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Mark Burhenn urged other parents to follow his example to keep their children’s teeth as healthy as possible for as long as possible
Dentist Mark Burhenn, who claims to have “seen it all” in his life, has revealed what prohibitions he has put in place for his children to avoid damaging their health. He urged other parents to follow his example. About it writes Yourtango.
Here’s what a dentist father never allows his children to do.
1. Brush teeth immediately after vomiting
Brushing your teeth after vomiting is a common practice, because people want to get rid of the unpleasant taste as soon as possible. But it turns out that this is not the best thing you can do for your teeth. During vomiting, teeth are exposed to stomach acid, which spreads and covers an even larger area when brushing.
Instead of brushing your teeth, it’s a good idea to rinse your mouth with water and baking soda, and brush your teeth after about half an hour.
2. go on a trampoline where there is no netting
Jumping on a trampoline actually harbours quite a few dangers. The Mayo Clinic reported that more than 800,000 children were injured on trampolines between 2009 and 2018.
Paediatric orthopaedic surgeon William Shaughnessy admitted that netting does prevent the risk of injury, but does not eliminate it completely. Jumping on a trampoline can lead to tragic consequences.
3. play in bouncy castles with older children
Bouncy castles can be dangerous, especially when children of different ages and sizes play together. Younger children can be accidentally injured by older children.
Therefore, children of different age groups should take turns having fun in bouncy houses to keep each other safe.
4. Chewing on ice or pens
As a dentist, Burhenn said that children should not be allowed to chew hard things like ice or pens, because it can damage enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay. Hard objects can also damage fillings.
5. Do not use the mouth guard during sports activities
Wearing a mouth guard while playing sports should not be ignored. According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, mouth guards can prevent a tooth from chipping or knocking out. Wearing a mouth guard may be a little uncomfortable and uncomfortable, but it can save your teeth.
6. Using your teeth as a tool for tearing or cutting
If you don’t have scissors handy, it can be tempting to use your teeth instead. However, this can be very dangerous. You can chisel off a tooth or even cut your gum.
The same goes for any other situation in which your teeth can be used as a cutting tool.
7. Consuming sugary drinks such as soda or juice
Sugary drinks contribute to enamel corrosion and tooth decay, so it is not surprising that dentists consider this prohibition relevant.
8. Take chewable vitamins
This prohibition may seem strange, as vitamins are supposed to have health benefits. However, taking them in chewable form is not the best choice, as they can damage your teeth.
Experts from Tufts University believe that chewable vitamins are dangerous for both teeth and gums. In addition, they can be equated to candy in terms of sugar content.
9. Drinking from drinkers
Drinkers are a normal part of many children’s lives, but some experts believe that drinking from a drinker can impede the development of the skills needed to swallow properly and can also cause whispering.
10. Eating crackers
The carbohydrates in these foods can turn into sugars that combine with bacteria in the mouth to promote tooth decay. Residue from crackers can get stuck between your teeth and gums, making it difficult to remove during brushing.
