Indirect ziekmakende effecten van
chronische ontstekingen in mond en kaken
Hier gaat het om sluimerende
gebitsontstekingen, die geen pijn en/of andere klachten veroorzaken, die dus symptoomloos
aanwezig zijn. Jarenlang onopgemerkt aanwezig in tandvlees en kaakbot veroorzaken deze
ontstekingen een continue belasting van de weerstand tengevolge van de voortdurende
infiltratie van (anaërobe) bacteriën en toxines. Een deel van de weerstand van het
individu wordt continu bezet gehouden. Daardoor is de patiënt gevoeliger voor alle andere
ontstekingen en infecties, zoals bijvoorbeeld malaria, tuberculose, cholera, HIV,
longontsteking, etc. Als voorbeeld: bij een patiënt met een weerstandsvermindering
tengevolge van een chronische wortelpuntontsteking, zal de besmetting met malaria eerder
plaats vinden en bovendien heftiger verlopen. Het eerste indirecte (chronische) effect van
symptoomloze tandheelkundige ontstekingen is uitputting van de lichaamsweerstand.
Het tweede indirecte effect wordt
veroorzaakt door de bacteriën die in chronische tandheelkundige ontstekingen in tandvlees
en kaakbot aanwezig zijn. Met name agressieve anaërobe bacteriën dringen iedere dag
opnieuw de bloedbaan binnen, om beschadigingen aan bijvoorbeeld de hartkleppen en de
alvleesklier te veroorzaken. Een te gering gewicht van de pasgeboren baby is in veel
gevallen geprovoceerd door chronische ontstekingen van het tandvlees bij de moeder. Ook
diabetes kan op latere leeftijd ontstaan als gevolg van een chronische tandvleesontsteking
(parodontitis).
Na 3 jaar ellende met bovengebit wederom
naar de kaakchirurg want ik hield klachten van mijn ogen, veel ontstekingen aan
wortelpunten gehad en toen 6 kiezen weggehaald (na veel bedelen). Op OPG foto zie je ook
duidelijk dat er rommel is achtergebleven (rode pijl). Het gaf me geen goed gevoel dus
vandaag laten weghalen. Kwam ook nog een cyste uit die in de sinus stak dus voorgevoel was
weer eens juist. Luister dus altijd naar je lichaam, wat je specialist of tandarts ook
zegt. Continue last van holtes, ogen etc? Laat een OPG foto maken en laat meerdere mensen
naar mogelijke stoorzenders kijken. Menig sinusitus wordt aangewakkerd door ontstekingen
aan de punten of rommel die door de wortelpunten in je kaakbot/kaakholte is gedrukt.
Wortelkanaalbehandelde kiezen zijn dood weefsel die ware bacteriehaarden kunnen worden. En
nog een tip, ga bij een ingreep in je bovenkaak altijd je holtes spoelen met lauw licht
gezouten water mbv een netipot, dat scheelt je veel ellende. In Nederland wordt met deze
informatie helemaal niets gedaan, in Belgische ziekenhuizen zoals in Leuven krijg je bij
ingrepen in de sinus deze standaard mee. En word je afgewimpeld, ga dan naar Solleveld in
Soest. Je gebit kan een grote sloper van je weerstand zijn dus neem het serieus.
Chronische ontstekingen in je gebit kunnen doorslaan naar je hartkleppen, ogen, hersenen
en je gewrichten.
Ron
Gebit - Is gutta-percha een
probleem bij mensen met latex allergie ?
Ik heb zelf veel problemen met bovengebit
achter de rug en omdat ik steeds last van de ogen heb (zeer lang ontstekingen gehad) liet
ik een controle foto maken bij de kaakchirurg. Daar bleek dat het vul materiaal dat
gebruikt wordt voor de wortelpunten was achtergebleven. Dit materiaal heeft weer een
relatie met latex en heet Gutta-percha. Ik wil het materiaal evt laten weghalen maar vraag
me af of mensen met een latex allergie hier problemen mee kunnen krijgen. Uit onderstaande
studie blijkt van niet maar feedback is welkom. Ook vraag ik me af of er een stukje
amalgaam inzit daar dit vroeger nog wel eens werd gebruikt.
Ron
2008 voor
extracties, kies 3 was kies met kroon en was inderdaad rot van binnen
2009
na extracties, gutta-percha vd linker kies
is blijven zitten
Cross-reactivity between gutta-percha and
natural rubber latex: assumptions vs. reality.
Hamann C, Rodgers PA, Alenius H, Halsey JF, Sullivan K.
BACKGROUND: Immunological cross-reactivity
between gutta-percha and natural rubber latex, or NRL, has not been demonstrated clearly
despite recent concerns and several suspected cases reported in the literature.
CONCLUSIONS: The authors found no
detectable cross-reactivity between NRL and commercial gutta-percha points. However, their
ELISA and SPT results demonstrated that some allergenic cross-reactivity exists between
raw gutta-percha and raw NRL. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Gutta-percha alone is not likely to
induce symptoms in patients with type I NRL allergy. However, other materials used in
obturating root canals may be irritating and potentially allergenic in patients with
pre-existing allergies.
PMID: 12403538 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
Guttapercha is een product dat wordt
verkregen uit het melksap van guttaperchabomen (geslacht Palaquium, familie Sapotaceae)
uit Indonesië, bestaande uit poly-trans-isopreen. Het lijkt enigszins op rubber, maar is
harder. Het wordt onder meer toegepast voor elektrische isolatie, in de tandheelkunde (als
tandvulling) en in golfballen.
Live Without Pain: A New Theory on
What's Wrong with You and How to Fix it
Why Your Dental Fillings, Earrings,
Wristwatch and Jewelry May be the Hidden Cause Behind Chronic Pain and Muscle Weakness
A few years ago, before I wrote for
NaturalNews, I met a woman who told me that she experienced an "overnight cure"
for joint pain by having her dental fillings removed and replaced with porcelain. At the
time, I thought the idea was crazy, but I always remembered her story. Fast forward ten
years... A book arrives in the mail from a British chiropractor named Simon King. The
book, titled Live Without Pain is based on the premise that jewelry, dentures, rings,
watches, dental fillings, crowns and other metal items can function as a root cause of
unexplained pain, and removing them results in seemingly miraculous cures for pain in many
people. The book also teaches readers about proprioception, which basically concerns your
body's feedback loop and how it perceives the position of your physical parts in
three-dimensional space. It also affects how your musculature adapts to new sensory
inputs, which affects strength, weakness, stiffness and flexibility. If that sounds too
technical, don't worry: It really just means that your body has a built-in neurological
computer that calculates body awareness for you, feeding it into your conscious mind so
that you know how to move through the physical world.
