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Formula feeding and tooth decay

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Tooth decay in infants and very young children is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing bottle caries or early childhood caries

Generally it is caused when a child goes to bed with a bottle filled with milk or juice 

(anything but water), or pacifiers dipped in sugar or any other sweetened products. Bacteria present in the mouth change the sugar to acids that attack the teeth causing tooth decay.

Most common symptoms are- 

White spots on the teeth

Early development of cavities (brown/black)

Visible tooth decay particularly the front upper and lower teeth

Tooth pain

Infections

Early loss of teeth

Many people think baby teeth are temporary hence not important.

But baby teeth are necessary for chewing, speaking and smiling. Above all these they serve as placeholders for the adult teeth. If baby tooth decay is left untreated, pain and infection can result or child may develop poor eating habits, speech problems, crooked teeth and damage adult teeth.

EARLY PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE-

Wipe the baby’s gums with a clean cloth after each feed.

Begin brushing child’s teeth with the appearance of 1st tooth.

Brush teeth using a fluoride free toothpaste (make sure child is getting sufficient fluoride)

Clean and massage gums in areas without teeth.

Begin early dental visits for your child.

Do not allow the child to go to bed with a bottle filled with anything but water.

Healing ray dental clinic provides various treatment modalities like early detection of caries, fluoride and pit and fissure sealants application, tooth brushing techniques, oral health education and child behaviour management.

“Child health is our priority…’’

Is your child getting enough psychological support at school?

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According to world health organization, health is defined as “State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” This definition includes mental or psychological health too, which shows how important is to maintain the psychological health.

Do we really care about our kid psychological health???

When a kid faces problem at school, first indicator is his academic performance, which  starts declining day after day.  The school teachers are in the unique position to observe their academic performance, day-to-day mood and interactions with peers. Teachers use to handle lot of work in school and have their eyes on many factors that indicate your child’s well-being; and they also have the ability to see changes over the course of the school year.

For all of these reasons, teachers play a key role in linking children with psychological resources at school. As a parent are facing problem to look after child psychological well being, it’s important for parents to know who’s on school team to ensure proper care and support to child.

The Psychological Health Team at Your Child’s School

The School Counselor/Psychologist

Most of the schools don’t have school counselor, though they can play a very important role in child psychological well being. The school counselor’s role includes:

  • Providing academic and career guidance
  • Providing support for social and emotional problem
  • Meet with students to provide support
  • Consult with administrators, teachers and parent
  • Implement behavior management skills for positive social and classroom interactions
  • Provide counseling and psychological testing

The School counselor plays a role of a bridge between child and psychiatrist. If they feel, child needs help of a professional; they prefer to refer the child to them.

 

Psychiatrist 

In addition to a school counselor, school should have tie up with a psychiatrist to assess the psychological well being of child. These professionals are able to do some or all of the following:

  • Meet with students to provide support
  • Consult with administrators, teachers and parents
  • Implement behavior management skills for positive social and classroom interactions
  • Provide proper treatment and helps to assess the problem in better way.

Every school should have their own psychological health team to assess the psychological well being of children.

The Psychological Health team outside school

Most of the big cities have lot of psychiatrist or psychologist, but still there is lot of time lag in getting treatment. It is responsibility of parents to keep a watch on child psychological well being and  if they feel any change in their behavior and see any academic decline, they should consult a psychiatrist or psychological immediately.

We know being a parent you work hard to educate yourself and prepare your child for the milestones ahead, but you should about the warning signs of possible mental health problems, and don’t hesitate to reach and find support in the team at school or outside school. A team approach — with families, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, educators, and social-emotional support sources all working together — can change lives and outcomes during these formative years.

Fitness is a way of life it’s not a goal.

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Fitness is a way of life it’s not a goal.                                                               

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” this famous quote was said by Hippocrates, father of medicine almost 2500 years back!

It stands true even today, that eating wholesome food is the foundation of good health. These days processed foods and unhealthy fast snacks have sneaked into our homes and workplaces, I have not used the word “Kitchen”, as I believe that in the “Kitchen” Wholesome food is prepared and cooked, not processed and served. The synonym for “Wholesome” is “healthy”, so what is truly healthy for you and your family? these days there are a lot of marketing gimmicks which entice you into buying their unhealthy, insanely priced, attractive products, and considering our hectic over demanding jobs and life styles we usually give into the short-term relief. However, in the long run we start losing, so how can we help ourselves? Dear friends, a few changes in your life style can bring on a major difference in your overall wellbeing.

