Running Head: Prevention of Dental Cavities in Children 1
Running Head: Prevention of Dental Cavities in Children 1
Running Head: Prevention of Dental Cavities in Children 1
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PREVENTION OF DENTAL CAVITIES IN CHILDREN 2
the leading chronic conditions among the U.S children. There are various adverse
effects associated with tooth decay with pain and infections serving as some of the
major problems. Once a child suffers from tooth decay, the victim is subjected to
other problems that limit essential practices like eating, speaking, playing as well as
learning (CDC, 2014). There is a need to prevent dental cavities in children through
the effective use of fluoride varnish and fluoride toothpaste because the problem
The primary reasons that the to education should focus on the need to
address the problem of the dental cavity among children are based on the
quantifiable number of victims and the associated costs of treating the disorder.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should emphasize educating
parents, especially mothers on the need to paint their children with fluoride vanish
right from the instance when the first teeth emerge at around the age of six
children aged from the age of 2 to 11 years have at least one primary tooth
decayed and untreated tooth with around 20 percent of adolescents suffering from
the associated pain of tooth decay serves as a disruptive aspect in the development
stages, which if tampered with by illnesses have adverse effects on the later lives of
the victims.
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Other than the challenges associated with pain from a decayed tooth, there
are a variety of health costs incurred in treating the problem. CDC (2014) notes
that in 2009 alone, the total amount spent on dental expenses in the U.S for
children aged from 5 to 17 years was around $20 billion with the amount
translating to 17.7 percent of the overall healthcare cost for this group. With
clear indication of the financial burden the problem has for parents. Even with
problem will ensure that such resources are diverted to address other challenging
health concerns.
To prevent the problem of tooth decay among children and adolescents, the
use of fluoride varnish in coating babies’ teeth and brushing daily with fluoride
toothpaste is essential (CDC, 2014). Parents and society, in general, should adopt a
culture where these practices are made a routine to prevent the problem. Parents
serve as the intended audience especially mothers. This emanates from the fact
that they have the responsibility of ensuring the well-being of their children.
audience (Sliwa, 2015). Using a picture where a child is in discomfort due to tooth
decay will help in evoking fear to the parents and also the children to adhere to the
References
CDC. (2014, September 12). Use of Dental Care and Effective Preventive Services
from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su6302a9.htm
CDC. (2014, November 10). Children's Oral Health | Division of Oral Health | CDC.
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/10/fear-based-appeals.aspx