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Don’t Let Poor Oral Hygiene Stop You from Eating Ice Cream
Untreated cavities can cause fatal consequences
Unfortunately, most people take their healthy teeth for granted. According to the World Health Organization, tooth decay is a major public health problem globally. Namely, 2.3 billion people have a decay of permanent teeth. But, what is tooth decay or dental caries, or cavities? Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. This problem occurs when the acid from bacteria inside your mouth starts to eat food debris on the tooth surface. While eating food debris, acid from bacteria attacks your tooth enamel - the protective coating on your teeth. Even though cavities are very common - among adults aged 20 and older, about 90% have had at least one cavity - untreated cavities can lead to abscesses under the gums. And the abscess can spread to any other part of the body which can cause fatal consequences. A tooth abscess can spread to the brain, sinuses, heart, or lungs through the blood vessels and it can cause coma, sinus infection, bacterial endocarditis...Painful chewing can be a symptom of a bigger problem
Did you know that 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease? It is mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the gums. Also, periodontal disease is more common in men than women, especially if they are smokers. Periodontal disease - such as gingivitis and periodontitis - must be treated as soon as possible since there is a big chance you will lose your teeth. Here are the most common symptoms you shouldn’t ignore:- Bad breath
- Red, swollen & sensitive gums
- Bleeding gums
- Painful chewing
- Spitting out the blood while brushing
- New spaces developing between your teeth
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