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Schoolchildren with poor oral health are three times more likely to miss school days due to toothache.
When returning to school, it is important not to neglect the daily oral hygiene necessary for children to prevent ailments that affect their health.
In fact, as the General Council of Dentists of Spain warns in its publication "Fighting together against tooth decay," schoolchildren with poor oral health are three times more likely to miss school days due to toothache.
The College of Dentists of Santa Cruz de Tenerife urges people not to neglect their daily oral hygiene when returning to their routine and to observe whether children begin to clench their teeth and jaws more, as they could be suffering from stress or anxiety.
The toothbrush at school
The Tenerife province's professional association recommends that students, especially those who also use the cafeteria services, brush their teeth at school. It's also important to teach children not to share toothbrushes or other hygiene items to avoid the spread of infections.
The College of Dentists of Santa Cruz de Tenerife urges educators, parents, guardians, minors, and dentists to work closely together to prevent oral diseases.
In fact, the organization recalls that it has carried out numerous campaigns in this regard over the years, with free visits and talks in schools to inform educators and school staff about basic prevention tools and how to respond to dental trauma that may occur accidentally in schools. Adults should supervise the tooth brushing of children up to the age of seven or eight.o años.
In addition to dental hygiene, other cavity prevention measures revolve around nutrition. It is recommended to bring healthy snacks like apples and carrots to eat during recess and encourage schoolchildren to hydrate with mineral water instead of sugary drinks or soft drinks.
Caries in children
Según los datos del Consejo General de Dentistas de España sobre caries infantil, esta afecta a 4 de cada diez menores y dos de cada diez sufren dolor de dientes. Además, sólo realizan el cepillado dental de forma correcta uno de cada dos niñas y niños y 6 de cada diez invierten menos de dos