The children most likely to suffer from dental disease on holiday

during the summer increase cases of caries and dental trauma

· increasing sporting activity during the holidays will increase breakage and loss of teeth

· abuse of sugary drinks and foods between hours power the occurrence of caries and periodontal problems

Madrid, June 2012.- during the summer there are to pay special attention when it comes to taking care of oral health. The most frequent pathologies occurring in these dates, include breakage and loss of teeth due to the increase of the sport, as well as caries increment by the increase in the consumption of sugary beverages.

As Dr. Germán Zarandieta, Sanitas, Millenium Dental clinics medico-odontologo during the summer, you can see an increase in the pathology of traumatic origin to significantly increase sporting activity. The good weather that we encourage more frequently to do some sport in the open air: go to the pool, at the beach, go out with the bike, etc. For this reason, there is a very significant increase in injuries, especially in children ”.

In the past twenty years dental implantology has undergone significant advances. Titanium implants for patients in adulthood they offer the best alternative when it comes to repair or replace damaged parts, however in the case of children, we must take into account that it is not advisable to perform an implant before the completion of their oral, about 18 or 20 years development.

An increase in caries and periodontal disease occurs during the summer. Among the main causes we find the considerable increase in the consumption of sugary drinks and more pronounced tendency to eat between hours or eat away from home.

Often, this intake hours is not accompanied by proper subsequent oral cleaning. Cavities are not a pathology of immediate appearance, so it must influence in education, especially in children, to avoid that in the future this lack of care cause an increase of its appearance or worsening of periodontal diseases ”, says Dr. Germán Zarandieta.

An increase in cases of tooth sensitivity derived from consumption of foods such as ice cream or cold drinks also occurs during the holiday.

Heat, enemy of oral health

Albeit indirectly, increasing the ambient temperature also affects oral health. Heat, greater exposure to the Sun and the increase in sporting activity cause our body to lose water and have to make changes in order to maintain hydration and proper concentration of salts.

The most important symptom of the lack of hydration is dry mouth. This can give rise to an increase in the density saliva, which causes the loss of part of its lubricating properties. This is a problem added since your body has more difficulties to maintain a correct balance hidrosalino especially in older people. For this reason, it is very important to maintain hydration and concentration of suitable salts especially in children and older, with a regular intake of water or drinks without sugar and alcohol content, as well as a regular consumption of fruits and vegetables. In addition, to sports activities, it is important that the drinks have a certain content in sodium ”, continues Dr. Germán Zarandieta.

Cavities do not rest on vacation

In the holidays, Spaniards not only more often neglect our oral hygiene, but that we also went to the dentist less often. Perceive a decline in visits to the dentist. Out of the habitual place of residence means that, except for reasons of urgency, not usually visit the oral health professional ”, says Dr. Zarandieta.

However, it is recommended to take advantage of the greater availability of free time to carry out this revision for which at times in winter we do not find time. This recommendation is particularly important when it comes to children; at the end of their classes and before leaving camps or places away from home, should check their State oral and carry out the treatments they may need.