Despite the Advances in Dentistry, Why Do Children Have Tooth Decay?

Editorial Nowadays, oral problems are one of the most common problems of people around the world, especially among children. Of course, it may seem that with the advancement of health status, the level of tooth decays and loss of teeth is much less than in the past, but with regard to the types of nutrition, misconceptions and the inadequate use of oral hygiene instructions, unfortunately, dental problems still exist and somehow it seems the conditions of oral hygiene among children has gotten worse. Dr. Alvin Dannenberg says that the cause of our children's tooth decay is not a lack of fluoride. The reason for the gingival bleeding in children is not lack of tooth brushing or not using dental floss. The main causes of this condition are the lack of nutrition, the consumption of acidic and sweet drinks, the disruption of the healthy intestinal bacteria and their inactive lifestyle [1]. In addition to brushing and flossing, he believes four other criteria should be considered. Having healthy bacteria in the intestine, reinforce healthy bacteria in the children's saliva, and makes them function naturally in the mouth. As a result, it helps prevent dental caries and gum disease [1]. Avoiding the use of refined carbohydrates is another way of preventing the spread of unhealthy bacteria and helping to maintain acid concentration at a healthy level in the mouth. In addition, parents should place the essential nutrients and minerals in the diet of children [1]. Finally, parents should advocate active living and playing outdoors [1]. The statistics of dental caries in children are very high due to the statistics observed from different sources. According to my experiences, I have been suffering from the spreading of dental caries in young children. Even children between the ages of 2 and 3 are involved with this issue.