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Oral Health
A healthy smile is more than something cosmetic. Studies indicate that the health of your teeth and gums can indicate the status of all your health in general. Poor dental hygiene has been coupled with a high risk of some diseases in adults. Some people such as diabetics and pregnant women are at greater risk of developing gum disease.
In children, the problem is equally serious. The American Dental Association (ADA acronym in English) indicates that when a child has serious tooth decay can affect your overall health and lead to problems eating, speaking and even cause school failure. You can read more about ways to avoid problems in oral hygiene.
Oral Hygiene
It was thought that old age was trailing natural teeth. We now know that this is not true. According to the National Centre for Information About Oral Hygiene (NOHIC acronym in English), following some simple steps to keep your teeth and gums – as well as visiting your dentist regularly – you can keep your teeth for life.
First, what is the plate? Plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth. Some types of plaque cause tooth decay. Other types of plaque cause gum disease.
It is therefore important to remove all food debris and plaque from the teeth. Remove plaque at least once a day – twice a day is much better:
Use dental floss to remove germs and food particles between teeth. Note! Insert the floss between your teeth gently. Do not ‘hit target’, this could hurt your gums. Toothbrush. Use any method of brushing the teeth that is most comfortable, but do not rub vigorously from side to side. Small circular motions and short back and moves the other side is the best. Use a toothpaste with fluoride. Fluoride protects teeth from decay. It is also important to avoid sugary foods. Damaging acids form in your mouth every time you eat a candy bar. If you eat fewer sweets, bacteria produce smaller amounts of acid which destroys tooth enamel.
Sealants can also be important. Sealants are plastic coatings, thin, applied on the surfaces of teeth. Sealants can be placed in dentists’ offices, clinics, and sometimes in schools. Sealants are applied by painting the teeth with a liquid that hardens quickly forming a protective layer covering the surface sealants to the chewing teeth, preventing the entry of germs and food particles that cause tooth decay.
As soon as the kids leave their permanent molars sealants should be placed before the tooth can damage them. Adolescents and young adults who have no cavities or fillings (fillings) on the teeth can also get sealants.
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Oral Health Program for children and youth
Brushing your teeth after every meal, get healthy eating habits and conduct a periodic review are some of the oral advice that dentists give children free through the Oral Health Program Child and Youth (PABIJ).This initiative’s main objective is to prevent possible diseases resulting from the lips of children and young people of Aragon, through annual reviews in which information is provided preventive dental care.”It’s important to spread the habits to maintain good oral health as it affects overall health and quality of life,” Jesus points Odo Health Center dentist Universitas Zaragoza.
The PABIJ is aimed at the Aragonese village of between 6 and 16.During 2009, 32,069 children have attended, which means that the program, which was launched in 2005, has achieved a coverage of 55% of the total children born in Aragon in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.The inclusion in the program is done gradually, so this year will incorporate those born in 2004 (a total of 70,578 children).
9466 In 2009, dental procedures were performed, as well as tartar removal of 1,885 and one in three patients treated were applied topical fluoride.”The benefits of implementing the program is that families with only one kind of book you can access any of the licensed dentists, currently around. Read the rest of this entry »
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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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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Tips on oral health and oral health
The victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters they face many challenges, and one of them is the difficulty to visit the family dentist. Until everything returns to normal, here are some tips to keep in mind if you have a dental problem and can not go to your regular dentist.
Dental emergencies: if you experience any dental pain, swelling and / or bleeding and your dentist is not available, choose another dentist as soon as possible. For swelling and / or severe dental or facial pain, you should consider going to the emergency room of a hospital.
Orthodontic care: people who use braces usually visit the dentist about once a month for adjustments. If you can not go to your dentist, you can expect one or two months between visits for adjustments without experiencing any damage. In the case of an emergency related to orthodontic treatment, such as damaged equipment or apparatus that irritate the lips, cheeks or tongue, almost any dentist can help. Most dentists can treat minor orthodontic emergencies by removing broken appliances or filing down sharp wires. Read the rest of this entry »
The dental health of children
Half of the Spanish children between 2 and 13 years have dental problems. An issue of concern and we must encourage ourselves to keep up this figure to rise. Do you care properly for your child’s oral health?
