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 India. 

World Oral Health Day

 March 20 -World Oral Health Day 

FDI theme 2021- Be Proud Of Your Mouth

IDA is celebrating World Oral Health Day on March 20th.

By,

Dr.Renju T George,

India.

Name the minerals found in Toothpaste

 Name the minerals found in Toothpaste

Calcium carbonate

This common abrasive help to remove plaque, debris and surface stains. Abrasives, combined with the scrubbing motion of your toothbrush, clean the surface of your tooth. They’re the reason your teeth feel so smooth and clean after brushing. They can also help make your smile whiter.

Besides calcium carbonate, other types of abrasives in toothpaste include dehydrated silica gels, hydrated aluminium oxides, magnesium carbonate, phosphate salts and silicates. These abrasives are rough enough to get the plaque off, but gentle enough to avoid damage to your enamel.

Silica 

Minerals such as silica and are found in toothpaste and provide the coarseness that scrubs the teeth clean.

Aluminum Oxide

The coarse scrubbing action of toothpaste can come from aluminium oxide and other phosphate minerals.

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide, which is made from the minerals ilmenite, rutile and anatase, is present in toothpaste. 

Ilmenite (FeO.TiO2) and rutile (TiO2) are the two chief minerals of titanium. 

Titanium dioxide occurs in polymorphic forms as rutile, anatase (octahedrite).

This gives the toothpaste its white pigment.

Mica

Sparkles in toothpaste are made possible by the presence of mica, which is found in rocks.

Fluoride

Fluoride found in toothpaste is derived from the mineral fluorite. 

It is used to help reduce cavities.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

National Dentist Day

  Brighten your day and your smile by brushing off all the worries and germs from your life.

 

Happy Dentist day!

National Dentist’s Day is celebrated every year on March 6.It is a way to show appreciation and thanks for dentists.

Its a way to bring awareness to dentistry so that people will know more about how to care for their teeth. 

It also encourages people who may have avoided going to the dentist to come in for a check up. 

Oral health has a significant effect on general health and vice versa. 

It has been proved by researchers over time that oral infection is capable of causing major health complications. 

Dental Facts

Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed  is known as Father of Dentistry in India.

First female dentist was  Dr, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.

Your teeth are us unique as your fingerprints.

Your smile is the first facial feature noticed by half of the people you come in contact with daily.

Tooth brush should be kept 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from flush.

Dental Care Tips

1. Brush twice daily for two times.

2. Floss daily

3. Visit your dentist once in 6 months or as recommended by your dentist

4. Eat a balanced diet 

by,

Dr.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

Will gum disease raise the risk of cancer?

 

Gum disease may raise the risk of some cancers

People who have periodontal or gum disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, suggests a letter published in the journal.

US researchers found that a history of the periodontal disease appeared to be associated with a raised risk of oesophageal (gullet) cancer and gastric (stomach) cancer and this risk was also higher among people who had lost teeth previously.

The authors point to possible reasons for an association between oral bacteria and oesophageal and gastric cancer, with evidence from other studies suggesting that tannerella forsythia and porphyromonas gingivalis -- members of the red complex' of periodontal pathogens -- were associated with the presence or risk of oesophageal cancer.

Another possible reason is that poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease could promote the formation of endogenous nitrosamines known to cause gastric cancer through nitrate-reducing bacteria.

This was an observational study, so no firm conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, and the researchers cannot rule out the possibility that some observed risk may be due to other unmeasured (confounding) factors.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.

How to prevent mouth cancer?

 How to prevent mouth cancer?

Mouth cancer, often known as oral cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, is cancer that starts in the region of the mouth.

 Mouth cancer starts in the cells lining the mouth. Damaged cells can then grow uncontrollably to form a tumour. 

The two main risk factors for mouth cancer are alcohol and tobacco, and the combined effect of drinking and smoking is far greater.

 Mouth cancer risk increases as you get older, and men are three times more likely than women to develop the disease. 

Mouth cancer can be treated if diagnosed at an early stage, so it’s important to see your dentist or doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your mouth.

Tobacco and alcohol are responsible for over 75% of mouth cancers, by exposing your mouth to cancer-causing substances (carcinogens).

 If you smoke and drink, your risk of developing mouth cancer is significantly higher. Alcohol may enable other carcinogens, including tobacco, to enter and damage cells.   

Tobacco use includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing. 

If you smoke or chew tobacco, you are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer as a non-smoker. 

Chewing or smoking areca nut, betel quid, pan or gutka also increases your risk. 

Where in the mouth cancer develops depends on how you use the tobacco product. For example, if you have a habit of chewing tobacco on your left cheek, you may be prone to cancer of that cheek. 

Mouth cancer is six times more common in alcohol drinkers than in non-drinkers. The more you drink, the greater the risk.  

Other risk factors include: 

• being over 40 years of age
• being male – men are three times as likely to develop mouth cancer as women 
• sun exposure – ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to skin cancer on the lips
• poor oral hygiene
• being overweight or obese

 Prevention

1. Stop using tobacco or don't start
2. Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all. Chronic excessive alcohol use can irritate the cells in your mouth, making them vulnerable to mouth cancer
3. Avoid excessive sun exposure to your lips

See your dentist regularly

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.

Bleeding Gums And Vitamin Deficiency

                            

 Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C in your diet

Bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal haemorrhaging was associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream.

If your gums bleed,  it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease. 

That can be treated with the help of a dentist. 

However, a new University of Washington study suggests you should also check your intake of vitamin C.

Gum bleeding tendency and retinal bleeding could be a sign of general trouble in one's microvascular system, resulting in microvascular bleeding tendency in the brain, heart and kidneys.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.