Hwasun-gun Promotes 'Children's Oral Health Project'

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] Jeonnam Hwasun-gun (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 3rd that it will carry out the 'Children's Oral Health Project' targeting local daycare centers and kindergartens for two weeks starting from the 10th.

The county health center will directly visit 16 daycare centers and kindergartens in the area to provide oral health education and fluoride application.

The fluoride application targets children aged 5 to 7, and prior application and consent from guardians are required.

Fluoride application plays an important role in strengthening the tooth surface, inhibiting bacterial enzyme activity, suppressing the progression of early cavities, and improving immunity against cavities.

Oral health education tailored to the children's level will also be conducted.

The county health center plans to raise awareness of the importance of oral health through oral health education using various educational media such as tooth models.

The schedule for the 'Children's Oral Health Project' may be adjusted depending on the spread of COVID-19.

A health center official said, "It is important to develop proper oral care habits from an early age," and added, "We ask families to ensure that children brush their teeth after meals or snacks and before going to bed."

Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon rosaria0704@asiae.co.kr

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