[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":103},["ShallowReactive",2],{"notizie-en-when-to-take-your-child-to-the-dentist":3},{"post":4,"body":31,"related":32},{"slug":5,"title":6,"date":7,"modified":8,"excerpt":9,"minutes":10,"image":11,"service":14,"en":15},"quando-accompagnare-il-tuo-bambino-alla-prima-visita-dentistica","Quando accompagnare il tuo bambino alla prima visita dentistica","2021-11-04","2021-12-20","L’AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) e l’ADA (American Dental Association) raccomandano di accompagnare il bambino alla prima visita odontoiatrica all’eruzione del primo dente o entro il…",4,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":6},1200,628,null,{"slug":16,"title":17,"description":18,"excerpt":19,"minutes":10,"summary":20,"keywords":24,"imageAlt":30},"when-to-take-your-child-to-the-dentist","When to Take Your Child for Their First Dental Visit","Paediatric dental bodies advise a first dental visit when the first tooth appears or by age one. Learn why early visits help prevent tooth decay in children.","The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) and the ADA (American Dental Association) recommend bringing a child for their first dental visit when the first tooth erupts, or by their first…",[21,22,23],"The AAPD and the ADA recommend a child’s first dental visit when the first tooth erupts or by the first birthday at the latest.","Waiting until age three can be too late, because the risk of tooth decay begins early as oral pathogens are passed on from the main caregiver.","A proper paediatric dental visit rests on three pillars: risk assessment, examination of the mouth and preventive advice for parents.",[25,26,27,28,29],"child first dental visit","when to take baby to the dentist","baby bottle tooth decay","paediatric dentistry prevention","fluoride varnish for children","Young child smiling, illustrating a first visit to the dentist","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) and the ADA (American Dental Association) recommend bringing a child for their first dental visit when the first tooth erupts, or by their first birthday at the latest. Why does bringing the first dental visit forward mark such an important step for general health and for preventing tooth decay in children?\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, paediatric dentistry focused mainly on treatment. Parents usually took their child to the dentist for the first time only once painful symptoms appeared, and dentists limited themselves to treating tooth decay. Many people did not consider \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fbaby-teeth-eruption-and-shedding-timeline\">baby teeth\u003C\u002Fa> important because they are temporary, destined to fall out and be replaced by the permanent teeth before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awareness has changed since then. As knowledge of how tooth decay develops has advanced, dentists have gradually started seeing children at ever younger ages, though generally not before their third birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some cases, however, seeing the dentist for the first time at the age of three may be too late. The risk of developing tooth decay starts very early, because oral pathogens are introduced into the child’s mouth. A visit at one year of age not only makes preventive therapy and early treatment possible, it also benefits the child and the parents by helping them establish the best eating and oral hygiene habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, most dentists are not trained to treat such young patients, who are unable to cooperate. For this reason, even though the benefits of prevention from the first year of life have been known for several years, the first visit to the dentist usually does not take place before the age of three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proper paediatric oral examination rests on three pillars:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Risk assessment\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Examination of the mouth\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Preventive advice\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Risk assessment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>To be effective, preventive paediatric dentistry must start by assessing individual risk factors through the child’s medical, social and dental history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Particular attention should be paid to the dental history of the child’s main caregiver (the mother or whoever takes her place). A child’s oral pathogens are in fact the result of vertical transmission from the person who looks after them. Untreated tooth decay and a high bacterial count from periodontal conditions in the parent’s or caregiver’s mouth mean that the child develops a bacterial flora that favours the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fis-tooth-decay-hereditary\">development of tooth decay\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just as important to know the child’s eating habits from the very earliest age. Eating habits influence the risk of developing tooth decay through both what is eaten and how it is eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On-demand and\u002For night-time feeding, for example, can cause so-called “baby bottle tooth decay”. During sleep the body’s systems slow down, and breathing and heart rate decrease. Salivary flow also drops, which reduces the natural cleansing and buffering effect of saliva. Feeding should therefore follow a schedule, and a child should never be put to bed with a bottle. The child should also be encouraged to drink some water after meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, remember that current paediatric guidelines advise against giving children added sugars at least until the age of three, and ideally until the age of five. Among other things, diets rich in sugar are highly cariogenic. Until weaning, it is therefore important not to give any liquids other than breast milk (or, where that is not available, infant formula) and plain water; after the first year, follow-on milk can be introduced. Herbal teas, industrial fruit juices and plant-based drinks (rice, almond and so on) should also be avoided because they are high in added sugars. On this subject, we recommend watching this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=sqbs6Y9hb3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video interview with Raffaele Morino\u003C\u002Fa>, in which the paediatrician and dietitian from Bambino Gesù Hospital explains which drinks to give children at different ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Examination of the mouth\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>After carefully examining the mouth and pointing out any problems, the dentist should show the parent the correct technique for cleaning