Dental Care
Dental plaque
Tooth decay can lead to the destruction and eventual loss of teeth. However, periodontal disease, a disease of the supporting tissues around the tooth may be so severe that teeth become loose and fall. The teeth are seated in the sockets of the jaws, upper and lower alveolar bone (alveolar means “hole”). The bone does not keep teeth in place, rather, the teeth are stabilized by connective tissue called “periodontal ligament” which runs between the teeth, roots and watersheds.
Part of the tooth near the sulcus is extremely difficult to keep free of plaque and if the plaque is not removed or allowed to stand continuously for a few days, it forms plaque, a strong and tough material that adheres to teeth. The accumulated plaque and tartar are the main cause of periodontal disease, which begins with mild inflammation of the gums and worsens over time, its progression can be divided into four stages: The first stage is the inflammation of the gums or gingivitis, the gums can get to put red or purple and slightly swollen, may be tender and bleed easily, there may be a bitter taste in your mouth and your breath may be offensive, symptoms may not occur. The second stage or early periodontitis involves the increasingly bloated groove also expands its borders by creating an environment conducive to bacterial growth, as the inflammation spreads and worsens, soon attacks the periodontal ligament that holds the teeth instead, at this point, a dentist will use a periodontal probe to measure the depth of each periodontal pocket.
Periodontitis is not progressing steadily, but rather intermittently, symptoms and the rate of destruction varies. The third stage will see erosion in the gum pockets will deepen and more powerful types of bacteria develop. The periodontal ligament and alveolar bone is inflamed. In the fourth stage, there is so much ligament and bone loss of the tooth, which is not stable, will loosen in its socket, bone loss increases the pressure of mastication, causing the tooth to drop progressively as the tooth loses its support will fall or will be necessary to remove.
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Launch Oral Health Plan for all children
The Ministry of Health has launched a Plan for Oral Health for the NHS.The main novelty is thatall Spanish children between 7 and 15 years may visit for free to the dentist.
The announcement was made ??today by the Ministry, also said he would propose to the Autonomous Communities the signing of voluntary agreements for the extension of the Plan throughout the country.It is anticipated that when fully implemented, the project will reach a total of 4 million beneficiaries, And at least one million children aged 7 and 8 years may choose the dentist the next year.
This is the advertisement of the plan:
The plan offers comprehensive coverage ranging from annual reviews to special treatment through fillings, tooth extractions or cleaning of mouth. It also includes an educational section and preventive, tothe smallest gain good oral hygiene That they accompany them in the rest of his life, and they can transmit their parents and familiares. El Minister of Health and Consumption, Bernat Soria, said today that “the aim is that health is oral to everyone tothe smile of a child depends on their social condition ever.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Treatment for tooth decay
Treating caries as an infectious disease consist of two main parts.The first is the elimination of the infectious agent and dental tissues affected by the infection.The second part will be the restoration or rehabilitation of the tooth, if possible.In case of failure restoration, extraction or tooth extraction is the treatment performed. The dentist will assess the placement of a space maintainer, if tooth extraction is a temporary and permanent tooth eruption is far in time. If the extracted tooth is a permanent tooth is replaced with an implant, a bridge (fixed partial denture) or other type of prosthesis.
Before deciding on treatment applied to a cavity must be assessed two aspects, the degree of involvement has affected tooth and the tooth itself is temporary or permanent.In adolescents has yet immature permanent teeth the treatment also differ from the adult permanent teeth with fully formed roots.
Treatment of caries affecting enamel and dentin without affecting the pulp or neurovascular tissue of the tooth is the sealing or filling that will be the same teeth as in permanent teeth. In incipient caries affecting enamel surface partially be encouraged patients to improve their oral hygiene and regular clinical monitoring in consultation. In children at high risk for tooth decay is measured crack sealing as a method of prevention.
