Tuesday, 23 October 2012
ORAL CARE FOR KIDS
When a child eats or drinks sugars, the germs in the mouth mix with the sugars to make a mild acid which attacks the enamel. It can make holes (or cavities) in the teeth.
Monday, 13 August 2012
Quick Review- 6 Major Dental Problems
Quick Review- 6 Major Dental Problems
1) Burned Palate
Causes:
- Impatience
- Hot pizza
Apply Kenalog in orabase. It ia a corticosteroid paste which
protects from burn. It speeds heeling.
2) Burned tongue
Causes:
- Hot tea or coffee or any other hot drinks.
- Improper flame technique.
Make a solution of one teaspoon of salt a cup of hot water.
Rinse your mouth with that solution.
3) Canker sore
Causes:
- Doritos
- Salsa
- Sharp and spicy foods
Treatment:
Take small cotton and apply vegetable oil to it and hold it
against the sore. It will protect it from irritation. Repeat it twice a day.
4) Lost tooth
Causes:
- Jell-o-shells
- Dikembe Mutombo, etc
Push it in a right way and bite down gently on a soft cloth
or a tea bag. It will help to hold it. Periodontal ligaments break during
knocking of teeth.
5) Jaw Soreness
Causes:
- Temperomandibular joint dislocation.
- Improper alignment of your jaw.
- Unconscious grinding of teeth.
Try your side or back with a supportive pillow instead of
face down.
6) Chipped or cracked teeth:
Causes:
- Hot food and ice cold drink immediately causing disparity of temperature.
- Seal the tooth.
- Use teeth whitening products.
Monday, 6 August 2012
Instant Tooth Pain Relief Remedies
***Do not hesitate to consult a professional….
Tips:
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Tips:
- Almond extract : Take a cotton swab, dip it in almond extract and place it on the painful tooth.
- Cloves : This is one of the best remedies known till today to instantly reduce pain. Keep biting a couple of cloves till pain relieves or place a few drops of clove oil on the affected tooth. But please make sure not to add excess clove oil since it is toxic.
- Ginger root : Take a fresh piece of ginger and keep chewing it with the painful teeth. Can give instant relief.
- Cucumber : Slice a fresh piece of cucumber and place it over the sore area. But if you are sensitive to cold make sure to bring to room temperature before placing it. ** Considered more effective if taken with a pinch of salt.
- Ice pack : Place an ice bag over the cheek of the affected tooth. This helps reduce pain by causing local numbness.
- Peppermint extract : Take a cotton swab, dip it in peppermint extract and place it on the painful tooth.
- Potato : Mash up the potato, add a pinch of salt to it and place it on the affected tooth till pain is relieved.
- Tea : Prepare a hot cup of tea and then use the hot tea bag to put over the area of pain. The tannins present in tea can help numb the pain.
- Lime : Cut a piece of lime, place it in your mouth and give it a small bite to release the juices.
- Onion : Slice a small piece of onion and place it near the gum area for instant pain relief.
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Sunday, 5 August 2012
Bad Breath Causes
Most of the people complaints about bad breath. But actually
one who notices that he has breath through the comments of somebody. It will be
irritating to the person. Can you imagine that situation?
Don’t worry about such situations. We have solutions make
your breath fresher. Now we are going to discuss about the major causes of bad
breath.
Actually bad breath is not a disease. But the worst fact is
the bad breath can generate a negative impact relationships, business and even
in marriage. Most of the people especially females use cosmetics products to
freshen their breath.
Sometimes dentist may fail in their treatment. People were
not satisfied with their treatment and return back to their home and seek
treatment in their own way. First of all you should know what the causes of bad
breath are. Here are some causes of bad breath.
Causes:
- Use of dentures especially made up of metal and acrylic can generate vulganit smell. So you can use clean dentures.
- Abnormal arrangements of teeth or crowded teeth can cause accumulation of food debris causing bad breath.
