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Tips and Recommendations for Dental Care

Dental CareThis time we will talk about teeth. Let’s start by mentioning that nutrition is not only responsible for providing energy to the body but is also a key factor in dental healthand good nutrition is that we can prevent disease in the teeth and gums.

If you want to maintain healthy teeth, you should avoid if possible as sweets and sugars are the main causes of tooth decay. On the other hand, we find proteins that are great allies for the maintenance of a luxury teeth. For example, low intake of protein in an infant can delay the appearance of the teeth. Moreover, if we do not get the proteinneeded cavities may also occur. To strengthen the teeth we should consume foods high in calcium and vitamin D and fluoride. In the specific case of fluorine, it is responsible to harden the enamel of our teeth.

Leave aside the issue of food and focus on toothaches, perhaps one of the worst pains a person can suffer. The physical discomfort of the teeth can become a torment. The first thing to do if you feel a swelling of the tooth, is to go immediately to the dentist so you can save the tooth inflamed through a technique called pulpotomy. In the case no longer has anything to do as the root of the tooth has been affected, remove wheel is best. The best thing to prevent the swelling of a toothache is to place a bag of ice for the first symptoms of pain, in addition to medical mouthwashes.

Dental Care for Pregnant Women

Dental care for pregnant women

Pregnant women with periodontal disease have a greater chance of premature delivery, or also that the baby is born very low birth weight.

Today has not been able yet to determine whether periodontitis is a risk factor that affects directly generating premature birth or whether it is an indirect interaction.

Anyway, if it is found that substances that are generated in the gums due to inflammation directly affect the uterus leading to premature contractions. This also occurs when there is a continued deterioration of the gingiva.

Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant should go to a consultation with your dentist to remove all dental problems during pregnancy because both teeth and gumsneed special care and attention due to hormonal changes that occur in the body.

Pregnancy gingivitis can be treated and controlled with good oral hygiene, regular use of dental floss and interdental brushes, balanced diet and a professional cleaning.

There are symptoms such as swollen gums, red or bleeding that demonstrate a pregnancy gingivitis, but the plates and no hormones that cause inflammatory problems. It is therefore essential to keep teeth clean and sweet substitute for fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

It is important to make a visit to the dentist to be informed the pregnancy, telling also any type of discomfort and if needed some treatment, the dentist can deal with the doctor what medicine to be supplied to not affect pregnancy.