequently the growth and development of children. Children may not be very good at cleaning their teeth and mouth. The child's dexterity and the parent's attitude determine the tooth brushing habit. Milk teeth contain more organic matter than normal teeth, so they are more prone to decay and decay more easily and quickly. The purpose of this study is to compile the current concepts and scientific evidence needed to understand and implement preventative oral health programs designed to improve health problems for children at risk of dental caries.

Keywords

• Dental caries
• Oral ecosystem
• Oral hygiene.

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