Problem of dental cavities or dental caries experienced by nearly 89 percent of children under the age of 12 years in Indonesia. One possible cause is dental hygiene are less guarded and liking sweet and sticky foods.
According drg.Zaura Anggraeni, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Dentists Association (PDGI), on average each resident has four dental cavities. "Based on daily experience usuallytooth decay, so it is left to rot. So it's too late now to the dentistbecause the infection is deep and should be repealed, "said the doctor who was called Rini.
He added, tooth decay can affect the overall health of the body. "Germs in cavities can join the blood stream.It could be stuck in the valves of the heart, kidneys pores, and much more, "he said.
In children, described by S. Soeria Prof.drg.Eky Soemantri, Sp.Ortho (K), Dean of the Faculty of Medicine,Dentistry University of Padjadjaran, infection of the teeth will also interfere with absorption of nutrients.
" Gigi is one of the digestive system. If there is interference, then the food can not be chewed well so that the stomach and intestines to work harder. As a result the absorption of nutrients is compromised, "he explained.
In fact, damage the teeth can be prevented. " Teeth the child should be cleaned regularly, this habit should begin at an early age, "said Rini. Also avoid sugary foods, sticky and chewy because it will stick to the teethand form acids that decay can damage teeth , especially if not accompanied by a habit of brushing teeth.
Parents should also begin to introduce children to the doctor's teeth . "Do not bring children to the doctor'steeth after the tooth was broken because the child will be afraid to go back. Invite your child to know the doctor dentist to check teeth it, "advises Eky.
Dental health month
Eky acknowledges that the current number of doctors teeth in the ground water has not been balanced. "In Indonesia there are 21,200 people and 1545 specialist dentist." Approximately 70 percent of dentists and 90 percent of dentists are specialists in Java, "he said.
For that PT.Unilever Indonesia in cooperation with the Association also recognizes and Faculty of Dentistry, Indonesia again held the National Dental Health Month 2011 which will take place during September and October.
"The year 2010 then we work with 13 Faculty of Dentistry throughout Indonesia and reaching out to 20,000 patients. This year we want to increase the amount of Dentistry and the city because there are still many people who need dental care," said Mirah drg.Ratu Afifah, professional oral care relationship manager PT.Unilever Indonesia.
Eky added, each year 60,000 patients came to the faculty of dentistry throughout Indonesia for dental care."Dentistry is one part of the health care system in addition to health centers. People can use it if you feel not afford to go to the dentist," he explained.
This is very informative, preventing dental damage is very important especially if you don't want to have ugly teeth.
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