- Poor oral hygiene due to decomposition of food remnants between your teeth.
- Due to some oral disorders like Recession gingiva (Opening root of the tooth), Pseudo pocket associated with wisdom teeth etc.
- Infection to the oral cavity such as sores, swollen gums, inflamed tongue etc.
- Due to the lack of vitamins, easy bleeding gums, bitten tongue, mouth drooling a lot, fever and a weak body.
- Tooth cavities are main problems because the cavities are the main site of accumulation of food debris.
- Bad breath can also be a symptom that affect the whole body such as uncontrolled diabetes, heart diseases etc.
- Can also be due to carcinoma or some tumor of the oesophagus or stomach which can produce liquid or foul smelling gas and regurgitation to the oral cavity.
Now you can the appropriate treatment and avoid the bad
breath. Be happy and have good confidence in your talk and smile.
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Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Signs And Prevention Of Enamel Erosion
The hardest tissue in the human body is the enamel. Enamel
is the outer covering of the tooth. Enamel erosion is the process of
demineralization of enamel minerals.
Signs of enamel
erosion
According to the different stages of enamel erosion signs
can vary to a certain extend.
Chips and cracks: It is appreciated at the tip of the teeth.
As the enamel erodes the edges of teeth become irregular, sharp and rough.
- Cupping: As enamel erodes cuts and marks are obtained at the surface of the teeth. This process is called cupping.
- Sensitivity: The erosion results the teeth to become sensitised to hot, cold, and sweet foods. It may cause a characterised pain in the early stages of erosion. But the teeth become hyper sensitised to temperature and certain tastes. You feel a painful jolt that takes your breath away.
- Discolouration: Yellow colour is formed as the dentin is exposed due to the erosion of the teeth enamel.
The chance to get cavities or tooth decay increases as
enamel erodes. Enamel erosion makes an entry to the main body of the teeth. If
it continuous, goes further inside and may affect nerve fibres supplying it adjacent
parts. This will leads to painful abscess or infection.
Prevention of enamel
erosion
- You should brush and floss daily.
- You should consult your doctor for a dental check up every six months.
- Drink more water throughout the day if your mouth is dry or having less salivation.
- Avoid highly acidic foods.
- Avoid highly acidic drinks.
- Rinse your mouth immediately after every meal especially highly acidic foods or drinks.
- You can use straws while drinking carbonated drinks, so as to avoid in contact with teeth.
- Actually chewing gum increases the saliva production up to ten times. Saliva in a small extend strengthens the teeth. So you can use sugar free gum with xylitol. Xylitol is a chemical used in beverages and foods to reduce the acidic contend.
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Oral Cancer
ORAL CANCER
Oral cancer is a cancer that occurs in any part of the mouth; on the tongue's
surface, in the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the roof and floor of
the mouth, in the tonsils, and also the salivary glands.
Signs and Symptoms
Early
stages of oral cancer does not show much detectable symptoms.. Smokers and
heavy drinkers are more prone to have oral cancer. Most commonly seen signs and
symptoms are:
- Red or white patches on the mouth or tongue.
- Mouth ulcers and mouth sores.
- Painful tongue
- Jaw pain and stiffness.
- Sore throat.
- A swelling in the mouth that persists for over three weeks.
- Pain when swallowing.
- Loose teeth.
- Irritating sensation in the throat.
- A hoarse voice.
- Pain in the neck.
Risk factors for mouth cancer
. The risk factors for mouth cancer
include:
- Smoking
- Tobacco(chewing and smoking).
- Heavy alcohol consumption
- Diet -red meat and junk foods are the main cause of oral cancer.
- Radiotherapy in the head and/or neck area. .
- Exposure to certain chemicals - especially asbestos, sulphuric acid and formaldehyde.
- Sun exposure on the lips
- HPV(human papilloma virus) infection
Diagnosis:
- Biopsy - Under anesthetic sample of tissues is collected from the mouth to see if there are cancerous cells.
