October 19, 2008

Mechanical problem on a dorsal vertebra combined with kyphosis

The kyphosis is the position, the curvature of the back: if your back is rounded, it speaks of "hyper kyphosis. If several dorsal vertebrae are "in lesion" there is a pinching or more between the vertebrae, and even if you are rehashing "wish-you-right! "You can not recover, and soon you release your effort. Why? Because besides the mechanical problem of blocking the nerves that clip, there is a process that moves is a vicious circle which can not be out that seeing an osteopath.
 
 Pinch nerves back, thus easing the disc before, this disc compresses, expands laterally and just compress other nerves, thus further pain
 
 The concept of large chains of the body is important: imagine your body like a puppet with strings: and hence a string of coup and ending basin with back injuries, the rope went up.
 
 Experience: made immediately
 - Put your hand on your epigastric hollow "is the V which is under your sternum, according to two fingers
 - Try to straighten your seat, and you look back you feel that your fingers are rejected, and if you insist, it hurts.
 
 Your plexus is established, and if you stay for some time as your previous chain shrinks, and your stomach tends to rise: it may happen in another vicious circle, with halitosis due to a hiatal hernia.

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The halitosis seen by the Osteopathy

We have seen the causes so-called "classic" of halitosis, there are many more!
 
 The halitosis may also be caused by a problem osteopathic, we will say more simply by a mechanical problem.
 
 The human body is a whole, each part of the body can have an impact on the rest of the body.
 
 The spine, for example, is a vital route through which the nerves that innervate all organs of the body.
 
 If you had a car accident or a fall in a staircase, a fall of skiing, your body has adapted, and after a few years, your body is as a sum of adjustments.
 
 A body like the stomach, has his nerve through the spine. If a dorsal vertebra is blocked if it lacks mobility, (it is called "in lesion") impulses which descends from the brain to the stomach is upset with the passage of this vertebra and nerve coming to 'stomach is either idle or permanently excited. It can therefore be inappropriate stimulation of the stomach, a constant hyperacidity, and by chain reaction acidity of the stomach back into the esophagus and that is what is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
 
 Although the acidity of the stomach is normal (the stomach that begins the work of digestion) and the lining of the stomach is scheduled to receive acid, both of the wall 'esophagus is not scheduled for this acid: the halitosis may be the manifestation of these lifts acid into the esophagus. 
 

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October 18, 2008

Grinding teeth

 Unlike most adults, you do not snore. You're not sleepwalking. You do not talk in your sleep. You have the chance to escape all the unpleasant habits nighttime afflicting others. Are you sure?
 
 If you get up in the morning with a sore jaw or a headache and your teeth seem more sensitive to heat and cold, you may grinding teeth at night.
 
 Called bruxism, the grinding of teeth afflicts up to 50% of the population. If you suffer from bruxism, you tense and wry teeth during sleep. As occlusion can be up to six times stronger when you sleep, it can occur much damage if the problem is not resolved.
 
 Some effects of bruxism:
 • pain and damage gums and teeth;
 • facial muscle pain, headache and earache;
 • shortening of the teeth caused by grinding;
 • wear that makes your teeth more sensitive to heat and cold;
 • possibility of broken teeth and crack fillings caused by the pressure of grinding;
 • damage to the temporomandibular joint (ATM), the small joint that connects the lower jaw to the upper jaw for chewing and speech.
 
 If you think you grind teeth, you should see your dentist. You will probably mouthguard on as you can wear at night; this device will absorb the bulk of the pressure that would otherwise take place on your tooth.

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Dry mouth

 As you age, your mouth becomes drier due to the slowdown in saliva production. The dryness of the mouth may be due to many reasons, but it is most often caused by one of more than 400 drugs that significantly reduce saliva production, or disease.
 
 When drying of the mouth becomes a chronic problem, it is the Sjogren syndrome. The disease can damage teeth if left untreated. In addition to dry mouth and sticky, other symptoms of Sjogren syndrome include:
 
 • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, taste and talk;
 • bad breath;
 • burning sensation in the mouth;
 • chapped lips or lesions in the mouth;
 • language dry and irritated;
 • very thirsty at night;
 • gum inflammation or infection in the mouth;
 • difficulty wearing prostheses.
 
 There is no known cure for dry mouth, but your dentist can suggest ways to treat symptoms and restore moisture. The remedies recommended include candies or sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva production, or the use of artificial saliva and mouthwash. To overcome the dryness of the mouth, go to your dentist today.

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Most people can smell other people's breath, but have trouble smelling their own

A main problem with bad breath is that the only person not to notice it is the person affected. (You get used to your own smell and do not tend to notice your own bad breath.) Often, the only way to know about it is if a person comments on it. However, most people are too polite to comment on another person's bad breath. You may have to rely on a family member or a close friend to be honest and tell you if you have bad breath.
 
 Perhaps you could ask your dentist next time you have a check up. A dentist will normally be able to say if you have bad breath. Gum disease is a common cause of bad breath and a dentist will be able to advise on treatment if you have gum disease.
 
