exposed to the same problem with the intake of cariogenic foods in the oral cavity. Periodontal disease also occurs in children and adolescent causing gingivitis‚ gingival recession. Gingivitis is one the most prevalent in gum diseases characterized by redness‚ gingival bleeding‚ and edema. It is common in all ages. One significant case of gingivitis is the formation of the dental plague‚ a sticky mass containing bacteria that make the tissue around
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Elder Care Services and Gum Disease It has been said that the mouth is the window the health. In other words‚ problems with the teeth and gums are often an indication of many more severe ailments within the body. By keeping up on your loved one’s oral health‚ you may also be reducing the chances for heart disease‚ kidney disease‚ liver disease‚ and digestive problems. Or‚ looked at from the other way‚ seniors with poor gum health have an increased risk of each of those disorders. Dr. Cynthia Carlsson
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is one of the most important assets of our bodies‚ there functions are there for far more than just to smile. Today‚ I will be speaking to you about three reasons oral health is important: 1) daily flossing‚ 2) avoiding cavities‚ and 3) avoiding gingivitis. Most people assume that if they just brush their teeth thoroughly they can skip flossing‚ likes it’s a seriously hard task. As any dentist‚ hygienist‚ or physician can tell you‚ regular brushing and flossing helps to prevent gum disease. Flossing
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Brodoski 1 Laura Brodoski English 102 Ms. Vatcher‚ MA 1 October 2002 Why Periodontal Disease Should be a Concern to All. Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough‚ that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque
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referred to as gingivitis and symptoms include bleeding and swelling in the gums. Pregnancy increases the risk of developing gingivitis mainly because hormonal changes during pregnancy create conditions for bacteria to grow which in turn increases the acid action on tooth enamel. Another reason why pregnant women are more susceptible to gingivitis is because acids released during morning sickness can also wear down the enamel coating on the teeth. It is important to treat gingivitis as soon as possible
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Tissues of the periodontium (Chapter 2) Periodontium * The tissues that surround‚ support‚ and attach to the teeth Components of the periodontium 1. Gingiva 2. Periodontal ligament 3. Cementum 4. Alveolar bone Function of the periodontium * To support the teeth and oral structures The gingiva * The visible component of the periodontium inside the mouth * Described as: pink‚ pink-red‚ blue‚ purple‚ or pigmented * It can appear much darker when melanin pigmentation
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com/products-why-mouth-rinse-at-night Information relating to an antiseptic mouth wash (Listerine) to kill plaque and gingivitis germs. Rinsing with Listerine twice a day cleans your whole mouth and kills plaque and gingivitis for 24 hours Listerine is the only branded anti- microbial mouthwash among OTC rinses to receive the ADA Seal of Acceptance. On the other hand‚ it has 25 years of research to validate it kills plaque and gingivitis. Website relating to Infants’ Motrin http://www.motrin.com/product_links/20?val=overview#
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Miswak and toothbrush are both known as oral cleansing aids. Both have same role in oral hygiene and oral health because Miswak and toothbrush has chemical that can be use to overcome the dental disease. Each tool has their own advantages and disadvantages especially in their effectiveness to cure the dental disease. Miswak do not need any dentrifices with them when the user want to use it. As mentioned in previous part‚ the reason is because the roots‚ twigs and stems of Salvadora Persica sticks
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Following gingivitis‚ periodontitis considered to be the second most common infectious disease of periodontum. Gingivitis is a disease which arise when there is an inflammation in the ginigival epithelium as well in the connective tissue. When this inflammation start to cause destruction in periodontal connective tissue and the bone which support the tooth then this situation called periodontitis. The causative factor for both gingivitis and periodontitis is microbial(1). It is important to know
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The Effects and Causes of Not Brushing Your Teeth Does your mom or dad always nag you to brush your teeth before bedtime and after meals? After you read this essay‚ you will understand how important it is to keep your teeth clean. Brushing your teeth removes all the bacteria‚ germs‚ and leftover food that has accumulated over time. Without brushing your teeth‚ they will be left to rot. If your teeth are left unattended for long periods of time‚ plaque will eventually start to form on your teeth
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