Gingivitis

cause of death in the United” ("Statistics About Diabetes).” Here are the signs, symptoms, prognosis and ways to treat Type 1 diabetes because there is no cure. Type 1 Diabetes can affect the oral cavity causing thrush, dry mouth, ulcers, caries, gingivitis, and periodontist, along with your blood glucose levels. The disease “is usually diagnosed in young children, but it has become increasingly common in adults as well” ("Vitamin D and type I diabetes). Type 1 Diabetes is the disease that can…

Trench Mouth Trench mouth is a sudden (acute) infection that affects the gum tissue between your teeth (gingivitis). This infection quickly kills the gum tissue and causes painful sores (ulceration). Trench mouth causes very bad gum pain, very bad breath, and bleeding gums. The infection is not passed from person to person. CAUSES The mouth normally contains a balance of all the germs growing in it. An unhealthy mouth environment allows these bacteria to grow out of control, which upsets the…

formation. A questionnaire was designed which included gender, age, food habit, frequency of tea and sweet consumption, tobacco addiction and occurrence of diabetes. With the help of the survey, each factor and the occurrence of clinical symptoms like gingivitis and periodontitis were correlated. Rural and urban population follows different diets and use different types of dental health care products. e.g. in urban population toothpaste, tooth powder were observed while rural population mainly…

Their products include toothpaste, toothpowder, mouth mouthwash, and toothbrushes. In the toothpaste segment, they offer over 13 different types that include a children segment as well. These products provide protection from cavities, prevention of gingivitis and plaque, longer duration of fresh breath, controlling of tartar, whitening of the teeth and strengthening of enamel and sensitivity relief (Bhasin, 2017). Colgate toothpaste is packaged to offer customers varying sizes, this ranges from…

Scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency disease that causes weakness, gum disease known as gingivitis, bruising and rashes of the skin, fatigue, and pain in muscles. Without proper treatment Scurvy can cause death. In the past scurvy was the cause of death in many sailors that would go on long voyages at sea. Sailors only had access to dry salted foods that would last longer, fresh fruits and vegetables would go bad in a short period of time (Talsma and Wijkmans. 2016). Today scurvy affects people in…

Periodontal debridement is a procedure to remove deposits, such as calculus, from the tooth. This is important because when there are deposits on the teeth, the dentist or hygienist cannot thoroughly or effectively assess the patient for decay, infections, or disease. Also, calculus can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause disease and it also irritates the gingiva. There are many methods of removal of these deposits to provide relief and treatment for a patient. Acquired pellicle is an…

can also cause the teeth to line up improperly. Dental problems include: bad breath, which is often the result of poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, periodontal disease, advanced gum disease, in which the periodontium is infected with bacteria. Gingivitis is a common disorder in which the gums are red and sore and bleed easily. Gingivitis can be cured with good oral hygiene. Left untreated, gum disease can result in receding gums and tooth loss. Advanced gum disease,…

practice of dentistry." Mark H Wilson states oral manifestations that occur in the presence of diabetes, “Gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries, salivary gland dysfunction, oral infections, and Oro-facial sensory disturbances” (Wilson.4). Gingivitis is when there is inflammation and bleeding of the gingiva. Periodontitis is more advanced inflammation of gingiva. Periodontitis is seen more that gingivitis in diabetic patients. In the journal. "Oral manifestations and complications of diabetes…

Do heart diseases and dental diseases relate? Have you ever wonder if there’s a connection between dental disease and cardiovascular disease? There are many threads of evidence, but they haven’t been tied together. Studies have shown that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have heart disease than those with healthy gums. So literally brushing your teeth’s and flossing can actually save your life. Cardiovascular disease are diseases that relate/ affect your heart. Most of the…

Prevention, cavities are the most common, chronic disease faced by people between six and nineteen years of age. When you don’t brush and/or floss, the plaque buildup on your teeth will harden and turn into tartar. Tartar above the gums can lead to gingivitis. Gingivitis is an early form of gum disease. How can you prevent plaque from wreaking havoc on your teeth? Avoid or limit the nine foods listed below. Nine Food Cravings That Cause Tooth Damage 1. Hard Candies, Especially…