the teeth using gauze, a toothbrush or a towel. The child should be introduced to the toothbrush as soon as the first tooth appears. A soft-bristled toothbrush is recommended, with an appropriate amount of fluoride toothpaste. To find out more, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Foral-hygiene-babies-young-children\">read this article too\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Preventive advice\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Habits not related to nutrition, such as using a dummy, should also be discussed during the first visit. Persistent habits that could cause problems in the mouth should be addressed once the child is mature enough to accept giving them up. Until then, the dentist should simply monitor the habit and any resulting changes in the mouth. To learn more, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fthumb-sucking-vs-dummy-teeth\">read this article too\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the dentist can apply fluoride varnish to the teeth that have already come through and may decide to enrol high-risk patients in a three-monthly recall programme, to reapply the fluoride varnish and give parents further useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Source: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdecisionsindentistry.com\u002Farticle\u002Fa-childs-first-dental-visit\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Child’s First Dental Visit\u003C\u002Fa>, by Orpheus L. Triplett, DDS and Larry Dormois, DDS, MS\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Credits: photo by Colin Maynard on Unsplash\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>",[33,57,80],{"slug":34,"title":35,"date":36,"modified":36,"excerpt":37,"minutes":38,"image":39,"service":40,"en":41},"una-bocca-sana-aiuta-anche-il-pianeta","Una bocca sana aiuta anche il pianeta","2022-10-13","Forse non tutti sanno che il settore sanitario ha un impatto notevole sull’ambiente: ben il 5% delle emissioni di gas serra sono dovute all’assistenza sanitaria e, in questo ambito, il settore…",2,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":35},"igiene-prevenzione",{"slug":42,"title":43,"description":44,"excerpt":45,"minutes":38,"summary":46,"keywords":50,"imageAlt":56},"healthy-mouth-healthy-planet-dentistry-carbon-footprint","A Healthy Mouth Helps the Planet Too","Dentistry has a real carbon footprint, from fillings to nitrous oxide. Find out how prevention and simple daily habits protect both your smile and the planet.","Not everyone knows that the healthcare sector has a significant impact on the environment: as much as 5% of greenhouse gas emissions come from healthcare, and dentistry is a major contributor within…",[47,48,49],"Healthcare causes 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry is a major contributor within the sector.","A filling produces about 15 kg of CO2eq, a root canal treatment 23 kg and a denture between 58 and 71 kg.","Prevention through daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and professional dental cleaning twice a year is the best way to protect both your mouth and the planet.",[51,52,53,54,55],"dentistry carbon footprint","sustainable dental care","environmental impact of dentistry","nitrous oxide greenhouse gas","eco-friendly oral hygiene","Two bamboo toothbrushes in a glass jar",{"slug":58,"title":59,"date":60,"modified":60,"excerpt":61,"minutes":62,"image":63,"service":14,"en":64},"diagnostica-orale-in-gravidanza-quali-rischi-per-il-nascituro","Diagnostica orale in gravidanza: quali rischi per il nascituro?","2022-09-27","Andare dal dentista durante la gravidanza non solo è sicuro ma, come abbiamo visto, assolutamente necessario per il benessere della mamma e del nascituro in caso di problemi a denti e gengive…",1,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":59},{"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"excerpt":68,"minutes":62,"summary":69,"keywords":73,"imageAlt":79},"dental-x-rays-during-pregnancy-safety","Dental X-Rays During Pregnancy: Are They Safe for Your Baby?","Are dental X-rays safe in pregnancy? A JADA review of studies from 1957 to 2021 found necessary dental radiography safe at any stage with proper equipment.","Going to the dentist during pregnancy is not only safe but, as we have seen, absolutely necessary for the wellbeing of mother and baby if there are problems with the teeth or gums. Unfortunately…",[70,71,72],"Recent data show that fewer than half of pregnant women have dental check-ups, mainly because they worry about anaesthesia and dental X-rays.","A JADA review of findings from 1957 to 2021 concluded that necessary dental radiography is safe at any stage of pregnancy if adequate safety equipment is used.","When performed correctly, dental X-rays produce so little ionising radiation that they are unlikely to cause anomalies or malformations in the embryo or foetus.",[74,75,76,77,78],"dental X-rays during pregnancy","is it safe to go to the dentist when pregnant","pregnancy and oral health","dental radiography safety","dental care in pregnancy","Pregnant woman holding her belly",{"slug":81,"title":82,"date":83,"modified":83,"excerpt":84,"minutes":38,"image":85,"service":86,"en":87},"via-il-dente-via-il-ricordo-la-cattiva-salute-orale-puo-compromettere-la-tua-memoria","Via il dente, via il ricordo: la cattiva salute orale può compromettere la tua memoria","2022-09-08","Se vuoi proteggere il tuo cervello non trascurare l’igiene orale: ogni dente perso, infatti, può causare un aumento del’1,4% del rischio di un deterioramento cognitivo e dell’1,1% di sviluppare…",{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":82},"parodontologia",{"slug":88,"title":89,"description":90,"excerpt":91,"minutes":38,"summary":92,"keywords":96,"imageAlt":102},"tooth-loss-memory-and-dementia-risk","Tooth Loss, Memory and Dementia: How Oral Health Affects the Brain","Each lost tooth raises the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and dementia by 1.1%, a JAMDA meta-analysis found. Learn how oral health protects memory.","If you want to protect your brain, do not neglect your oral hygiene: each tooth you lose can increase the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing some form of dementia by 1.1%.",[93,94,95],"A JAMDA meta-analysis found that each lost tooth increases the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing dementia by 1.1%.","Adults who had lost more than one tooth were 1.5 times more likely to develop cognitive impairment and 1.3 times more likely to develop dementia.","The risk dropped sharply when missing teeth were replaced with prostheses or dentures, possibly because tooth loss makes chewing difficult and leads to nutritional deficiencies.",[97,98,99,100,101],"tooth loss and dementia","oral health and memory","missing teeth cognitive decline","gum disease and alzheimer’s","dentures and dementia risk","Older adult smiling, illustrating oral health and memory",1793907065884]