Abstract

Teaching children how to have a proper oral hygiene since their early years will undoubtedly influence their health throughout life. Although there are some isolate cases, temporary teeth are healthy when they erupt. Aim: The purpose of this scientific paper is not only to learn and to be aware of the importance of the oral hygiene from infancy, but also to create a positive attitude regarding the personal health. The prophylaxis should be started since the eruption of the first teeth and it should be developed with special methods depending on the age. Material and method: young children from kindergarten, aged from 4 to 6 years. The methods and the working techniques were the conversation, the explanation, the demonstration, storytelling. Conclusion: every extraction of deciduous tooth is premature and every prophylaxis method which will be used will greatly reduce the number of den to-maxillary anomalies.

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