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Periodontal disease in children
Many people think that gum disease is a problem that only affects adults. However, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly universally in children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are more rare in children than in adults but can occur.
Types of periodontal disease in children
Chronic Gingivitis: it is common in children. Usually causes inflammation of the gingival tissue, which becomes red and bleed easily. Gingivitis can be prevented and treated with a regular routine dental care, brushing, the flossing and professional care. However, if allowed to proceed, it may eventually evolve into forms of periodontal disease more severe. Periodontitis Aggressive can affect the young people who are completely healthy in other respects. Localized aggressive periodontitis in adolescents and young adults and mainly affects the first molars and incisors. It is characterized by severe loss of alveolar bone, but at the same time, patients generally form very little dental plaque or calculus.
Generalized aggressive periodontitis: may begin around puberty and involve the entire mouth. It is characterized by inflammation of the gums and the large accumulation of plaque and calculus. Can eventually lead to tooth mobility and subsequent loss. Read the rest of this entry »
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Stress affects our oral health
There is no doubt that stress causes us more headaches, exhaustion and lack of concentration. But if all these symptoms are short in the life of a stressed person, there are more negative consequences of stress on health. And they have to do with oral health.
Thus, the health of our mouth, teeth and gums pulls away no stress. Learn how stress affects oral health so you can take precautions.
Sores and ulcers in the mouth. Canker sores are small white ulcers that come into the mouth. While away in a week, can be very annoying. Usually arise because of a virus or bacteria. Stress lowers our defenses, thereby increasing the chances of getting sores or canker sores in the mouth.
Gnashing of teeth. When we get stressed, we can grind and clench my teeth without realizing it, both during sleep and while awake. Grinding your teeth is a condition called bruxism, which can lead to problems in the jaw joint. If you think this may be affecting you, you have to consult your dentist.
Gum disease . Stress can cause increased bacterial plaque, the risk of bleeding from the gums or gingivitis.
To stress does not damage your oral health , meets with appropriate hygiene, see your dentist regularly and follow a healthy diet. Wash your teeth and floss to get up after every meal and before bedtime.
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The teeth are formed by the teeth
Each piece has a key role in digestion, if we lose a tooth or sick the rest of the teeth is not working properly. Therefore we must take great care.
During the life we ??have two types of teeth: the temporal also known as milk teeth and permanent.
The temporary denture is formed of 20 pieces that begin to emerge more or less at 8 months (varies for each child) and subsequently fall between 6 and 11 years or less, leaving the final.
This change of teeth is caused because the permanent teeth have been forming in the gums, on each of the teeth and in doing so will wear the roots of the teeth, until these parts are no longer as the gum stop and fall. This process is not only annoying and painful and leaves space for a while in the mouth, while the permanent tooth falls.
The permanent teeth, has 32 pieces, it is important to take care and keep for a lifetime.
The teeth are perfectly designed to fulfill its function, some cut, some tearing and other crushed and ground and by function and location in the teeth, are divided into incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
- The teeth incisors , are front and center in our mouth. Are flat and thin, but very sharp, because they serve to cut food. Both the temporary teeth and in permanent incisors are 8 and have a single root. Read the rest of this entry »
The proper care for your child’s teeth
In times does not pay due attention to the teeth of children until around 7 or 8 years, since before that time have the so-called milk teeth or “transitory”. But what we ignore is that if these teeth are affected by any disease, the same will inevitably to the permanent tooth, affect from the same time when it comes to the surface.
When the children begin to brush your teeth, we must help in the movements, not to get hurt and learn to do it correctly.
While the teeth of the children go out to the surface around the 6 months, and they are of milk, newly around 5 years the changed by the definitive, but this is not an excuse not to deal with your mouth and teach them to themselves as care and keep it clean and healthy.
Although the teeth have not born, we must take the custom to clean the gums of our baby with a gauze every time you take the milk and before sleep.
A few months after we can to begin using a brush specific for babies, by its form and softness of their sows. With this brush masajearemos gums with softness and purify the teeth with circular movements, both his face internal and external, without damaging the mouth of our child.
Around 2 years and up to 5 the frequency of brushing must be twice a day (after a main meal) and not use too much pulp.
In this age children begin to consume many sweets, so that it is imperative teach them to make a very good brushing.
The brush should be consistent with his age to fulfill its role effectively.
It should go to a dentist for to teach you how brushing right and then we help each time you do it.
Coming to the 6 or 7 years, the children are already beginning to lose their teeth and begin to grow the definitive.
It is time to change to a brush a little bigger, so that the sows can cover all the teeth, which will be of greater size, and we can also reach the grinding wheels.
When already have 8 years should begin to brush 3 times a day and flossing and mouthwash.
