Most Vietnamese children have tooth decay: conference
Monday, October 14, 2024, 12:03 GMT+7
Over 86 percent of children in Vietnam suffer from dental cavities, heard an international scientific conference recently held in Ho Chi Minh City by the Faculty of Dentistry from Van Lang University.
Associate Professor Dr. Tran Cao Binh, president of the Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association, raised the alarm on the high rate of permanent tooth decay among children, attributing this to inadequate oral hygiene and excessive sugar consumption.
Improper dental care leads to cavity-causing bacteria and may rot baby teeth.
If untreated, dental cavities can cause pain, infection, and potentially pulpitis or maxillary sinusitis; or even prevent permanent teeth from growing properly.
Cavities can impact children’s sleep, reduce their appetite, and affect their ability to learn. If a patient, regardless of age, receives late treatment, they risk losing the tooth.
Dr. Tran Ngoc Quang Phi, dean of the faculty of dentistry at Van Lang University, noted that both children and adults in Vietnam suffer from dental diseases, often with greater severity compared to international standards.
Dental experts advise everyone to brush their teeth at least twice a day, after meals, for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, visit dentists for checkups twice a year, and receive timely treatment for cavities.
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