Paano nga ba ang tamang pangangalaga sa ngipin ng mga bata?

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00:00We know that kids are fond of sweets, especially candies and chocolates, especially when we're young.

00:08Just a reminder that candy and sweets can be harmful to the teeth of children.

00:17That's right, Ophie.

00:18To all the mommies out there, make sure that you're taking care of your children's oral health.

00:24To help with that, we'll be sharing tips and other notes from our dentist, Dr. Benji de los Reyes.

00:32Good morning, Dr. Benji. Welcome to our studio.

00:35Good morning, Doc. Welcome.

00:37Doc, what's the right age for us to visit the doctor and have our teeth checked?

00:44We recommend that when the first tooth of a child grows, or before the first birthday of the child,

00:51we need to visit the dentist to know if the growth of the teeth is normal and the health of the gums of the child.

01:01That's right. So, we need to bring our mommies to the dentist before the first birthday of the child,

01:08before the first year of the child.

01:10Correct. What's the right age for us to visit the dentist?

01:14Because all we know is that it's three times a day, right?

01:17That's what they say when it comes to tooth brushing.

01:19Yes, it's three times a day, but twice is enough.

01:24What we need to keep in mind is that it shouldn't be frequent, but it should be the right brushing.

01:31For children, our parents need to guide them, at least until they're nine years old,

01:37so that the brushing of the child is correct and their teeth are properly cleaned.

01:42I feel like I've been taught the wrong way because I was like that before.

01:46How is it supposed to be done?

01:48Usually, we call it the bass technique, but it's the circular motion.

01:53Oh, circular.

01:55Circular motion.

01:57Yes, because our teeth are not straight, so if we brush it straight like that,

02:03the outer layer of our teeth can be damaged.

02:07Is it right to choose a toothbrush with soft bristles?

02:11Yes, it should have soft bristles so that our teeth won't be damaged and our gums won't be irritated.

02:17Some people do it like this, and it causes blood in the gums, so it's not good.

02:25If there's bleeding, it's sometimes an indication that there's gum disease or what we call gingivitis.

02:34Oh, I didn't know there's gingivitis.

02:37Gingivitis or gum disease.

02:41Sometimes, there's bad oral hygiene or dirt in our teeth.

02:47There are bacteria that cause the teeth to break.

02:51The flossing of the teeth.

02:53That's very important.

02:55That's what's not included in our oral care routine.

02:59Some people think that a toothbrush is okay because it doesn't remove everything.

03:04So, we need floss so that the gum line can be removed.

03:10There's also the right use of floss.

03:13Not just up and down, up and down, because our gums can be damaged.

03:18What's the right way?

03:19We need to follow the shape of our teeth so that our gums won't be damaged.

03:27It's very important to floss first before using a toothbrush or a toothbrush.

03:34We recommend that you floss first before using a toothbrush.

03:40Oh, I see.

03:41I'm going the other way around that.

03:43When you wash a plate, sometimes you just wash it with foam and a dishwashing liquid.

03:50There are stains left.

03:53So, what we do first is we use something to remove the stains.

03:58So, it's like a floss and a toothbrush.

04:01What about mouthwash?

04:02Do we need to use a mouthwash?

04:04I also recommend, as a dentist, that after using a toothbrush,

04:08you don't need to use a mouthwash.

04:10Oh, really?

04:11You just need to spit it out.

04:13Because our toothpaste has a fluoride content that our teeth need to absorb and take care of.

04:20You just need to spit it out.

04:21You don't need to use water when you spit it out.

04:22Some people can't not use a mouthwash.

04:25So, they use a mouthwash.

04:27How can you not use a mouthwash?

04:29In order to get the full potential of the toothpaste,

04:32you can't use a mouthwash.

04:34But you need to spit it out.

04:36So, I need to drink it?

04:38Yes.

04:40How do you drink it?

04:42That's okay, right?

04:43Our child will just be upset.

04:46Especially in the morning, when we wake up, we brush our teeth right away.

04:49Our breakfast is toothpaste.

04:51Actually, you're right.

04:52After you wake up, brush your teeth before you eat.

04:55Oh, before you eat?

04:57Yes.

04:58Because there are bacteria there when we sleep.

05:01So, that means there are more bacteria there because we sleep.

05:05Okay.

05:06So, there are more bacteria.

05:07When you wake up, when you eat, food becomes the food of those bacteria.

05:12So, you need to remove the bacteria first.

05:15But I brush my teeth so that it will be different.

05:17Don't brush your teeth after you eat.

05:19Eat right away.

05:20Maybe I'll just do a toothpaste diet.

05:26Anyway, Doc, what can a child or a teenager do

05:30when they have broken teeth?

05:34Let's not wait for the teeth to be broken or hurt

05:38because if the teeth are broken, it means that the problem is serious.

05:44So, don't brush your teeth when your teeth are broken.

05:46That's right.

05:48So, while it's still early in the morning,

05:50bring your children to the dental clinic

05:53so that they can familiarize themselves with the set-up of the clinic.

05:56Because sometimes, children are afraid to go to the clinic

06:00because they're not used to it.

06:01Others just go to the clinic when they're healthy.

06:03That's the mistake.

06:04They won't pull their teeth out.

06:05And when the teeth are already black,

06:08I see a lot of children there.

06:10Yes.

06:11It's like the grasshoppers that were left behind.

06:12I told my patient to bring them breakfast.

06:14Yes.

06:15How frequently should children go to the dentist?

06:18Twice a year.

06:19Okay.

06:20It should be every six months.

06:21Okay.

06:22So, to the parents out there,

06:23what are your last reminders for their children's oral health?

06:27Like I said,

06:28make sure to visit the dental clinic twice a month

06:31and guide your children in brushing their teeth

06:34and taking care of their teeth.

06:36Consult always the experts.

06:38Yes.

06:39Thank you very much, Doc Benji de los Reyes,

06:41for the advice and reminders

06:43that you shared with us

06:44about the oral health of the children.

06:48Let's make sure that our children follow the dental routine

06:51and visit the dentist regularly

06:55to avoid cavities from eating too much sweets and candies.

06:58Thank you, Doc Benji.

06:59Thank you, Doc.

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