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DENTAL HEALTH FOR
 YOUNG CHILDREN




  Abigail Malnar
  EEC 4731 – Milestone 1
Effects of Dental Problems:

 Problems with general health
 Appearance

 Lower self-esteem

 Considerable pain

 Considerable expense
“Baby Teeth” are necessary for:
   Chewing

   Spacing of permanent teeth

   Influencing the shape
     of the jaw bone

   Development of speech
Tooth care in young children
   Toddlers (before 2 years old) – adult brush the
    child’s teeth with a soft brush and water

   Preschool age – brush their own teeth with
    fluorinated toothpaste with some adult
    supervision

   According to the American Academy of
    Pediatric Dentistry the first dental visit should
    happen when a child has their first tooth
Teacher’s Role in Oral Health
   As a teacher you may notice a student in your
    class has obvious signs of dental problems
   The parents may not be aware of the
    importance of having good oral health
   If you think it is a matter of cost you could send
    home a brochure about “Healthy Smiles
    Healthy Children” which is a grant to provide
    children from low income families with dental
    care
Addressing Oral Health
in the Classroom

   As a teacher you can plan a unit about the
    importance of good oral health and how to
    properly take care of your teeth

   It would also be a great experience for the
    children if a dentist could come into the class
    and talk to them about good oral hygiene
References
   Marotz, L. R. (2008). Health, safety, and
    nutrition for the young child. Wadsworth Pub
    Co.

   The american academy of pediatric dentistry:
    recommendations. (2011). Retrieved from
    http://www.aapd.org/

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Dental health for young children

  • 1. DENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Abigail Malnar EEC 4731 – Milestone 1
  • 2. Effects of Dental Problems:  Problems with general health  Appearance  Lower self-esteem  Considerable pain  Considerable expense
  • 3. “Baby Teeth” are necessary for:  Chewing  Spacing of permanent teeth  Influencing the shape of the jaw bone  Development of speech
  • 4. Tooth care in young children  Toddlers (before 2 years old) – adult brush the child’s teeth with a soft brush and water  Preschool age – brush their own teeth with fluorinated toothpaste with some adult supervision  According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry the first dental visit should happen when a child has their first tooth
  • 5. Teacher’s Role in Oral Health  As a teacher you may notice a student in your class has obvious signs of dental problems  The parents may not be aware of the importance of having good oral health  If you think it is a matter of cost you could send home a brochure about “Healthy Smiles Healthy Children” which is a grant to provide children from low income families with dental care
  • 6. Addressing Oral Health in the Classroom  As a teacher you can plan a unit about the importance of good oral health and how to properly take care of your teeth  It would also be a great experience for the children if a dentist could come into the class and talk to them about good oral hygiene
  • 7. References  Marotz, L. R. (2008). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child. Wadsworth Pub Co.  The american academy of pediatric dentistry: recommendations. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aapd.org/