He said that diseases affecting the oral cavity by about 90% of the Peruvian population, among them being dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth bad positions, the most common.
To prevent these evils, he suggested the consumption of fluoridated salt in food, a substance that reinforces and strengthens the tooth structure; remineralising surface when decalcification by acids produced by bacteria generated.
Also, the specialist noted that fluoridation is a preventive measure that reduces the incidence of caries can be easily used by all people, regardless of the region where he resides, ensuring a wide coverage of preventive measure.
The fluoridation of salt is to strengthen the product for human consumption Doses from 200 to 250 milligrams of potassium fluoride per kilogram. Therefore it is recommended to review the back of the bags of salt purchased in the market to verify which includes appropriate established to acquire a product of tooth decay preventive. It is also inexpensive and can be purchased at any store.
Significantly, in the oral cavity begins the process of food and nutrition post, where the presence of the teeth will ensure adequate training and subsequent chewing cud, Lloclla Romero said.
The use of fluoridated salt in food reduces the oral cavity diseases, which are a risk factor of malnutrition due to the presence of pain symptomatology, which would produce a poor selection of food at the expense of soft food, hydrate carbon, reducing the intake of foods rich in protein and minerals, said the specialist.
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