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Pregnancy involves a series of organic and behavioral changes that may affect the oral cavity causing an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. So when the woman knows your pregnancy, you should request a service appointment with your dentist will tell you if you have any pathology and perform necessary preventive treatments.

Is it true that pregnancy endangers the mother’s teeth?

It is very important during pregnancy keep proper oral hygiene and follows a balanced diet.

Contrary to popular belief, the baby does not get the calcium from the teeth of his mother. When the baby needs calcium, obtained through diet or bones of the mother, but never of your teeth.

Nor is it true the saying that “every pregnancy cost me a tooth.” If you’re developing more cavities may be due to:

1. A neglect your oral hygiene with the consequent accumulation of plaque. The bacteria in plaque use sugar you eat to produce acids that attack the enamel on your teeth causing cavities.

2. Changing dietary habits and schedules. As your belly getting bigger, begin to eat small amounts of food more often then why satiety has. You should avoid eating sweets and / or tacky (sweets, packaged juices, soft drinks, pastries …)

3. Vomiting associated with pregnancy or stomach acid reflux. Stomach acid causes erosion of tooth enamel making it more susceptible to decay.

Why gums hurt me?

The hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy affect the incidence of gingivitis.

Gingivitis is an inflammation and redness of the gums that can cause widespread pain in the mouth and an increased tendency to bleed. The gum problems often appear during the second month of pregnancy, tend to be greatest in the eighth month after birth and improve. If you already had pre pregnancy, gingival or periodontal disease problems are likely to worsen.

During the second quarter may also display a “granuloma of pregnancy.” It is a bulky lesion located on the gingival and bleeds easily. Most shrink or disappear after delivery.

The hormonal changes of pregnancy but we can not control is in your hand to remove the other factors that cause gingivitis and are mainly: dental plaque (have to clean your teeth every day) and tartar (you must perform a clean mouth your dentist).

Do they represent a hazard or dental treatment during pregnancy radiographs?

Pregnancy is not a disease in which the pregnant woman can receive dental treatment you need. During the first quarter is usually performed only emergency treatment, as it is during the first quarter when it will form the major structures, such as the central nervous system to the brain, heart and vascular system, etc…

The second quarter is usually the best time for any dental treatment, there being no problem in using a local anesthetic to ensure analgesia during treatment. The dentist used anesthetic drugs that will not hurt your baby.

Radiographic examination is an important diagnostic tool for monitoring and some dental treatments. The X-ray beam is not directed towards the abdomen and the amount of radiation produced is small, so it may be dental radiographs during pregnancy as long as you put a lead apron to cover the woman’s abdomen and protect baby.

In the last trimester of pregnancy can be uncomfortable to sit in the dental chair for an extended period of time and is therefore seeking to avoid the realization of long treatments, although there is no objection in dental practice. The dentist will ensure that the abdomen does not impede the venous return from your legs.

Not recommended the use of nitrous oxide in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy as it may stimulate uterine muscle and promoting the emergence of spontaneous abortions during the first trimester, and the onset of contractions at risk of preterm birth, for the third. If there is a history of preterm birth dental treatment should be avoided in recent months.

When will they start teething my son?

The eruption of the “baby teeth” or “teeth” usually begins six months ending approximately two and a half years, although it is completely normal for a child 9-12 months has not yet left no tooth.

When the tooth is ready to erupt often inflamed gingiva. Baby can drool over and be irritable and restless. Give your baby a teether helps soothe.

Just get him to stop mourn when I give the pacifier with honey

As in adults bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack the tooth enamel of your child metabolize sugars.

NEVER wet the pacifier your child with sweet foods like sugar or honey. Nor should you give the bottle sugary or acidic drinks (milk sugar, packed juices, sugar water or honey …) and much less before bedtime because your child may develop “baby bottle tooth decay” that destroy your teeth.

When should I start cleaning my child’s teeth?

When the first teeth erupt can clean them using a cloth. Molars erupt Once you start using a toothbrush appropriate to their age.

Brushing requires some skill so the early years should help your child to clean their teeth. Around 5-6 years the child has already acquired sufficient skill to make him just brushing but you must follow watching him and helping if necessary, especially in the evening brushing.

The teeth should be cleaned after every meal and before bedtime. From the age of three can start using toothpaste in small amount (the size of a pea). There are children’s toothpaste for children under 6 years of age and older, uses appropriate to their age.

I have always suffered from decay Will my child have the same problem as me.

The appearance of caries is associated with different factors: diet rich in sugars, poor oral hygiene, the type of bacteria present in the mouth and the susceptibility of the person. Now you know how and when you start wiping your child’s teeth and what foods you should avoid giving.

Is there anything else you can do to prevent your child from getting cavities in the future? The teeth, when they erupt, they do “clean” of bacteria. The first bacteria that reach the tooth surface and remain there colonize lifetime. If you are a person prone to cavities, have a cariogenic bacterium. The bacteria are transmitted through saliva, and so frequent gestures like cleaning your child’s pacifier sucking you, try a bottle to see if it’s hot, try the food with the same spoon for your son or give kisses on the lips favor that Your caries producing bacteria from reaching your child’s teeth.

