Teeth/Gum problems/oral malodour
Healthy teeth and gums are not just tools for eating and talking but also our natural jewels. With inadequate or no dental and oral care, together with a poor diet, a bacterial coating known as plaque quickly forms on the surfaces of the teeth, on the gum margins and on the tongue.
As a result of various oral prophylactic activities, caries is becoming less common. Even so, this "self-inflicted" disease is still too widespread. The basic precept is: no plaque, no disease!
The following may be caused by inadequate oral hygiene:
Caries
Caries bacteria form plaque, which adheres to the teeth. If this plaque is not all thoroughly removed every day, then it attacks the dental enamel. Without countermeasures, caries can lead to a hole in the tooth.
Gingivitis
"9 out of 10 people have gum problems" – inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and the tissues supporting the teeth (periodontitis) are the most common "self-inflicted" diseases of humans.
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is an inflammatory destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. Untreated it can lead to loosening and finally to loss of the teeth.
Halitosis
Oral malodour (Halitosis) is an unpleasant odour exhaled in breathing. Its originates predominantly in the oral cavity itself and usually on the tongue.
Other forms of tooth decay:
Dental erosion
Dental erosion is defined as loss of dental enamel caused by direct contact of the teeth with acids, for example from drinks, foods or out of the stomach. These acids can attack and gradually dissolve the enamel.
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