Your Oral Health

Information for adults, children and elderly
Adults
Your oral health has an important role to play in your overall health. Extensive research shows the link between poor oral health and other systemic diseases such as diabetes in people of all ages and respiratory diseases especially among the elderly. New research show a possible link between poor oral health and other systemic diseases such as heart disease, prematurity and low birth weight. Although researchers still have much to learn about the links between oral health and general health, oral diseases can cause pain and cause tooth loss and bad breath.

How to brush your teeth?
Use a toothbrush with soft bristles
Place the bristles against the gums
Run gently move back and forth with the brush
Brush all surfaces of the tooth
the internal surfaces (the side of the tongue)
external surfaces (the side of the cheek)
top (chewing surface)
Brush your language
The elimination of the plate once a day will prevent the occurrence of cavities and gum disease.




Using dental floss?
Draw of containing the equivalent of 40 to 50 cm of dental floss. Wrap the silk around the major in each hand, leaving about 2 to 3 cm of wire between two fingers.
Use the thumb and index finger to secure the wire.
Slide the floss between teeth forming a semi-circle as a "C" at the base of the tooth under the gum. Then gently rub the wire against the tooth by making a motion from top to bottom and bottom to top, which will remove the plaque.
Use a clean piece of thread after each tooth.


What are the effects of oral health on overall health?
Gum disease refers to an inflammation of the gums that can also address all of the tissues supporting the teeth. The plate is, however, a transparent film and sticky bacteria that constantly accumulates on teeth, thickens and hardens. When not removed by brushing teeth and use daily flossing, plaque hardens and turns into tartar, thus gum infections.

Gum disease untreated can lead to tooth loss and increased risk of more serious ailments, including heart disease and stroke. The bacteria contained in the plate can migrate from the mouth to the bloodstream and have been linked to obstruction of the arteries and damage heart valves. The same bacteria can also reach the lungs and cause infection or aggravating existing lung diseases.

There is also a link between diabetes and gum disease. People with diabetes are more vulnerable to gum disease, which may increase the risk of complications of diabetes.

Oral health is also extremely important for pregnant women. Studies show that pregnant women with gum disease are at increased risk of giving birth to premature infants and small weight, compared to women with healthy gums. This is particularly worrying because these newborns are already at increased risk for many problems, including developmental disorders, asthma, ear infections, birth defects and behavioral disorders, such as the deficit hyperactivity attention. They are also at greater risk of infant mortality.

Children
Did you know that the child may have a cavity as soon as his first tooth penetrated?
It's never too early to ensure the oral health of your child. It is important to introduce children to good dental hygiene habits even before the emergence of the first tooth. The plate moves and thrive in the child's mouth even before the eruption of teeth. The bacteria in plaque can cause tooth decay in very young children (also known as the decay of early childhood caries or bottle). That is why it is important to remove the plate every day of the child's mouth.

What is the decay of early childhood?
It is a type of severe tooth decay that can affect the baby teeth, especially the upper front teeth.

What causes tooth decay in early childhood?
Food residue (milk, juice, and milk) in the mouth can lead to decay of early childhood. The sugars in food and the bacteria in plaque form an acid that damages the enamel of the tooth. More food and often stay long in the mouth, the greater the risk of cavities increase.

How can I prevent the onset of caries in my young child?
Clean your mouth and your child's teeth after feeding.
If your baby falls asleep while you are breast-feeding, remove him the bottle or breast.
Do not fill the bottle of soft drink. Opt instead for water.
Avoid dipping pacifiers in honey or other sweetener.
Please apply a resin sealant on your child's teeth.
The resin sealing material is transparent or translucent plastic that is applied to the chewing surfaces of teeth. It acts as a protective barrier preventing foods to stay in small cracks in teeth and cause cavities. The resin sealing can be applied from the eruption of the tooth.
How to detect the presence of caries by inspecting the mouth of my child?
Simply lift the lip and check its teeth.

Here are some signs of tooth decay:

presence of brown, yellow or "chalk" on the teeth
cracks or changes in the front teeth.
If the child shows signs of tooth decay, see without delay a dental professional. Early treatment can prevent the problem to worsen.

Elderly
Today, seniors can expect to keep all their teeth, or almost, hence the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene habits and regular visits from a dental professional. As we get older, we can expect to change somewhat the way to take care of his teeth and his mouth.

Do I take care of my dentures?
Yes, false teeth require the same care as natural teeth. Clean your dentures every night and let it soak in water. If it is perfectly suited to your mouth, see a dental professional.

Do I worry about cavities?
Yes, if you have just one natural tooth, you may submit a bunt. The elderly are more likely to have cavities close to the root of the tooth. It is important to brush your teeth and move the floss every day throughout the course of his life.

What if the brush becomes too difficult?
If you have trouble holding a toothbrush or dental floss move, talk to your dental professional. It will help you find an alternative that suits you. It is possible to make changes to help you brushing.

Why do I often dry mouth?
Dry mouth or xerostomia is related to a reduction or disappearance of the production of saliva by the salivary glands for various reasons: illness, medication or treatment against cancer. This may increase the risk of cavities, saliva providing natural protection against bacteria