Ever heard of the ill effects the chemical bisphenol-a have on children? The substance has been subject to much debate being part of polycarbonate plastics or the clear plastic bottles that are used for sippy cups, baby bottles and other food containers. It has the nasty ability to leach out of the product that contains it should it be exposed to high temperatures that led to it’s banning for use in baby products first in Canada then the rest of the developed world. As it turns out, some of the composite plastics used for teeth fillings contains the same chemical that makes it durable so safety issues are being raised about the safety of such plastic fillings. Scientists have been trying to develop the ideal filling material for use in the dental industry that has labeled silver fillings unsafe due to concerns with mercury poisoning. Chinese and Canadian scientists have been able to develop a composite using bile acids from which the tooth filling material is synthesized from an enzyme produced naturally in the human body and stored as part of bile or the green stuff stored in the gallbladder resulting in a tough plastic that has proven to be better than the first two teeth filling materials of choice.
Dentists and oral health experts are moving to re-categorize the dental carries or tooth decay into a classification that labels it as an infectious disease for it afflicts more than 90% of the world’s population. Most people, even in the developed world are expected to at least one decayed tooth in their lifetimes even with superb dental care. Dental cavities results in tooth decay, loss and even death for infected cases that have the bacteria entering the blood stream causing massive internal trauma to the organs. Bacteria that feeds on carbohydrates and sugars are the culprits, who readily digest foodstuffs that cling to teeth and the many nooks and crannies within, producing acids as they eat away the foodstuff you failed to get out with brushing. Tooth decay has been found to infect more people than most other diseases having an occurrence rate, five times that of asthma. Re-grouping the lowly tooth decay as a disease may put pressure on the health care industry to recognize it as one of the most common diseases that affects millions all over the globe, even killing some in the process.
With people becoming more and more conscious about the way they look, dental technology has of course, kept up with the pace of time and consumer demands, and now was a better alternative to the usual dentures and bridges: Dental Implants.
Dental implants, are in a sense, permanent false teeth. They are more expensive to have installed, but last much longer than the dental common restorative procedures like bridges and / or dentures. And since they are considered as (almost) real teeth, they can be used along with other restorative procedures.
Remember though, that dental implants are not for anyone, and many dentists will recommend simpler restorative techniques first to determine if you really are a candidate for a dental implant operation. If you are, then a periodontist or oral surgeon performs the major surgery / attachment procedure.
Most bacteria present in the mouth are called anaerobic meaning they thrive in environments that lack ample amounts of oxygen. They thrive uncontrolled in mouths that are not brushed properly often leading to periodontal disease and tooth decay resulting in fallout. Chlorine is primarily a sanitizing agent but used as is can result in serious injury for it eats away tissue being caustic thus making it useless for dental use. Chlorine Dioxide on the other hand is a form of stabilized chlorine that reacts with the many gasses that results in bad breath neutralizing it thus eliminating the odor.
It also has the advantage of producing oxygen which is also an anti bacterial that kills off the bacteria as it oxidizes. It also makes the environment oxygen rich hence lessening the chances of bacteria to survive in the mouth. Used in toothpaste or as a gargle it really helps lower the bacterial levels while clearing away the odor. Mouthwash that contain chlorine dioxide also tends to be milder for with no alcohol, the sting is removed thus making the process of gargling recently brushed teeth and gums(that sometimes get bruised and scratched).