 Some people suggest a simple test which you can do yourself to detect bad breath. Lick the inside of your wrist. Wait a few seconds for the saliva to dry. Then smell the licked part of the wrist. If you detect an unpleasant smell you are likely to have bad breath.
 
 

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Bad Breath (Halitosis)

In most cases of persistent bad breath, the smell comes from a build up of bacteria within the mouth - in food debris, plaque and gum disease, or in a 'coating' on the back of the tongue. Good oral hygiene will often solve the problem. That is, regular teeth brushing, flossing, cleaning the tongue, and antiseptic mouthwashes. Other causes of persistent bad breath are uncommon.

Bad breath, sometimes called halitosis, means that you have an unpleasant smell on your breath that other people notice when you speak or breathe out. The exact number of people with bad breath is not known, but it is common.

Children as young or two or three can have bad breath from postnasal drip, dental plaque and transient throat infections. However, if they develop sudden offensive odor that appears to come from all over their body, ask the physician to check whether they stuffed something up one of their nostrils
Some people have experienced small crumbly 'stones' in their mouths that have a foul smell. These are called 'tonsilloliths'. They are partially calcified, full of bacteria and develop in crypts in the tonsils. They smell pretty bad, but do not always cause bad breath. 
 

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October 17, 2008

The elderly are more prone to certain diseases that affect their oral health.

 

The average life expectancy is rising. You would like to maintain your own teeth as long as you live.

Certain conditions can occur in seniors that would not normally be found in younger individuals and can affect the health of their teeth, as well as their overall physical well being. More than one-third of the world population live in Asian countries, and Aging causes the health problems of not only systemic diseases but also oral health in these countries. Oral health care compromised for the elderly should not be solely based on the activity of dentists, but also interdisciplinary health care teams including dental hygienists, nurses, health workers, and medical doctors. However, these team care systems are not satisfactory at present.

Here is a list of dental factors you have consider elderly:

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Tooth Wear and Excessive Staining
Dental Decay (Root Surface)
Loss or Alteration in Taste
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
When is it time for a new denture?
Denture Care
Solutions for missing teeth 
 

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Dental crowns improve the cosmetic appearance of a broken or decayed tooth.

 

Dental crowns, also referred to as "dental caps," "tooth crowns," or "tooth caps," are dental restorations that cover over and encase the tooth on which they are cemented. Dentists make use of dental crowns when need to rebuild broken or decayed teeth, strengthen teeth.

A dental crown may be made up of three main materials: porcelain, gold or gold merged with porcelain.

Gold is the material less aesthetic because of its yellowish color, but it is also a very durable metal. A gold crown may persist for up to 25-30 years, whereas good dental hygiene is maintained.

A porcelain crown is very nice, giving more natural appearance to a tooth of all materials. His life is against the shorter, during almost 10 years. dental crown that has a porcelain surface can be used as a means to idealize the cosmetic appearance of a tooth. Possibly you have heard it rumored (especially in past decades) that certain movie stars have had their teeth "capped." 

A gold crown porcelain fused to offer the aesthetics of porcelain and solid gold. His life is around 15 years.

When a tooth is less destroyed by tooth decay, we can restore it using an inlay. It can also be made up on gold or porcelain. 
 

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Diabetics are more prone to the development of gum disease (periodontal disease )

 

Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) are bacterial infections in the gums that can possibly achieve the fibers and bone supporting the teeth. If not treated, there may be tooth mobility, or even a possible loss of teeth.

People with diabetes are more susceptible to disease, probably because they are more likely to develop infections and take longer to heal. Those who do not control their diabetes may be more affected by these diseases, and it becomes more difficult to control the damage.

Research has shown that the relationship between diabetes and gum disease goes in both directions. Diabetes increases the risk of contracting the disease. But these diseases make it more difficult to control the rate of blood sugar in people with diabetes.

People with diabetes who smoke are at even a higher risk – up to 20 times more likely than nonsmokers — for the development of thrush and periodontal disease. Smoking also seems to impair blood flow to the gums — which may affect wound healing in this tissue area.

It is very important to check the status of its gums on a regular basis, and treat diseases if you are diabetic. Dentists and periodontist also advise dental cleaning every three months rather than six months to remove plaque and tartar that affect the health of gums.

 

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October 12, 2008

Dental radiographs

X-rays may or may not be part of your regular dental examination. Your dentist will do that if necessary. X-rays help identify problems before they worsen. They may disclose the following problems:

Cavities between teeth, under the gums and around old fillings
The bone loss caused by gum disease
The teeth (stuck in the gums), as wisdom teeth
The roots or long hooked which require special care, especially if treatment as a root canal, is considered
Infections that are at the root of the teeth, combined with deep cavities
Fractured teeth and fractured
The abnormal bone supporting the teeth
 

X-rays are safe?

Yes, radiography is safe, because people are exposed to very small amounts of radiation. The dentist will protect you in three ways:

Concentration - The camera focuses its rays to the desired location only. The film at high speed and accuracy of the timer will reduce the duration of exposure. We check the effectiveness and safety of the aircraft.
Protection - An apron and a necklace of lead add to your protection.
Training - The dental team has received special training.

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