When a cavity and affects the thickness of the enamel and dentin is moving towards, treatment will begin with the removal of infected tissue.After removing the sick will be held dentin tooth restoration with composite resin. These composite resin have been largely replaced in our country amalgam (fillings metallic color). Read the rest of this entry »
Prevention and treatment of caries
Prevention and treatment of caries. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is an infectious disease of the involved tooth in the dental plaque bacteria, diet and a vulnerable tooth surface. These bacteria convert some sugars from food into acids that attack tooth enamel and erode it.
Preventing tooth decay:
• Maintain good oral hygiene to combat dental plaque (brush and floss every day).
• Visit your dentist regularly, who will administer fluoride in the consultation and the use of toothpastes and mouthwashes contain a high fluorine content.
Treatment of dental caries:
• Fillings cover the cavities caused by caries, after cleaning the affected area.
• Endodontics or deadening of the nerve is performed when the decay reaches the nerve or when you notice sensitivity to cold, heat, or punctures.
• For small cavities can be used laser that burns the damaged part, or microabrasive dioxide, aluminum, designed by air pressure, size cavities.The latter reduces the anesthesia, but is slower and its use is not widespread.
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The diagnosis of dental caries could be done by Internet
Could make the diagnosis of dental caries through digital photography and the Internet? We have not reached that point, but experts say the use of affordable technology could help monitor certain common conditions. Tooth decay in early childhood (ECC) English acronym, is a common disease that affects children living in urban areas and that researchers are developing ways to diagnose using specially equipped digital cameras. Tooth decay in early childhood, also known as baby bottle tooth decay is caused by prolonged exposure to sugary drinks and sleep with a bottle, which can be overlooked by parents until the child experiences severe pain and teeth were decayed beyond repair.
Often the only treatment available in this situation the child is sedation and extraction of teeth.Investigators say an assistant to a center of health care of infants could take photographs of the children’s teeth and send them electronically to a dentist would review the files and diagnose those with early childhood caries. Medical Center researchers at the University of Rochester in New York created a system for diagnosis via digital photos and found that nearly 40 percent of 162 children suffered from dental caries in early childhood. Most were about two carious lesions, but one had about 20 bad teeth. This technology can also reduce costs associated with early childhood caries.
Only in Rochester, the treatment for early childhood caries is estimated at one million dollars a year paid almost exclusively by Medicaid (medical assistance program). “We have identified a very simple and cost effective method to monitor this common childhood disease before it becomes a much bigger problem,” said Dr. Dorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski, assistant professor of dentistry at the University Medical Center of Rochester and author of the study. “Addressing early childhood caries in its early stages, the patient will avoid dental pain, the anguish of the father, decrease the use of the services of emergency room visits and increase the population of the untreated to the dentist.”
Advances in the treatment of caries
Tooth decay is a disease that especially affects the younger population, but when we arrived at an advanced age, we begin to lose our teeth and oral health are also affected.
Caries has been a subject of concern to experts and research that every day is more about oral health, tooth pastes and methods that promote the prevention of such diseases.
Sometimes it has been to create certain types of toothbrush or products that protect enamel and gums sensitive.The latest invention, is found in the dental microscope , which allows through optical increase vision and find decay in anywhere in our mouth. Read the rest of this entry »
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Advances in dental
We know that a smile can be an excellent cover letter or something we can close all doors. So we brush, floss and use regularly visit the dentist. However, dental science has advanced since the days when we dropped the last tooth, but our dentist will know?.
The laser could be casting aside the old machines to take pictures. Diagnostic lasers can reach inaccessible places and even beneath the surface of the tooth, which many x-rays can not do.Only 15 percent of dentists use this technology but we should do all. This and other laser tools will become more popular as professionals learn more about them.
Ozone is making its entry into dentistry. A promising new treatment uses highly reactive oxygen molecules, not only to kill bacteria but to reduce tooth decay. Studies at the University of Belfast showed that teeth exposed to ozone killed 99 percent of viruses and bacteria that make cavities.
Are also developing new toothpastes that are worth mentioning.One has a copper-based compound that inhibits the formation of plaque on the tooth surface for 16 hours and eliminates bad breath. Other calcium-containing liquid that can help restore the enamel tooth brushing. Micro cracks are also filled with calcium and phosphate and prevents unsightly stains.
