Swavalamban: It's All About Health And Wellness!

Dental Problems in children with developmental disabilities regular dental check-up  Even babies can develop tooth decay if good feeding habits aren't practiced. Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle might be convenient, but can harm the baby's teeth. When the sugars from juice or milk remain on a baby's teeth for hours, they can eat away at the enamel, creating a condition known as bottle mouth. Pocked, pitted, or discolored front teeth are signs of bottle mouth. Severe cases result in cavities and the need to pull all of the front teeth until the permanent ones grow in. anatomy of a normal tooth Children with disabilities are at increased risk for dental malformation and oral diseases. A number of factors put these children at greater risk 1. Physical limitations and behavioral problems Children with disabilities that affect their motor coordination may have difficulties with chewing and swallowing. In addition, they may not have proper movement of ...

Preserving Smile for Life!!! World Oral Health Day on 20th March 2015   make brushing a regular habit for perfect smile This day is observed to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth, to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of looking after oral hygiene to everyone old and young. The theme for this year is “World Oral Health Day 2015, Smile for life”! This implies: ‘lifelong smile’ and ‘celebrating life’. In addition, it also means ‘positivity’ and ‘having fun’ as people only smile if they are happy and have a healthy life. Oral Health care of children encourage child for brushing Good oral care starts before teeth appear. After a feeding, parents wipe a baby’s gums with a soft washcloth or a baby toothbrush using water (no toothpaste) or  a dentist-recommended Tooth & Gum Cleanser. Once a child reaches 12 months of age, start brushing any existing teeth twice each day. Some dentists recommend using a non-flu...