Tests for staging:
- Endoscopy - A lighted scope is lowered down the patient's throat to see whether the cancer has spread beyond the mouth.
- Imaging tests like:
- X-rays
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) scans
- PET (positron emission tomography) scans
Stages of cancer of the lip and oral cavity
Staging the cancer (identifying its
stage) provides a universally understood definition of a particular cancer's
progress. It helps in the planning of treatment protocol for that particular
cancer, helps in determining prognosis (predicting likely outcomes), and also
allows accurate end-results reporting.
- Stage I - the tumor is below 2cm in diameter and has not reached nearby lymph nodes.
- Stage II - the tumor is between 2cm and 4cm in diameter and has not reached nearby lymph nodes.
- Stage III - The tumor is above 4 cm in diameter and has spread to the nearby lymph nodes on the same side of the neck.
- Stage IV - The cancer has spread to 2 or more lymph nodes either on the same side of the neck or to the opposite side of the neck. Sometimes the cancer may also spread to other parts of the body.
Treatment
Treatment will depend on position
and stage of the cancer as well as the patient's general health and personal
preferences.
Surgery include:
Surgery include:
- Surgical removal of the tumor
- Surgical removal of cancer that spread to the neck - mouth cancer tends to spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. The surgeon may perform a neck dissection - cancerous lymph nodes and related tissue in the neck are surgically removed.
- Mouth reconstruction - Surgeons may transplant grafts of skin, muscle or bone form other parts of the body to reconstruct the face if there is a change in the appearance or patient’s ability to talk during the surgery.
- Radiotherapy (radiation therapy) - It involves the use of beams of high-energy X-rays or particles (radiation) to destroy cancer cells.
- Internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) - often used to treat patients with early stages of
cancer of the tongue.
Radiation therapy applied to the mouth may have the following side effects:
-Tooth
decay
-Mouth
sores
-Bleeding
gums
-Jaw
stiffness
-Fatigue
-Skin
reactions (similar to burns)
- Chemotherapy – used in advanced stages of oral cancer.
Chemotherapy involves using powerful medicines that kill cancer; they damage
the DNA of the cancer cells, undermining their ability to reproduce.
Chemotherapy medications can sometimes damage healthy tissue, and patients may
experience the following side-effects:
-Fatigue
-Vomiting
-Nausea
-Hair loss
-Weakened
immune system (higher vulnerability to infection)
Side
effects are temporary.
- Medication using monoclonal antibodies - this involves drugs that change aspects of cancer cells that help them grow. Cetuximab (Ebitux) is used for some head and neck cancers - it stops the action of a protein found in many kinds of healthy cells, but is more prevalent in the surface some cancer cells. The protein is called epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR).
Cetuximab may have the following mild side effects:
-Nausea
-Diarrhoea
-Breathlessness
-Inflammation
of the eyes
Complications
of oral (mouth) cancer
- Difficulty swallowing
- Speaking problems
- Depression.
Prevention
Oral cancer is sometimes associated with known risk factors for the disease. Many risk factors can be modified but not all can be avoided.- Tobacco and alcohol use: Tobacco use (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco) is responsible for most cases of oral cancer. Alcohol, particularly beer and hard liquor, are associated with an increased risk of developing oral cancer. The risk of developing oral cancer is higher in people who use both tobacco and alcohol. Avoiding or stopping the use of tobacco decreases the risk of oral cancer.
- Sun exposure: Exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of lip cancer, which occurs most often on the lower lip. Avoiding the sun and/or using a sunscreenor colored lipstick on the lips may decrease the risk of lip cancer.
- Other factors: Some studies suggest that being infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) may increase the risk of oral cancer.
- Chemoprevention: Chemoprevention is the use of drugs, vitamins, or other agents to prevent or delay the growth of cancer or to keep it from coming back. Tobacco users who have had oral cancer often develop second cancers in the oral cavity or nearby areas, including the nose, throat, vocal cords, esophagus, and windpipe. Studies of chemoprevention in oral cancer are under way, including chemoprevention of leukoplakia and erythroplakia.
