Dental Health Guide

The tooth decay is an infectious disease that affects the hard tissue of the tooth. If we neglect to wash their teeth for more than 24 hours, it appear a yellowish layer, called plaque, which contains bacteria that convert sugars ingested to form an acid, responsible for the decalcification of hard tissue the tooth.
Cavities in the enamel
- Color located on the tooth.
Cavities in the dentin
- Increased sensitivity to sweet;
- Color located on the tooth;
- Cavity in the tooth.
Carie until the dental pulp
- Pain intermittently or continuously in hot, cold and sweet;
- Risk of bad breath;
- Deeper cavity in the tooth;
- Possibility of pulp necrosis, death of nerve (usually without pain);
- Transformation possible acute abscess (swelling, fever and intense pain) or chronic (without symptoms) until the complete destruction of the tooth.


WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
- Caries in enamel, dentin caries in, bunt up the dental pulp
Sugars ingested frequently. The frequency of sugar intake is more important than the amount itself. The more you eat often, the more you keep your rates high acidity, accelerating the decalcification of the enamel. The pure sugar (candy, chocolate, etc..) Are more damaging than the natural sugars (fruit)?
- Lack of hygiene. It is important to remove plaque den-silence, at least once a day so that bacteria can convert sugar into acid.
- Poor quality of the enamel. The quality of enamel varies from person to person, or even one family to another. More enamel is hard, more teeth are protected.


TIPS
- Relieving pain. If the teeth are sensitive, you can apply Dentemp. Sold in pharmacies, this product is an insulator that protects temporarily sensitivity caused by certain stimuli caused by the sweet, hot and cold.
- In case of severe pain, a clove applied to the region can relieve nagging. You can also use the oil of clove directly on the tooth or on a cotton balls placed on the tooth. The clove contains Eugenol, a natural anesthetic. Of course, you can also take an analgesic pending visit, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen taking doses stated on the box.
- Avoid sugary foods between meals. Better to eat dessert in order to avoid the continual increase in the rate of acidity.
- Eat cheese after meals. A piece of cheese will neutralize the acidity mouth, stopping the process of decay.
- Brushing teeth effectively. This is critical to dental hygiene. If you brush your teeth properly, you remove plaque without problem. An effective brushing should last at least two minutes. We must turn the bristles of the brush at an angle of 45o at the junction of the teeth and gums, and carry small circular movements without affecting one or two teeth at once. Do not forget the bottom teeth and the posterior tooth plaque tends to accumulate there.

- How many times a day?
Ultimately, only one brushing well done may be sufficient to eliminate the plate. Do it before bedtime: plaque; do not stay for hours at a time in your mouth. If you can, brush your teeth after meals to remove food debris. If you can not brush your teeth, because you're in a restaurant for example, rinse your mouth with water to remove food particles. You can also chew sugarless gum. By chewing, saliva cleans teeth and neutralizes acid of the plate before he attacks the teeth.
- Choosing your toothbrush. For an adult, choose a soft toothbrush and quite small. It must be able to massage the side of the gum without damaging it, just as it should be easy to handle in order to reach all surfaces. The bristles of the brush should be soft and rounded surface. For children, choose a brush a little more rigid making brushing more effective, especially since children rarely have problems with gums. Change your toothbrush every three months so that the hair retain some resistance, and the always rinse with cold water. People suffering from arthritis or have a disability that affects their manual dexterity appreciate the electric toothbrush because it requires very little physical effort. There are several models on the market. Those with soft hair and stopping automatically under too much pressure are particularly recommended. Do not hesitate to ask your dentist.
- Use dental floss. As important as brushing to good dislodge the plaque, the floss must be spent properly, and once a day. Flavored waxed, tape or other, all kinds of dental son is worth. You find one that will suit your needs.
- Choose a good toothpaste. Choose a low abrasive toothpaste with fluoride. Ask your dentist to find one that suits you best. In the absence of toothpaste, brush your teeth with water.
- Pay attention to fluoride overdose. Your doctor may prescribe to children fluoride tablets in addition. If your drinking water comes from artesian wells, it is necessary to know the fluoride content to prevent overdoses.
- Preventing cavities with sealants. The dentist may apply sealants on permanent teeth of children. Made of transparent resin, sealants are placed in the grooves, very susceptible to cavities. It is a highly effective prevention.
- Check where is the plaque. You find pharmacy pellets that indicate the presence of dental plaque. Indeed, they contain a dye that attaches to the plate. You just have to give these areas more closely.
- Avoid milk bottle dodo. Babies who fall asleep with a bottle of milk to the mouth likely to develop so-called "bottle of caries." It is better to replace the milk with water. In addition, sugar, honey and maple syrup on the teats are banned.
- See the dentist regularly. Children and adults should consult their dentist regularly. Examination, cleaning and descaling preserve the health of teeth.
- Do not clean their teeth with toothpicks. Instead, use an interdental cleaner, available for sale in pharmacies free, specially designed not to damage the gums.
- Do not put an aspirin on the tooth pain. This is not effective and it causes a burning mucous membranes.
- Refrain from applying a compress of warm water on a swollen cheek. It would increase inflammation.