The link between maternal depression and baby's oral health

THÙY DƯƠNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS) |

According to Healthshots, maternal depression can negatively affect children's oral health. Why is that?

The link between maternal depression and children's oral health

According to a study published in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, postpartum depression can affect a mother's mood, which will limit the mother's interest in and formation of oral hygiene habits in children.

The International Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents should form the habit of brushing their children's teeth with fluoride toothpaste early to prevent tooth decay and tooth loss in children.

Dr. Shinobu Tsuchiya from Tohoku University Hospital (Japan) led a research team that analyzed about 80,000 mother-child pairs. They found that children whose mothers suffered from postpartum depression or attachment disorder brushed their children's teeth less often.

Maternal depression can affect the oral health of children in many ways, as depression often impairs the ability to care for oneself and one's children.

Why Children with Depressed Mothers Are Less Concerned About Their Oral Health

Inadequate dental care for children:

Depression can leave mothers lacking the energy or motivation to follow up on oral care routines for their children, such as daily brushing, oral hygiene, or monitoring their child's diet.

Unhealthy diet:

Depressed mothers may not be able to control their baby's diet well, leading to the baby consuming a lot of sweets, soft drinks or foods that are harmful to teeth, causing tooth decay and other dental problems.

Reduced access to health care:

Depression can cause mothers to delay taking their children to the dentist for regular check-ups, leading to early detection of dental problems in children.

Effects of stress and family environment:

Children living with depressed mothers may suffer from the effects of psychological stress. This can affect saliva production, causing dry mouth and affecting oral health.

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