According to a new statement by pediatricians group, native children of America in Canada and United States have comparatively higher rate of uncured cavities. Pediatricians group has recommended medical professionals and doctors to properly take care of the oral health of people.

Around 2,633 children between 2-5 years, belonging to Canada, Alaska and United States were included in the survey. 68 percent of them had uncured cavities. In some indigenous communities of Canada, around 90 percent of children are suffering from tooth decay.

The conditions and impact of childhood continues for long and influences overall well being and health. Many children from indigenous communities have not derived any benefit from the improvements in oral health care in North America, said Dr.James Irvine in a news report. He is the co-author of American Academy of Pediatrics’ policy statement. In fact, there are many similarities in circumstances and health issues of indigenous children in Canada and U.S.
The statement was made public in the Pediatrics.

According to researchers, proper and quality oral care along with other protective and preventive measures should be provided to indigenous children under the recommendations of pediatricians.

According to physicians and doctors, children suffer from many dental problems which should be treated by dentists. But study co-author, Dr.Steve Holve said, in majority of the cases, dental problems in children are because of infections. No doubt, we have skilled dental experts but the focus of dental care among children should be shifted from dentists to primary care providers and protective measures including topical fluoride varnishes.

Motivating pediatricians to own larger responsibility in protecting tooth decay in children from indigenous communities in Canada and United States, there are some recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics:

• Care givers and parents of children and infants should be provided with proper diet and oral hygiene.

• When tooth start coming in, fluoridated toothpaste should be given to them under proper care and supervision.

• Prenatal screening to take care of dental problems should be easily accessible to pregnant women.