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Hispanic Americans with Diabetes Should Avoid Gum Disease

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

diabetes should avoid gum disease

Among the 2.5 million Hispanics in the United States who have diabetes, many are surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition: gum disease.

According to the Center for Disease Control (Center for Disease Control, CDC), there is an increased prevalence of gum disease among diabetics, a disease that disproportionately affects Hispanics in the United States.

Did you know?
A national survey of tests, Mexican Americans are almost twice as likely as white non-Hispanics that a doctor diagnosed diabetes.
Among Hispanics, the prevalence rates of diabetes are 8.2 percent for Cubans, 11.9 percent for Mexican Americans and 12.6 percent for Puerto Ricans.

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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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Gum Disease Factors

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Gum Disease Factors

What other factors can contribute to gum disease?

Your lifestyle, diet and habits like smoking, definitely affect your oral health. A nutritious diet low normal stresses can lower your body to fight infection.

Stress also can affect your ability to defend against gum disease. Those who smoke or chew snuff regularly gum irritation present more than nonsmokers.

The state of health is another important factor. Diseases that interfere with the immune system of the body protector may worsen the condition of the gums.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase the risk of blood to body tissues including the gums. Be sure to keep your dentist informed about any changes in your medical history.

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Studying at UNAM Plants Against Caries

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

UNAM plants against caries

Scientists assert that Mexico is using 324 for oral treatment of diseases such as caries and toothache, among other

“In Mexico 324 plants are used for the treatment of oral diseases like tooth decay, toothache, and periodontal disease (inflammation of gums and gingivitis), which constitute a public health problem in the country,” said Manuel Jimenez-Estrada, researcher Department of Natural Products, Institute of Chemistry (IQ) of the UNAM.

Since prehistoric times, some species of the genus Oxalis, plants with four petals, clover premiums are used as a remedy for diseases of the mouth, the O. cf. albicans against canker, O. and O. latifolia vallicola for stomatitis, and O. tetraphylla to stimulate the secretion of saliva.

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Beware of Oral Diseases in Summer

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

beware of oral diseases in summer

“During the summer you should maintain a more intense hygiene of the teeth and mouth, as the temperature increase contributes to the existence of oral disease,” cautioned the Dr. Miguel Angel Saravia Rojas, dean of the Dental Association of Peru (COP).

He said that the growth of bacteria causes diseases occur such as thrush (sores) that affect the mouth, cavities, gingivitis, among others.

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Halitosis Treatment

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

halitosis treatment

The commonly called Halitosis or bad breath is a common problem in the population. There may be a mild or more severe.

In pharmacies, drugstores and hardware stores sold every day all kinds of products to prevent halitosis. Oral languages, mouthwashes, sprays cliques. The Halitosis is a problem that is concerned with the high demand for treatments for halitosis.

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Dental Abscess

Monday, June 28th, 2010

dental abscess

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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Dental Plaque

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

It was thought that with age it was natural to lose the teeth. We now know that this is not true. Following some simple steps to keep your teeth and gums, as well as visiting your dentist regularly – can you keep your teeth for life!

Dental plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that are the mouth and stick to the teeth. Some types of plaque cause tooth decay. Other types of plaque cause gum disease.

The gums red, swollen or bleeding may be early signs of gum disease. If gum disease is ignored, the tissues that hold teeth in place are destroyed and eventually lose their teeth.

Plaque can hardly be seen, unless it is dyed. You can color the plaque by chewing red tablets a “revealing” toothpastes sold at grocery stores or pharmacies. You can also use a green food coloring. Red or green stain and is impregnated in the teeth shows where there is still plaque and where should you keep brushing to remove it.

Color case and examine your teeth regularly to make sure you are removing all plaque.

You ask your dentist or dental hygienist if your plaque removal techniques are effective.

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Gum Changes During Pregnancy

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

pregnancy gingivitis

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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