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4. Tooth decay is one of
the most common
chronic childhood
illnesses and is five
times more prevalent
than asthma.
5. "Far too many children
suffer far too much
dental disease, and it
is overwhelmingly
preventable,"
6. Says Burton L. Edelstein,
D.D.S., founding director
of the Children's Dental
Health Project in
Washington, DC.
Legislators are listening:
7. A bill, the Children's
Dental Health
Improvement Act of
2002, aimed at
increasing kids' access to
dental services, has been
introduced in
8. Congress and endorsed by
The American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry
(AAPD) in Chicago
and other healthcare
organizations.
9. Start
by testing your
knowledge and brushing up
on your dental facts.
This
advice comes courtesy
of the AAPD as well as the
Chicago-based American
Dental Association.
17.
a. they can shift your child's teeth
b. they can cause tooth decay
c. they pick up germs easily
d. it's tough for most children to
stop using them
18.
a. Give your child fluoride supplements
b. Have your child floss twice a day
c. Have your child brush only once a day to
spare tooth enamel
d. Have your child use an electric
toothbrush
19.
a. Wearing braces
b. Drinking bottled water instead of
tap water
c. Consuming foods and juices rich in
calcium and fluoride
d. Eating smaller, more frequent meals
20.
a. he's 2
b. he's 4
c. his teeth begin to touch one another
d. he gets his first permanent teeth
26. b.
Some dentists say a
smear is enough, but the
official word from the
AAPD is to use a pea-size
amount of fluoridated.
27. toothpaste once your
child is between 2 and 3.
If you use more, they
may swallow it; this can
lead to fluorosis, which
causes white spots and
discoloration.
28. b.
As long as it's kept
clean and dry between
uses, your child's
toothbrush only needs to
be changed every three
months or so.
29. Choose one with a
large handle, soft,
rounded bristles, and
a small head that
reaches back teeth.
30. Before teeth are
present, clean gums
with gauze, a
washcloth, or a small
soft-bristled
toothbrush and water.
31. d.
Supervise your child's
brushing until age11.
Until age 6 or 7, you
should stand behind
them and physically
brush their teeth.
32. After that, they can do it
them-self, but you'll
need to make sure their
using the right amount of
toothpaste, brushing for
at least two minutes, and
rinsing properly.
33. By the time your child
turns 4, the jaw starts to
align; further thumb
sucking can cause the
upper teeth to tip toward
the lip.
c.
34. For a child with several
baby teeth, a pacifier
can push the upper
teeth out and lower
teeth in.
56. Because their trained to
recognize and treat oral
health problems specific
care for infants,
children, adolescents
and patients with special
needs.
57. Dental Care For All Children
Ages 1-18
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