De Bosscher Stichting stelt zich ten doel
het bevorderen van wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar klachten op het gebied van de
gezondheid welke worden toegeschreven aan het gebruik van lokaal anaesthetica. In
het bijzonder concentreert de Bosscher Stichting zich op het verdovingsmiddel articaïne
hydrochloride als werkzame stof. Indien er zich bij u tot enkele maanden na een (b.v.
tandheelkundige) ingreep één van de volgende klachten voordoet is het verstandig deze
site eens uitvoerig door te nemen.
* Vermoeidheid en een algeheel gevoel van
malaise (ziektegevoel)
* Allergische reacties en voedsel intolerantie
* Astmatische bronchitis
* Blijvende tintelingen in vingers en tenen
* Spieruitval aan armen en/of benen
* Borst-, prostaat- of nierkanker
* Vage klachten zonder herleidbare afwijkingen
* Tremoren of spasmen
Op dit forum een discussie over de rol van
een te laag B12 niveau bij ontstekingen in de wortelkanalen. Ik heb zelf tussen 2005 en
2007 zo'n 40 bezoekjes gebracht aan de tandarts en kaakchirurg. De zenuwen bleven maar
ontsteken en de vele verdovingen zullen ook niet best geweest zijn voor mijn zenuwgestel.
Ik vermoed dat het kwik in amalgaam ook een rol speelt bij het B12 tekort omdat B12 een
echte toxine binder is en kwik neurotoxisch is. Is je B12 dan te laag (en vit D) dan
zullen toxines nog meer schade aan kunnen richten. Heb je maagproblemen of bijv een
middenrifbreuk dan kan de absorptie het probleem zijn. De maag bevat nl een stof
(intrensic factor) die de opname regelt van B12. Je kunt bijv ook door maagzuurremmers
absorptieproblemen krijgen. De bejaardentehuizen zitten vol met mensen die een B12 tekort
hebben en geen mens die dit standaard controleert. Men grijpt pas in als de schade al
groot is.
In de alternatieve hoek kreeg ik steeds de
diagnose B12 tekort. Mijn huisarts vond bloedwaarde goed genoeg ondanks duizeligheid,
vermoeidheid, spierproblemen, koude rillingen etc en weigerde injecties. Dus op eigen
houtje aan de 10mg zuigpillen en zo de zaak wat kunnen verbeteren. Maar mijn foliumzuur,
B12 en vit D blijven stuiteren dus voorlopig nog steeds suppletie want regulier kom je
geen ruk verder. Geintje heeft mij 6 bovenkiezen en veel kaakbot gekost. Geen excuses maar
gewoon weer een gebrek aan kennis bij de "experts" zullen we maar zeggen.
Heb je soortgelijke klachten laat je niet
aan het "reguliere" lijntje houden, ga op onderzoek uit en red je zenuwen. De
dokters weten veel van anatomie en medicijnen maar helaas nog altijd weinig van voeding /
vitamines/ mineralen, en die kennis wijzen ze nog iets te vaak af.
Tanden in slechte staat, bloedend tandvlees
kan regelrecht leiden tot hartproblemen. Dit onderzoek is deze week gepubliceerd door
onderzoekers in Dublin tijdens een vergadering van de Vereniging Microbiologie.
Hartproblemen worden meestal geassocieerd
met de sigaret, obesitas en een te hoog cholesterol. Professor Howard Jenkinson van de
Universiteit van Bristol, spreekt dit idee tegen en voegt toe ; ' ook al denkt u in goede
gezondheid te zijn, door bijvoorbeeld slank te zijn, u verhoogt de kans op hartproblemen
als de tanden in slechte staat zijn'. 'De mond is waarschijnlijk de meest vuile plaats van
het lichaam, aldus Dr. Steve Kerrigan van het 'Collège van chirurgen'. Tandvlees wat vaak
bloedt, zorgt ervoor dat de bacteriën in de bloedvaten gaan zitten en 'plaque' = afval
wat vastgaat zitten, veroorzaakt. Het hartinfarct kan het directe gevolg zijn. Een ander
team in Nieuw-Zeeland onder leiding van Prof Greg Seymour, Universiteit van Otago Dunedin
heeft dezelfde conclusies getrokken. De proteinen van spanning, welke dan ook: infectie,
gif, te weinig zuurstof en water, veroorzaken het probleem. De rol van deze 'proteinen' is
de andere 'proteinen' te transporteren door de celmembramen.
Slechte dentale gezondheid
gerelateerd aan hartkwalen bij mannen, niet bij vrouwen
Een nieuwe internationale studie
veronderstelt dat verlies van tanden en tandvleesaandoeningen gerelateerd zou kunnen zijn
aan de beginstadia van hartkwalen bij mannen, maar niet bij vrouwen. Binnen het onderzoek
hebben mannen met het grootste aantal ontbrekende tanden en de meest serieuze vormen van
parodontitis namelijk eveneens het meest last van bloedvaten die dichtslibben. Een korte
Engelse samenvatting van het onderzoek is via de e-mail atjalsma@nigz.nl
Ontstoken kaakbot verhoogt kans op
hersenberoerte
Ernstige ontstekingen van het kaakbot
vormen een risicofactor voor het ontstaan van lichte beroertes en bloedingen in de
bloedvaten in de hersenen. Een groep Duitse tandheelkundige onderzoekers concluderen dit
na uitgebreid tandheelkundig en röntgenologisch onderzoek van ruim 300 patiënten,
gemiddeld drie dagen nadat ze vanwege een kleine beroerte in het ziekenhuis waren
opgenomen. Deze personen bleken representatief te zijn voor de patiënten die al jaren in
dit hospitaal voor deze klachten werden opgenomen (Journal of Clinical Periodontology,
juli 2004).
Rol afweersysteem is onverwacht
belangrijk bij tandbederf
Het eigen afweersysteem speelt een grote
rol bij het voorkomen van ernstige tandvlees- en kaakbotziekten (parodontitis).