Just published the White Paper for Oral Health in Spain 2010, prepared by Laboratorios Lacer, in collaboration with the General Dental Council.
The data provided in this report are somewhat alarming. The first tells us that 50% of Spanish children aged between 2 and 13 currently have a dental problem .
In addition, 25% of children in the same age with a poor position of the teeth. And 21% suffer some decay , even teeth.
POOR PARENTS WATCH
The Oral Health White Paper shows that 85% of parents have not taken your child to the dentist in the past 12 months . In the vast majority of cases through neglect or carelessness, but by ignorance of parents about the importance of regular visits to the dentist.
Also, as the medical director Lacer, Javier Watch, “Many parents think that it is necessary to prevent disease in teeth, and which will eventually fall. But if these conditions are not treated, diseases such as childhood caries may ultimately affect the permanent tooth, which is hidden and training process. “
That is, we must pay attention, and much, to the teeth . If you have a small child, you should know that after two years should be learning to brush their teeth after every meal, pasta, only child with a brush. And after three years and is ready to use toothpaste, a small amount at each brushing.
Furthermore, since the appearance of first teeth is recommended to make regular visits to the dentist.
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Vitamin B12 for Treating Ulcers
A small study suggests that vitamin B12 would be a safe, effective and economical against recurrent thrush.
“The frequency (of recurrent thrush) is 25 percent in the general population,” said Ilia Volkov, the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
The cause of recurrent thrush. In these years, tried various treatments, such as adhesive pastes, antiseptics, vitamins, herbs and steroids.
Although these treatments reduce pain or the number of injuries in the short term, very few proved to have a lasting effect.
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Green Tea and Dental Health
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has always been a popular drink in Asian culture, and has been gaining popularity in the West. As the ancient Chinese medicine and Japanese argued that the consumption of this tea could cure diseases and heal wounds, recent studies have begun to establish potential health benefits of green tea consumption, especially in weight loss, heart health and cancer prevention.
Now a study published in the Journal of Periodontology, has discovered another benefit of green tea consumption. Specifically, researchers have found that the habit of drinking this tea can help promote healthy teeth and gums. The study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men from 49 to 59, and found that those who regularly took this product had better dental health than those who drank only occasionally.
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Bruxism
Bruxism is the abnormal activity that is tightening and / or grind their teeth unconsciously during the day (diurnal bruxism) and more frequently at night (bruxism). It can be so strong that it is capable of grinding disturbing roommates.
Bruxism is a disorder that affects both adults and children and although not a dangerous condition can cause permanent damage to teeth, headaches, ear, jaw pain and inflammation.
No one knows for certain what causes bruxism, but it seems that many people triggering agent of this condition could be stress during the day.
The wear of the teeth is produced by grinding the teeth, because the person rubs or slides from front to back, one over the other, an action that is decaying.
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How Bad Breath Happens
When halitosis originates in the oral cavity can be several causes: the presence of caries, periodontal disease, bleeding or inadequate positioning of the teeth to proper oral hygiene prevents food residue left in the mouth.
Another cause of bad breath what is the decrease in saliva in the mouth is known as dry mouth.
This may be due to factors such as age, stress or snoring during sleep.
An interesting fact is that some low-carb diets cause a condition called “the smell of hunger”, which is the result of ketosis or incomplete use of body fat.
As the doctor Pizarro, sometimes bad breath can become a chronic problem, and the sooner the patient is evaluated, the better.
What caused the smell?
As noted above, bacteria are the most common cause of bad breath, they form what is known as plaque.
Bacteria reproduce at a tremendous speed, and if they find ideal habitat in our mouths are added scraps here and there, bacterial reproduction is much greater.
What promotes bad breath?
In addition to the dangerous acids that lead to cavities, bacteria release volatile sulfur compounds that give off an odor. Is a characteristic of these microorganisms is reversed only when we eliminate from our mouths. Precisely for this purpose have been created countless tricks. Some, like chewing gum or mints are limited to only mask the odor. Others, however, as antibacterial mouthwashes, toothpaste, tongue cleaner or eliminate these germs, but their action is only temporary, says Dr. Pizarro.
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