Why is it important to floss your teeth?
Flossing removes the bacteria that escape the toothbrush by hiding in the tiny spaces in between teeth. Brushing without flossing is like washing only 65% of your body. The other 35% remains dirty! There is a saying, You should only floss the teeth you want to keep! You see next to brushing, flossing is the most important thing that you can do to ensure good oral health. The purpose of both brushing and flossing is to reduce the number of bacteria which inhabit our mouths. Normally, millions of these microscopic monsters call your mouth home, feeding on food particles left on our teeth.
If you do not floss and allow plaque to remain in between teeth it eventually hardens into a substance known as tartar. Unlike plaque which can be easily removed by brushing, tartar can only be removed by your dentist.
By: Roxan Cortez
Pyorrhea is also known as periodontitis. Pyorrhea is a disorder in which the bones and ligaments that supports teeth gets effected because of infection. In this disorder teeth and gums are affected very badly. If the disorder is left untreated then it can give rise to another disorder called bad breath in which gradual erosion of jaw bones occur which can cause tooth loss. Pyorrhea is the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults. If anyone is suffering from pyorrhea then he needs to consult a dentist so that it can be treated as early as possible to prevent tooth loss.
by : Daisy Alberto
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What is Periondontal disease
It has been long been debated that dental work shsssbybould be included as part of the universal health care system (scaling, cleaning, filling in cavities; any work that is not aesthetic). Give four (4) reasons why this is true and explain each. What are the benefits? How would it help with the general overall health of a client?
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Fluoride - Benefits to TeethFluoride is an element that is found naturally in the Earth's crust. You can find fluoride in drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwashes, beverages and foods, and can be taken as a supplement. Why is fluoride good for our teeth? Benefits of Fluoride 1. Promotes remineralization of the teeth. Tooth decay is basically the result of acids caused by bacteria, breaking down the hard enamel on a tooth. This process is called demineralization. With the presence of fluoride in a persons saliva, the fluoride will attract other minerals such as calcium, which in turn, helps speed up the process of remineralization, (building back-up the tooth structure that was damaged due to decay). This is why it is important to brush your teeth at least 3 times a day with a toothpaste containing fluoride, than brushing with a non-fluoridated toothpaste or only brushing once a day. Drinking tap water that contains fluoride is also better than drinking non-fluoridated bottled water. 2. Resistance to decay. When the teeth begin to remineralize, basically repair themselves from the damage caused by tooth decay, the teeth are actually stronger than they were before. The compound that is formed during the remineralization process is much harder and more resistant to the acids that cause tooth decay. 3. Fluoride slows down the formation of acids that cause tooth decay. Bacteria is a living organism, just like we are. When we eat and drink, we produce waste. So does bacteria. The waste that bacteria produces from eating sugars and starches, is an acid which eats away at the hard enamel on our teeth causing tooth decay. The presence of fluoride interferes with the bacteria's ability to process sugars and starches. As a result, less acid is produced. Fluoride should be consumed and used in moderation. Fluoride found in public water is regularly monitored to ensure that the fluoride remains at a safe level. Whenever brushing your teeth with a toothpaste that contains fluoride, use a small amount of toothpaste, (about the size of green pea), and rinse and spit thoroughly. Choose a fluoride mouthwash, rinse, and toothpaste that is labeled with the American Dental Associations "Seal of Approval". Any product carrying this Seal means that the product has been tested and the fluoride content has been found to be at a safe and effective level. Consult with your dentist and/or physician before taking any fluoride supplements. bernice crystel bare porlet |
What is Pyorrhea?
Pyorrhea is also known as periodontitis. Pyorrhea is a disorder in which the bones and ligaments that supports teeth gets effected because of infection. In this disorder teeth and gums are affected very badly. If the disorder is left untreated then it can give rise to another disorder called bad breath in which gradual erosion of jaw bones occur which can cause tooth loss. Pyorrhea is the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults. If anyone is suffering from pyorrhea then he needs to consult a dentist so that it can be treated as early as possible to prevent tooth loss.
by : Daisy Alberto
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What is Periondontal disease
Periondontal or Periodontitis is the serious and advance stage of gum disease which includesbone loss. Periodontitis is irriversable. The gum tissue and bone that surround and support your teethcould become loose and fall out. It occurs when the early stage of periodontal disease, gingivitis, is leftuntreated. It has also been linked to seriously health problems such as an increased risk to stroke andheart attack. Poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of Periodontitis. Brushing twice a day,flossing daily, and regular checkups with your dentist are the best ways to prevent periodontal disease.
by ; Nimfa rosario
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Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is part of taking care of your overall health. While tooth and gum issues can affect appearance, new research indicates that poor oral hygiene is also linked to an increased risk of systemic diseases such as heart disease, COPD, emphysema and halitosis.