My child has a cavity in a baby tooth, do you have to paste?

Remember that a cavity is an infection and, therefore, before any tooth caries, is “milk” or “final” should go to the DENTIST FOR CHILDREN or Pediatric Dentist who will assess the situation and recommend indicated at all times .

Children need all of his 20 teeth to eat and speak properly. These teeth also hold space for permanent teeth to erupt later. The full set of healthy teeth allows the proper development of the jaw and face of the child.

You should not wait until your child has to take pain for the first time dentist. A first visit to the dentist a year will help the early diagnosis of diseases as your child gets used to the dental office.

 Remember, a balanced diet, regular dental care and early consultation with your dentist will help prevent dental problems of your child.

A type of bacteria in the mouth can cause blood clots and lead to serious heart problems if it enters the bloodstream, according to a new study revealed.

The bacterium, called Streptococcus gordonii contributes to the plaque that forms on the surface of the teeth. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream through the bleeding of the gums, can cause problems by pretending to be human proteins.

The authors found that Streptococcus gordonii could produce a molecule on its surface, which allows the protein to mimic human fibrinogen, a clotting factor from blood. It activates platelets (cells found in the blood and participate in the coagulation) and causes are grouped within blood vessels. Blood clots that result contain bacteria, protecting the immune system invaders and antibiotics used to treat infection.

Pooling of platelets can lead to increases in heart valves (endocarditic) or inflammation of blood vessels that can block the blood supply to the heart or brain.

In the development of infective endocarditic, a crucial step is that the bacteria from sticking to the heart valve and then activates the platelets to form a clot. Researchers are now looking for the mechanism behind this sequence of events with the hope of developing new drugs needed to prevent blood clots and infective endocarditic.

Without realizing it, sometimes we have some bad habits that can affect oral health in general, nor specific. Eliminating bad habits is not easy, but can be made when intended and had the will to a better direction. Here it is a bad habit:

● Smoking
Smoking is one of the most bad habits and can cause long term damage, both to the health of teeth and oral cavity. Smoking can also cause stains on teeth and bad breath. Long-term effects, smoking can increase gum disease and slow the healing process.

● ‘Bruxism’
The habit of rubbing the teeth between the teeth of the maxilla and mandible, or bruxism, usually occurs unconsciously when stressed. Some people also experience it in his sleep. This habit can make tooth enamel surface becomes thinner, and even cause cracks in the tooth structure, and damage to fillings.

● Chewing foods on one side
Some people have a habit of chewing food on one side only. This habit is usually caused by pain or pain on one side of the tooth in particular. This can result in serious problems or abnormalities in the jaw joints.

● Biting hard objects
This habit is usually a distribution of stress or a lot on his mind. “Victims” bite usually pencils, pens, nails, TV remote, or other hard objects. This can make the surface of the tooth becomes eroded, even cracks in the tooth structure.

● Making the teeth as scissors or a bottle opener
Have you seen a toothpaste ad on TV that show people using teeth to open the bottle cap, tore the packaging of food, cut the label of new clothes? Formidable task of this kind should not be borne by the teeth, because it will damage the structure.

Well, according to some bad habits that can affect our oral health if not addressed. Let’s begin to learn to eliminate these habits if you want your teeth healthy and strong for the elderly.

Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease that destroys calcified dental hard tissues (enamel, dentin, cementum).

Tooth decay caused by bacterial acid production manifested by the progressive darkening and softening of the tissue. The restoration of decayed teeth is very necessary, since the loss of a tooth can lead to deterioration not only aesthetic but to alterations in speech, mastication and the temporomandibular joint.

Dental plaque is a soft, translucent, white adhered to the surface of the teeth, consisting of bacteria and their products, macroscopic, is developed in small cracks and defects of the enamel surface, microorganisms are mainly coconuts initiators . Bacteria in the mouth interact with the particles retained between the teeth to produce substances capable of dissolving the enamel. Bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates (sugars, glucose, sucrose) of food, produce acids that work to destroy the tooth surface.

Carious lesions usually start in a pit, fissure or smooth surface of the enamel.

The initial lesion appears as a white, matte, which represents the beginning of enamel demineralization.

Decay progresses gradually and acquires a light brown color due to the presence of pigments that come with certain foods and the irreversible destruction of the enamel crystals. Read the rest of this entry »

White teeth would be a lot of people desire. Unfortunately, the drinks and food that we eat can cause stains on teeth. Tooth brushing was often unable to remove stubborn stains on teeth. The most popular ways is to use teeth whitening products. Another way is to avoid foods that can leave stains. The following simple tips to keep your teeth stay white.

First, use a straw when drinking coffee, tea, coca-cola, and red wine. Thus, the drinks do not have to directly hit in the teeth.

Second, multiply the food that could act as a natural tooth whitener such as fruits and vegetables. Apples, carrots and celery proved effective enough to ‘clean’ teeth.

Third, several types of food creating a “film“ layer that will protect the teeth from the formation of stains. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach are foods that can prevent the formation of teeth stains. Read the rest of this entry »