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Saturday, 28 July 2012
does phytic acid affect remineralization of teeth
Does phytic acid affect remineralization of teeth
Studies have shown that phytic acid reduces the absorption
of many essential minerals involving calcium, magnesium, iron etc. calcium is
an essential mineral for remineralization of teeth
Food rich in phytic acid
Mainly grains, beans, soy beans, edamame, coconut flour,
corn
Remedies to reduce phytic acid in your diet
Grain
Grains have the highest phytic acid content. The phytic acid
in grains can be reduced by eating grains after soaking or sprouting them. Bake
them using long rise time and good pH content
Beans
Beans can also be soaked
Corn
It is difficult to reduce phytic acid in corn
How to sprout
Soak the grains overnight, drain and place them in a
container with cheese cloth cover. In 2 days they will give out small tails and sprouts
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can egg white cause tooth decay
Can egg white cause tooth decay
There is a
relationship between the quality of protein
eaten and tooth decay
Eating lots of egg whites without yolk can cause tooth
sensitivity, it is ok if you take naturally raised chicken eggs. The problem is
due to intake of non organic factory farmed eggs that are irradiated
Egg white is one of the hardest substance to digest. Avoiding or limiting intake of egg whites is good for your teeth as well as your
digestive system
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Is cheese good for your teeth
Is cheese good for your teeth
We know that from an early age we are encouraged to drink milk for strong
bones and teeth
It holds good for
other milk products also –yogurt,cheese etc
All products of milk are rich in calcium and protein. Calcium
is an essential mineral for the remineralization of teeth
Uses of cheese in increasing calcium
- Eating cheese results in a coating of calcium on the teeth it protects from dental caries
- Cheese increases plaque calcium concentration by about 112% helping to harden tooth
- Cheese prevents demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth
- Eating cheese reduces incidence of cavities
- Eating cheese helps in maintaining the ideal ph for tooth (when food is taken the pH of the mouth falls,this acidic pH is damaging for the teeth)
Cheese facts
- Cheese should be stored below 4 degree Celsius
- Hard cheese have more shelf life than soft cheese
- Processed cheese is a combination of natural cheeses and emulsifying agents
- Many cheese has no LACTOSE and can be eaten by lactose intolerants
- Aged cheese have lesser lactose content
Practice using more cheese in your cooked food.try to eat
more raw cheese for a healthy teeth
Thursday, 26 July 2012
DOES SMOKING AFFECT YOUR TEETH???
DOES SMOKING AFFECT YOUR TEETH???
Most of us are aware of the fact
that smoking is hazardous to health. But many do not know that smoking is also
a major contributor for many dental problems.
Cigarettes aren’t to
be blamed alone. All forms of tobacco, including cigars, smokeless tobacco and
hookah water pipes, pose a major dental health concern.
Poisonous Chemicals in Tobacco
Smoking products contain numerous
poisonous chemicals such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia, tar and
nicotine. When you light a cigarette, these poisons start burning, which makes
them more dangerous. The smoke passes through the smoker’s mouth, and leaves
behind a sticky residue on their teeth. In fact, just one puff is enough to
deposit stains on your teeth.
EFFECTS:
Some of the effects of smoking on
dental health:
- Smoking increases the risk for oral cancer.
- Nicotine and tar, the major ingredients of cigarette stains the teeth. Sticky tar gets deposited on the teeth which can’t be removed by brushing.
- Smoking decolorizes teeth by reducing the amount of saliva in the mouth. Saliva cleanses the lining of the mouth and teeth and protects the teeth from getting decayed.
- Causes tooth inflammation.
- Smoking causes chronic bad breath and loss of teeth.
- Increases the risk of tooth decay and cause hot/cold sensitivity by damaging the gum tissue.