If you have emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthmatic bronchitis (the group of diseases that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD), you have a few good reasons to keep your teeth clean. There are over 300 species of bacteria that live in your mouth. Periodontal disease is caused by the plaque producing bacteria. Studies suggest that periodontal disease may promote the progression of COPD. Bacteria in the mouth may infect the body either through saliva or from breathing into the lungs. Cytokines are released by the body in defense of periodontal disease. These cytokines tax the body’s immune system. COPD sufferers know an ordinary cold or flu can be destructive. Coughs linger and flu turns into pneumonia. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease and are taxing your immune system are breeding right now in the cozy, moist, acidic environment of your mouth. The areas between the teeth are particularly good breeding grounds because the bacteria thrive in the absence of oxygen. Symptoms of periodontal disease are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced.
Poor oral hygiene if left to go too long may cause Heart Disease because it will develop toxins which spread the infection and begin to dissolve the gum and bone tissue causing the teeth to loosen and eventually to fall out. The infected area acts as focal point for the growth of micro organisms that gradually spread throughout the body via blood stream. It is believed that anaerobic bacteria are the culprits in destroying gums and the underlying bone. If the infection is not stopped before the bacteria travel into the blood system, then the heart may become infected. These bacteria have been found clumped together in the fatty plaque found in the heart arteries. The most common bacteria present in the plaque that induces heart ailments is H.Pylori. The body’s own defensive system react against the invading bacteria. As a defense response the arteries constrict complicating blood flow and increasing the risk of blood clots which may lead to heart attack. So it seems possible that invading bacteria could encourage CHD.
Halitosis is the term for bad breath that results from physiologic processes elsewhere in the body and carried to the lungs by the bloodstream, or to the mouth by chronic vomiting. Bad breath plagues just about everyone at one time or another. People snicker about it, but bad breath can be a devastating social disability. More than a few people have been denied employment, failed in business and relegated to low social status because of it.
Plaque is a sticky, colourless film of bacteria that forms, thickens, and hardens on the teeth. Plaque can turn into tartar and cause gum infections if teeth are not brushed and flossed every day.
The bacteria from untreated plaque and gum disease can travel to the bloodstream and cause infections and diseases in other organs of the body. People with diabetes are at greater risk for diabetic complications due to gum disease.
The bacteria from untreated plaque and gum disease can travel to the bloodstream and cause infections and diseases in other organs of the body. People with diabetes are at greater risk for diabetic complications due to gum disease.
When compared with a country such as the Netherlands, where the universal health system includes prescription drugs and dental care, Canada’s system looks decidedly incomplete and unfair. Why they can’t see the benefits of including the dental care on the Universal Health Care System? If ever they include dental care, people surely won’t miss a single appointment they have with their dentist because the only problem they’ll going to face is their phobia with the dentist and not damage it can cause in their pockets. And regular visit with the dentist helps people know more on how to take care of their teeth and gums which generally contributes to a healthier society. And in the long run this can help the Govenment save more because it is like having a good foundation cause everything starts in the mouth. Oral health can help with the general health, and quality of life, psychologically by influencing how they grow, enjoy life, look, speak, chew, taste food and socialize, as well as affecting the feelings of social well-being of a client.
BY: Roxan Cortez
It is very important that dental work such as scaling, cleaning, filling in cavities; any work that is aesthetic should be included as part of our universal health care system. It’s something to deal with prevention is rather than cure. The real fact is dental disease is not just a minor ailment of the gums and teeth and it can no longer be omitted from the subject of health and longevity. It is a disease of the body which happens to begin in the mouth. If left unchecked it can contribute to, or exacerbate, other more harmful diseases that can seriously affect the quality of life and actually the general overall health. Because of its proven relationship to overall health, health care system must make an effort to include dental work as part of the universal health care system.
