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Importance of oral hygiene

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Hygiene is one of the main ways to preserve our health. In daily hygiene we must not forget the care of our mouth during all stages of life, since the lack of it could lead to multiple diseases.

Around six months, when the first teeth appear, it is convenient to start taking care of them. After taking the bottle or taking food, it is convenient to use a wet gauze to clean the baby’s mouth, paying special attention also to the gums. It is advisable to visit the pediatric dentist to verify the correct development of the dentition.

It is the responsibility of the parents, together with the professional guidance of the pediatric dentist, to create good dental hygiene habits in children. It is important to select a suitable toothbrush with soft filaments for effective cleaning of teeth and gums. Also, the selection of toothpaste or toothpaste should be accompanied by professional advice. In most cases, fluoride (strengthening of tooth enamel) is recommended, which must be administered responsibly according to the child’s age. The use of mouth rinses can be used when the child acquires skills to spit and not swallow the liquid.

In adolescence, as the dimensions of the oral cavity change, it is convenient to change the toothbrush and infant toothpaste for adult products. In the adult stage, oral health habits acquired must be maintained for life, along with the periodic check-ups of the dentist.

Diseases caused by poor dental hygiene

types of dental diseases. Avoid it being too late, brushing your teeth three times a day for at least two minutes and using dental floss to prevent plaque buildup. It is the key to avoid the four most common diseases derived from poor oral hygiene:

Cavities.
It is the most common disease and is caused by the decaying foods, mainly when they are sugary and our dental hygiene is not correct. It is visualized by a dark spot that appears on the external surface of the tooth and, if it is not treated in time, can affect the nerve and lead to the loss of teeth.

Gingivitis.
Another of the most frequent complications due to bad oral hygiene is gingivitis. It begins affecting the gums, inflaming them due to the accumulation of plaque and bacteria in the neck of the teeth, producing the annoying bleeding of gums. When not treated in time it can lead to periodontitis, a serious illness that causes infection.

Periodontitis
When gingivitis becomes chronic it ends in this process in which the destruction of the tissues that support the teeth takes place. The final consequence is the loss of all teeth.

Halitosis.
Poor oral hygiene, tooth decay and tobacco use are some of the causes of bad breath in adults. Not flossing or brushing daily facilitates the lodging of food particles between the teeth, the tongue and around the gums. These, when decomposed, are the cause of the bad smell in our mouth.

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Flossing

Flossing, also known as dental floss, is a set of thin filaments of nylon or plastic used to remove small pieces of food and dental plaque between the teeth.

Wisdom Teeth

The wisdom teeth, wisdom teeth or third molars are the third molar, which usually appears at ages between 15 and 25 years, and may even never do it, although they may appear at younger ages or much later. Sometimes the four molars do not erupt, only some of them erupting.

Bad Breath

Bad breath is caused by bacteria that produce odor that can grow in the mouth. When you do not brush or floss regularly, bacteria build up on pieces of food left in your mouth and between your teeth.

Teeth whitening

In esthetic dentistry, tooth whitening is an aesthetic dental treatment that reduces the original color of the teeth by several shades, leaving teeth whiter and brighter.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from birth to adolescence. They have the experience and the preparation to attend the teeth, gums and mouths of the children during the various stages of childhood.

Orthodontics

Dental Braces

It is the usual name in orthodontics for the therapeutic instruments used by the orthodontist temporarily attached to the teeth to correct dental or maxillary position anomalies.

Dental Prosthesis

A dental prosthesis is an artificial element designed to restore the anatomy of one or several teeth, also restoring the relationship between the jaws, while returning the vertical dimension, and restores the teeth.

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False Teeth

Is an innovative alternative to expensive dentures, teeth whitening and false teeth, such as prosthetics, crowns or bridges, does not require the presence of a dentist and allows beautifying the denture

Cold Sores in the mouth

Cold sores are caused by a highly contagious virus called herpes simplex (HSV). Cold sores usually appear outside of the mouth or on the lips or around. When they are inside the mouth, it is usually in the gums or on the palate. They are not the same as canker sores, which are not contagious.

