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Oct 12

Oral Disease: Prevention Plan five points

Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Health Topics

To observe a healthy life and reduce the risk of oral disease should follow the following five recommendations:

1. Consult your dentist regularly
The examinations and regular professional cleanings are the best way to prevent problems or prevent them from worsening.

Your dentist will review it to detect signs of oral disease. They often go unnoticed and may indicate or cause serious health problems is headquartered elsewhere in the body.

Only your dentist has the training, skills and expertise to diagnose and treat oral disease and to meet all your needs in oral health.
 

2. Observe good oral hygiene

Brush your teeth and tongue with a toothbrush soft bristled at least 2 times a day with a fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque and bacteria responsible for cavities and periodontal diseases (gum disease).

Pass the floss every day. Without floss, you fail more than one third of the surface of your teeth.

When choosing oral hygiene products, look for the seal of recognition of the Dental Association.
 

3. Eat balanced

Healthy foods promote general health and oral health. The nutrients from healthy foods help fight cavities and gum disease.

Avoid excess sugar. This is one of the main causes of dental problems.
 

4. Check your mouth regularly

Notice the warning signs of periodontal diseases (gum disease). Gum disease is one of the main reasons for dentement in adults. These signs include:

gums reddish, shiny, swollen, painful or sensitive
bleeding when brushing or the passage of dental floss
persistent bad breath

Detect the warning signs of oral cancer. The 3 most common sites for oral cancer are the sides and the base of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Signs and symptoms include:

unexplained bleeding
open lesions that do not heal in 7 to 10 days
of red or white patches
numbness or tingling
Small bumps and thickening of the sides or base of the tongue, floor of the mouth, palate or the inside of the cheeks or gums

Report the appearance of any symptoms to your dentist.
 

5. Do not smoke and Stop tobacco chewing

Smoking and chewing tobacco is hazardous to your health and your oral health.

Smoking is a major cause of tooth loss due to gum disease and can cause serious health problems, such as cancer of the mouth.

Smoking can also cause heart disease and various cancers.

If you take care of your teeth and gums at your house and you see your dentist regularly, you should keep your smile for life.

Oct 12

The orthodontic procedure

Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Health Topics

The orthodontic problems can be treated several ways. Your dentist or orthodontist determine what treatment method you.

1. Orthodontic braces

The splint is the main tool of orthodontic treatment. It consists of four elements:

anchoring or tape (the metal ring) that attaches to each tooth;
cement or etching equipment that attaches the anchor to each tooth;
the son-shaped arch that attaches to all end points;
the elastic or wire ties that hold the arch in place.
Most anchorages, bands and arcs are made of metal, but some anchors are transparent and elastic, the color of teeth or colors.

Your dentist or orthodontist may recommend other treatments before, during or after the establishment of orthodontic braces or even other types of treatment which does not require braces to correct your orthodontic problem.

2. Anchoring extra-oral

Anchoring extra-oral guide the teeth and jaw of a child growing. You can wear it before braces are in place or at any time of orthodontic treatment. There are various types of anchorage. The patient puts in place and, most of the time the door the evening and night. Your dentist or orthodontist will show you how to insert it and tell you how long to wear every day.

3. The removable devices

Removable appliances are not as precise as braces, but can move one or more teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will install them. These devices can be worn:

before the braces are in place;
together with braces;
independently to address specific orthodontic problems.
 

4. Appliances Holding

The retention devices keep teeth in place once the braces removed. They can be removable or fixed teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will tell you if you bring your camera at any time or only part of the day.

5. The oral surgery

The tooth extraction may be necessary if one or more teeth overlap or are in very bad position.

When the volume or the position of upper and lower jaw does not match at all, the maxillofacial surgery (orthognathique or surgery) can improve the situation. It allows for a better relationship between the maxillary.

If your orthodontist believe that such surgery is preferable in your case, it will return you to a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and facial. 
 

Oct 12

Manual of Brushing Teeth

Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Health Topics

 

 

1 to 3 years, the child imitates his parents. It is too early to use a toothpaste, the child does not rinse and could swallow.

1. Research by the baby Thursday to imitate Mom or Dad. 
 

A simple method as boubou

We are at the age of the evolution of the first permanent teeth. Under the supervision of his parents, the child learns to achieve effective brushing with a simplified method.
 

  • We all learn to brush their teeth;
  • Brush on each side or quadrant one after another;
  • It holds the brush under control;
  • The hair brush, straddling the teeth, make a movement back and forth;
  • On each brush after meals and at least 2 times a day;
  • A small brush (child), a fluoride toothpaste.
6 to 8 years, the method intermediate 

  
The transition from method to method Boubou Bros. was revealed on the ground sometimes difficult to explain and teach. That is why UFSBD developed the method which allows intermediate a smooth transition to education, while being particularly well adapted to the evolution of teeth milk teeth final. The interim method introduced on rotary brushing teeth earlier.

 
 
A method for life

From 9 years and for life, brushing effective, this method BROS

Brush top and bottom separately

Roll or rotary motion for brushing teeth and gums

Oblique: tilt your brush to 45 ° on the gums

Take a ride:
go round all your teeth without forgetting the top

Oct 11

The eye pain, tips and advice

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR?

• When you have an object lodged in your eye.

