{"id":8478,"date":"2021-03-20T13:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/generacion-z-rebeldia-y-rechazo\/"},"modified":"2021-03-20T13:44:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T13:44:00","slug":"generation-z-rebellion-and-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/en\/generation-z-rebellion-and-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"GENERATION Z: REBELLION AND REJECTION"},"content":{"rendered":"
The World Health Organisation<\/strong> has established that adolescents are considered to be those between 10 and 19 years of age. It is at approximately twelve years of age when the changeover to permanent dentition is complete and these teeth must accompany us throughout our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adolescence is characterised by rebelliousness, rejection of parental authority, psychological and hormonal changes. In addition to the lifestyle, <\/strong>diet and the lack of proper oral hygiene measures lead to tooth decay, gum inflammation and trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, the oral hygiene at this stage is essential<\/strong> as there is an increased risk of dental problems. And it is at this time that young people should acquire good oral hygiene habits so that they can maintain them throughout their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nutrition:<\/strong> sugar-rich foods and drinks are often consumed, which contribute to the formation of dental plaque, the deterioration of enamel and the development of cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tongue and lip piercings:<\/strong> They encourage the development of plaque, bad breath, receding gums, tooth decay and the risk of tooth fractures. So be careful with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bruxism<\/strong>tooth clenching or grinding of the teeth, day or night, which eventually leads to tooth wear and breakage, as well as headaches and pain in the facial muscles. It can be caused by stress due to an excessive workload at school, separation from parents, bullying, moving house, hyperactivity, the birth of a sibling, and other changes in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orthodontics:<\/strong> Wearing braces, especially fixed braces with brackets, can make oral hygiene more difficult for adolescents, so they need to be more thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOral health risks in adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n