- Smoking delays healing after infections and oral surgery procedures. It reduces blood flow and supply of vital nutrients(vitamin C) to the gums. Thus delays healing.
COMPLICATIONS:
1.Gum Diseases and Loss of Teeth
Smoking affects the immune system of
the body. It weakens the capability of the body to fight against infections. Gum
diseases are manifested by swelling gums. Gum diseases lessen the formation of
strong teeth and augment the problem of loss of teeth.
2.Plaque
Bacteria get accumulated in plaque
due to smoking. These bacteria grow within the gum area and cause inflamed
gums. The bacteria also affect the jaw. This eventually speeds up the loss of
teeth.
3.Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease occurs when the
soft tissue and bone that anchor the jawbones are destroyed due to bacterial
infection.
How to protect your teeth?
- Quit smoking. Without giving up smoking, any kind of treatment for the dental problems will go in vain.
- Proper dental hygiene practices like regular brushing and flossing.
- Professional cleaning techniques like scaling and polishing helps in the removal of the stains.
- Drinking at least 10 glasses of water helps in flossing away the toxins.
Teeth loss can impact your life to a
great extent. Along with your confidence, your appearance and lifestyle will
also be affected. Hence, quit smoking and enjoy the smooth and fresh feeling of
clean teeth.
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Does Chewing Gum Make Health Problems?
Latest studies have proved that excessive chewing gum use
cause some health problems. Chewing gum also does some favours. It helps in the
production of saliva and its buffering action.
Some of the health problems caused by excessive chewing gum
are listed below:
- Damage to dental appliances: The damage to the dental appliances only occur due to the continuous chewing and if it is not specially formulated variety. The continuous chewing cause damage to the crowns, fillings and orthodontia
- Gas: Have you ever notice that you swallow saliva during chewing gum. The swallowing of saliva leads to gas formation.
- Some sweeteners can aggravate IBS: The common artificial sweeteners that are used in the manufacture of chewing gum are sorbitol and aspartate. Excess sorbitol intake leads to irritable bowel syndrome and some intestinal problems. Excess aspartate intake leads to diabetes, cancer, neurological disorders and birth defects
- The temporomandibular joint problems: There was a study regarding this topic. About 65% of the surgeons stated that excess chewing results TMJ concerns, muscle fatigue and joint pain
- Increases bad breath: Chewing results formation of spike levels of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) which cause bad breath.
- Chronic headaches: Increased chewing leads to muscle strain and exert pressure on surrounding nerves. The compression of nerves results chronic intermittent headaches.
- Cinnamon flavouring and mouth sores: Some chewing gum contains traces of cinnamon. Excess cinnamon use results mouth irritation. It also aggravate existing mouth sores.
- Complications in increased mercury level: Continuous chewing for 5 hours or more leads to release of mercury from amalgum fillings. This will increase level of mercury in blood and urine which is toxic to the body.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Close Teeth Gap Permanently
- The term teeth gap is most commonly applied to an open space between the upper front teeth. You might have gaps between other teeth as well. It occurs when there is an unequal relationship between the size of the teeth and the jaw.
- Teeth gap can be natural or can also be result of an injury. Teeth gap in front teeth are caused or exacerbated gaps. It can be a solution to fix teeth gap without braces and you can use them at home without visiting a dental office. They are also called Teeth gap bands or Dental bands.
- These Dental bands have been used the perfect solutions for teeth gap closing by the action of a tissue connecting the lip to the gum. It is caused by recession of the gums or by tongue thrusting, which can push the teeth apart. It is imperative to close this gap as a tooth gap can cause tooth misalignment. A large tooth gap between the front teeth could leave insufficient room and give an odd appearance. This can also cause tooth displacement and problems with the eating.
- Teeth gap can be closed with Bonding (white fillings), porcelain veneers, braces and Teeth Effect Bands.
- The most common solution to erase this teeth gap is to opt for the help of braces. Not everyone prefers braces as they are visible and can affect their appearance.
