According to Dr. Le Kim Nha, Center for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery (Military Hospital 108), enjoy Tet freely, do not care regarding oral health, maintain a nutritional regimen and control diseases well. Chronically, we may suffer from some dangerous diseases such as Phlegmon disease…
Recently, the Center for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, Military Hospital 108 received a male patient, 56 years old, with a history of diabetes for many years.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with swelling, pain in the chin area, left lower jaw, and severe pain at the positions of teeth 31, 32, and 41.
At Military Hospital 108, the patient was urgently tested, taken films and diagnosed with Phlegmon disease of the floor of the mouth – diffuse inflammation of the floor of the mouth. Immediately following that, the patient had emergency surgery to drain the pus, and the surgery went smoothly.
Patient with diffuse inflammation of the floor of the mouth treated at Military Hospital 108. Photo of Hospital
The patient was given a combination of 2 antibiotics and the wound dressing was changed daily for 10 days. When the incision is clean, the wound under the chin is stitched and the patient is expected to leave the hospital following 5 days.
Why does a “relaxed” Tet holiday lead to dental disease?
According to Dr. Nha, Phlegmon of the floor of the mouth or diffuse inflammation of the floor of the mouth is a condition of widespread necrotizing histiocytosis in the floor of the mouth and facial neck area. Most of the causes are caused by dental diseases, especially the lower teeth.
Others stem from soft tissue infections such as salivary gland abscesses or skin infections.
“The bacteria that cause the disease come from inflammation at the roots of the teeth, spread through the jawbone to the floor of the mouth, then continue to spread to the cavities of the face and neck, even down to the neck and chest area.
The disease progresses rapidly, initially causing red, hot swelling in the area of the floor of the mouth under the jaw accompanied by pain and high fever. If not treated promptly, it can lead to systemic infection or rupture of pus into the mediastinum. affects life.
This condition is common in people with dental risk factors such as poor oral hygiene; tooth decay or history of dental treatment such as tooth extraction or root canal treatment.
Especially people with chronic diseases, especially diabetes or immunodeficiency, are at high risk of experiencing diffuse inflammation of the floor of the mouth,” Dr. Nha shared.
Dr. Nha said that every Tet holiday and spring, the number of patients hospitalized for floor of mouth Phlegmon at the Center for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery suddenly increases.
That’s because during Tet, frequent parties filled with food, alcohol or soft drinks are the agents that destroy the oral environment.
Happy, busy people can forget the task of oral hygiene following eating. Food stuck between teeth that is not cleaned will create conditions for oral bacteria to grow.
In particular, for people with diabetes, during Tet, they often subjectively do not control their blood sugar well, creating conditions for opportunistic infections to appear.
Frequent parties, filled with food, alcohol or soft drinks, are the agents that destroy the oral environment. Illustration of puccifoods
4 tips for a safe and healthy Tet holiday
Diet: Avoid overeating or snacking, or eating too many meals a day. Reduce sweet foods such as candy, soft drinks, carbonated drinks or alcohol and increase foods high in fiber such as vegetables.
Clean your teeth regularly following each meal: You should brush your teeth and clean between your teeth with dental floss following each meal to ensure the removal of leftover food stuck between the teeth.
Good control of chronic diseases such as diabetes: It is necessary to monitor and control blood sugar well and maintain a diet for people with diabetes. Ensure personal hygiene both on the skin and in the oral cavity.
Early detection and treatment: NIf there are any signs of infection in the maxillofacial area, or dental abnormalities, you need to go to the nearest specialized medical facility for early examination and treatment. Avoid unwanted complications due to arriving too late.
