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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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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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Yoghurt Prevents Dental Disease

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

yoghurt prevents dental disease

The consumption of yogurt can help prevent dental diseases such as periodontitis. according to an article published in the Journal of Periodontology ‘, said the Plan of Nutrition, Health and Communication Dairy

This beneficial effect of yogurt consumption is associated with microorganisms (Lactobacillus) in yogurt and other dairy products do not contain as milk. According to Dr. Bartolomé Bonet, the Division of Pediatrics, Hospital Can Misses (Eivissa), and member of the advisory committee of the plan, the most interesting part of this study is that “shows how small dietary changes, in this case the intake of yogurt may modify the incidence of certain diseases. ”

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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

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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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