India - Seven in 10 children suffer from gum disease
Seventy per cent of children under 15 suffer from gum diseases, a nationwide survey found out. Conducted by the Indian Dental Association (IDA), it shows dental decay and oral cancer is rising among children.
Dentists said that dental hygiene in children is always neglected and overlooked as compared to lifestyle diseases like obesity and stress. The IDA surveyed 4 lakh children across India, as part of its community health initiative, and found 40% suffering from faulty jawline.
Dr PD Joshi, consultant dentist at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, said, "At least 75-80% children come to me with cavity problems. Early cavities are leading to more and more children undergoing root canal." The procedure is difficult to do in children as their jaws are not properly formed, which leads to a prolonged treatment, he adds.
Dr Karishma Jaradi, aesthetic dentist, Dentzz dental care centre, said, "There's a rise in number of children in the 0-6 age group going for the root canal procedure. Cavities are mainly linked to not brushing the teeth properly."
"Junk and sugary food items are the main culprits. Children wake up early and are in a hurry to leave for school. In their rush, brushing teeth properly takes a backseat," said Dr Ashok Dhoble, IDA secretary.
And that is despite India having so much natural fluoride in their water!
Dentists said that dental hygiene in children is always neglected and overlooked as compared to lifestyle diseases like obesity and stress. The IDA surveyed 4 lakh children across India, as part of its community health initiative, and found 40% suffering from faulty jawline.
Dr PD Joshi, consultant dentist at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, said, "At least 75-80% children come to me with cavity problems. Early cavities are leading to more and more children undergoing root canal." The procedure is difficult to do in children as their jaws are not properly formed, which leads to a prolonged treatment, he adds.
Dr Karishma Jaradi, aesthetic dentist, Dentzz dental care centre, said, "There's a rise in number of children in the 0-6 age group going for the root canal procedure. Cavities are mainly linked to not brushing the teeth properly."
"Junk and sugary food items are the main culprits. Children wake up early and are in a hurry to leave for school. In their rush, brushing teeth properly takes a backseat," said Dr Ashok Dhoble, IDA secretary.
And that is despite India having so much natural fluoride in their water!
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