Parodontitis is erger bij mensen
met kreupel cathepsine-C-gen
Het wordt steeds duidelijker dat genetische
factoren een rol spelen bij het ontstaan van tandvlees- en kaakbotziekten, in vaktermen
parodontitis. Dat blijkt uit het proefschrift van de biochemica Susanne de Haar, werkzaam
aan het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA). Ze promoveerde in oktober aan
de Universiteit van Amsterdam.
Mijn ervaring is dat foto's lang niet alle
ontstekingen aantonen. Ik heb al hele leven veel problemen met mijn gebit. veel
wortelkanaalbehandelingen e.d.warschijnlijk door een slecht functionerend immuunsysteem.
Toch bleef ik constant problemen houden. Volgens de kaakchirurg moest mijn lichaam het
zelf overwinnen; niet dus.
Een half jaar geleden ben ik naar een goede tandarts in Gent (Belgie) gegaan die veel
ervaring heeft met het verwijderen van gebitselementen m.n. bij mensen met CVS. Hij doet
het zeer rigoreus; haalt de hele ontsteking weg en freest het hele kaakbot schoon.
Mijn ervaring hiermee is zeer positief; ik heb nu 3 elementen laten verwijderen en er
bleken enorme ontstekingen onder te zitten, die mijn tandarts nooit had aangetoond.
Veel klachten die ik al jaren had; migraine, vermoeidheid, zenuwpijnen in gezicht en
arm,zijn grotendeels verdwenen. Ik had het 25 jaar eerder moeten doen!
In Soest zit iemand die goed advies op dit gebied geeft en ook adviseert om niet zomaar
een element eruit te laten halen. Hij bekijkt de kaakfoto's zorgvuldig en komt op grond
daarvan tot een advies. Voor mij was het in ieder geval de moeite meer dan waard! Mijn
tandarts staat er gelukkig erg positief tegenover.
Parodontitis, chronische ontsteking van het
tandvlees en het onderliggende kaakbot, verhoogt het risico op vroeggeboorten,
longontsteking, diabetes en vooral op hart- en vaatziekten. Diverse onderzoeken wijzen in
deze richting.
Bij tandziekten werkt opruimen
vrije radicalen slecht
The antioxidant capacity of both the
systemic (plasma) and local (GCF) samples was significantly lower in people with
periodontal disease than in those with healthy teeth and gums. Glutathione levels and
evidence of the neutralization (scavenging) of free radicals were low in those with
periodontal disease, but very high in those with healthy gums. But they suggest that in
severe periodontitis, the immune cell response appears to be imbalanced in that white
cells become hyperactive, leading to increased inflammation and overproduction of oxygen
free radicals while scavenger (glutathione) levels are too low to cope with this.
Recent study suggests that antioxidants in
green tea may help reduce periodontal disease
With origins dating back over 4,000 years,
green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining
popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed
green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are
beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in
weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention. A study recently published in the
Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of
Periodontology (AAP), uncovered yet another benefit of green tea consumption. Researchers
found that routine intake of green tea may also help promote healthy teeth and gums. The
study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men, and found that those who regularly drank
green tea had superior periodontal health than subjects that consumed less green tea.
“It has been long speculated that
green tea possesses a host of health benefits,” said study author Dr. Yoshihiro
Shimazaki of Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan. “And since many of us enjoy green
tea on a regular basis, my colleagues and I were eager to investigate the impact of green
tea consumption on periodontal health, especially considering the escalating emphasis on
the connection between periodontal health and overall health.” Male participants aged
49 through 59 were examined on three indicators of periodontal disease: periodontal pocket
depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL) of gum tissue, and bleeding on probing (BOP) of
the gum tissue. Researchers observed that for every one cup of green tea consumed per day,
there was a decrease in all three indicators, therefore signifying a lower instance of
periodontal disease in those subjects who regularly drank green tea.
Green tea’s ability to help reduce
symptoms of periodontal disease may be due to the presence of the antioxidant catechin.
Previous research has demonstrated antioxidants’ ability to reduce inflammation in
the body, and the indicators of periodontal disease measured in this study, PD, CAL and
BOP, suggest the existence of an inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria in the
mouth. By interfering with the body’s inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria,
green tea may actually help promote periodontal health, and ward off further disease.
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone
supporting the teeth, and has been associated with the progression of other diseases such
as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
“Periodontists believe that
maintaining healthy gums is absolutely critical to maintaining a healthy body,” says
Dr. David Cochran, DDS, PhD, President of the AAP and Chair of the Department of
Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. “That
is why it is so important to find simple ways to boost periodontal health, such as
regularly drinking green tea – something already known to possess certain
health-related benefits.”
Relatie tussen gebitsaandoeningen
en reuma
Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of
Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Study Published in the Journal of
Periodontology Suggests Impaired Oral Hygiene May Only Be Part of the Connection
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a
disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain
and loss of function in affected areas. A recent study published in the June issue of the
Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of
Periodontology (AAP), uncovered yet another potential side effect of RA. Researchers in
Berlin, Germany discovered that patients with RA have a higher incidence of periodontal
disease compared to
healthy controls.
For some patients, adverse RA symptoms may
affect manual dexterity, which can make one’s daily routine quite difficult. One area
that may be affected is oral hygiene which can ultimately lead to periodontal disease.
However, these research findings indicate that poor oral hygiene alone did not account for
the association between RA and gum disease, suggesting that other factors may play a role
as well. The study examined the oral health of 57 RA patients and 52 healthy controls. To
determine oral hygiene status, each participant underwent a comprehensive oral examination
including an assessment of plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation, both indicators
of oral hygiene. Probing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss, two markers of
periodontal disease, were also measured. Researchers used questionnaires to gauge the
subjects’ risk factors for periodontal disease. The study findings indicated that RA
patients were nearly eight times more likely to have periodontal disease compared to the
control subjects. These findings accounted for demographic and lifestyle characteristics
such as age, gender, education and tobacco use. Researchers then examined the extent to
which poor oral hygiene was connected to the increased occurrence of gum disease in RA
patients. The results showed that while oral hygiene was markedly a factor, it did not
fully explain the association between the two diseases, suggesting that there may be other
parameters responsible for the increased prevalence of gum disease in RA sufferers.