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歯科衛生士は資格を有する歯の健康における専門家で、口腔疾患の防止や治療を専門とし、歯や歯肉、また、患者の総合的な健康の維持に努めます。 歯科衛生士の資格を得るには、大学の歯科衛生士の公認養成プログラムを卒業し、国家試験の筆記試験や臨床検査を受けなければなりません。患者を直接治療しない場合には、教育者や研究者、管理者として働く場合もあります。
特定の規則や提供されるサービスの種類は州によって異なります。 歯科衛生士は、患者の病歴の閲覧やカルテの記録、口腔癌の検査、歯肉疾患や歯肉の健康状態の評価などを含む、口腔の健康管理の査定を行うこともあります。 また、X線写真を撮影し、印刷し、解釈することも行います。 さらに、歯科衛生士は歯科用器具を使用し、 歯肉線の上下にある歯垢や歯石を取り除きます。 フッ素やシーラントなどの虫歯予防に効果のある物質を歯の塗布、 局部麻酔や 亜酸化窒素アナルゲジアを投与も行います。 また、歯や歯肉の健康状態を保つための口腔衛生管理の方法を患者に適切に指導します。 さらに、プラークコントロールや自宅でできる個人的な口腔衛生管理の計画の立て方を患者に助言します。 歯科衛生士は、禁煙プログラムを運営し、口腔衛生を最大に保つうえでの栄養を摂取することの重要性を患者に助言します。
Parents tend to be too careful when it comes to the care of their child’s teeth but too much care may have a downside that will only become apparent in later life. Wisdom teeth (baby teeth) as they are called come out a few months after birth and continue to grow in place till the toddler stage. Teeth care is a must but too much as we have said can result in impacted tooth with permanent teeth growing erratically resulting in discomfort and even painful conditions.
Emergencies with teeth due to knocks and falls are common as any parent knows and they usually result in no permanent damage for new teeth do grow in after a couple of months. It is a good idea to get your little one to the dentist for proper management which can allow proper maintenance of your child’s teeth preventing problems later on. Regular check-ups is also a must to allow proper care for developing problems. An apple a day might keep the dentist away, but a twice a year visit can help you keep a mouthful of sparkling healthy teeth.
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Dentistry is the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (sugical, non-surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders or conditions of the oral cavity or the adjacent and associated structures and their effect on the human anatomy. Dentistry is essential for overall oral health. Other people involved in the oral health service are the dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians and dental therapists. Dentistry normally includes procedures and processes associated with the oral cavity. Typical treatments usually include teeth surgery as treatment for carries or cavities. Ruined teeth can be filled with dental amalgams, dental composites, dental porcelains, precious and non-precious metals.
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Licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases-both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients’ total health are called dental hygienists. Before they are licensed to practice, they must graduate with accredited dental hygiene education programs in colleges and universities, and must take a written national board examination and a clinical examination.They may also work as educators, researchers, and administrators if not to treating patients directly.
There are specific regulations and range of services performed in each state. Dental hygienists may perform oral health care assessments that include the review of patients’ health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease / health. To expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs (x-rays). They remove plaque and calculus (“tartar”) from above and below the gumline using dental instruments. Apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth. Administer local anesthetic and / or nitrous oxide analgesia. To properly educate patients on oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums. To counsel patients about plaque control and developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programs. They administer smoking cessation programs and counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health.
by: Christine Zafra
Eating is fun. Yes, this has been the mantra of the obese. However, binging as a hobby can pose a threat on one’s oral condition. A study from Sweden stated that obese individuals have higher cavity rates than those who have normal weights (obese have 60 percent more cavities in their compared to those whose weights are normal). The subjects of the study were teenagers, ages 1 to 15, and the researches used the BMI method to measure if the teens are overweight or not. They also found out that the teens who gorge on snacks or junk foods when they were still young, have a higher tendency to build plaques and cavities on and in between their teeth.
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Teeth which have been damaged by tooth decay can be returned to their useful self with sealants which can also prevent further decay, the hitch, early detection. Our teeth are the hardest bones in the human body but like all the other parts of the body care should be exercised for like machinery that works but isn’t maintained it can fail. Teeth are designed to last a lifetime but dietary changes and unhealthy eating habits have changed their longevity causing teeth loss and other maxillary problems that can affect your health and your confidence. The sealant works like an invisible plastic coating which is applied to the chewing surface of the tooth preventing the enamel itself from getting worn down. The teeth are first cleaned and then the sealant is applied and depending on the type used (some require lasers for curing and others don’t) they are a fast and easy treatment for your teeth that can extend their life enough top last your lifetime.