Canker Sores

Canker sores are ulcers that occur in the mucosa of the mouth and are one of the oral diseases that most often has along with caries. They are of small size (about 5 millimeters), the color is usually whitish and appear surrounded by a red area. Also, they are not contagious.

Gums and Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the medical term used to define inflammation of the gums. It is a mild form of gingival disease and tends to result in inflamed and reddened gums and to cause bleeding from gum tissue, especially when you brush or floss or bite something hard like an apple.

Get rid of tonsil stones

Tonsils are part of our immune system filtering both microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses and other harmful germs. When one of these pathogens tries to invade the body through the mouth or nose, the tonsils absorb them to prevent their entry.

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Common oral health problems

Common oral hygiene problems

 

Your oral hygiene defines what kind of person you are, that is because you must take care of your dental health. The oral cavity presents a highly diverse ecosystem, with up to 600 different microbial species that colonize different habitats. The oral biofilm (bacterial plaque) is a complex and organized community of microorganisms that can cooperate with each other and that lead to the creation of favorable conditions for the survival of the most demanding bacterial species. These pathogenic bacteria found in the oral biofilm are responsible for the etiology of the two main oral diseases: caries and periodontitis. In addition, the neglect of oral hygiene can eventually cause the loss of teeth.

How to have a good oral hygiene?

The goal of good oral hygiene is to eliminate the oral biofilm and its harmful effects on teeth and gums. The main guidelines that must be followed are:
  • Use plate developers. These make the oral biofilm more visible and, therefore, facilitate brushing.
  • Clean teeth daily. The brushing of the teeth is done to remove the remains that remain in the mouth after meals, but especially to get rid of bacterial dental plaque. It must be done at least three times a day and may require between three and four minutes.
How to have a good oral hygiene

It is necessary to use a proper brushing technique. There are several techniques of brushing, but there is no one technique of brushing that is suitable for all people, since this is determined by morphology of the dentition, manual dexterity of the patient, etc. The recommended brushing technique is one that allows the elimination of the oral biofilm in a comfortable way, in a suitable time and without causing any type of injury in the tissues.

The technique we highlight is the Bass Technique because it allows to eliminate bacteria that are in the gingival margin, causing gum diseases. This technique consists of tilting the brush 45 degrees between the tooth and the gum, so that the filaments are in contact with the gingiva margin and cover two or three teeth. It is advisable to make very small vibration or circular movements with the handle without pressure and without the filaments moving from their position in the gum. In the anterior teeth, on the lingual side, it must be done with the brush placed vertically.

When choosing our brush it is better that the size of the head is not very large and that the filaments are medium or soft, to adapt better to the dental anatomy and not to be abrasive. The brush should be changed approximately every 2-4 months, this will depend on its wear. A worn brush does not perform an adequate elimination of oral biofilm, it can also hurt the gums. If we use an electric brush we must remember that it already has movement and that, therefore, we have to change the surface very slowly and, even, we can imitate a conventional brushing technique, if the head allows it.

To clean between the teeth (interproximal spaces), we will use silks or dental tapes or, if the spaces are wide, interproximal brushes of different sizes. It is very important to clean these areas at least once a day, since they represent 40% of the dental surfaces. Therefore, if we do not use dental floss or interproximal brushes, we are leaving almost half of the mouth without cleaning.
  • Perform lingual cleaning. There are special lingual cleansers or scrapers that make this job easier. The tongue should be wiped with a movement from the back to the front to drag the remains of food, flaked cells, mucus, bacteria, etc.
  • Use oral irrigators. The direct application of a water jet or mouthwash helps to eliminate the bacteria deposited on the teeth, gums and hard to reach places.
  • Perform mouth rinses (daily use or specific as needed), help achieve a complete oral hygiene, effectively reduce the oral biofilm and provide maximum freshness.
  • Control the consumption of sugary foods. Ideally, avoid eating them but, if consumed, it is important to wash your teeth afterwards.
  • Go to the dentist regularly. It is advisable to visit the dentist to perform a revision of the mouth at least 1-2 times a year, as well as a professional cleaning.
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