Regular dental visits are crucial for good health of the tee

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Oral hygiene is very important to maintain health of the teeth. We must brush our teeth twice daily.

Brushing prevents the build up of bacterial plaque. Plaque is the sticky, yellow, translucent film that is formed on the teeth soon after we eat. This has to be removed once in 12 – 16 hours.

If plaque is not removed, it builds up to form a hard deposit called calculus or tartar. Bacteria colonize and multiply here and invade other areas including the gums and root of the teeth.

The tooth is covered and supported by tissues called the periodontium. This includes the gingiva, periodontal ligaments, root and supporting alveolar bone.

Bacteria from the plaque can cause infection in the periodontium. Periodontal disease is a chronic problem. Periodontal diseases affect the gums and bone supporting the teeth. This is of two types: gingivitis and Periodontitis. The consequence of these infections ranges from simple bleeding gums, redness of the gum, bad breath, and loose teeth or early loss of teeth.

Gingivitis is a mild infection of the gums. It requires initial treatment like scaling and root- planing to remove the plaque or hardened calculus and to smooth the root surface. This is a non-surgical treatment.

Gingivitis can lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis. Gum disease is also called periodontitis. It is an inflammatory disease of the gums and surrounding tissue. This was referred to as pyorrhea in the olden days. The periodontist performs a surgical treatment to cut the gums, remove the hardened plaque and then re-shape or re-contour the bone. This requires great skill and accuracy

Periodontitis is characterized by the following:

* Gum inflammation, with redness and bleeding.
* Deep pockets (greater than 3 mm in depth) form between the gum and the tooth.
* Loose teeth, caused by loss of connective tissue structures and bone.

Gingivitis precedes periodontitis, although it doesn't always lead to this more severe condition. In fact, some experts believe it is an entirely different disease. There are different categories of periodontal disease, including:

Chronic Periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis (also referred to as adult periodontitis) may begin in adolescence as a slowly progressing disease that becomes clinically significant in the mid-30s and continues throughout life. Some experts question whether it is a chronic, unrelenting condition and instead suggest that it waxes and wanes depending on the response of the immune system.

Aggressive Periodontitis. Aggressive periodontitis (also referred to as early onset periodontitis) often occurs in young people. It is subdivided according to whether it begins before or after puberty. Immune deficiencies and a genetic link have been shown to be possible factors for all types of aggressive periodontitis. If the condition is localized and treated, the outlook is positive. People with severe and widespread aggressive periodontitis are at high risk for tooth loss. According to a 2001 study, impaired infection-fighting white blood cells, together with bacterial presence, can lead to aggressive periodontitis.

Thanks for informing us about our teeth. I brush twice a day and rinse every morning.

i do it at morning/late at nigth and i have fear towards their trills so its rountine:P

I was expecting more random posts about proper oral hygiene. Please, think of all the aspies who might get cavities without your guidance. Think of the children! I hope you and your teeth are okay.

Considering how sensitive the mouth is, I too worry about the dental health of my fellow aspies and autists.

I use to hate having to brush my teeth. The sweetness of the tooth gel I used would cause pain to shoot through the roots of my teeth. It was the only brand and type I’d ever used. On a whim, I tried some Tom’s of Maine toothpaste and, amazingly, this problem didn’t occur. I also made sure that I was using a brush with bristles rated as Soft.

This made brushing tolerable, so I celebrated by flossing. After that, I decided that my teeth needed to be brushed again, in order for the toothpaste to reach any spots which might have been obscured by food particles prior to flossing. Doing that also massaged my gums, after having flossed - very soothing. To finish up, I use Act flouride rinse. Any brand will probably work, as long as they actually contain flouride (many mouthrinses don’t have it).

In summary:
1. Brush with Tom’s of Maine.
2. Floss.
3. Brush again w/Tom’s.
4. Rinse with an over-the-counter flouride rinse.
5. Don’t drink anything for 30 minutes afterwards.

It’s really OK if you only do this at bedtime. That's the crucial time for doing it.

I’ve had a checkup at the dentist, after about approximately 3 years of this routine. It showed zero problems. I’m confident that this routine is perfect for my dental health.

I cant get dental help cause I have no money. I have 2 abseus teeth they have been that way for 2 years now. No one will help me. I think is is going to kill me some day. And I have 3 broken teeth. I brush and floss evey day. I just have very thin enamel Asian teeth and the USA food. do not mix well for my teeth.

*THE MOAR YOU KNOW*

Using an oral irrigator is easier and less painful than flossing. It also instantly removes anything stuck between your teeth, like popcorn kernels.

I do this:

1. Brush teeth. I use sensitive toothpaste and an extra-soft-bristle toothbrush.
2. Use the oral irrigator to clean the area between the gums.
3. Use a tongue scraper to scrape the roof of my mouth and tongue.
4. Use mouthwash

Flossing is only painful when first learning to do it. Also, any pain experienced from the learning process will be massaged away if you brush your gumline after flossing. Just make sure you use a toothbrush with bristles are rated as Soft (or even softer - Oral-B offers an extra-soft version, marketed as Sensitive Advantage) so that you won’t injure your gums. It’ll be great.