Posts Tagged ‘caries’
We have seen in some chance that caries is an infectious disease that attacks various reasons our teeth and is characterized by destruction of the hard tissues of teeth.
This is caused by demineralization caused by acid-generating plaque from excessive consumption of carbohydrates we eat in our diet.
It has been discovered through studies, that the grapes have a very effective component to take care of our teeth. The same is found in red grapes and is capable of preventing the occurrence of cavities in our teeth.
It is a polyphenol, found in the seeds of the same, once they are fermented and discarded after pressing the grapes in the process where wine is made. These components polyphenols, act as agents defending the attack tooth decay.
It is spread from person to person through saliva, especially from mother to child. Dental caries and periodontal disease have been classified by the WHO (World Health Organization) as the third world’s health calamity. It is estimated that 90-95% suffer from this disease.
The main culprit of tooth decay is a bacterium called Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans or). When this bacteria is combined with food debris form the so-called plaque that accumulates on the tooth surface.
Tooth decay is a contagious disease that spreads from person to person through saliva. Usually the mother or caretaker it is transmitted during its first 30 months of life, by the simple act of sharing food, cups, napkins and even through kissing.
Tooth decay starts at the surface of the tooth, the crown or root of the destruction of enamel, and then progresses into the tooth.
Bad breath or halitosis is a lesser evil that often does not affect the sufferer, but may annoy another person and be very bad for personal relationships.
If you suffer from this problem, you can combat it by following these tips:
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Today generally gives more importance a bright smile, and not enough on oral care, as you may have to be a good and effective hygiene and cleaning of tartar, or just check caries.
The reality is that even if you have a good smile, you always need a constant visit to the dentist of trust to verify that everything in order.
Thus, the control of caries and other factors particular to be one of the more casual and common problems, because sometimes not all react different to a tooth carious, even some patients are likely to even know that have.
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