“With results suggesting that
rheumatoid arthritis is associated with periodontal disease, it is easy to assume that an
RA sufferer is perhaps unable to properly care for his or her teeth and gums due to the
debilitating nature of the disease,” says Dr. Kenneth Kornman, editor of the Journal
of the Periodontology. “However, this study implies that there are other potential
factors involved. For instance, both
RA and gum disease are systemic inflammatory disorders which may explain the connection
between the two. Inflammation is already thought to link periodontal disease with other
conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We look forward to future research
that may reveal the biological mechanisms that link these two important diseases.”
In an effort to best maintain oral health, RA patients are encouraged to brush and
floss on a regular basis and see a dental professional twice a year. If gum disease
develops, consulting a periodontist is an effective way to determine the most appropriate
course of treatment. According to Dr. Susan Karabin, President of the AAP, maintaining the
complete health of RA patients should be a collaborative effort. “It is critical that
dental professionals and medical professionals work together when treating a patient
living with rheumatoid arthritis. This partnership will assure that both the oral and
overall health of these patients is paramount.”
About the American Academy of
Periodontology
The American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental
professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases
affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and
maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized
by the American Dental Association.
Gebitsellende - Een Apexresectie
Ik ben al 2 jaar aan het kwakkelen met mijn
bovengebit. Ik was steeds moe en dacht aan de ziekte van Pfeiffer maar ontdekte bij toeval
in januari 2007 dat ik 2 ontstoken kiezen had (zonder pijnklachten). Mijn vorige tandarts
dacht het zelf wel op te lossen en na een martelgang van 8 maanden met 15
wortelkanaal/spoelbehandelingen gaf hij de moet op en mocht ik naar de kaakchirurg die
mijn eerste kies trok. Knapte meteen op maar kreeg meteen daarna een flink ontstoken oog
met veel pijn. Na 2-3 maanden begon kies 2 te zeuren en kreeg ik allerlei klachten zoals
pijntjes in rechterknie, hartstreek, anusgebied etc etc. Kies 2 eruit en rond de Kerst
leek ik weer de oude. Ik kreeg ook een nieuwe tandarts die niet meer met kwik werkte en ik
liet 2 slechte kwikvullingen vervangen door witte vullingen. Maar één van de
kiezen bleef gevoelig voor warmte en kou. Kon amper eten aan die kant. Dus maar even naar
de tandarts en een fijne zenuwbehandeling. 1 dag belabberd gevoeld maar knapte weer op.
Dus kies 3 leek ok. Dus deze week terug voor de eindvulling, maar tandarts checkte uit
voorzorg of kanalen echt schoon waren en stuitte weer op ontstekingen. Dus weer de nodige
pijn gehad, de nodige chemicaliën gehad ter ontsmetting en weer naar huis. Maar
waarschuwde mij voor mogelijke Apex ingreep als kies volgende keer weer vies was. Moest
toevallig deze week voor laatste controle naar kaakchirurg die zaak niet vertrouwt omdat
intussen kies 4 ook een pijnlijke plek heeft.
Dus mag ik over 2 weken toch weer terug
voor een Apexresectie, wat dit is?
Ik blijf op de been omdat ik supergezond
eet en natuurlijke suppletie gebruik maar zolang de haarden niet weg is het een gevecht
tegen de bierkaai.
Mocht je met vage klachten lopen controleer
dan altijd je gebit want chronische ontstekingen kunnen je hartkleppen slopen, kanker
veroorzaken, gewrichtsproblemen veroorzaken maar ook vage pijnen in benen, anusgebied etc.
Ik ben zelfs voor dat laatste bij een specialist geweest maar toen ik mijn laatste
wortelkanaalbehandeling had gehad was die klacht als sneeuw voor de zon verdwenen.
Volgens de Chinese geneeskunde loopt er een een meridiaan van de bovenkaak naar je
bekkenbodemspieren en kun je bij problemen aan de ene kant ook een reaktie aan de andere
kant krijgen.....
Onderschat dus nooit problemen in je gebit
en wees waaks, let op ontstoken tandvlees, overgevoeligheid of pijnlijke drukpunten in het
midden van de kies. Ik merk het altijd direkt aan mijn energie, zodat ontstekingen
opvlammen ben ik niet de oude...
Wordt vervolgd.....
Ron
Articaïne (verdovingsmiddel
tandarts) en B12 problemen
De macht van de farmacie
Een paar jaar geleden ben ik via een kennis
in contact gekomen met een therapeute die EAV (Electro Acupunctuur Voll) doet. Ik weet dat
er veel kritiek is op deze manier van diagnosticeren. Ook ik vind dat deze manier van
diagnosticeren niet helemaal betrouwbaar is, maar mijn motto is, onderzoek alles en behoud
het goede. Ik ben bijna een jaar bij deze EAV therapeute in de leer geweest. Zij heeft
ontdekt dat er een verdovingsmiddel is dat bij een klein percentage, zo'n 4,5 % van de
bevolking, DNA-beschadiging geeft. Het middel is een anaesthetica dat gebruikt wordt o.a.
door huisartsen, tandartsen, dermatologen enz. De naam van dit anaesthetica is: Articaïne
hydrochloride als werkzame stof in o.a. Ultracaïne, Ubistesin en Septanest enz.
Ongeveer 4,5 % van de bevolking heeft door
erfelijke afwijkingen een verminderde werking van het enzym Cholinesterase (PChE), of te
wel een Cholinesterase-deficiëntie. Articaïne wijkt af, voor wat betreft zijn
metabolisme, van andere lokaal anesthetica, doordat het als enig anestheticum door PChE
wordt afgebroken. Mensen met een tekort aan dit enzym kunnen stapeling in de lever krijgen
van articaïne en uiteindelijk DNA-beschadiging. Ook kan Articaïne een probleem geven met
de opname van vitamine B12.
De meeste tandartsen in Nederland kiezen
voor articaïne bij het verdoven van mondweefsel omdat het sneller werkt dan bijvoorbeeld
lidocaïne. Klachten na gebruik van dit middel bij sommige mensen zijn variërend van een
algeheel gevoel van malaise, tintelingen in benen en armen, spieruitval, spasmen, extreme
vermoeidheid, vage klachten enz. Er is een stichting in het leven geroepen, de Bosscher
stichting, genoemd naar de therapeute die het ontdekt heeft. Dit is een stichting voor
slachtoffers van lokale anesthesie. De Bosscher stichting is bezig om articaïne nader te
onderzoeken. De stichting is hier al een aantal jaar mee bezig maar er is weinig of geen
medewerking van de overheid.
