Dental Diseases and Damage from Them INDIAMINOVA Gavkhar Nuriddinovna

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The most common dental diseases include tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Let’s take a closer look at how these happen and how they can be prevented. When you consume food and drinks that are sugary or starchy (high in carbohydrates), the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth, break them down forming acids. These acids attack and dissolve the outer surface (enamel) of your teeth. Over time this can result in a hole. The risk of tooth decay is increased for people with dry mouth syndrome. Keywords: Risk of tooth, tooth decay, acids attack, food and drinks. Introduction: The first sign of tooth decay is a chalky Mouth ulcer that won’t heal white spot on the tooth. At this stage, the decay White or red patches in the mouth/tongue/gums process can be reversed. If you think you might have Loss of sensation anywhere in the mouth early stage tooth decay, make an appointment to see your oral health professional. Difficulty swallowing, moving your tongue, or moving your jaw Gum Disease. Gum disease is usually caused by a build- up of plaque (bacteria) on your teeth. There are two Loose teeth or sore gums main stages of gum disease: gingivitis and Altered taste periodontitis. Swollen lymph glands Gingivitis is early gum disease and occurs when dental Whilst dental diseases are common, there are several plaque builds up on your teeth, particularly around the simple ways you can reduce your risk. Clean well for a gum line. Signs of gingivitis include bleeding, redness, healthy mouth. Regular tooth brushing helps to and/or swelling of the gums. Periodontitis is advanced prevent tooth decay and gum disease by reducing the gum disease that can occur if gingivitis is left untreated. amount of bacteria and plaque around your teeth and The part of the gum that joins to the tooth becomes gums. Tips for effective cleaning include: Clean your weakened and allows bacteria to become trapped teeth twice a day; in the morning and before bed. between the gum and the tooth. This can damage the Use a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles soft tissue that connects your teeth and jaw bones, and a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. which can cause teeth to loosen. Gently brush teeth and along the gum line in small Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in the lips, circles, making sure to brush each tooth on the front, tongue, gums, floor and roof of the mouth. Oral cancer back, and chewing surfaces. is the 8th most common cancer in men in Victoria, and the 14th most common cancer in women. Consuming After brushing, spit out toothpaste – do not swallow it, alcohol and tobacco are the two main risk factors for and do not rinse with water. This allows the fluoride oral cancer. more time to strengthen your teeth. Electric toothbrushes can also be a good option. Guide the Oral cancer symptoms can include: brush slowly across, pausing for a few seconds at each A visible mass or lump (may or may not be painful) American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research 135 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (ISSN: 2771-2141) tooth. Do not press too hard or scrub, let the brush do bleeding gums the work. Find out about tooth brushing for children. swelling of the face Flossing a damaged or knocked out tooth (or teeth) It is important to clean between teeth where a mouth sores that don’t heal after a couple of weeks. toothbrush can’t reach. Products such as floss and Most people learn at an early age that regular brushing interdental brushes can remove plaque from between and flossing can help prevent cavities. But what many your teeth. Talk to your oral health professional about don’t know is that good dental health is key to whether you should use one of these products. maintaining whole-person health – especially for Eat well for a healthy mouth people with certain medical conditions. The foods you eat impact your oral health. Sugary and “During a routine exam, a dentist can often detect the starchy foods feed the bacteria that can cause tooth first signs of underlying conditions such as diabetes, decay and gum disease. leukemia, or heart disease,” said Dr. Cary Sun, Cigna’s Tips for eating well include: chief dental officer. “Regular treatment is crucial for these patients to help address needed dental Limit how often you have sweet foods and eat them at treatment and prevent serious infections that can mealtimes rather than between meals. Choose healthy impact their overall health.” snacks such as fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, natural yoghurt, plain popcorn, soups, or cheese. Choose fresh Improving whole-person health. This link will open in a fruit over dried fruit, as dried fruit can stick on your new tab. has become a key focus in health care. Just as teeth and feed the bacteria that cause tooth decay. mental illness has shown to increase the risk. This link Have a piece of cheese after eating sweet or acidic will open in a new tab. of dia