Üsküdar Dental Hospital Pediatric Dentist Dr. Instructor member Şebnem N. Koçan talked about the effect of milk on dental health and gave information about milk and milk powders.
Pediatric Dentist Dr., who started his words by underlining that the milk powders sold in the markets are not real milk powder. Instructor member Şebnem N. Koçan said, “Milk powder is made by evaporating milk with different methods and obtaining powder. The purpose of using milk powder is to facilitate the transportation of milk and to extend the storage period. The nutritional values of real milk powders are close to milk. Milk is very beneficial for bones and teeth. However, the nutritional values of what we put in coffee and sold in the markets are very different. These milk powders are of no use to the teeth. It does not contain calcium, various minerals, vitamins and most of the beneficial materials found in milk. Because it contains glucose, on the contrary, it harms the teeth.” he said.
Noting that carbonate or soda is put in raw milk to make it last longer, Koçan said, “They add water to reduce the cost. Also, raw milk is boiled to sterilize it at home. The nutritional value of milk decreases when boiled. For this reason, we should prefer pasteurized and UHT milk.” used the phrases.
Adding that only breast milk should be consumed in the first six-month period in babies, Koçan said, “Then, complementary foods can be introduced gradually. You can switch to pureed foods first and then solid foods. Consumption of cow's milk can be started after one year. used the phrases.
“We recommend the consumption of milk in children one hour before going to bed at night.” said Dr. Instructor member Şebnem N. Koçan said that this way, children can easily fall asleep. Emphasizing that it is necessary to brush the teeth before going to bed at night, and not to consume anything, including water, after brushing, Koçan said, “Otherwise, the milk deposits left on the teeth will cause cavities. You have to be very careful about that.” said.
Stating that milk teeth start to appear in the first 6 months and brushing should be started after 6 months, Koçan said, “The first toothbrush can be toothbrushes that are attached to the silicone finger. Some children have a tendency to bite the brushes. In these cases, a toothbrush with an extra soft feature should be chosen between the ages of 0-3, with a wide handle, a small head that can be easily grasped by the baby's hand. We recommend toothpastes that are suitable for the age group and will not be harmful to swallow. The paste can be used in the size of a rice grain for children under the age of 3, the size of a pea for children between the ages of 3-6, and the paste according to the width of the brush for children over 6 years old. he said.
Saying that teeth should be brushed twice a day, Dr. Instructor member Şebnem N. Koçan emphasized that one must be before going to bed at night. Noting that the teeth should not be consumed after brushing before going to bed at night, Koçan concluded his words as follows:
“There is almost no saliva flow in the mouth at night. Nutrients accumulate on the tooth and actively form caries. The second brushing is also preferred in the morning. It is recommended to brush your teeth in the morning.