De gebruikers ervan kunnen nog zo vaak hun
tanden poetsen en ieder halfjaar naar de
tandarts gaan; aan de kwalijke gevolgen van suiker is uiteindelijk geen ontsnappen
mogelijk.
Lichaam en tanden zijn geen twee
verschillende eenheden: de tanden maken volledig deel uit van het lichaam. Men dacht ooit
en vele denken nog dat tanden ¹inaktieve organen¹ waren en dat tandbederf een
plaatselijk proces was dat zich op de oppervlakte der tanden afspelde. Tandartsen hoorden
thuis bij haarkappers, acrobaten en marktlui. Als een tandarts tegen een patiënt over
iets anders durfde spreken dan gaatjes en welk soort vulling daarin moest, bevond hij zich
op het angstvallig bewaakte terrein van de geneesheer. Maar dat is inmiddels al lang
voorbij.
Onderzoek heeft uitgewezen dat tanden
onderworpen zijn aan dezelfde stofwisselingsprocessen die betrekking hebben op andere
lichaamsdelen. Het hele lichaam is één. Maar tandheelkundige vergoedingen zijn
desondanks uit het ziekenfonds verdwenen.
Twee onderzoekers van de Loma Linda School
of Dentristy in de VS hebben een techniek aangepast die oorspronkelijk ontwikkeld werd om
de beweging van een vloeistof te bestuderen in organen als de lever en de nieren.
Vastgesteld werd dat subtiele veranderingen in de interne aktiviteit van de tanden, die
door suiker veroorzaakt worden, voorloper kunnen zijn van latere verrotting.
In hun verslag van een vergadering voor de
IADR (International Association for Dental
Research in Chicago wisten de dokters R. E. Steinmann en John Leonora aan te tonen dat de
voornaamste verandering, door suiker veroorzaakt, de verandering is van de beweging van de
vloeistof binnen de tanden. Hormonale scheikundige stoffen worden van het tandmerg naar
het ivoor gevoerd via zeer kleine kanaaltjes in het tandbeen.
Bij de resistentie tegen tandverrotting is
de gezondheid van het hele lichaam betrokken.
Complexe fysiologische processen spelen een rol bij het behouden en het beschermen van de
gezondheid van de tanden.
Vast staat dat:
een dieet dat rijk is aan suiker, de
beweging van hormonale scheikundige stoffen met tweederde kan vertragen, zelfs binnen een
week;
tanden die een trage inwendige werking
vertonen dikwijls vlug rotten;
een hormoon dat uit de hypothalamus komt, er
de speekselklieren toe aanzet om een tweede hormoon te produceren. Dit hormoon voert het
tempo waarmee de vloeistof in de tanden stroomt op;
een dieet rijk aan suiker het hormonaal
evenwicht verbreekt en de vloeistofstroom in het intern systeem reduceert. Dit verzwakt de
tand en maakt hem vatbaarder voor bederf;
gezonde tanden normaal gesproken onkwetsbaar
zijn voor microben die zich altijd in de mond bevinden. Wie wil er trouwens van
vriendelijke microben in de mond af, behalve dan de verkopers van mondspoelmiddeltjes?
Maar voor iemand die nog genoeg gezond
verstand heeft om zijn lichaam suikervrij te willen houden is het voortdurend opletten
geblazen. Vooral als je onderweg bent of met vakantie. Aan bijkans elk voedingsmiddel is
tegenwoordig suiker toegevoegd: brood, broodjes, sausjes, ketchup, soep, vleeswaren,
pannenkoekenmeel, onbijtgranen, diepgevroren voedsel en al dan niet kant en klaar bereid
vers voedsel.
Als je in de supermarkt aan suiker wilt
ontsnappen bestaat er maar één goede methode: koop niets waar niet duidelijk en
eenvoudig opstaat: bevat geen suiker. Het gebruik van het woord koolhydraten als
¹wetenschappelijk¹ woord voor suiker is de gewone verdedigingsstrategie geworden voor de
fabrikanten. Als je geen suiker in je eten wil krijg je het zwaar te verduren.
Alleen de niet rokers krijgen wel steun van
wet- en regelgeving. Meeroken wordt
onmogelijk gemaakt. Een koele onbevlekte bries is inmiddels voor iedere nietroker
weggelegd wanneer men het vergelijkt met het lot van een diabeticus, of van iemand die
aan hypoglykemie lijdt.
In maart 1974 kwam luitenant Hiro Onada uit
de Filipijnse jungle tevoorschijn, waar hij
dertig jaar lang een marginaal, gevaarlijk leven had geleid. Onada had de hele tijd
gewacht op een rechtstreeks bevel van een hogere officier; anders wou hij zich niet
overgeven. Al die jaren had hij geleefd van het voedsel dat de jungle hem te bieden had.
Eindelijk wist men hem te overtuigen dat de oorlog nu toch echt voorbij was en vloog hij
terug naar Tokyo waar hij als een held werd ontvangen. Na een medisch onderzoek was de
meest opmerkelijke conclusie dat hij zijn volledig natuurlijke gebit nog had en zonder
gaatjes. En hij had dertig jaar lang zijn tanden niet gepoetst! Geen Prodent of McLeans
gezien in de jungle. De afwezigheid van geraffineerde suiker was de redding voor zijn
gebit gebleken.
Uit: ¹Sugarblues¹ door William Dufty, New
York, NY
Theo Jonkhart
Supertandenborstel op komst
In Amerika is er een tandenborstel op de
markt die ervoor zorgt dat je tanden perfect aan de voor en achterzijde gereinigd worden
waarmee je veel problemen die ontstaan door slecht poetsen, met name aan de achterzijde
van je tanden.
Krijg je dus regelmatig klachten van je
tandarts over je tandvlees dan is dit misschien de oplossing voor je.
Tandvleesontstekingen zorgen voor een continue belasting op je weerstand en kunnen zelfs
hartproblemen veroorzaken. Chronische ontstekingen kunnen je zelfs de nodige levensjaren
kosten. Geen idee wanneer de borstel hier te koop is.....de mijne is onderweg uit de
States....
