Mouth Care

Pyorrhea or periodontitis refers to an advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the ligaments and bones that support the teeth become inflamed and infected. It is usually a result of gingivitis a periodontal disease that infects the gum through plaque leading to the formation of a pocket between the teeth that trap the plaque. If left untreated pyorrhea can cause halitosis bad breath in which the jaw bone is slowly eroded due to painful and bleeding gums. Eventually the loss of tooth support can cause tooth loss and this disease is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults. In order for this stage to be avoided those with pryorrhea should contact their periodontist for treatment.

The four reasons why dental works should be included as part of the universal health care system. Firstly, poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. Secondly, having toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. A toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart such as angina or heart attack, ears such as inner or external ear infections, and sinuses air passages of the cheekbones. Thirdly, periodontal gum diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums. It doubles the risk of stroke, triples the risk of heart attack, increases the incidence of premature, low weight babies and also contributes to bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema. Fourthly, when there is an excess of sugar in the diet, this weakens the immune system and creates an acidic environment thus oral health suffers. Oral infection can stress the immune system and diminish the ability to deal with other infections, illness, and disease. Ongoing low-grade bacterial infection also burdens the immune system.

The benefits of having dental works as part of the universal health care system are we can have dental treatment for free. Stress can be prevented if they are free from pain, promote healthy diet, regular checkups are essential to maintain the healthy teeth, frequent cleaning of the teeth after eating and avoiding tooth decay and gum disease.

Good dental health is important part of general overall health of a client to live long and healthy. It would help to improve the appetite and decrease the amount of disease, diabetes, emphysema, stroke and chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD).