In a free screening camp for eye and dental held by Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital the other day for school students, a high number of children were found to require a pulpectomy.
This is a dental treatment for removing any infected or diseased pulp from the tooth, something equivalent to a root canal treatment in adults. It is often the best option for saving a primary (baby) tooth in children. A hundred students from 1349 screened needed a
pulpectomy. The students were ranging from class 1 to 12 th . Dr. Hansa Dudani said that “ One of ten children have this problem which needs pulpectomy. One of the main culprits is the low fiber and high junk food that children eat nowadays, says Dr Dudani.
In the screening camp 250 children required filling and 70 needed extractions. She said that asking children to bid farewell to junk food may not be a sustainable solution. Catch a child having a high fiber diet by choice.
Dr Dudani Said, “We cannot expect children not to eat chocolate or junk food, but parents can teach their children oral hygiene. Brushing twice, before going to bed must be made mandatory”.
To prevent cavities, application of fluoride is also suggested. Dr Hansa further said that, There is a low incidence visiting a dentist regularly. As for adults, children too should visit a dentist for an annual check.