The four reasons why oral health related to general overall health of a client include decrease amount of diseases will develop, poor nutrition, increase infections caused by cavities, and excessive oral bacteria weakens the immune system. First, most disease in the mouth for example moderate-to-severe gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, respiratory diseases like emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The role of chronic bacterial infections as risk factors for heart disease associated with poor dental health, tooth loss, acute myocardial infarction. Dental infections have also been associated with stroke, showed a relationship between dental infection and bacterial infection associated with important risk factor for cerebral infarction, even when controlled for other established risk factors, such as hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, smoking and alcohol use. Periodontal disease can affect diabetes, this indicate that the presence and severity of periodontal disease can increase the risk of poor glycolic control. Respiratory infections suggest that the oral hygiene acts as a reservoir for potential respiratory pathogens and oro-pharyngeal colonization precedes bacterial respiratory infections. Therefore, the bacteria in the mouth and poor oral hygiene can increase the number of diseases. Second, when teeth are cracked, broken or loss, have cavities; it is painful to eat. It is true that once the teeth have been removed poor chewing will decrease in Vitamin A and fiber intake, which was mainly the result of lower intakes of fruits and vegetables. Therefore, eating habits got affected and poor nutrition will occur. Third, Various forms of dental disease like cavities result in active and long lasting infections, which have been implicated in diminished overall systemic health. Of course, the more serious the infection and the longer is it present, the greater potential for affecting systemic health. Fourth, excessive oral bacteria weaken the immune system. Oral infection can stress the immune system and diminish the ability to deal with other infections, illnesses, and diseases. Its effect on the immune system is directly related to the extent, type, and duration of the infection. It has deleterious effect on the immune system and would jeopardize the successful treatment of any medical treatment.
When dental work included as part of universal health care system, everyone will benefit from it. First and foremost, all of us can get dental work for free. We can decrease the amount of diseases and illnesses. We can reduce poor nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. We can decrease the presence of bacteria and infection. We can establish healthy immune system. Therefore, oral health with healthy teeth will help with the general overall health of a client to improve their health and extend longevity.
Bernice Crystel Bare Porlet
There are four reasons why in my opinion, dental care should be included in the universal health care system. First, when teeth are crack or broken, have cavities, it is painful to eat, and therefore will end up to decrease in nutrition. This is usually happening to children and older adults, specially with low income because they hardly can hardly afford the high cost of dental services, they just live with it. Because of their poor dental condition, eating is painful and leads to poor appetite and eventually ended to poor nutrition.
Secondly, most disease in the mouth will travel through the body, therefore there is a decrease amount of disease that will develop, examples include; heart disease, emphysema, COPD. Gum infection can lead to other serious health problem. It doubles the risk of stroke and triples the risk of heart attack, contributes to pneumonia, and emphysema. The same bacteria that causes gum disease end up either directly or indirectly infecting your heart and arteries. The bacteria first attack the bones and gums in the mouth and then enter the bloodstream through small cracks in the gums. If people benefit from free dental services, the above mentioned disease s will be avoided, that when you think about it, it resulted from a simple reason, good oral hygiene and frequent visit to your dentist.
Thirdly, excessive oral bacteria weakens the immune system; the mouth is home to over 400 strains of bacteria. Most of these are benign, but when sugar enters the scene, it feeds the distructure strains, allowing them to proliferate. Periodontal disease is basically caused by bacteria. These deposits permit growth of bacteria that cause inflammation of the gums. The bacteria also release minute amount of toxins that breakdown gum tissue, thereby helping the infection to progress. Ongoing low grade bacteria infection burdens or weakens the immune system.
The fourth reason is bad breath. Halistosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing that may caused by tooth decay, gum disease, and poor oral and dental hygiene. Chronic bad breath can indicate more serious heart issue including an abscessed tooth and periodontal diseases. This also affects the social well being of the person. If one’s dental care is a benefit for all, then people who suffered from halistosis will have more confident in her interaction with the community, and may have a happy smile indeed.
The benefits of the above reasons why dental works and services should be included as part of the universal care system, include; avoidance of infection and often times lead to more serious health problems, people will be more conscious on dental care, among children and even among older adults, stress can be prevented if they are free from pain, may be freed from halistosis.
