Oral Health in Children: Golden Tips for Confidence and Nutrition

WISE NEWS PRESS / ISTANBUL, TURKEY — NOV. 24, 2025

Oral and Dental Health Experts at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital state that healthy mouth and teeth enable children to benefit more from nutrients and improve their self-confidence, sharing important tips for protecting oral and dental health in children.

Experts emphasized the need to establish the habit of brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay by preventing the formation of sticky plaque on children's teeth. Drawing attention to the importance of a balanced diet in which starchy and sugary foods are restricted, experts stated that if such foods are consumed, eating them with main meals will help clean the mouth thanks to the extra saliva produced during eating.

Importance and Sources of Fluoride

It was stated that the fluoride content of the water children drink should be checked. It was noted that if tap, well, or bottled water does not contain fluoride, the dentist or pediatrician can recommend daily fluoride supplements. It has been scientifically proven that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and increases resistance to decay, and therefore topical fluoride gels applied in 3-6 month periods provide significant protection against decay in children's future lives.

Preventive Dentistry Practices

It was stated that preventive dentistry covers not only gaining the habit of toothbrushing and flossing, but also the detection and prevention of harmful habits such as finger or pacifier sucking.

Experts pointed out that the grooves called "fissures" on the chewing surfaces of molars are prone to decay, and emphasized the importance of the "fissure sealant" application, which ensures that these areas are covered with a special filling material. This process adheres to the tooth enamel, preventing decay formation, and can be applied in a short time without the need for anesthesia.

It was also stated that "space maintainer appliances" applied to protect the space of prematurely lost primary teeth play a critical role in preventing future orthodontic problems. Experts expressed that regular dental check-ups and mouthguard applications against sports injuries are also an important part of preventive dentistry, and that cooperation with parents is essential in this process.

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