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Adolescence and Oral Care
There is evidence that periodontal disease may increase during adolescence due to the lack of motivation to practice oral hygiene. Children who maintain good oral hygiene habits to age 13 are more likely to continue brushing and flossing than children who were not taught proper oral care.
Hormonal changes associated with puberty may increase in adolescents at risk of developing periodontal disease. During puberty, increased levels of hormones like progesterone and possibly estrogen, cause increased blood circulation in the gums. This can cause increased sensitivity of the gums and a stronger reaction to any irritation, including food particles and plaque. During this time, gums may become swollen, red and feel sore.
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Benefits of early treatment in orthodontics
Another good reason to say yes to early treatment in orthodontics is that the child will reap the benefits at many levels.
• simplify and shorten or avoid the more complex treatment in adolescence;
• preserve capital dental (extractions of teeth, premolars and wisdom teeth, amputated up to a quarter of Heritage Dental, eight teeth);
• avoid the painful transition from surgery as an adult in case of atrophy of the jaws (action required when a missed period of growth, eg in cases of prognathism);
• intervene in children by an appliance or simple techniques, much less stringent than the rings at a time when he is receptive, and avoid disrupting the teenager who already suffers from many difficulties without it being necessary ‘add more; Read the rest of this entry »
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