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This is how you can look after your teeth! Contact us! Brush your teeth every morning and every night Use a fluoride tooth paste Have some xylitol after a meal and a snack Eat healthy foods and avoid snacking If you're thirsty, drink water Attend regular dental check-ups You can also take care of things electronically, at the following address www.asiointi.eksote.fi (to log in, you need your online banking login information or a mobile certificate) Checking your appointment: Making an appointment All appointments Making an appointment for a child who has received an invitation letter Appointments for oral hygiene Ph. 05 352 7059 On weekdays, Mon – Thu from 8 – 16, Fri from 8 – 15 For no-rush appointments, we kindly request you to schedule a time between 10 – 15. South Karelia social and health care district Children’s oral hygiene A brochure for parents www.eksote.fi Brushing teeth and using fluoride As soon as the first baby teeth appear, teeth must be brushed twice a day: at morning and at night. The brushing is the parent's responsibility, the child will need help with brushing their teeth. The suitable brush is soft and with a small head, so that it can reach the child's back teeth, as well. Save your teeth. Toothpaste can be used already when the very first tooth has appeared; there is no need to rinse toothpaste off with water. The fluoride content of the toothpaste can be found on the ingredient list on the tube: Xylitol stops the acid attack, which is why it would be good to use it after every meal. Poor oral hygiene and constant snacking damage teeth. Xylitol is not a substitute for brushing teeth! Child's age Fluoride content of toothpaste Amount of toothpaste under 3 years of age 1000-1100 ppm a small dab 3-5-year-olds 1000-1100 ppm an amount the size of the child's little finger's nail 6-year-olds 1450ppm an amount the size of 0.5 – 2 cm For children under three years of age, toothpaste is used only once during the day, the other brushing takes place either without toothpaste, or with a fluoride-free toothpaste. Tooth cavities are contagious Tooth cavities are caused by caries bacteria. The bacteria can move from the parent to the child without anyone noticing, e.g. by sharing spoons or by licking the dummy. Nutrition and the mouth Varied foods that require chewing are good for the mouth and the teeth. Every mouthful causes an acid attack in the mouth, which makes the teeth more prone to cavities. Teeth can endure 5 – 6 meals per day. Constant snacking and drinking cause long-lasting acid attacks on your teeth. Time any sweets/acidic drinks and small treats to coincide with your meals. The best drink to quench your thirst between meals is water. Children should only be allowed a moderate amount of sweets; and it is wise to make the child aware already at an early age that sweet treats are not a daily occurrence. When consumed often, candy, biscuits, juices, and sweet yogurts are a threat to the mouth's health, and their consumption should be timed to coincide with meals, and festive occasions. Image: the Finnish Dental Association In kindergartens, candy or biscuits are often shared on a child's birthday. Instead of something sweet, try sharing something tooth-friendly, e.g. xylitol chewing gum, or stickers. Dummies and breastfeeding Some children use dummies. At around six months of age, the suckling need clearly diminishes, which makes this the most natural time for gradually stopping using dummies and baby bottles. Breastfeeding is recommended for dental and oral health, but breastfeeding for an extensive period and often is not beneficial for teeth.