Seven out of 10 Indian kids suffer from gum disease: Study
Seven out of 10 Indian kids suffer from gum disease: Study
Pratibha Masand, TNN | Jul 29, 2012, 10.38AM IST
MUMBAI: A new nationwide survey conducted by the India Dental Association (IDA) shows that 70% of children under the age of 15 suffer from gum problems. The IDA surveyed four lakh children across the country and found out that 40% are suffering from a faulty jaw line.
The survey also pointed out that the problems of dental decay are rising amongst the children. Moreover a recent study showed that 92% students were found to be suffering from dental decay. Majority kids have dental problems with irregular teeth that need to be straightened and aligned, bad breath, or teeth that need cleaning - polishing and fillings.
According to Dr Veejay Deshpandey, consultant dental surgeon and implantologist, almost 70 per cent of their dental problems are due to consumption of junk food, soft drinks and lack of good brushing habits. "The usage of package food and junk food habits in children are increasing due to the fast life. Children, who are addicted to junk foods like candies, chips, cookies, french fries, chinese dishes, burgers, pizzas, ice creams, sodas, desserts as well as packaged drinks, cannot resist having them, and are more prone to problems such as toothache, problem in the gums, decays in milk teeth and newly erupted permanent teeth. The food particles tend to get stuck between the teeth which increase the bacteria in mouth and lead to tooth problems. This results in early tooth decay and possible loss of teeth. Hence these habits of eating are hazardous for children's teeth."
This is happening despite all the calcium fluoride found in the water that cripples villagers. I wonder if Prof Newton (SHA) would have an answer?
Pratibha Masand, TNN | Jul 29, 2012, 10.38AM IST
MUMBAI: A new nationwide survey conducted by the India Dental Association (IDA) shows that 70% of children under the age of 15 suffer from gum problems. The IDA surveyed four lakh children across the country and found out that 40% are suffering from a faulty jaw line.
The survey also pointed out that the problems of dental decay are rising amongst the children. Moreover a recent study showed that 92% students were found to be suffering from dental decay. Majority kids have dental problems with irregular teeth that need to be straightened and aligned, bad breath, or teeth that need cleaning - polishing and fillings.
According to Dr Veejay Deshpandey, consultant dental surgeon and implantologist, almost 70 per cent of their dental problems are due to consumption of junk food, soft drinks and lack of good brushing habits. "The usage of package food and junk food habits in children are increasing due to the fast life. Children, who are addicted to junk foods like candies, chips, cookies, french fries, chinese dishes, burgers, pizzas, ice creams, sodas, desserts as well as packaged drinks, cannot resist having them, and are more prone to problems such as toothache, problem in the gums, decays in milk teeth and newly erupted permanent teeth. The food particles tend to get stuck between the teeth which increase the bacteria in mouth and lead to tooth problems. This results in early tooth decay and possible loss of teeth. Hence these habits of eating are hazardous for children's teeth."
This is happening despite all the calcium fluoride found in the water that cripples villagers. I wonder if Prof Newton (SHA) would have an answer?
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