Dental health rework conducted in Wyoming
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The study also exposed that children who attended rural schools were more likely to go through from dental health problems; dental experts associate poor standards of oral health in rural areas with a lack of dentists in remote towns. Children in rural areas are less likely to be present at regular dental check-ups because there is a extensive lack of dentists in more remote areas.
The findings of the study also indicated that roughly a third of children in the third grade had untreated tooth decay. Pregnant women were also not visiting their dentist on a regular basis and were at risk of oral health problems, which could contribute to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
The revelations from the study will be used to address issues in the state; it has been suggested that access to fluoridated water supplies should be improved and dentists are keen to promote good oral health amongst children and pregnant women.
Dental health rework conducted in Wyoming
The study also exposed that children who attended rural schools were more likely to go through from dental health problems; dental experts associate poor standards of oral health in rural areas with a lack of dentists in remote towns. Children in rural areas are less likely to be present at regular dental check-ups because there is a extensive lack of dentists in more remote areas.
The findings of the study also indicated that roughly a third of children in the third grade had untreated tooth decay. Pregnant women were also not visiting their dentist on a regular basis and were at risk of oral health problems, which could contribute to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
The revelations from the study will be used to address issues in the state; it has been suggested that access to fluoridated water supplies should be improved and dentists are keen to promote good oral health amongst children and pregnant women.
The Links Between Licorice & Reduced Teeth Decay & Lowered Levels of Cavity
I saw on the news today about the new dental lolipops created by the Chinese doctor at UCLA that utilize the benefits of licorice to help prevent dental decay and decrease cavities in children and adults.
As usual, I was curious about how this worked. I knew that licorice is utilized to help treat bronchitis as well as quell stomach ulcers.
Well, turns out that the same to key therapeutic element in the licorice herb that promotes mucus production and reduces enzyme activities also helps the teeth. Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, the power behind cavity prevention. Cavities are a result of lingering bacteria in the mouth- the main condition rooted in bacteria production is delayed and prevented by licorice.
Only 15 milligrams of licorice powder eliminates 99.9 percent of Streptococcus mutans, a common bacterium that could release harmful cavity-causing acids.
Before cavities appear, bacteria in the mouth produce acids that create holes in the top layer of the teeth. Streptococcus mutans is particularly harmful and causes a large percentage of these holes.
Importantly, the extract does not kill the other bacteria in the mouth necessary for good oral health.
Glycyrrhizin, the sweet compound in licorice root, specifically reduces the activity of two enzymes that break down prostaglandin E (PGE). Lower than normal levels of PGE have been associated with stomach disorders including colic, stomach inflammation, and ulcers. By inhibiting the body's disposal of PGE, glycyrrhizin allows more PGE to circulate in the body which is believed to promote the production of stomach mucus, whereby decreasing the production of painful and potentially dangerous stomach acids that lead to many stomach conditions. Both effects help to protect stomach tissue; consequently, true licorice has been used in connection with ulcers and other stomach conditions. Glycyrrhizin also promotes the production of mucus in the respiratory tract. This increase may make the respiratory tract mucus less sticky and may also promote its removal from the body.
I think we'll be seeing more licorice in natural toothpaste and mouthwash to help naturally treat good dental hygiene.
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Happy Heart and a Happy Mouth: LInks between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease
(www.healthybeingproducts.com) Everywhere you look this month companies and people are sporting red to support the American Heart Association's Heart Health month. Heart disease prevention and awareness is central to the theme of Valentine's Day. It's also important to note that a healthy smile leads to a healthy heart and visa versa.
The dental history of my own family is something that needs to be addressed- both my parents are scared of the dentist. My own history involves fear of the dentist and orthodontist; however with the links between heart disease and dental health-- I make it a point to see my dentist twice a year for regular check ups and cleanings. No fear is too large to prevent gum disease, tooth lose and heart disease.
What is interesting is a report I came across earlier that links gum disease directly to heart disease. 91% of patients with cardiovascular disease suffered from moderate to severe periodontitis (gum disease), while this proportion was 66% in the non-cardiac patients. This is an alarming fact and more people need to be paying attention to this link.
ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS
Periodontitis seems to influence the occurrence and the severity of coronary artery disease and increases the risk of heart attack or stroke, and the study proposes two hypotheses for this occurrence. One hypothesis is that periodontal pathogens could enter the bloodstream, invade the blood vessel walls and ultimately cause atherosclerosis. (Atherosclerosis is a multistage process set in motion when cells lining the arteries are damaged as a result of high blood pressure, smoking, toxic substances, and other agents.)
Your Dentist can detect heart problems
A dentist may be the first one to suspect health problems, including heart disease. A sore or painful jaw is one indicator of heart disease. There's also a connection between gum disease and heart problems. By eliminating a local infection involving a tooth or the gums, patients have been able to decrease blood pressure medications and improve overall health. New research is suggesting that people with gum disease are at higher risk for heart attacks. If bacteria in the infected gums dislodge, they can enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. That in turn decreases the blood flow to the heart, increasing chances of a heart attack and aggravating high blood pressure.
Data reveals diseased gums pump high levels of harmful bacterial components into bloodstream!A study from Journal of Periodontology has confirmed findings that people with periodontal disease are at greater risk of contracting systemic disease such as as cardiovascular disease.
Patients with diseased gums release significantly higher levels of bacterial components such as endotoxins into the bloodstream where they can travel to other organs in the body. The mouth can be a major source of chronic or permanent release of toxic bacterial components in the bloodstream during chewing. Individuals with severe periodontal disease had approximately 4 times more harmful bacterial products in their blood.
The study concludes that this data clearly "stresses the importance of regular dental check ups to ensure a healthy disease free mouth.
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