The children, the more prone to dental disease on holiday

during the summer increase cases of tooth decay and dental trauma

· sporting activity during the holidays increased causes an increase in fractures 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 should be given special attention when it comes to taking care of oral health. The most frequent pathologies that occur on these dates, include breakage and loss of teeth due to the increase in sport activity, as well as the increase of caries by the increase in the consumption of sugary drinks.

As Dr. Germán Zarandieta, Milenium Sanitas, 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, to the beach, going out with the bike, etc. For this reason, there is a very significant increase of injuries, especially in children ”.

In the past twenty years dental implantology has undergone important advances. For adult patients implants of titanium 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 its oral, about 18 or 20 years development.

An increase in caries and periodontal disease also occurs during the summer. The main causes include the considerable increase in the consumption of sugary drinks and the more pronounced tendency to eat between meals or eat outside the home.

Often, this intake between meals is not accompanied by proper cleaning after oral. Cavities are not a pathology of immediate appearance, so it must influence in education, especially younger ones, 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.

During the holiday period, an increase of cases of tooth sensitivity resulting from the consumption of foods such as ice cream or cold drinks also occurs.

The heat, the enemy of oral health

But indirectly, the increase in temperature also affects oral health. Heat, greater exposure to the Sun and the increase in sport 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 of the density saliva, which causes the loss of part of its lubricating properties. This is a problem especially in elderly added since your body has more difficulty to maintain a proper balance of sodium. 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 beverages 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 some 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 decrease in visits to the dentist. Out of the usual place of residence entails 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 that review for which we sometimes in winter do not find time. This recommendation is of particular importance when it comes to children; at the end of their classes and before going to camps or places away from home, you should check your state oral and carry out the treatments they may need.