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What is layer of bacteria on your teeth called?
The layer of bacteria on teeth is called dental plaque. It forms when bacteria in the mouth combine with food particles and saliva, leading to the accumulation of a sticky film on the teeth. If not removed through proper oral hygiene practices, plaque can contribute to dental issues such as cavities and gum disease.
Where does plaque come from?
Plaque primarily forms from a combination of saliva, food particles, and bacteria that naturally reside in the mouth. When these bacteria metabolize sugars from food, they produce acids that can erode tooth enamel. If not removed through regular brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into tartar, which can lead to dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to prevent plaque buildup.
To Prevent Heart Disease Take Care of Your Teeth?
It may be surprising to some, but heart disease and bleeding gums are related. If people take such poor care of their teeth that a film of plaque covers them without ever being removed, these people will be more susceptible to heart attacks. Whether people have a current heart condition or not, they need to make sure that they take good care of their teeth to keep their hearts healthy. As people eat foods that contain sugars or starches, the bacteria within these substances release the acids that destroy the tooth's enamel. It remains on the teeth, the gums and dental work in the form of a sticky film that constantly releases bacteria. As time goes on, the bacteria cause the gums to become inflamed and begin to bleed. This condition is called gingivitis. After gingivitis develops, the next step is for periodontal disease to appear. This is when the gums recede leaving the bone vulnerable to being attacked by the bacteria. Periodontal disease is also the condition that can lead to heart disease. The fact that the bacteria have the opportunity to easily enter into the blood stream and travel to the heart is the reason that scientists believe periodontal disease leads to heart disease. It also may be because when the gums are inflamed, the condition can spread to the heart and also cause the heart to become inflamed. Diabetes also plays a role in gum disease and heart disease. Diabetics are more susceptible to contracting gum disease than others, possibly because they contract infections more easily. This raises their risk of heart disease above that of the rest of the population. So, diabetics need to be highly vigilant in caring for their teeth. Because of the link between heart disease and periodontal disease, cardiologists are being taught to ask their patients if they are suffering from gum disease. Similarly, periodontists also have been included in this discussion; they are encouraged to ask their patients with gum disease if they have heart disease in their families or in their own history. Patients who aren't being asked these questions may want to bring it up with their physicians. One way to keep the heart healthy is to make sure to practice good oral hygiene habits. People will want to be sure to brush their teeth regularly if they aren't in the habit of doing already. They may also want to limit how much food they eat that contains sugars and starches. Regular visits to the dentist twice a year for cleanings also will contribute to a healthy mouth and less heart disease.
What is the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth daily. It is the main cause of cavities and gum disease, and can harden into tartar if not removed each day.Plaque causes cavities when the acids in plaque attack your teeth after eating. With repeated acid attacks, your tooth enamel can break down and a cavity may form. Children are the most cavity-prone, but adults can also get tooth decay.Gum disease starts with plaque above the gumline. Plaque that is not removed can irritate the gums around your teeth leading to gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums). As plaque builds up and moves below the gumline, your gums can pull away from your teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.
What is the removal of CSF?
In a lumbar puncture (LP) procedure, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is removed for analysis of protein, glucose, bacteria, etc., to assist in neurologic disease diagnosis.
What does by boiling water removed?
Boiling water at high temperatures removes any pathogens or disease-causing bacteria present in the water, making it safe to cook with or drink.
What holds false teeth to gums?
A tooth is primarily held in place by the periodontal ligament. The ligament runs the entire length of the tooth root surface and attaches to the bone of the jaw. The width of the ligament is typically less than a millimeter in width. There is a small amount of epithelial tissue (gum tissue) that covers the coronal (top) of the ligament and attaches to the tooth itself, but this attachment is not nearly as strong as the ligament. In periodontal disease (gum disease) bacteria colonize in the small pocket between the tooth and gum. If it remains long enough, the bacteria cause the body to respond in an inflammatory reaction. The immune system produces enzymes that destroy the attachment and the bone surrounding the tooth. Eventually, the tooth no longer has enough attachment and support to withstand the forces of biting and chewing, and the tooth becomes loose and has to be removed.
