2023-10-02 21:52:59
Caries, bleeding gums, mouth problems are numerous and can hamper daily life and lead to other health problems. Update on oral health in Dakata from September 28, 2023.
Charlotte Mannevy (edited by Aurélie Chevalier) • Published on October 3, 2023 at 8:52 a.m.
They are the number one enemy of our mouths, whatever the age. Cavities are caused by the proliferation of bacteria which convert sugars and starches into acids which simply cause holes in the enamel, the protective part of the tooth, which then allows the passage of bacteria to the root, leading to infection. .
If cavities are not treated, they can lead to abscesses, or even dental cellulitis, a vital emergency: “It is regarding the complication of a dental infection, explains Dr. Emilien Lemaire, ENT. At first, you will just have an abscess which can then spread to the neck and cause respiratory problems, or even cardiac arrest. It’s an abscess, it’s pus, which we will have to clean, either under local anesthesia through the mouth, or under general anesthesia, if we need to open at the neck, to drain. “
In children, painful cavities can complicate schooling.they are even the leading cause of absenteeism at school”, even underlines Dr Hélène Pichot, in charge of the territorial oral health program.
A particularly serious problem in New Caledonia, where some children have 14 or even 15 cavities, which sometimes have to be extracted in the operating room. “In six years of practice at Médipole, I have treated 500 to 600 children under general anesthesia, the youngest was just over a year old. Sometimes you have to remove all your teeth.” says Dr. Baptiste Bozon, dental surgeon at Médipole, who specifies: “You should definitely not tell yourself that since these are baby teeth, it doesn’t matter. Caries can affect the germs of the permanent teeth which are located just below.
To avoid getting to this point, there is only one solution: “Brush your teeth at least twice a day, for two to three minutes, underlines Dr Isabelle Madiou, dental surgeon. And of course, limit sugar, in all its forms.”
Without thorough dental brushing, other problems may appear. “Dental plaque, which is actually a sticky film made up of bacteria, will turn into tartar if it is not removed by brushing your teeth. continues Isabelle Madiou.
However, tartar causes gingivitis, that is to say inflammation of the gums, which is characterized by bleeding and diffuse pain. If left untreated, gingivitis can develop into an infection called periodontitis and lead to tooth loss.
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