Tandproblemen door flessenvoeding,
neus allergie en duimzuigen
Volgens onderzoeker F Vázquez-Nava
van de Autonomous University of Tamaulipas kunnen scheve tanden ontstaan door
neus allergie, flessenvoeding en het zuigen op de duim. Het is daarom raadzaam om hier al
vroeg op te letten en zo tandproblemen te voorkomen op latere leeftijd.
Sportdranken 90-180 keer slechter
voor je tanden dan water, slechter dan cola
De sportdranken, die tegenwoordig zeer
populair zijn, zijn slecht voor de tanden volgens Amerikaanse onderzoekers. Sportdranken
en de frisdrank Sprite waren bijzonder slecht voor je glazuur, 2-3 keer zo slecht als
cola.
Research suggests chronic inflammation
links gum disease to other disease states
Brush after every meal. Floss daily. See
your dental professional regularly. These instructions make sense coming from your dentist
to help you sustain your oral health. But now not only dentists, but also many physicians,
are stressing the importance of maintaining oral health in an effort to keep the rest of
the body healthy. Research has long suggested an association between gum disease and other
health issues, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, but now scientists are
beginning to shift their focus to understanding why these connections exist. An emerging
theory, and one gaining support from researchers worldwide, is that inflammation may link
the mouth to the body. Inflammation is the body's instinctive reaction to fight off
infection, guard against injury or shield against irritation. Inflammation is often
characterized by swelling, redness, heat and pain around the affected area. While
inflammation initially intends to heal the body, over time, chronic inflammation can lead
to dysfunction of the infected tissues, and therefore more severe health complications.
According to Dr. Susan Karabin, Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology
(AAP) and a practicing periodontist in New York City, periodontal disease is a textbook
example of an inflammatory disorder. "For many years, dental professionals believed
that gum disease was solely the result of a bacterial infection caused by a
build-up of plaque between the teeth and under the gums. While plaque accumulation is
still a factor in the development and progression of gum disease, researchers now suspect
that the more severe symptoms, namely swollen, bleeding gums; recession around the gum
line, and loss of the bone that holds the teeth in place, may be caused by the chronic
inflammatory response to the bacterial infection, rather than the bacteria itself."
Periodontists, the dentists specially trained in the in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of gum disease, hypothesize that this inflammatory response to bacteria in the
mouth may be the cause behind the periodontal-systemic health link. Many of the diseases
associated with periodontal disease are also considered to be systemic inflammatory
disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic
kidney disease and even certain forms of cancer, suggesting that inflammation itself may
be the basis for the connection. "More research is needed to pinpoint the precise
biological mechanisms responsible for the relationship between gum disease and other
disease states," says Dr. Karabin. "However, previous findings have indicated
that gum disease sufferers are at a higher risk for other diseases, making it more
critical than ever to maintain periodontal health in order to achieve overall
health."
For more information on the role of
inflammation in oral health, tips on how to prevent or treat gum disease, to find out if
you are at risk, or to find a local periodontist, visit www.perio.org.
Video - Raynaud's Disease
Two primary causes for Raynaud's Disease
are presented. This disease is not being diagnosed by physicians because conventional
laboratory tests are not sensitive enough and dental infections, which are another major
cause are not being diagnosed by dentists and physicians.
In 2005, the Danish Medicines Agency
initiated a study of the local anaesthetic articaine, which is used in dental care and
elsewhere. The reason was that the Danish Medicines Agency had received information about
occurrences of sensory impairment (paraesthesia, nerve damage) in patients who had been
given local anaesthesia in the lower part of the mouth or the lower jaw (mandibular block)
with articaine. This information raised a suspicion that articaine might cause nerve
damage and that the risk of using articaine is greater than the risk of using alternatives
(mepivacaine, prilocaine, lidocaine).
A procedure known as Perioscopy, with other
treatments, can treat gum disease or periodonal disease without surgery. Gum pocket depths
decrease in less then one month after treatment. Presented by Safety.Tv Library
Links Between Prostate Cancer Treatment,
Periodontal Disease Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have found that
men receiving hormone treatments for prostate cancer are much more likely to show gum
disease than men who do not receive hormone treatments for prostate cancer. Men diagnosed
with prostate cancer face a dizzying array of treatment options: radiation, seed radiation
(brachytherapy), freezing (cryotherapy), conventional open surgery (radical
prostatectomy), minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic radical prostatectomy), and, in
advanced stages, chemotherapy and hormone therapy. At every stage, patients must answer a
list of common questions ranging from what is a prostate to which is the best treatment
for prostate cancer. Among the critical elements of their decision is evaluation of the
experiences relayed in other patient stories.
In recent years, great strides have been made in prostate cancer treatment, especially for
localized prostate cancer. However, men with advanced prostate cancer still face a
complicated set of treatment decisions largely because treatments for advanced prostate
cancer have remained only partly effective and associated with serious side effects.
Hormone treatment of prostate cancer can reduce pain from metastatic prostate cancer.
However, especially since the introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing,
hormone treatment for prostate cancer has been applied also for men without metastatic
prostate cancer, which means it has been in use for very long periods. Consequently,
doctors are now seeing the long-term complications of prolonged hormone treatment of
prostate cancer.
In this month's issue of the Journal of Urology, researchers from the University of
Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine report that prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
are three times as likely to show signs of periodontal, or gum disease, as patients who do
not receive the therapy.
Improper consumption of acidic foods
could lead to destroyed enamel
Fruit, yogurt, citric and soft drinks may seem like harmless snacks and beverages, but
improper consumption and overuse may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth.
It's known as tooth erosion. According to David Bartlett, B.D.S., Ph.D., who will lead a
discussion at the Academy of General Dentistry's annual meeting in San Diego, June 27-July
1, "Early diagnosis and prevention of the effects of tooth erosion are fundamental to
keeping teeth healthy for life."
Smoking and sleep top the list of
lifestyle factors impacting oral health
There are many lifestyle factors that can impact a person's health, such as nutrition,
amount of sleep, mental stress, tobacco use and exercise. A study in the May issue of the
Journal of Periodontology identifies lifestyle factors that have the most impact on
periodontal health.
