By Arthur Kezian
The secret to good oral health is the partnership between a person and their dentist. Both of you play an important role in the maintaining of good dental health throughout your lifetime. Good dental health means a pain free life with strong gums, teeth and a healthy mouth helps your overall personality. Basic steps to prevent dental health problems start from the infancy stage and continue throughout your life and require commitment to a daily routine. Dr. Kezian is an expert in oral hygiene and has been educating people on how to maintain good dental health and live a trouble free life with a smile. Dr. Kezian and his staff educate people on the latest advanced technology and products on oral hygiene in his practice.
· Lack of dental health can create numerous diseases in the mouth like tooth decay, plaque, periodontal disease, temporomandibular joint disorder and so on. Plaque normally develops when particles of food containing carbohydrates such as milk, soft drinks, raisins, cakes are left on the teeth. The bacteria in the mouth thrive on this and produce acids which destroy the tooth enamel and root and break down the bone support of the teeth.
· Gingivitis or periodontal disease is caused due to plaque which develops inflammation in the gums and the bacteria formed enters the blood stream and affects the heart and brain. Studies have found that the bacteria in the arteries of heart and brain of Alzheimer patients stem from gum disease.
· TMJ disease or temporomandibular joint disorder is created by acute plaque and gingivitis which affects the jaw joint and facial muscles. TMJ disease can cause massive tooth pain and gum problems which in turn affects chewing. Lack of dental hygiene can cause pregnant women to have a higher risk of premature delivery. Babies born prematurely run the risk of behavioral and developmental problems.
Sleep Disorder Due To Bad Dental Hygiene:
- Acute dental problems can create a symptom called Obstructive sleep apnea. Due to the failure of the brain to activate the muscles of breathing, reduction or cessation of breathing collapses the airway during sleep. Complications due to this can lead to high blood pressure, strokes, heart diseases and difficulty in concentrating, thinking and remembering.
- Good dental health should start from the infancy stage. Everybody including children should be encouraged to brush after every meal or at least twice a day. Flossing should be done every day after brushing to break the plaque between the teeth and under the gums which removes all the food particles missed during brushing. Flossing should be done with about 18 inches of floss wrapped around your middle finger and hand and work the floss up and down between the teeth. Flossing should be done below the gum line and every tooth in the mouth. People with bridges, braces and other dental fixtures may need a threader to clean the teeth with the help of a preventive dentist. Diet plays an important role in dental health. Food with the necessary vitamins and minerals should be consumed for healthy teeth and gums.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777
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