- The concept of using the dental bands is simple, progressive and serves to shape your teeth in the desired position without causing any inconvenience. It is similar to the orthodontic braces, but works in a more discreet manner. It is not very time consuming and can be undertaken faster than other processes. Wearing the specially developed dentabands, your teeth are systematically drawn in proximity for a period of a couple of days. It gradually reduces the teeth gap within that time. It is the most effective treatment to fix teeth gap. This treatment is, however, not for children under 15 and people with delicate or crooked teeth.
- To know more about this treatment, you can surf on internet. There are many websites that provide information about this effective treatment. The services also offer these treatments at very cheap prices.
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Oral Ulcers
ORAL ULCERS
A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion
of part of the delicate tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (mucous
membrane). Some of the causes include certain drugs, chemicals and infectious
diseases such as herpes or thrush. The most common cause is mechanical injury,
such as accidentally biting your cheek.
In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few
days without the need for medical treatment.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary and depend on the specific cause of the mouth ulcer. In general,
symptoms may include:
- Open sores in the mouth
- Pain or discomfort in the mouth
- Swollen skin around the sores
- Problems with chewing or toothbrushing because of the tenderness
- Irritation of the sores by salty, spicy or sour foods
- Loss of appetite
Causes:
1. SMOKING
Smoking which is the most common
cause for almost all the dental problems also accounts to be the main factor in
causing oral ulcer.
2.INFECTION
Oral ulcers are caused by bacterial,
fungal and viral infections.
Bacterial processes leading to
ulceration can be caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis(tuberculosis) and
Treponema pallidum (syphilis).Other bacterial flora like streptococi,
Neisseria, Actinomyces, spirochetes, and Bacteroides species can prolong the
ulcerative process.
Coccidioides immitis causing valley fever, Cryptococcus neoformans
causing cryptococcosis, are some of the fungal processes causing oral
ulceration.
Mouth ulcers are often caused by
protozoans like Entamoeba histolytica.
HIV creates immunodeficiencies which
allow opportunistic infections or neoplasms to proliferate
3. PHYSICAL INJURIES
- Accidental biting by sharp edge of a tooth
- Excessively salty food,and hot drinks
- Poorly fitting dentures or trauma from a toothbrush
These may injure the inner lining of
the mouth resulting in an ulcer.Healing of the ulcer depends on the removal of
source of injury.
4.CHEMICAL INJURIES
Chemicals such as aspirin or alcohol
come in with the oral mucosa causes necrosis of the tissues resulting in the
formation of ulcer.
5. DIET
Deficiencies of iron,vitamin
C(scurvy),vitamin B12,zinc can contribute to ulcer formation.
Citrus fruits like orange may
cause mouth ulcers.
6.IMMUNITY
Immune system:Aphthous ulcers as a common end product of many different
disease processes, each of which is mediated by the immune system.
Immunodeficiency:Low levels of immunoglobulins in the oral mucous membranes
causes mouth ulcers.
Oral ulcers are common in conditions
of immunodeficiency like chemotherapy and HIV.
Autoimmunity: Mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune reaction to
the oral epithelium causing ulceration of the oral mucosa.
7. ALLERGENS
Allergens such as amalgam can cause
mouth ulcers.
Complications
- Tooth abscesses
- Oral cancer
- Spread of contagious disorders to other people
Treatment
Adequate oral hygiene is the
key point in treatment of oral ulcers.
Topical antihistamines,
antacids, corticosteroids, meant to soothe painful ulcers may be helpful, as
may be oral analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen and local
anesthetics,mouth rinses etc.
Avoid hot or spicy foods, which
often increase the pain of mouth ulcers.
Prevention
Good oral hygiene may help prevent
some types of mouth ulcers, as well as some complications from mouth ulcers.
Good oral hygiene includes brushing the teeth at least twice per day, flossing
at least daily, and getting regular professional dental cleanings and
examinations.
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