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Gingivitis and Dental
Hygiene
HOSA Members: Pankti, Meera, Sara Rea, and Jaimie
What is Gingivitis?
● inflammation of the gums
● a patient with it has red puffy gums that
bleed when brushed
What causes Gingivitis?
Gingivitis is generally caused by poor dental hygiene. A buildup of bacteria and
plaque results in the formation of a film on your teeth. Your gums attach to the
teeth lower than the gum edges that we see, forming a small space called a
sulcus. Food can get trapped in this space and cause a gum infection or
gingivitis. When plaque extends below the gum line, infection can occur.
Inflammation is the reaction to this bacteria. Smoking and diabetes have been
identified as risk factors, especially diabetics with poor metabolic control, a long
duration of the disease, and extensive subgingival calculus.
Symptoms of Gingivitis
There are a multitude of symptoms that suggest the development of gingivitis,
including the inflammation of gums. Other symptoms include:
● gum redness
● bleeding while brushing
● receding gum line
● loose teeth
● constant bad breath
● mouth sores
Pain isn’t one of the first symptoms of gingivitis. “What’s unique about early
gum disease is that it doesn’t cause much discomfort at all,” says Mark Ryder,
DMD. He’s chair of the division of periodontology at the University of
California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. “So you really have to pay
attention to these other symptoms.”
What does lead to?
Gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, in which
teeth can fall out. It can also lead to heart
disease, kidney disease, weight loss, alzheimer's
and diabetes. It also increases the risk of a
woman giving birth to a premature or low birth
weight infant.
Statistics of Gingivitis in the United States
● Dental infections are a
serious cost burden to the
U.S. economy: In 2010,
Americans spent an
estimated $108 billion for
dental services.
● 80% of all adults have
gingivitis.
How to avoid it?
In-Depth From A.D.A.M. Prevention. In addition to
regular visits to a dentist, the best prevention for
periodontal disease takes place at home. Healthy habits
and good oral hygiene, including daily brushing and
flossing, are critical in preventing gum disease and
maintaining good oral health after periodontal treatment
5 steps that one can take to prevent gingivitis:
1. Brush at least twice a day, everyday, especially every
night, for two mins
2. Go see your dentist or hygienist every 6 months
3. Use mouthwashes containing plaque fighting and
anti- bacterial ingredients
4. Use anti- cavity and anti-gingivitis toothpastes
containing chloride
5. Remember to floss twice a day
Trivia Questions
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The number of bacteria in your mouth is closest to the population of which of the following?
New York City
The United States
North America
Earth
A typical human mouth contains billions of bacteria. If you haven't brushed your
teeth lately, you might well have more bacteria in your mouth right now than
there are people living on planet Earth. Scientists have identified more than 700
different species of mouth-dwelling microbes.
A typical human mouth contains billions of bacteria. If you haven't brushed your
teeth lately, you might well have more bacteria in your mouth right now than
there are people living on planet Earth. Scientists have identified more than 700
different species of mouth-dwelling microbes.
2.A dog’s mouth is cleaner
than a human’s. True or
False?
There's no basis for concluding that a dog's
mouth is "cleaner" than a human's. Both
humans and dogs have mouths that are full of
bacteria, and both contain roughly the same
number of bacteria. And there are more than
100 different germs in dog (and cat) saliva that
can make you sick.
3. If you drop food on the
floor, it won’t pick up any
germs, if you pick it up within
5 seconds. True or False?
While it’s true that the longer food is on the
floor, the more germs it will pick up, the “5second rule” is arbitrary. Food starts to pick up
germs from the moment it hits the floor. You’re
better off tossing it and eating something else.
4.Anyone who kisses
someone with gum disease,
will always get it. True or
false?
Periodontal disease is not contagious. While
bacteria that lead to gum disease can pass through
saliva, gum disease typically develops if your teeth
and gums aren’t healthy. If your mouth is not
healthy, you increase your risk through repeated
and prolonged exposure to someone with
periodontal disease. The American Dental
Association recommends brushing twice a day and
flossing daily.
5. If you find yourself without a
toothbrush, its a good idea to borrow
a friend’s toothbrush. True or false?
You should never share a toothbrush with
someone else. The CDC advises that "the
exchange of body fluids that such sharing
would foster places toothbrush sharers at an
increased risk for infections."
6. Which of the following items can transfer potentially
dangerous microbes between people?
a. lipstick
b. drinking glasses
c. band instruments
d. all of the above
Don't share such personal items if you want to
avoid picking up potentially harmful bacteria,
viruses, or other microbes.
7. To protect your toothbrush from harmful
germs, you should…
a. leave it out in the open air
b. store it in a closed container
c. soak it in an antibacterial mouthwash
d. microwave it for 15 seconds
The American Dental Association recommends rinsing your toothbrush with
tap water after you use it, then letting it air-dry. Keeping it in a closed container
creates an ideal moist environment for the growth of bacteria.
According to the ADA, "there is no clinical evidence that soaking a toothbrush
in an antibacterial mouth rinse or using a commercially available toothbrush
sanitizer has any positive or negative effect on health." And using a dishwasher
or a microwave could damage your toothbrush.
Experts recommend following similar advice for retainers or other dental
devices that you put in your mouth, although additional disinfection with a
denture cleanser may be recommended. Ask your dentist about the proper way
to care for any particular dental devices that you may be using.
8. To avoid buildup of bacteria the American
Dental Association recommends replacing
your toothbrush every month. True or false?
The American Dental Association recommends replacing
your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, sooner if the bristles
are frayed. The ADA’s main reason for replacement is to
make sure your toothbrush is in good working order -- not
because of bacteria. Although the group acknowledges that
"various microorganisms can grow on toothbrushes after
use," they maintain that there is "insufficient clinical
evidence to support that bacterial growth on toothbrushes
will lead to specific adverse oral or systemic health effects."
9. Research has shown a link between gum
disease and...
a. cardiovascular disease
b. diabetes
c. alzheimer's disease
d. all of the above
Harmful bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease,
which has been linked with a number of other chronic
inflammatory diseases throughout the body such as
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. It
was once believed that the bacteria were the culprit. But
researchers have begun to believe that the resulting
inflammation is the key.
10.Bacteria in your mouth can cause tooth
decay by..
a. eating tooth enamel
b. excreting acids that we can tooth enamel
c. excreting sugars that destroy tooth
enamel
d. all of the above
Harmful bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum
disease, which has been linked with a number of other
chronic inflammatory diseases throughout the body
such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and
Alzheimer's disease. It was once believed that the
bacteria were the culprit. But researchers have begun
to believe that the resulting inflammation is the key.