Is Gingivitis related to periodontal disease?
I BELIEVE THAT I READ SOMEWHERE that if you have an infection in your mouth, from either infected teeth or gums you have to be careful at the dentist. If a dentist starts digging in your mouth to remove an infected tooth or cut infected gums, there is a slight risk that the infection can get stirred up and enter your bloodstream...If that happens, I do believe that the infection can travel to your heart and trigger a heart attack. I believe that this is the main reason a dentist will give you prophylactic (preventive) antibiotic BEFORE he pulls infected teeth and other work on infected gums. If I am wrong, maybe another POSTER can give us a better answer, and we BOTH can learn something!!!..... ADR0760 is absolutely correct. Diseased gums release high levels of endotoxins into the blood stream which are harmful to other organs in the body. I have included a link on this page, 'Periodontal Disease', which details this problem. The mouth is one of the main entrance way of bacteria into the human body. While many of them are harmless, some bacteria can cause inflammation in many organs, including the heart, the liver, the pancreas, etc.Gum disease is caused by micro-organisms that are harvested in the gums. If the harmful bacteria are not removed and the gum disease cured, it can reach other organs in the body and be fatal. Most of the other responses are basically correct, but I am a stickler for details and so let me just clarify a few things. Most of the time, when a person is required to take prophylactic antibiotics prior to a dental appointment this is because they have an abnormal heart condition, usually a congenital heart defect (present at birth) such as a heart murmur, or a damaged or artificial heart valve. The prophylactic antibiotic is not to prevent against cardiac arrest, it is to prevent against bacterial endocarditis, which is a rare but life threatening infection of the heart (actually the space around the heart I think?). What most patients don't understand (and even some physicians) is that if prophylactic antibiotics are needed, they are needed for EVERY dental procedure, not just extractions. Yes, that includes cleanings. In fact, your dental cleaning probably causes more bleeding than any other procedure except an extraction. Now, there is also a separate link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (which could lead to cardiac arrest). This has to do with the chronic infection present in your mouth when you have periodontal disease. You've got this constant infection and so there is constantly a release of chemical markers of inflammation into your system and in your blood stream, one of the key ones being named C-Reactive protein....now I can't remember the exact link but people with perio and people with cardiovascular disease both have very high circulating levels of C-Reactive Protein and for reasons beyond my comprehension this complicates or otherwise aggravates cardiovascular disease. Interestingly enough there are also links between periodontal disease and pre-term low birth weight babies, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases and pancreatic cancer in men over age 50. There is also a VERY strong and well documented link between periodontal disease and diabetes, not only does diabetes make perio worse (which we have known for years and years) but recently we have discovered the uncontrolled perio can also make the diabetes worse and harder to control, so the 2 are linked VERY closely.
Can you stop cavities when they have already appeared?
You cannot reverse a cavity. You would need to have it removed by a dentist.
Is plaque good for your teeth?
Plaque is not good for your teeth. It is a sticky film of bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if not removed regularly through proper oral hygiene.
When do cavities usually hurt?
Cavities typically begin to hurt as the decay gets close to the nerve of the tooth. Once that happens it is time to either get a root canal and crown or have the tooth removed.
Are there any ways to remove or treat a cavity without going to the dentist?
No, there is no way to get rid of a cavity other than going to a dentist. There are ways to help the pain temporarily if it's needed, but only a dentist can remove the cavity. ------------ And even when you get rid of the pain it doesn't mean that the problems with the cavity have stopped. The bacteria that causes cavities are not removed by the pills that ease the pain. If you don't treat your cavities you can easily end up with total prosthesis by you're 50. You can see this video for more info on cavities - http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-cavities-89.html