A recently completed study at the University Of Alberta Department Of Mechanical
Enginneerering determined that the standard dental practice of using carbon bite paper
marks on teeth does not correlate to the amount of force that is applied to the teeth.
This determination could revolutionize dental practice and serve to usher dentistry into
the 21st century.
Device screens patients in minutes
for periodontal disease
A portable saliva test device developed by a University of Michigan School of Dentistry
professor could tell patients in just minutes if they have periodontal disease, a hefty
improvement over current methods which require hours of analysis at an off-site lab.
Using body odor to detect disease is not new. Patients with full-blown, uncontrolled
diabetes produce a condition called ketoacidosis, in which their skin not only tastes
sweet, but also gives off a strong, recognizable odor that smells like nail polish
remover. Someone with chronic kidney failure may have breath that has a fishy odor; and
patients with bowel obstructions have breath that literally smells like feces.
Possible link between oral health
and heart health, from the Harvard Heart Letter
The billions of bacteria and other microscopic critters that live in the mouth
unquestionably influence the health of teeth and gums. But do they also cause problems for
the heart and blood vessels? And can improving oral health prevent cardiovascular
problems?
Oral bacteria could also harm blood vessels or cause blood clots by releasing toxins that
resemble proteins found in artery walls or the bloodstream. The immune system's response
to these toxins could harm vessel walls or make blood clot more easily. It is also
possible that inflammation in the mouth revs up inflammation throughout the body,
including in the arteries, where it can lead to heart attack and stroke. [Ben Licher]
Treatment for gum disease could also
help the heart
Scientists at University College London (UCL) have conducted the first clinical trial to
demonstrate that an intensive treatment for periodontitis (gum disease) directly improves
the health of blood vessels. This study, conducted in conjunction with Professor Maurizio
Tonetti (University of Connecticut, USA), and reported in the latest edition of the New
England Journal of Medicine, may have relevance for the prevention of heart attacks and
stroke.
Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease of the gums, affecting up to 40 per cent of
the world’s adult population. It is a bacterial infection of the tissue that supports
the teeth in the mouth. If untreated, it can cause progressive bone loss around the teeth,
and eventual tooth loss.
There is already established scientific evidence linking inflammation, the body’s
natural response to infection or injury, with the arterial changes that underlie stroke
and heart attack. However, this is the first clinical trial to demonstrate that relief of
inflammation in the mouth, through intensive treatment of periodontitis, results in
improved function of the arteries.
Dr Francesco D’Aiuto, project leader and therapist, UCL Eastman Dental Institute,
explained the method behind the research: “Middle-aged subjects with severe
periodontitis, but no evidence of cardiovascular disease, were randomly allocated to
dental treatments of two levels of intensity. After six months, those who received the
more intensive periodontitis treatment, which resulted in a marked improvement in their
gum disease, also demonstrated a significant restoration of blood vessel function.
“The intensive treatment involved removal of plaque through scaling and root planning
techniques, as well as extraction of teeth that could not be saved. This initially
resulted in some inflammation and dysfunction of the blood vessels and arteries. However,
that was short-lived and six months later the treatment led to an improvement in both oral
health and arterial function.”
Professor John Deanfield, senior author, UCL Institute of Child Health, added:
“Previous studies have shown an association between periodontitis and blood vessel
dysfunction, heart attack and stroke. However, a clinical trial was required to test
whether these links could be causal. This is the first time that a direct link has been
made between treatment for gum disease and improved circulatory function, which is
relevant to some of the UK’s biggest killers: heart attack and stroke.”
Dr Aroon Hingorani, UCL Division of Medicine, a co-author on the study, set the findings
in context: “Elevations in blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as smoking and
diabetes, are recognised as the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and these
can be effectively treated. Nevertheless, heart attacks and stroke remain a major cause of
disability and death. Intriguing links have emerged between inflammation and heart disease
and so it is important to better understand the nature of this connection, and whether it
could lead to the development of new treatments. The current study points to disease of
the gums as a potential source of this inflammation.”
Professor Deanfield concluded: “This finding therefore has potential implications for
public health, but further studies are now required to determine whether the treatment of
severe periodontitis could directly contribute to the prevention of disease of the
arteries (atherosclerosis), stroke and heart attacks.”
The mechanism by which periodontitis affects endothelial function in the body is still
uncertain. The gum disease involves a bacterial infection that invades the tissue around
the teeth. One possibility is that the bacteria disturb endothelial function directly,
since some bacteria can enter the bloodstream. Alternatively, the periodontitis might
trigger a low grade inflammatory response throughout the body that has a detrimental
effect on the vascular wall.
New nanocomposites may mean more
durable tooth fillings
Scientists at the American Dental Association's Paffenbarger Research Center, a joint
research program at NIST, have shown that nanotechnology has the potential to lessen that
toll by producing tooth restorations that are both stronger than any decay-fighting
fillings available today, and more effective at preventing secondary decay.
Light therapy stops tooth loss in
dental patients with periodontal disease
light-activated germ killer slowed the progression of periodontal disease in rats over the
short-term, according to a study conducted by researchers at Sao Paulo State University
and published in the Journal of Periodontology. Researchers hope that this can eventually
be adapted into a treatment for humans.
Photodynamic therapy as alternative
therapy for periodontal diseases may be beneficial
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with
periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than antibiotics or other
mechanical methods for treating periodontal diseases, according to a new study published
in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology.
Researchers at São Paulo State University found that using PDT was an effective method to
minimize destruction of periodontal tissue which can accompany treatment for periodontal
diseases. In a rat population, PDT did minimal damage to periodontal tissues, in
comparison to other techniques including scaling and root planing and antibiotic therapy.
"We found that PDT is significantly less invasive than other treatments for
periodontal diseases," said study author Dr. Valdir Gouveia Garcia, from the
Department of Periodontology at São Paulo State University. "It can provide improved
dentin hypersensitivity, reduced inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth, and
allows tissues to repair faster."
