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Habits in dental care
Did you know that our teeth and gums are subject to an evolutionary process similar to that of the rest of the body? have a period of training, development and maturation, suffer illness, aggression or malformations, and age as the rest of our organs. The oral health is a fundamental part of general health, and that’s important to keep in balance throughout the different stages of life. At every moment and preventive measures requirements are different, always aimed at achieving this stability that allows us to maintain over time a healthy smile, functional and beautiful.
Did you wash and teeth …?
We do not want to know if you’ve done, only if you remember your mother making you this question when you were a kid. From 2 to 12 years and develop patterns of behavior. This is the first stage of life, habits, and everything that is not learned naturally at this stage it is difficult to internalize a posteriori (including, oral care). Read the rest of this entry »
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The Children’s Dental Health
February is National Children’s Dental Health and the American Association of Periodontology month begin educating children and parents about the number one concern of the Surgeon General: preventing dental diseases – including periodontal disease in children.
Many people think that periodontal disease is an adult problem. However, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is almost universal in children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are rarer in children than in adults, but can occur.
To ensure healthy teeth as an adult, you must establish good oral habits as a child. Parents can encourage good oral health habits at home. For example, parents may reward children with visits of the mouse or the tooth fairy not only when you drop a tooth, but when the child passes the dental examination.
Types of periodontal diseases in children
Chronic gingivitis is common in children. It usually causes the gums to swell, turn red and bleed easily. Gingivitis can be prevented and also treated following a regular routine of brushing, flossing and professional dental care. However, if left untreated, can progress over time towards a more serious forms of periodontal disease. Read the rest of this entry »
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How can I Prevent Periodontal Disease
The good thing is that you can help prevent the periodontal disease (gum) careful teeth well every day and receiving dental checkups regular. Then, how to keep their teeth and your gums healthy:
Brush your teeth well twice a day.
This removes the film of bacteria from the teeth. Be sure to use a toothbrush soft-bristle that is in good condition. The toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain fluoride strengthens the teeth and prevent tooth decay. Choose the products bearing the seal of Acceptance (Seal of Acceptance) of the Dental Association Americana, its guarantee of that meet the requirements of safety and efficacy of the ADA. The ADA reviewed all the allegations in the announcements of any product that bears the stamp. The seal on a product is a security for consumers and dentists against the assertions misleading or false about the safety and efficacy of a product.
Wipe between teeth every day.
Cleaning between teeth with floss or another cleaners interdental removes bacteria and the food particles between teeth, where the toothbrush not reached. Often, you can reverse the periodontal disease (gum) early with the brushing and flossing every day. If you use interdental cleaners, ask your dentist how to use for not hurt the gums.
Follow a balanced diet.
Choose various foods of the five core groups of food, as breads, cereals and other grain products; fruit; vegetables; meat, poultry and fish; and dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Limit snacks between meals.
Visit your dentist regularly.
It is important checkups regular dental, and the professional cleaning are essential to prevent periodontal diseases.
Signs of The Gum Disease
There are many signs of periodontal disease. It is important to see your dentist if note any of the following symptoms:
- The gums bleed the brushing your teeth
- Gums rojas, inflamed or painful
- Gums loose and loose
- Persistent bad breath
- Pus between teeth and gums
- Teeth loose or that they are separating
- Changes in its bite
- Changes in the adaptation of dentures partial
However, it is possible to have periodontal disease without noted none of these signs.
The most people do not feel any pain due to illness and that is why often goes unnoticed. For this reason is important to request appointments with your dentist and request an evaluation periodontal.
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What are the Signs of Periodontal Disease (of The Gums)
What are the signs of periodontal disease (of the gums)?
If you notice any of the following signs of periodontal disease (of the gums), see your dentist immediately:
- You bleed the gums to brush;
- The gums red, swollen or sensitive
- The gums have separated from the tooth
- The persistent bad breath
- Pus between teeth and gums
- The loose teeth
- Change in the bite
- Change in the adjustment of the dentures partial
Normal Gums healthy
The gums healthy and bone anchor the teeth firmly in place
Periodontitis
If you do not removed, plaque will harden into tatar (tartar). According to the plaque and tartar continue accumulate, the gums begin to reverse (separate) of the teeth, and formed bags between your teeth and gums.
Advanced Periodontitis
The gums recede more, destroying more bone and periodontal ligament. The teeth—up healthy teeth—can loosen and may have to remove.
Dental Hygiene Periodontal Disease
Hygiene in these cases has to be special and rigorous to stop this disease that can lead to loss of our teeth.
Improved hygiene.
Hygiene in these cases has to take care especially since its cause is infection caused by bacterial plaque.
There will be regular brushing, proper dental hygiene, proper, ie with a toothbrush and toothpaste and rub on all sides of the teeth.
In the case of periodontal disease there, the brush should be placed so that their filaments form an angle of about 45 degrees to the tooth surface supported between the gum and tooth, in which space (sulcus) be made lightly. Read the rest of this entry »
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Infected gums
Periodontal disease releases toxins into the blood that can lead to serious health risks to develop heart disease, premature childbirth, increasing the risk of stroke, tongue cancer, among others.
Healthy gums are the foundation for teeth, as the foundation of a house. Healthy gums provide the support needed to make your teeth work as intended. However, recent research has identified a link between gum disease and other health problems.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, causing red, swollen gums that are painful and bleed easily. Gingivitis is the first stage, only affects the gums and is even reversible. If left untreated can lead to more severe conditions.
Periodontitis is a more advanced stage. The gums, bone and other structures that support the teeth are damaged. This painless disease affects gums and bone support around teeth causing mobility and loss. Read the rest of this entry »
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Periodontal disease
The discovery underscores the importance of pregnant women, even those without other risk factors, maintain good oral health.
According to a study by the University of New York in the United States published in the Journal of Dental Research, pregnant women with periodontal disease, teenage a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, even if they smoke or drink.
The discovery underscores the importance of pregnant women, even those without other risk factors, maintain good oral health.
The study, led by Ananda P. Dasanayake, eliminating smoking and alcohol consumption among a group of 190 pregnant women in Sri Lanka, where a combination of cultural taboos and poverty, preventing women from smoking and drinking. Read the rest of this entry »
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Periodontal diseases in children
An advanced form of periodontal disease in children, may indicate the condition of early systemic disease.
It is widely believed that periodontal disease is an adult problem, however, studies show that gingivitis
(first stage of the disease), is almost universally in children and adolescents. Although advanced forms of periodontal disease are less common in children than in adults, they can occur, the most common include:
Chronic gingivitis. It is common in children, causes the gums to swell, turn red and bleed easily. It can prevent and treat following a regular routine of brushing, flossing and professional dental care. If not treated, can progress with time into more serious forms of periodontal disease.
Aggressive periodontitis is characterized by inflammation of the gums and large accumulations of plaque and tartar, which over time can cause teeth to become loose. Localized aggressive periodontitis occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults, may close to puberty and involve the entire mouth. The disease mainly affects the first molars and incisors (front). It is characterized by severe loss of alveolar bone. Read the rest of this entry »
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