It would help with the overall health of a client in some ways like; good appetite, healthy immune system, decrease the risk of stroke, serious heart problem, emphysema and COPD, decrease the risk of infection, good nutrition, and also good social and interaction with the community. I am sure that if this will be carried on, and the consciousness of every people we can create an even healthier Canada Country.
by: Nimfa Rosario
Taking care of our teeth is a top priority for maintaining overall good health and I think it also aids anti-aging. Health white teeth make it much easier to always present a beautiful smile. Poor oral health can lead to other health problems like heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and respiratory disease.
People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infectious disease caused by germs. Plaque and calculus (calcium deposits) are loaded with germs that can get carried through the bloodstream to the heart. Getting sick more often can be related to infection in the mouth. Oral bacteria enters the blood stream and creates fatty plaque which attaches to the blood vessels which in turn can cause clots which can reduce blood flow to the heart restricting nutrients and eventually can lead to a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Academy of Periodontology.
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums, which may also affect the bone supporting the teeth. Plaque is a sticky colorless film of bacteria that constantly builds up, thickens and hardens on the teeth. If it is not removed by daily brushing and flossing, this plaque can harden into tartar and may contribute to infections in the gums. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to the loss of teeth and an increased risk of more serious diseases, such as respiratory disease. The bacteria in plaque can travel from the mouth to the lungs, causing infection or aggravating existing lung conditions. Studies are also examining whether pregnant women with poor oral health may be at a higher risk of delivering pre-term, low birth weight (PLBW) babies than women with good oral health. Babies who are pre-term or low birth weight have a higher risk of developmental complications, asthma, ear infections, birth abnormalities, behavioral difficulties and are at a higher risk of infant death. Even though this research is ongoing, it is still important for pregnant women to take care of their gums and teeth.
Doctors are convinced that there is a relationship between poor dental hygiene and heart disease. It is suggested that inflamed, bleeding gums allow bacteria in the mouth to enter the bloodstream and cause problems in the heart. Once in the blood, the bacteria attach themselves to fatty plaques that are responsible for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). These plaques are the ones that will clot together, hasten atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and cause heart attacks or strokes. So proper flossing and brushing of your teeth may have an added purpose – that of protecting your heart.
There is also a link between diabetes and gum disease. People with diabetes are more susceptible to gum disease and it can put them at greater risk of diabetic complications. High sugar levels in your bloodstream means higher amounts of sugar in your saliva. Saliva contains a certain amount of bacteria. Bacteria grow more quickly with sugar being present, and problems with plaque occur much more frequently in people with diabetes. Diabetics with gingivitis and periodontitis had more left ventricular muscle than those with healthy mouths. Diabetics with periodontitis had higher overall body blood pressures and large artery blood pressures than those with gingivitis or healthy mouths. Diabetes patients are faced with infections from the feet to the teeth. It's long been known that those with diabetes face the risk of gum disease much more frequently than those without diabetes. But, now there's evidence that mouth infections can be the kick-off to type 2 diabetes. Bacteria build up in the mouth, when gum disease is present, and that bacteria can travel through the bloodstream into other organs. This can cause an activation of cells that can produce biological signals that can wreak havoc throughout the system. Since the pancreas produces insulin, any damage to the pancreas can cause insulin issues. Once the bacteria from the mouth enter the pancreas cells can be destroyed, sometimes triggering type 2 diabetes. This can happen even if the individual has no other symptoms of diabetes. The Surgeon General has issued a report on oral health stating that good oral health is imperative to good overall health. Brushing and flossing teeth daily is the key to helping prevent the triggering of diabetes.
Since dental problem is truly very common to all adults and young people, from childhood to adolescence they suffer with this dental disorder. Everybody are in need to take dental care like different diseases people suffer without knowing where did they get it same as dental. They are both on the field of medicinal. Both curing disease so there is no difference of not include with medical care system which is both beneficial to client. Both in treatment and practices.
When dental work included as part of universal health care system, everyone will benefitted. Everyone can get dental work for free. We can decrease the amount of diseases and illnesses. We can reduce poor nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. We can establish healthy immune system. And we can develop a good self esteem and confidence when you have a healthy dental care. Oral health with healthy teeth will help the client general to improve their healthy living.
