The mouth, door of disease?

In the oral cavity there are a large number of bacteria. In addition, it is considered a true port of entry for these into the bloodstream. To avoid this, it is essential to perform good dental hygiene.

How?

Bacteria present in the mouth pass into the bloodstream during manipulation of oral tissues. That is, any oral procedure that breaks the bacterial balance of the oral cavity (dental hygiene to surgical intervention, for example).

The spread of oral bacteria through the bloodstream is common. In healthy people and with normal defenses it is not a problem, since the bacteria are eliminated and bacteremia is transitory.

The problem appears when we find patients at risk, in whom antibiotic prophylaxis (taking antibiotics before the intervention to control bacterial spread) is of vital importance to avoid complications before any dental procedure.

Oral bacteria and systemic diseases

It is more than proven that there is a relationship between some systemic diseases and oral infections. These, and especially the, influence in the worse evolution of the, the and the diabetes mellitus.

Recent studies point to a direct relationship between the bacteria that cause periodontitis and the thickening of the blood vessel wall commonly seen in cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, it is important to note that adequate oral hygiene and antibiotic prophylaxis during dental procedures in high-risk patients are essential in the prevention of these diseases.

PERIODONTITIS

The is a chronic inflammatory disease localized in the tissue of the tooth. It is produced by bacteria and causes a destruction of the connective tissue and the bone under the tooth.

It is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world and there are factors that aggravate it, such as smoking, malnutrition, diabetes, stress, obesity, depression and drug use.

In order to control it, it is important to do the necessary dental treatment regularly and maintain a very.