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.

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.

“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.

Most illnesses, he said, is caused by anaerobic bacteria that require special environments such as the mouth. Tooth decay, caused mainly by Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp, and periodontal disease by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, to mention only two cases.

Due to the recurrence of these evils in Mexico, and the need to have alternatives to cure, Jiménez-Estrada, in collaboration with Rosario and Gloria Ruiz de Esparza Gutierrez, Faculty of Dentistry, designed the project “Mexican plants with activity against bacteria causing oral diseases. ”

Dental examinations revealed that the absence in the diets of people of essential fatty acids omega-3 found in fish oil was strongly associated with the progression of periodontal diseases.

The new findings, published recently in the journal Nutrition, also revealed that omega-3 fatty acids were very effective against a wide range of oral bacteria.

Dr. C.B. Huang, the Oral Health Research Centre (Centre for Oral Health Research), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, commented on the benefits of fish oil for dental health:
“The anti-bacterial hand of omega-3 fatty acids could be very important. Certainly, it could provide a new use for omega-3 fatty acids in the future.”

Following these recent findings, Dr. Huang confirmed that the ongoing investigation on the antibacterial activity of omega-3 fatty acids include the study of products like chewing gum.

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. ”

The presence of these organisms helps reduce bacteria that cause periodontitis and care for the oral flora. “Periodontal disease may pose a higher risk of premature births, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, because, while chewing, bacteria that are present in periodontitis contact damaging the immune system organs like the pancreas or heart,” said the doctor.

Periodontitis is a dental disease that causes inflammation of the gums usually affecting 30-50 percent of the adult population, although the most serious occurring in less than 10 percent of the population.

Therefore, for Dr. Bonet, “it is necessary to maintain an adequate oral care and proper diet from an early age to help prevent oral diseases risk.”

Research on women with gum disease have shown that oral bacteria can pass into the bloodstream, causing inflammation and higher levels of the hormone prostaglandin which, towards the end of pregnancy may trigger labor.

However, pregnant women can significantly reduce this risk by ensuring excellent oral hygiene.

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Remember your health and that of your family is most important. In addition, a beautiful smile is the best of the letters.

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.

So that control is a way to remove plaque and prevent plaque accumulation. This is the main levels in the prevention of tooth and gum disease.

Besides the use in sport, mouth guard also has uses in the medical field. This tool can be used as a splint in patients with abnormal jaw joints (temporomandibular / TMJ disorder) and bruxism. Bruxism is a sliver of bad habits, especially during sleep without conscious sleeping that night, and may cause the surface of the teeth become worn. Therefore, mouth guard used to protect teeth. This tool is generally made of plastic material.

There are several types of mouth guard that can be used:
Stock / Ready made mouth guard. This species has been made in factories of various sizes but can not be adjusted to the size and shape of the wearer. This species is widely available in shops or sports stores but were not recommended because of its size that does not fit so often interfere when talking or breathing. Function is also less than optimal protection.

Mouth adapted (boil and bite). This type of material made of thermoplastic (plastic that can soften when heated and harden when cooled). How to use it is put in hot water until soft and then inserted into the mouth and tongue is formed with a finger assisted to conform to the shape of the teeth and jaw of user. However, availability in Indonesia is still relatively rare.

Custom-fitted mouth protector. Of the three types of mouth guard can be said is the best kind, because it is made individually for each patient in order to fit the size of the teeth and jaw. Generally this type are made by dentists who scored a patient’s jaw and sent to work in a dental laboratory. Because of the specific manufacturing process, the price is generally more expensive than the two types above, but provide maximum comfort and protection.

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.

During this period of life of women, professional deep cleaning and careful oral hygiene at home are essential. If you experience any of the symptoms associated with menopause or after menopause, it is important to immediately notify your dentist or periodontist. He or she will develop a treatment plan to help you manage your condition.

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.

In some cases, swollen gums during pregnancy can react with some irritating substances under, forming large masses. These growths of the gums, are called pregnancy tumors are not cancerous and are usually painful.
Commonly after pregnancy it disappear, but sometimes may require surgical intervention.

The best way to prevent gum problems associated with pregnancy, is to start with healthy gums. If you is still hanging in pregnancy, you should visit a periodontist for a complete periodontal evaluation.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you must know that their periodontal health may affect the health of your baby. Studies have shown that any infection during pregnancy, including periodontal infection is a concern and could have a significant risk for premature delivery or having a baby with low birth weight.

If you are taking any oral contraceptive (pills) can affect your oral health conditions. The synthetic hormones in oral contraceptives are designed to simulate pregnancy and in turn can cause the gums to put red, swollen and bleeding.

If you are taking oral contraceptives is recommended to be careful periodontal monitoring and excellent oral hygiene and professional care staff are essential to ensure the health of your gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. as always is important to mention to your doctor about any medications you’re taking, including oral contraceptives. This will help eliminate the risk caused by adverse drug interactions popular antibiotics, which can decrease the effect of an oral contraceptive.