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The purpose of the case study is to outline the aetiology, pathology, progression and presentation of dental caries and periodontal disease. The patient chosen from the author has periodontal disease and is at high risk of caries.

There are many risk factors for developing Dental Caries. Tooth decay can happen when ones child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar at an early age, being liquids and foods. When the sugar sits on the child’s teeth bacteria begins to grow and spread, causing tooth decay. This is known as Early Childhood Caries (ECC). ECC are a very common bacterial infection in infants and young children. Frequent bottle feeding at night, and extended and repetitive use of a no-spill training cup are also associated with ECC. It’s never too late to break bad habits though. If your child drinks sweetened liquids from the bottle break the habit now and cut the risk of ECC. Also it’s often said that breast feeding particularly while laying down at night will

Pediatric Dentists, when performing oral examinations look for abnormalities such as caries in both mother and child. A recent study showed Xylitol gum, which is a sugar alcohol widely known to be used in dental health (as it is said to be non-cariogenic in comparison to Sucrose) in helping the reduction of caries to a third as well as being beneficial for remineralization, can be used by mothers to prevent the spread of bacterial infections such as MS (Mutans Streptococci) and the formation of caries in neonatal teeth.

The prevention of caries is accomplished through the execution of a variety of measures, such as the fluoridation of the drinking water supply as well as the utilization of sealants and topical fluorides (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625). Despite the ease of preventability of tooth decay, it is one of the most common childhood chronic diseases, with more than half of the nation’s children having detectable caries (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625). Unfortunately, only 62% of water supplies are fluoridated, and underserved communities with low-income and minority families are usually the ones who are disproportionately affected (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2626). Low-income individuals are generally less likely to seek preventative care, increasing their costs of neglected oral diseases and morbidity factors (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2626). In addition, only one in five children who are covered by Medicaid are authorized for preventative oral healthcare, while restorative care is generally not even a consideration (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625).

Tooth decay caused by lack of dental hygiene and eating to many sugary sweets or drinking to much fizzy drinks.

Seven-year-old Carlos Smith came to Universal Pediatric Dental Clinic for his first dental appointment. During his dental visit his hygienist learned he has a sweet tooth and rather drink juice/soda than water and never turn down candy. He is a big chocolate fan, of course the gummy stuff, the Mike, cheerios and Ikes. His hygienist already see two area of caries on his primary teeth. Dr. Jonathan CalBrim, suggested dental sealants, which could help keep tooth decay at Carlos’ permanent molar as well as other teeth. His parents had no idea about caries as well as sealant. His parents have many questions and worried that information may not have been disclosed to public about sealant.

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The most important cariogenic bacteria are Streptococcus mutans. Other cariogenic bacteria include S. salivarius and S. sanguis as well as various species of Eikenellan and Lactobacillus. Dental caries is a disease of the tooth enamel and the tooth itself, while periodontal disease is a combination of gum swelling and erosion of the ligaments and bone that supports the teeth. Mildest form of periodontal disease is gingivitis, while the most severe form is called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis also known as trench mouth. Poor oral hygiene, unhealthy diet, alcohol and tobacco use may constitute in the development of dental caries and periodontal

At the initial visit the patient’s plaque index was 43% and the plaque score was 55%. The most amount of plaque was present in the posterior regions in both the maxillary and mandibular quadrants. The anterior teeth suffered from a fair amount of attrition. Plaque was being retained in the grooves and pits of the damaged teeth. The patient also had slight interproximal plaque. Number 18 was chipped measially and was missing half of the large amalgam restoration. It had the most biofilm build up covering almost every aspect of the tooth, including the inside portion, which was exposed to oral cavity. When asked why she felt this was a problem area for her she responded that food constantly gets trapped inside and it’s painful, it hurts to brush. A large interproximal lesion on number 8 adjacent to porcelain fused to metal crown retained a considerable amount of biofilm also. The large and old amalgam restorations posteriorly were wearing away at the margins creating grooves and fissures on the occlusal surfaces also retaining plaque. I asked her if she felt like her diet or habits may be contributing to any oral pain or problems she is having. She answered honestly by saying she knows she harming not only her teeth but also her body. She wants to eat better and quit smoking, but she still gets pleasure when indulging and just isn’t ready to give up things she loves yet. She did agree to try and change some of her oral hygiene

My recommendations for her are to brush three times a day and to incorporate flossing in the morning or at night into her daily routine. Using a zero alcohol mouthwash with fluoride should also be used at nighttime after brushing. It would be beneficial for her to use thicker floss like super floss to get deep in those pockets to break up the bacteria. A gum with xylitol would be a great addition for this patient. With all of the medications causing xerostomia and her risk for caries being high, she will need xylitol gum implemented 4 or 5 times during her day. This information can be given directly to the patient. Simple written instructions could be helpful since she already has so much going on every day.

This raises the question “Is dental work during pregnancy necessary? Is it safe?” The American Academy of Periodontology and the American Dental Association supports the maintenance of oral health during pregnancy (Wrzosek and Einarson, 2009). Steinberg, Hilton, Iida and Samelson (2013) also acknowledged the need for dental care, stating that it is safe. If dental treatment is indicated, why did Lee et al., (2010) find such discrepancy in perception among dentists? This essay will discuss the oral-systemic changes observed during pregnancy, its effects on dental treatments, considerations in cases of severe odontogenic infections and the effects of maternal periodontal status on fetus.

There are many factors that can cause caries such as xerostomia, diet high in sugars, low socioeconomic status, and inadequate daily oral hygiene, affecting both children and adults (Wilkins, 621). I also learned that there are sealant programs where dental hygienists volunteer their time to host these programs by providing services such as placement of sealants, radiographic screenings, prophylaxis, application of topical fluorides, and oral health care and treatment free of charge for children who come from low-income households (Collins, 2016). Another thing I learned was that the, “incidence of new pit and fissure caries can be lowered by 86% if the sealant is retained at 1 year, 78.6% at 2 years, and 58.6% at 4 years” (Wilkins,

In the next appointment, I provided copies of all the worksheets used to indicate the high risk of caries, two handouts to help with her diet and a coupon for Sensodyne Pronamel toothpaste which helps with the erosion that was noticed. Overall, my patient was eager and enthusiastic in monitoring her diet and paying attention to what she

Furthermore, presenting the caries experiences for Australian children from 1985 to 1993 can be highly informative as we can see the decline in caries experiences and the improvement of children

A woman’s oral health during pregnancy is often overlooked, with potentially severe repercussions. This is found to be a critical period due to the: a) prevalence of poor oral health; b) impact on pregnant women’s oral health; c) impact on the oral health of women’s offspring; d)