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March 20 is the 34th “World Oral Health Day” (also known as “World Oral Health Day” International Tooth Love Day”), this year’s publicity theme is “Proud of Healthy Oral”. In order to spread the correct oral care and orthodontic science to the public, many doctors have begun to “touch the net” to the oral health science popularization. first line.
According to the reporter’s understanding, Xu Yue, chief physician of the Department of Orthodontics of the Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, is a diligent expert in popular science. Using his spare time every day to shoot short videos and answer questions from fans has become a must for Professor Xu Yue. He has gained hundreds of thousands of loyal fans on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Zhihu and other mobile Internet apps.
On the occasion of this year’s “World Oral Health Day”, the reporter interviewed Director Xu Yue on some hot topics of oral health care and orthodontics. physician.
Sweeping the misunderstanding of daily oral care cognition
“Although everyone’s awareness of oral health care has been greatly improved, in daily oral care There are still many misunderstandings in nursing,” Xu Yue, chief physician, said in an interview with reporters. Based on his long-term experience with patients, he summed up four common misunderstandings in oral care and the correct ways to deal with them are as follows:
Misunderstanding 1: If there is no pain in the teeth and no swollen gums, there is no need for an oral examination.
Experts: Routine oral examinations and teeth cleaning 1-2 times a year are one of the manifestations of paying attention to physical health. Through oral examination, you can find possible hidden caries, gingival and periodontal problems, and achieve early treatment.
Myth 2: As long as you brush your teeth every day, you can keep your teeth clean.
Expert: Brushing can only remove about 70% of plaque, and the remaining plaque will continue to damage oral health. Therefore, we generally recommend that you use tools such as dental floss and dental irrigator to assist in cleaning. On top of this basic care, advanced oral care such as regular scaling can be done if conditions permit.
Myth 3: Small black holes appear in the teeth, which is not a big problem.
Expert: Many people think that there is a small black hole in the teeth, as long as it does not hurt and does not affect the use of the teeth, they will ignore it. As everyone knows, if the small holes are not repaired, the large holes will suffer, and it will be time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive to deal with when the teeth are rotten to a certain extent. For example, root canal treatment is required if the dentin is damaged by caries.
Myth 4: Bleeding gums is the result of getting angry, just drink herbal tea.
Expert: Some people have frequent bleeding gums, such as when brushing their teeth or chewing on an apple. There are many reasons for gum bleeding, such as calculus irritation, periodontitis, etc. In addition to simple local problems in the oral cavity, it may also be the manifestation of oral lesions of other systemic diseases, such as diabetes and liver disease, which can cause bleeding gums. Therefore, for people who are prone to bleeding gums, it is recommended to go to the dentist for a check-up, and only by screening the cause can symptomatic treatment.
Children before the age of 7 need to go to the dentist, and “earth and sky” is an emergency
According to domestic mainstream academic circles and international authoritative academics The organization, the American Association of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD), recommends that a child should visit a children’s dentist for the first time when their first tooth is born (around 6 months), and no later than one year old.
“The main purpose of visiting a dentist is not to see whether the baby has one tooth or two, but to communicate with parents and educate and consult parents about oral knowledge,” Xu Yue explained.
I have been engaged in orthodontics for more than 20 years. Accepting the most cutting-edge concepts, mastering the most advanced orthodontic technology, and making the profession perfect are the pursuit of Xu Yue. He has studied in the United States twice, and has in-depth exchanges with internationally renowned orthodontic experts to discuss orthodontic problems. Xu Yue has extensive knowledge and clinical experience, especially in the early prevention and treatment of dental malformation in children and the correction of malocclusion in adolescents.
In an interview with reporters, Xu Yue said, “In the deciduous tooth period (2-6 years old), the mixed tooth period (6-12 years old), and the early permanent teeth (12-16 years old), parents must Pay attention to the growth and development of children’s teeth. Genetic factors of congenital parents and acquired living habits, such as illness, malnutrition, lack of training in chewing function, finer eating, and bad habits such as sticking out tongue and biting fingers, are all possible Causes oral deformities in children.”
He reminded parents to pay attention to and actively intervene as soon as possible with regard to their children’s oral deformities. The chin is a bit skewed. I think this is an emergency and should be treated as soon as possible; if the parents are not sure whether the child needs to be corrected, it is best to bring it to the hospital no later than 7 years old. Professional orthodontists can find the problem in time; parents To observe whether the children have bad habits such as mouth breathing, finger sucking, tongue sticking, lip biting, etc., if so, intervene as soon as possible.” (For more news, please pay attention to Yangchengpai pai.ycwb.com)
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