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Gum Disease in Women

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Gum Disease in WomenYou know that as a woman, your body has certain peculiarities that distinguish it. You also know that distinguish it. You also know that the care of your mouth are important to your health.

In some periods of his life, the woman goes through stages such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause that require some extra care in oral health. These special moments are associated with hormonal changes that affect different parts of bodies. The gum tissue is extremely sensitive to hormonal changes and may therefore encourage even situations that result in the loss of teeth.

What is Gum Disease?
Known popularly as periodontal disease or “pyorrhea”, is a chronic infection caused by bacteria in dental plaque, a sticky, clear film that sticks around teeth constantly. Periodontal disease affects the structures supporting the teeth in the mouth.

The rash begins as gingivitis is not treated, in one of every two women will become a periodontitis extending to the bone around the tooth, which is destroyed irreversibly.

At the end of the teeth is lost. The symptoms of gingivitis are redness and bleeding of the gums, brushing, or spontaneously. Sometimes these symptoms go unnoticed, especially in smokers.

Without an effective oral hygiene, including brushing and cleaning between teeth with floss or interdental brushes and regular visits to the dentist, you run the risk of gum disease. It is important to note that women’s hormonal changes can accelerate or trigger a problem of this type.

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Periodontal Treatment

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Periodontal TreatmentWhat is the treatment?
In the initial stages of the disease, periodontal treatment usually consists of scraping, curettage and root planing. This involves removing the plaque and calculus in the pockets around the teeth, polishing and smoothing the roots. Normally, the treatment allows the gum to adhere back to the tooth or shrink enough to eliminate the pocket.

More advanced cases may require surgical treatment. The main objectives of these procedures include removing estimates of deep pockets around teeth, reduce the bags, smoothing and polishing the root surfaces and give a form appropriate to the gum for easy cleaning.

In more advanced cases where there are loose teeth, the dentist may be required to treat your bite. Additional treatments can include bite adjustments, orthodontics or placement of prostheses.

Who does periodontal treatment?
If your dentist believes that your periodontal disease needs to be treated by a specialist, you will be referred to a periodontist. With prompt treatment, proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, the vast majority of periodontal patients can keep their teeth for a lifetime.

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Dental Abscess

Monday, June 28th, 2010

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It is a concentration of pus that results from a bacterial infection at the root of the tooth affected by it. Usually this infection is caused by an unattended caries.

The abscess formation process begins when tooth appears on the access that frees the way for the bacteria to the root of the tooth, either by decay, the most common, or tooth mobility due to periodontal disease.

The bacteria through this open road, to infect the tooth, the pulp, the root and even the adjacent bone. At this point, the infection produces pus that collects in the area causing inflammation of the same accompanied by intense pain.

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Gum Disease

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Go quickly to the specialists in the treatment of gum disease in North Manquehue Dental Center if you have symptoms such as:

* Tender gums, swollen and red.
* Bleeding while brushing and / or flossing.
* Receding gums.
* Loose or separated.
* Persistent bad breath.
* The dentures no longer fit.
* Pus between teeth and gums.
* Change in bite and jaw alignment.

Although it may be a different medical problem, the presence of this leads most likely symptoms to a diagnosis of gum disease, commonly known as periodontal disease.

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Gum Changes During Pregnancy

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

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During pregnancy there is increased to suffer from gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). These alterations of the gingiva is shown as: Pregnancy Gingivitis.

It is due to the influence of certain hormones on gingival tissues during pregnancy. Some women may notice enlarged gums and a bright red at the margins. These gums may bleed spontaneously or brushing teeth. It also appears at times a sense of bad breath. With the proper treatment of gums and oral hygiene (plaque control) appropriate this situation is fully controllable.

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Tartar and Dental Calculus

Monday, May 10th, 2010

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Dental caries and gum disease are two most prevalent chronic diseases in the oral cavity. The disease depends on the microorganisms that exist in the plaque. So plaque control is a very important part of disease prevention and good dental health.

Dental plaque as an entity called variable structure that is very special circuait formed by the colonization of microorganisms on the tooth surface. Natural physiological strength cleaning the oral cavity is not able to remove dental plaque.

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Menopause and Oral Health

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

menopause oral health

If you are in menopausal or post menopausal, you may have noticed a change in the way her mouth looks or feels. These symptoms may be related to changes occurring in your body, but a clear understanding of why this has not been established yet may experience discomfort in your mouth, including pain or burning sensation in the gum tissue altered taste, especially salty, peppery or sour.

Most women find that estrogen supplement helps relieve these symptoms. In addition, saliva substitutes available to lessen the effects of mouth “dry”. Rarely, a woman may experience during menopause gingivostomatitis. This condition is marked by gums that may look dry or shiny, bleed easily and its color varies from abnormally pale to dark red.

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Pregnancy and Oral Contraceptives

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

pregnancy and oral contraceptives

There is an old saying, “A tooth lost for every child.” While it may seem exaggerated, it is actually based loosely on the facts. The teeth and gums are affected by pregnancy, like other tissues in your body.

Most often, women may experience an increase in gingivitis, known as pregnancy gingivitis, beginning in the second or third month and their severity will increase until the eighth month. During this period, some women may experience swelling, bleeding gums, redness or tenderness in the gum tissue.

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Gums During Puberty and Menstruation

Monday, March 15th, 2010

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As a young woman the system matures during puberty, the production of sex hormones like progesterone, possibly, estrogen levels rise. Rising hormone may cause increased gum sensitivity and lead to an exaggerated reaction to any irritation, including food particles and plaque.

During this time, gums may become swollen, turn red and can be very sensitive. Some women experience symptoms similar to 3 to 4 days before your period, also due to increased amount of progesterone in the system.

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Getting Know With Periodontal Disease

Friday, March 12th, 2010

periodontal disease
The word “periodontal” literally means around the tooth. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that can damage the gums and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
The periodontist is a dentist who specialized in the treatment of periodontal disease.

The main cause of periodontal disease is bacteria and toxins that are found in bacterial plaque on teeth, is a sticky film, Yellowish White that constantly forms on teeth. The buildup of this plaque can lead to the initial form of the disease, gingivitis. During this stage, the gum tissue is having inflammation, turn red and bleed easily, causing little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is reversible receiving professional periodontal treatment and good home with good oral hygiene technique. Without this attention, the question will be in risk of developing more severe forms of periodontal disease.

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