• When you receive a blow to the eye.

• When you have a deep pain, and sudden nagging in your eyes.

• When the pain is accompanied by a change in your vision, headaches, nausea or sensitivity to light.
What show symptoms

The eyes have always been recognized as the most sensitive organs of the human body. Perhaps because they are lined with pain receptors, that is to say, excessively sensitive nerve endings and are programmed to protect these vital organs. It also means that any irritation of the surface – a gust of wind cold, dry air or an eyelash embodied, for example – can stimulate these nerves transmitting pain signals to the brain. Result: your eyes sting or you feel frustrated.

Other factors may also arouse corporal receivers sensitivities. A sinus infection, for example, can cause inflammation of adjacent muscles and trigger a nagging pain, sometimes acute, behind the cavity of the eye. The simple act of turning the eyes may even be painful.  (more…)

Oct 11

Pelvic pain, tips and advice.

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR?

• When you experience a sudden and intense pain in the pelvis.

• When the pelvic pain persists for more than two days or recidivism.

• When you experience a burning sensation on urination, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

• If you are pregnant.

• If you have a loss of appetite and pelvic pain ensue.

• When you’ve been suffering from a sexually transmitted infection in the past or you have sex with multiple partners.
What show symptoms

Unfortunately, some of the qualities that make the uterus feminine ideal site for the growing fetus – containing heat and humidity – also makes it fertile ground for the development of bacteria. And bacterial infections in the uterus can cause considerable pelvic pain.

Urinary tract infections can also cause pelvic pain in both men and women. Women are much more likely to develop these infections, however. (In fact, while men might have pelvic pain, symptoms occur almost invariably in women.) Another important cause of pelvic pain is the salpingitis acute inflammation of the fallopian tubes. The sexually transmitted diseases are mostly responsible for acute salpingitis, but other infections can also cause a problem.  (more…)

Oct 11

Foot Pain- Calluses, tips and advice.

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR?
 
 • When the callus is painful.
 
 • When you have diabetes or circulatory problems, and you need to make you remove a callus.
 
 • When the site of callus is red and hot.
 
 • When the callus opens, crack or bleeding.
 
 • When the callus turns blue.
 What show symptoms 
 
 The callus is a product that shield your skin, a way to defend themselves against too much pressure. And this shield done a good job, "said Ellen Cohen-Sobel, DPM, Ph.D., assistant professor of orthopedic Podology podiatry College of New York, New York City. Think how the fingers of a guitar player or how the palms of an Olympic gymnast would react if they were not protected by thick calluses. They have badly. In fact, they probably bleed.
 
 Similarly, some calluses thin, well positioned on your feet, can provide little protection when you walk barefoot on the beach or Running a Marathon. But those calluses are not only caused by pressure on your feet. The problem may be hereditary. "The underlying cause of calluses on feet is hereditary, said Mark D. Sussman, DPM, podiatrist in private practice in Wheaton, Maryland and co-author of The Family Foot-Care Book. In fact, parents convey the instability of their feet to their children, he says. If you inherit a poor mechanism, move your feet instead of being stable when hit the pavement. "And this constant friction is the cause calluses. 
  (more…)

Oct 11

WHAT IF YOU FAIL TO COLON CLEANSE?

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics


When colon becomes clogged with compacted feces the level of bacteria arises and it could increase constipation problems. If you fail to colon cleanse regularly, a constant drain upon your immune system will be created because of the increase of the bacteria level. As a result, there’s a big chances for you body to get sick.
 

Oct 11

Phytoestrogens as Treatment to stop Hot Flashes

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics

 
 Black cohosh can naturally stop hot flashes for most women. But it can be more helpful if red clover isoflavones or other phytoestrogens are being added. Phytoestrogens are those plant components that have an estrogen-like effect. Phytoestrogens may compete with the oestrogen in our bodies and this may help prevent cancer before menopause, but it is not certain that this effect persists after menopause.
 
 Further study is needed into the effects, as safety of high doses of phytoestrogens after menopause is needed before a very high intake of these compounds can be recommended for postmenopausal women.

Oct 11

Natural Sleep Aid as Treatment for Insomnia

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics


Insomnia is another sleep problem that result in problems in your personal relationships, compromise your productivity and your health. Its side effects become a vicious cycle in your life. Every night as you try to take a sleep, you find your self anxious, worried, waiting and wondering if you will ever sleep. As a result, all of this anxiety will in fact cause you to sleep even less. (more…)

Oct 11

Receding Gums Remains Unnoticed Until Other Problems Arise

Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Health Topics

Gum recession may remain unnoticed until someone else talks to us about it or until the condition starts to cause other problems. It is not fun to have receding gums as dental experts will attest. Receding gums allow dentin to be exposed making teeth and gums sensitive to hot and cold substance that are taken in by individuals. Receding gums happen when the gums and the bone in the mouth have moved away from the tooth. Receding gums or a persistent bad taste or bad breath are other signs that can be noticed as time pass by. Receding gums look terrible and are difficult to correct because it is in the advanced state of gum disease. Prevention, early diagnosis and aggressive treatment will all help in avoiding loss of teeth and receding gums. Brushing that is done properly will help you to stop receding gums. The first step of the treatment for receding gums involves the elimination of the underlying causes of the problem.