Let’s, begin by taking a simple product “honey”, we have read and have been told that honey is ideal for weight loss and general wellbeing, however, the honey that we get in the supermarkets are all processed, which has been stripped of all its health benefits, therefore, leaving is good for those who would like to gain a few pounds! Instead add sugar free to your daily sweetness regime and reap long term benefits. Table salt, an apt saying about salt is “The more you take the more you want”, hence, take the least amount while cooking and do not add extra salt, this will help you maintain your body weight and blood pressure along with other measures. So, what are the other measures that you should take to look and feel good.  Include all types of wholesome foods in your diet, do not skip out on carbohydrates, fats and fruits, our body requires them all, but in the right proportion and at the right time. Start your day with a glass of warm lemon water you can sweeten it with an artificial sweetener or drink it plain,  have a hearty breakfast which could include foods that you like, however, the portion should be in consideration with the kind of lifestyle you lead, keeping yourself well hydrated throughout the day will add the glow to your skin which you have been looking for so long! Limit your intake of tea and coffee, milk and milk products are one of the major causes of bloating and stomach problems, limited intake will keep that bloat under control. Include “good fats” in your diet, which are present not only in oils but also in almonds, walnuts, pistachios, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds & sunflower seeds, eat a handful everyday to see amazing health benefits. Do include a fruit in your diet every day. Avoid crash diets, which could lead to major health issues, do take out time for an hour to have a brisk walk every day, which is extremely important for hormone regulation and keeping your joints healthy and pain free. Lunch should be light, avoid greasy, deep fried and spicy foods, which could cause your skin to breakout into painful acne and inflammation, dinner should be had three hours before going to bed, avoid a carbohydrate rich diet at night, include salads and proteins to have a great waist line. Sleep for a minimum of seven hours to lose weight and decrease the risk of heart diseases, your body repairs itself while you sleep. Say “NO’ to processed foods, unhealthy snacking and drinks which can increase the risk of cancer. Start using the “Kitchen” to prepare wholesome food for your family and most importantly for yourself.

All said and done, sometimes even with the best care we might just land up with a serious health issue, therefore, if you do have a family history of any disease and are 35 years and older I strongly suggest an annual health check-up to make sure that you are as fit internally as you are on the outside.  Keep yourself motivated, if you feel too stressed out do not keep it boxed up rather talk to someone you feel comfortable with, which will help you to make rational decisions. Good health is when one is both mentally and physically sound.


Healing Ray it is. Welcome to our bright world!

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Generally , being sick is associated with gloom…

Life is to be cherished…

There will be good days and bad days…

How can we create happiness out of despair ?

As the name suggests , Healing Ray Clinic not only treats your sickness and health but also takes care of your happiness and well-being.

 Is speaking English difficult for you?

Not to worry!

We’ll take care of you.

              Our Japanese Interpreters, Tushar and Manika will add to your convenience and joy.

Tushar Vashist, Interpreter

He is a graduate from Delhi University. He very well understands Japanese language and Japanese culture. He has participated in various events of Japan Foundation. He strictly adheres to the code of ethics and has the integrity to abide by the confidentiality standards.

Manika Dhupar, Interpreter

She is a graduate in Arts from Delhi University and has studied Japanese Language for four years. She has been an English conversation teacher and has taught English to all age groups. She is also an avid dancer and a food blogger. You can read her food blogs on the clinic’s website.

Do you know what is the first thing people notice about you ?

It is your smile.

Our dentists will ensure that you smile often…

It’s always spring at Healing Ray!

Cherry blossoms in full bloom,

Here in India , in our dental room…

For the eyes to relax , when the teeth work hard…

Dr. Timsy Thapa, MDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Timsy has done her graduation from I.T.S Dental College and Hospital, Greater Noida and Post-Graduation from Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She has worked as a senior resident in the department of plastic surgery, Subharti medical College and hospital, observership at dental and maxillofacial department, Sahara Hospital, Lucknow.

Dr. Poonam Poonia, MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Dr. Poonam Poonia, MDS (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) graduated from RUHS (Jaipur) and Post graduated from National institute of Medical Science (Jaipur). She worked as a resident Doctor in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. She has ample experience of working at different community Health centers and dental clinics in Jaipur and Delhi. She is a member of Indian Orthodontic Society and RDC and is skilled to perform pain free Dental procedures.

 

You’ll be a happy patient if you have a happy doctor!

Besides being an excellent physician , Dr. Jolly is an exuberant and kind person.

Dr. Jolly Jesse Joan Benjamin 

M.B.B.S, MD Medicine (Russia)

She has done her graduation from North Western State Medical University named after I.I Mechnikov St. Petersburg, Russia. After graduation, she has accumulated clinical experience in a wide range of fields such as internal medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology and dermatology from various hospitals in Delhi, Bangalore and Gurgaon.

 

As we know, life is full of stress…

Here we have one of the best Psychiatrist for u..

 Dr. Abhishek Kapoor , M.B.B.S, M.D (Psychiatrist)

He has done his M.B.B.S and M.D from Government  Medical College, Chandigarh and has more than 9 years of experience in field of Psychiatry. After his post graduation, he has treated lot of patients suffering with various psychiatric disorder. He has lot of experience in field of child psychiatry, general psychiatry and deaddiction…

To be a little more comfortable…

Would you like to relax for a while?

This way , please…

How about everybody’s favourite yakult or coffee?

Here , at the pantry…

Pain , pain , go away,

For we are just a call away…

Even when you fall sick , we will ensure that you shine as bright as the sun…

Take care.

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