Health care for the oral cavity
Oral health affects the general condition of the body, as this is the place where the food consumed by a person begins. Also, many know how unpleasant, and sometimes painful, toothache, which directly affects the mood and mental state of a person. In addition, for problems with the teeth, simple actions such as biting and chewing are difficult, and in addition, in some cases, there may be problems with the throat due to the disruption of oral health.
Facts from
- From 60% to 90% of students have a problem such as dental caries. And among adults, it is found in almost 100%.
- One of the components of preventing the appearance of caries is a decrease in the amount of fluoride in the oral cavity.
- 15-20% of people who have reached middle age have a problem with gums, namely a disease such as severe periodontitis, due to which teeth may fall out.
- One-third of all people who are over 65 years old do not have their teeth.
- Statistics show that diseases associated with teeth and gums are more common among the poorer population.
- The main causes that can damage the health of the oral cavity are unhealthy diet, tobacco, neglect of hygiene and excessive consumption of alcohol.
Caries
Almost every adult has a history of dental caries. Also, it is the most common problem that patients address to dentists. Caries is the destruction of enamel and entails the defeat of hard tissues. If you do not start taking measures in time and do not carry out preventive procedures, the disease can significantly exacerbate the problem, in particularly bad cases leading to tooth loss.
The cause of caries is bacteria, which in the mouth of a person a huge amount. Irregular brushing of the teeth, reduced immunity, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract provide an even more active multiplication of bacteria.
To notice the appearance of caries is quite simple, as there are significant changes in the appearance of the tooth. At the earliest stage of the disease, a dark spot appears on the tooth surface. At a more advanced stage, it penetrates deeper, forming a carious cavity. Deep caries penetrates beyond the dentin, bringing with it complications.
Periodontitis
This is a disease of the gums and tissues that surround the tooth and ensure its fixation. The main cause of periodontitis is dental plaque, which after a while becomes harder, forming a tartar. Also this disease can appear due to a lack of vitamins, and in particular calcium.
Taking care of your oral health is exactly what will help you prevent most of the problems with your teeth and gums. If the emergence of periodontitis failed, then his treatment must begin with the removal of plaque and stone. Further, after thorough cleansing, most likely, it will be necessary to take anti-inflammatory drugs. If the case is completely neglected and there is a deepening of the dentogingival pocket, then it will be necessary to resort to surgical intervention.
Oral cancer
This disease is a malignant formation that appears most often on the lower lip, affecting the oral cavity, the posterior pharyngeal wall, salivary glands and tonsils. Oral cancer is more common in men than in women, in addition, it is inherent in people older than 40 years. The main reason for its appearance is active smoking and alcohol abuse. It is extremely important to find the first symptoms to begin treatment, since this disease often leads to death.
Recognizing oral cancer is not difficult, since a bleeding wound forms on the lip, gum or mucous membrane, a certain part of the mouth can become numb, sensitivity decreases, voice changes, the jaw swells, there are unreasonable pain, swallowing and chewing food becomes more difficult, white orred spots. Oral health in many cases depends on the presence of bad habits in humans. So smoking and chewing tobacco greatly increase the likelihood of cancer of the oral cavity and many other diseases.
Cleft lip and cleft palate
These diseases are congenital, as they develop even in the early stages of pregnancy. They occur due to deformation in case of a lack of tissue in the mouth area and wrong connection. Hare's lip is a gap in the area of the upper lip. The cleft palate is a cleft in the palate that forms between the bone and soft tissue.
It is difficult to say the exact cause of these diseases. Most likely, the cleft appears because of the influence of environmental factors and genetics. It is unlikely that somehow it can prevent its appearance, especially if this anomaly is traced in one of the relatives, since the likelihood of a cleft in the future child is also great. In addition, as a possible reason, it is customary to consider the influence of drugs consumed by the mother during pregnancy.
Prevention
Dental health depends on many factors. Particular importance should be given regular cleaning. But oral hygiene is not limited to cleaning twice a day and using dental floss. Also important role played by mouth rinser, which is most often neglected. It not only refreshes the breath, but also acts as an antibacterial agent.
But dental care does not stop there. Many are accustomed to visit the dentist, when a problem has already appeared and it is necessary to eliminate it. But in fact, a visit to the dentist should become a mandatory event twice a year. This will help to identify the appearance of possible diseases in advance.
Food is also one of the important factors. The diet should not only be rich in vitamins and beneficial microelements. Very useful for teeth are hard varieties of apples, carrots and other vegetables and fruits with coarse plant fibers. Thanks to them, a peeling is performed, which cleans teeth from plaque.
Recommendations
The most effective means against the appearance of caries is fluoride. Every day our tooth enamel is exposed to various factors, which eventually destroy it. So it is extremely important to provide protection, what will help fluoride.
A dental floss is an excellent assistant that will remove plaque and food remnants between the teeth. Its main advantage is that it can penetrate the most inaccessible places.
Health Day
For many years, the Oral Health Day has been celebrated all over the world on March 22, and in 2015 Russia joined the celebration of this holiday. This step played a big role in the dental field and influenced its development. Each of us knows that healthy teeth are very important, and in order to do this, you need to carefully care for them and hygiene.
Dental health of the oral cavity is one of the most important signs of the overall health of the human body. There is no escape from regular visits to the dentist, so this holiday will only emphasize the importance and role of dentistry in the modern world. But, unfortunately, not all of us follow the health of the oral cavity, so the appearance of this holiday is so important.