Something that many people do not realize is that the condition and health of your gums and teeth are critical in influencing your entire body. Scientists have found a strong association between poor dental hygiene and disease in people. One reason for this may be related to the bacterial fauna that is found in the oral cavity and on the teeth and gums. If people do not look after their teeth or if they have bad habits in general, then many harmful bacteria may grow out of control in the mouth, and these bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and impact other organs and organ systems of the body.
It is important to brush your teeth, floss often, and use mouthwash to keep bacterial counts down and to keep your teeth and oral cavity in a healthy state. Another issue that many people may not be aware of is the link between high stress and dental problems. People who are stressed may be grinding their teeth in their sleep. This can lead to broken teeth and even worn down enamel, which then increases the risk of developing dental cavities and getting infected and abscessed teeth. Anyone who has experienced a tooth abscess knows how painful the condition is and how it can make you feel quite ill. The problem again is that the bacteria can spread and infect other parts of your body, besides which it is difficult or almost impossible to eat if you have a sore mouth. Scientists have discovered that an infection in the root of a tooth increases a person’s risk of heart disease, and since heart disease kills so many people each year, this is an important finding. Researchers in Finland have found that periodontitis, which is an infection in the gum tissue of the mouth, doubles a person’s risk for developing coronary artery disease or diabetes. Both of these diseases are dangerous conditions that can lead to death.
It is essential then to ensure good oral hygiene and to make sure that any dental problems are treated quickly and correctly. The first step is to visit a dentist to have a checkup to see if you have any broken teeth or any exposed dental tissues. Broken teeth mean that the tissues inside your teeth are exposed to bacteria that are very likely to cause infections. A good dentist can check for infected gum and tooth tissue and can do a filling or more complex procedure such as a root canal. A root canal is when the infected pulp of the tooth is removed, and the tooth is prepared for a dental crown. A strong dental crown is usually made out of porcelain and done to match your surrounding teeth. Appearance is particularly important if it is a front tooth that needs to be crowned. Crowns are quite strong but still not as tough as a dental implant, because the crown is placed on top of what tooth is remaining. The piece of the tooth that is left may not be powerful because normally, a tooth that is crowned has been infected and had a root canal done on it. This means that a crown may come loose at some stage if the natural material it is sitting on is weakened.
The strongest and best option for replacing missing teeth is to have dental implants done. In some cases, dental implants can be combined with a bridge. A bridge is not as strong as an implant, and it does depend on there being neighboring strong teeth or implants to attach to, which unfortunately places pressure on these structures. The dental implants are the way to go for both functional strength and aesthetic appearance. The implant is made so that the post section fuses with your jawbone so that a strong support structure is made. The crown part is then affixed and attached to this post section to replace the tooth that has been lost effectively. You can find out more about dental implants and what is involved by visiting the Vera Clinic in Turkey.