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Making the Right Choice: Can Structured Lifestyle Help Prevent Tooth Decay in Kids? Utah Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center 6243 S. Redwood Road, Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84123 (801) 269-1110

Making the Right Choice: Can Structured Lifestyle Help Prevent Tooth Decay in Kids?

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Making the Right Choice:

Can Structured Lifestyle

Help Prevent Tooth Decay

in Kids?

Utah Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

6243 S. Redwood Road, Suite 100

Salt Lake City, UT 84123

(801) 269-1110

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Can teeth and gums give clues about overall

health? Anyone knows the strong connection

between dental health and overall well-being.

But, listening and sharing the information to

others is different from actually taking an

action and answering the problem.

Oral health issues, such as cavities and

gingivitis, are a global burden. In kids, the

habit of thumb sucking may look cute and

adorable. When neglected, however, it may

lead to tooth loss and other serious

problems.

For many parents who are busy at work or

household chores, it is easy to ignore the

effects of poor oral hygiene. Some blame

that most warning signs are not noticeable

and hidden in the mouth, but attention can

go a long way towards healthy teeth.

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The Link Between Lifestyle and Cavity Prevention

A new study reveals that an organized lifestyle is the key to preventing tooth

decay in younger age groups. There are already several reports that highlight

the relationship between cavities and lifestyle factors. But, according to recent

studies, this is the first time to focus on regularity and structured lifestyle, and

how it may affect a child’s quality of life significantly.

To come up with the conclusion, the scientists analyzed an existing data

collected through dental checkups and questionnaires. After that, they

examined the lifestyle factors of 9-, 15-, and 21-year-olds, and determine if

there are impacts on dental caries experience.

Healthy Choices

The study discovers that both parents’ rules at home when it comes to

frequency of tooth brushing, regularity of drink consumption daily, having

breakfast, and visiting a dentist can help in preventing oral problems in kids.

Researchers note that not having breakfast increases the risks of having

cavities. In addition, eating and drinking more than seven times every day

may lead to increased chances of developing tooth decay for the 9-year-olds.

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Dental professionals argue that oral health should get the attention it

deserves, as it’s more important than what some might realize. Knowing the

importance of lifestyle and preventative industry is important for improving

kid’s overall health.

Resources:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-

20047475

http://OralSurgeoninUtah.com/

http://www.medicinenet.com/oral_health_problems_in_children/article.htm