Sina Weibo @Guangzhou Children’s Dentist Zhang Zengfang The most common question parents ask in clinic is: “Dr. Zhang, my child brushes his teeth every day, why does he still have so many cavities?” I usually ask parents a few questions, and I often get very similar answers from parents. 1. Does your child brush his teeth for 3 minutes each time? (No, it’s usually just a couple of clicks!) 2. Do you use an electric toothbrush? (Do you need an electric toothbrush? (No!) Have you ever flossed? (What is dental floss? Do you need to floss?) 4. Has the child ever had sulcus closure for molar teeth before? (Do the baby teeth need to be sealed? (I have never done it.) How come all the sixth-age teeth are decayed and no sulcus closure was done? (Ah, I thought that tooth would be replaced, so I didn’t care about it) 5. How often do you usually take your child to the dentist? (I have never seen one, but now my child realizes the seriousness only when it hurts) So, can children be prevented just by brushing their teeth? It is recommended to choose a small, soft-bristled electric toothbrush for brushing, which is more convenient and powerful than an ordinary toothbrush. 3. Flossing is a must, as it is difficult to clean the soft tartar in the crevice of the teeth with a toothbrush alone, and it is necessary to further clean the crevice after brushing to complete a high-quality dental cleaning. 4. 2-3 years old should be closed for molar sulcus, and for molars with deep sulcus, it is difficult to completely clean the soft tartar in the sulcus by brushing alone. The best way to clean the soft scale in the sulcus is to fill the deep sulcus with sulcus sealant to facilitate the cleaning of the teeth. 6 years old or so should have the sulcus sealant of the sixth molar, this tooth is a permanent tooth, with the child’s life, very important, has risen to the height of the national free program, like many vaccines is mandatory! Finally, regular check-ups at the dentist are also essential, and may reveal many dental problems that parents are not aware of on a daily basis, for early detection and treatment. As you can see, daily brushing alone is not enough, you also need to ensure that the brushing is done with good quality, with more advanced brushing tools, with daily flossing, and with preventive fossa closure and regular checkups at the dentist, all of which are indispensable. Delete the original article