Misconceptions about gum disease
Gingival tissue area is equal to the area of skin from elbow to wrist. Now imagine how you would go to a doctor quickly if they saw that your hand is bleeding and swelling? Exactly the same response should be in the form of blood on the toothbrush. Unfortunately, too often, people are turning to dentists only when the teeth are almost impossible to keep, and still gum disease is among the most popular in the world. Below are some misconceptions about gum disease.
Misconception: loss of teeth is a natural part of aging. Fact: with proper care, your teeth can serve people throughout their lives, but to lose them at any age, and, above all, because of problems with gums. Almost every second inhabitant of the planet has lost at least one tooth due to gum disease.
Misconception: inflammation of the gums is not a serious disease. Fact: this is a mistake, most likely due to the low level of pain “signals” that if I did not hurt, it means that I’m healthy – as many argue, but in the case with gums – this is not the case. The disease shows itself unobtrusively: slight bleeding, bad breath, interrupted by chewing gum, loose teeth – but it does not hurt, okay. However, this neglect often leads to serious consequences. Scientifically was proven fact that the states of the gums indirectly affect the state of internal organs. Bacteria causing inflammation of the gums, along with saliva and blood, invade other body systems, causing heart disease, digestive system, respiratory diseases, strokes, osteoporosis, diabetes, and increase the likelihood of preterm birth in women and dental problems in the unborn baby.
Misconception: bleeding gums are normal. Fact: bleeding gums is one of nine the warning signs of gum disease. Other signs of gum disease are redness and swelling of the gums, sores in the mouth, “detachment” of gums from the teeth, persistent bad breath, pus between teeth and gums, the inconvenience of a removable denture, which previously they did not call. If you find at least one feature should contact your dentist and tell him about a specific issue.
Misconception: Because gum disease is caused by bacteria, the best remedy for the treatment – antibiotics. Fact: studies show that antibiotics can actually be useful in the treatment of periodontal diseases. However, dentists are concerned about excessive use of these drugs in the treatment of gum disease because they can trigger the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Anesthesia in dentistry.
“Anesthesia” – from the Greek “insensitivity” – a reversible loss of sensitivity of tissues, especially pain caused by exposure to various chemical and physical factors. In dentistry, used mainly local anesthesia and in rare cases general anesthesia. It is believed that general anesthesia is appropriate only if there is clear evidence – such as severe mental illness patient (when it is impossible to carry out treatment under local anesthesia). General anesthesia – is harmful to the body and use it is only in cases of real need. The more recent methods of local anesthesia provide complete insensitivity to pain.
What are the methods of local anesthesia in dentistry? There are non-injection and injection methods. Non-injection methods (in this case, the completed application) – this is a superficial tissue anesthesia by smearing or rubbing of the anesthetic. To date, these anesthetics are available to the tastes and aromas of fruits and berries. Used non-injected (or external) methods in the following cases: before the injection to ensure the complete absence of patient discomfort, as well as for disinfection of mucous; surface anesthesia during removal of baby teeth, etc.
What medications are used for local anesthesia in modern dentistry? Most popular are on the basis of articaine. Articaine is a very effective anesthetic (for comparison – 5 times stronger than Novocaine). Preparations on the basis of lidocaine and others have long since gone down in history and have lost their relevance. Local anesthetics are available in different variations. To increase the effectiveness of local anesthesia is used, the so-called vasoconstrictors. For example, DC ultrakaine forte contains in its structure adrenaline. Adrenaline has a local vasoconstrictor effect that prolongs the duration of anesthesia, but also slows down the process proceeds into the blood stream. However, it should be used with caution such preparations, as they may have a negative impact on the overall system of the body (especially in people with disease of the cardiovascular system).
Is it possible that anesthesia may lead to negative consequences? Yes, sometimes, if anesthesia is done correctly, when you get into a vessel or a nerve. In case of contact with the vessel – hello, toxins! In case of contact with the nerve – anesthesia is for several days. As well as the consequences can be when properly selected anesthetic agent (if any allergic reactions or other contraindications).
Thus, the criteria for choosing an anesthetic include: individual characteristics of the patient, the nature of the proposed procedure, the safety and effectiveness.