If we take the habit of brushing teeth from babies, it’s very simple that they incorporate this custom as a daily task. From small we must explain the because of the need for a good hygiene of their teeth, bring them to the dentist so that they also explain and do it as a routine every 6 months.
It is much better attacking a problem in appears, the solution is much less invasive and traumatic that in the case of a tooth infection bigger and widespread.
Adolescence and Oral Care
There is evidence that periodontal disease may increase during adolescence due to the lack of motivation to practice oral hygiene. Children who maintain good oral hygiene habits to age 13 are more likely to continue brushing and flossing than children who were not taught proper oral care.
Hormonal changes associated with puberty may increase in adolescents at risk of developing periodontal disease. During puberty, increased levels of hormones like progesterone and possibly estrogen, cause increased blood circulation in the gums. This can cause increased sensitivity of the gums and a stronger reaction to any irritation, including food particles and plaque. During this time, gums may become swollen, red and feel sore.
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Teeth grinding, end to grinding,
Stop the gnashing of teeth!
Bruxism defines any grinding or clenching “empty”, i.e. outside the phases of chewing and swallowing. The consequences are minor when the phenomenon is casual. But if it persists, the damage may be irreversible?
Worn teeth sensitive? Muscle pain and spasms of the jaw upon awakening? You may be suffering from bruxism. Characterized by an inadvertent grinding of teeth, day or night, this condition often linked to stress affect about 6% of French.
The gnashing of teeth
Bruxism involves both children and adults. It can occur day or night. When it is daytime, the person is aware of the pressure it exerts on its teeth. The will only need to relax the jaw. But in 80% cases, bruxism is nocturnal and it is more problematic. Indeed, the “bruxism” is not aware of clenching his jaw. During the night, “a person with bruxism may rub her teeth for 6 to 8 minutes straight!” Says Professor Francois Anger of the French Dental Association (ADF). There are two types of bruxism. When the person puts pressure without friction, bruxism is called “centered”. If the pressures are accompanied by jaw gnashing of teeth, it is called bruxism “eccentric”. Read the rest of this entry »
Bruxism and its impact
Bruxism is an activity that is abnormal clenching and grind their teeth unconsciously during the day (diurnal bruxism) and more frequently during the night (nocturnal bruxism). It can be so strong that the grinding can disturb the roommates.
Bruxism is a disorder that affects both adults and children and although not a dangerous condition can cause permanent damage to teeth, headaches, earache, jaw pain and inflammation.
No one knows for sure what causes bruxism, but it seems that for many people the exact trigger of this condition could be stress during the day.
The wear of the teeth occurs when you grind your teeth, because the person rubs or slides from front to back, one over the other, an action that is decaying. Read the rest of this entry »
What reasons can people lose their teeth?
Tooth loss is an unhealthy condition and many people believe that something is inevitable when older. The truth is that one need not lose his teeth if we take good care during his entire life. The teeth help to savor the food and feed to maintain health.
By understanding why people might lose their teeth, it is possible to give attention to all of his oral health to keep his teeth healthy for life. Here are the main causes of tooth loss:
1. Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Dentists advise brushing your teeth after every meal, or at least twice a day, and move the floss at least once a day. It is also recommended to consult their dentist every six months for a routine check and clean teeth.
2. Poor nutrition can ravage the teeth. Foods that contain lots of sugar and acids damage the teeth and gums. These regimes initiate decay. Read the rest of this entry »
Sensitive teeth, drink cold or hot !
Sensitive teeth pain? pain that pierces you? Teeth are a sensitive reaction to one or more teeth triggered by hot food, cold, sweet or sour and beverages. The pain may even be triggered simply by breathing through the mouth in cold weather. Sensitive teeth are not reserved for old age, often young people also know the feeling.
Dentists estimate that 15-30% of the population suffer from hypersensitivity. The painful tooth sensitivity due to cold temperatures and / or hot (food, beverages, air), should be carefully interpreted as a warning signal that the tooth roots, which are normally protected by the enamel hard or gums are exposed.
The tooth root may be exposed following the failure of the enamel coating of teeth, recession of the gums, gingivitis, plaque between teeth and gums, teeth cracked and / or grinding teeth. The best prevention for sensitive teeth is a good oral hygiene, regularly clean all your teeth and mouth using a toothbrush with soft bristles.
Action against sensitive teeth.
Above all, learn and practice the correct technique of brushing. When in doubt, your dentist or his assistant can tell you the proper technique. Second, use of toothbrushes that have only soft proven effective cleaning soft but perfect. Studies have shown that a soft toothbrush clean and protect teeth better than hard brushes. Thirdly, use a toothpaste with a low abrasion value (RDA level 25-50). If this value is not indicated on the package, contact the manufacturer and only use products that declare their level of abrasion.
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