December 21, 2008

Treatment of dental and oral care in general

However, remain very expensive in most industrialized countries and are not easily extendable to countries or regions with low incomes. If in an industrialized country, in fact, diseases of the mouth are in fourth place for the cost of treatment in low-income countries alone curie for caries, even if they were available, would be more expensive than the budget allocated to health children. In its Global Strategy on the Non-Communicable Diseases WHO assigns prominent roles in the prevention of dental diseases to significantly reduce the risk of these diseases occur. The risk factors of diseases of the oral cavity, in fact, overlap with those of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. Factors that have much to do with lifestyles.
The basis of oral health there are a number of preventive practices. Among the main causes of the problems of the mouth are in fact poor hygiene and nutrition incorrect for the development of caries, tartar and oral lesions. 
Among the measures applied are listed by CDC Americans:
Drinking water rich in fluoride toothpaste and use a fluorine-based. Prevention from fluorine against caries runs at any age.
Having good care of their teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth and move the floss significantly reduces the formation of plaque and prevents gingivitis, the lightest form of disturbance to gums.
Avoid tobacco consumption. In addition to all other health risks, consumers of tobacco risk up to seven times more development disorders charged gum compared to non smokers. Smokers also have a higher risk of developing cancer of the mouth and throat and fungal infections of the oral cavity (caused by the fungus Candida).
Limiting the use of alcohol, which is a risk factor for cancer of the mouth and throat? Tobacco and alcohol are risk factors independently, but the risk increases when they are recruited at the same time.
Eat properly. The kids and adults should avoid eating many carbohydrates and sugars contained mainly in desserts and snacks. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in fiber during the day stimulates salivation which in turn fosters liberalization.

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