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Tooth loss related to memory loss
Researchers found that older people who lose their teeth may be at increased risk of dementia.
In the new study involved more than 4,000 Japanese participants aged 65 years, who underwent dental examination and a psychiatric evaluation.
Compared with participants who still had many of their natural teeth, those with few or no teeth were much more likely to have experienced some memory loss, or suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in first stage.
The findings appear in the online edition of the December 31 issue of the journal Behavioral and Brain Functions.
Participants with symptoms of memory loss tended to report going to the dentist rarely, if ever. Dr. Nozomi Okamoto, principal investigator of the study, said that this could be an explanation of the study’s findings, but suggested it may have other relationships between tooth loss and memory problems.
“Infections of the gums that can lead to tooth loss could release inflammatory substances, which in turn will increase the swelling of the brain that causes neuronal death and accelerate the loss of memory”, stated in a press release from the editor of the magazine. “The loss of sensory receptors around the teeth is related to some of the neurons that die.”
This could lead to a vicious circle, said Okamoto. The loss of these connections in the brain can cause loss of more teeth, contributing to cognitive impairment.
Dental care for patients with hemophilia
From a dental perspective, patients are special patients with hemophilia, as routine dental treatment including extractions, usually put on and endangers their life.
The two major dental diseases affect all people including those with hemophilia are:
Dental Caries
Dental Gingivitis / periodontitis (gum disease).
With the knowledge currently available for those looking for it, both diseases are almost entirely preventable.
Dental treatment to patients with Hemophilia
Patients with hemophilia differ from regular patients in that the latter may make multiple visits to the dentist to complete a definitive dental treatment, even in a single tooth.
This is a luxury usually not available for hemophilia patients, therefore, should be a point of view restricted.
Be assessed the need for treatment , since it could have only one chance to perform dental intervention.
Then, by definition, the options that have the dentists responsible for treatment decisions of patients with hemophilia are much more limited.
Regarding infiltration anesthesia used mainly in the upper jaw, should be increased by 30% the level of factor lacking in order to prevent bleeding.
However, if needed an extraction, deep scaling and / or injections are anticipated profound nerve block, mandibular (lower jaw), then the increase in the factor level should be 50%.
Whenever the procedures provided are much more extensive, or if they became more extensive as it develops the treatment, such as a surgical removal, or in cases of jaw or facial bones fractured, it may be necessary to raise the factor level to 100%.
If that is done regard to the Treaty becomes more extensive than originally planned, an increase of 50% to 100% of replacement factor may be required immediately after the operation.
Extractions for patients with Hemophilia
Surgical extractions should not be taken lightly. Should only be performed when circumstances demand it inevitably as in cases of severe pain or infection.
Continue in our next issue by developing the theme of extractions for patients with hemophilia.
The dental team of Dr. Alberto Merino is a specialist in treating dental issues related to the latest in Patients with Hemophilia providing the necessary time without rushing. Call free on 900 82 00 15 and ask for an appointment at our dental clinic in Madrid, DeltaDent
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Composition of the toothpaste
Many people are aware of the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene. They brush their teeth two or three times daily after each meal, using dental floss, mouthwash and watching their diet by avoiding foods that are harmful to the enamel of the teeth and take all precautions to keep your teeth strong and healthy.
But there is one issue that is very important, but most people overlook what is more, never would have thought to think about it. We are talking about toothpaste anyone ever cared for the composition of your toothpaste? Most do not.
It is very important to know what substances containing dentifrice routinely used . Each company adds descriptive text on the packages of pasta, but the names of each of these elements are rare words, unknown to most people, so nobody can read about the composition. And there are other cases of people who do not even bother to read about what are the substances that compose it.
To choose it are driven by the presentation, the color or taste of the toothpaste, but the truth is that this is not so important.
The components of the toothpaste
Water
It is said that the composition is between 30% and 40% water only . Indeed, it seems incredible, but the toothpaste we buy in the market are formed by a great deal of water. Read the rest of this entry »