PDT may be an alternative to antibiotic treatment, which is becoming increasingly
important as antibiotic resistance increases. PDT involves two stages; first, a
light-sensitive drug is applied to the area. Second, a light or laser is shone on that
area. When the light is combined with the drug, phototoxic reactions induce the
destruction of bacterial cells. PDT was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration
in 1999 to treat pre-cancerous skin lesions of the face or scalp. "
This is an exciting finding," said Preston D. Miller, Jr., DDS and President of the
American Academy of Periodontology. "PDT may be an effective therapy for the
treatment of periodontal diseases. While patients have many options for treating their
periodontal diseases, PDT could prove to be a preferable alternative to antibiotic
therapy. Unfortunately, long term antibiotic therapy not only decreases the drug’s
effectiveness, but also may lead to the development of drug resistant organisms. Our
Academy supports future research to further define the application of PDT as a means to
treat periodontal disease."
Periodontal Treatment and
Improvement in Cardiovascular Health
Research presented in a recent paper by Tonetti et al published in the New England Journal
of Medicine (NEJM) suggests that intensive periodontal treatment may reverse
atherosclerosis by improving elasticity of the arteries, or endothelial function. Findings
from previous studies have suggested a link between periodontal disease and
atherosclerosis and proposed that periodontal treatment may reduce cardiovascular risk.
This study is important because it furthers the understanding of the potential
relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.
The study examined two groups: a control treatment group and a periodontal treatment
group. The control treatment group received supragingival mechanical scaling and
polishing, also known as a prophylaxis. According to the study author, the periodontal
treatment group underwent four to six hours of scaling and root planing performed by a
periodontist, local delivery antimicrobials, and the extraction of hopeless teeth. It is
well documented that meticulous scaling and root planing is an essential form of
periodontal treatment when compared to supragingival scaling and polishing because the
latter is not used to treat periodontitis. This study did not examine the effects of
scaling and root planing without local delivery antimicrobials, so the potential added
value of local delivery antimicrobials remains unclear. It will be important for future
research to examine the cost-benefit analysis of scaling and root planing compared to
scaling and root planing and local delivery antimicrobials. In addition, research is
necessary to identify how the results of this study would translate when treatment is
provided by dental professionals other than periodontists.
Eliminating dental plaque may be an important step in preventing periodontitis and
coronary artery disease according to a new study published in this month’s issue of
the Journal of Periodontology.
Researchers examined 20 individuals with chronic periodontitis. In 13 of the 20 patients,
bacterial pathogens most frequently found in severe chronic periodontitis were also found
in atherosclerotic plaque of coronary vessels. In 10 cases, those species of bacteria were
also present in atherosclerotic plaque and in subgingival plaque”. (Atherosclerosis
is a multistage process set in motion when cells lining the arteries are damaged as a
result of high blood pressure, smoking, toxic substances and other agents.)
“We found that patients with periodontal pathogens detected in atherosclerotic plaque
had four millimeters or greater of deep periodontal pockets and a significantly higher
bleeding index,” said study author Dr. Maciej Zaremba. “This supports the
possibility that bacteria associated with periodontitis can permeate into coronary
vessels.”
“Since periodontal and cardiovascular diseases have several common risk factors, more
studies are needed to evaluate the strength of association between the two diseases,”
said Dr. Preston D. Miller, DDS, and AAP president. “It is very important for people
to talk to their dentist or periodontist about their periodontal health and their at-home
oral hygiene routine to prevent periodontal disease and maybe even coronary artery
disease.”
Periodontitis-Associated Bacteria in
the Atherosclerotic Plaque of Coronary Blood Vessels
In 13 of 20 patients, the pathogens most frequently found in severe chronic periodontitis
were also found in coronary vessels. In 10 cases, those species of bacteria were also
present in atherosclerotic plaque. The most frequently identified bacteria were
Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola.
In patients with the severe form of chronic periodontitis, it seems that clinical
attachment loss is not associated with bacterial permeability into coronary vessels. What
is important is the presence of an active inflammatory process expressed by a
significantly higher bleeding index in those patients in whom the examined bacterial
species were found in atherosclerotic plaque.
Smokers with dental implants saw
implants fail at higher rate than nonsmokers
Smoking can harm the integrity of dental implants and cause them to fail more often than
in a nonsmoker, according to a new study that appeared in the February issue of the
Journal of Periodontology (JOP). Study Abstract
Researchers from University of Murcia in Spain investigated if smoking impacts the ability
of a dental implant to succeed. They found that smoking is a risk factor with regard to
tooth loss and dental implant failure.
“People who smoke are at a greater risk of infection following surgery, and may heal
more slowly,” said Dr. Arturo Sanchez Perez, Department of Periodontology at the
University of Murcia. “When an implant is placed in a smoker, it is more likely to
fail. This means a patient’s smile may be negatively affected, and the potential for
more bone loss in the areas surrounding the gums and teeth.”
Smoking negatively affects blood flow to the bone and tissues surrounding the gums and
teeth, which impairs bone healing. Implants fail because of a failure to integrate with
the surrounding bone tissues. The study followed 66 patients over 5 years, who received
165 implants. They found that 15.8% of implants failed in smokers, versus 1.4% of implants
in non-smokers.
Emory professor and chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Steven Roser, DMD, MD, warns
that retained third molars, or wisdom teeth, can harbor infection for years even though
they appear healthy. Untreated infection can lead to periodontal disease.
Periodontal diseases may aggravate
pre-diabetic characteristics
Periodontal diseases may contribute to the progression to pre-diabetes, according to a new
study that appears in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Pre-diabetes is a
condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be
diagnosed as diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates 54 million people in
the United States have pre-diabetes, and a significant portion of those people will
develop Type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Researchers from Denmark investigated if having
periodontal diseases can influence pre-diabetes and contribute to the progression of
diabetes. They found that having periodontal disease can cause someone to develop
pre-diabetic characteristics, and probably disturb the glucose regulation of a
non-diabetic who has pre-diabetic characteristics, contributing to the progression of Type
2 diabetes. The study, conducted with rat models known to exhibit pre-diabetes
characteristics, is believed to be the first to evaluate the relationship between
periodontitis and pre-diabetes. "This study found that having periodontal diseases
can alter the metabolic conditions which would probably lead to the progression to
pre-diabetic characteristics and Type 2 diabetes," said Dr. Carla Pontes Andersen,
Department of Periodontology at the University of Copenhagen. "We have known that
people with diabetes are more susceptible to periodontal diseases and have more severe
disease," said Dr. Preston D. Miller, Jr., President of the American Academy of
Periodontology. "This breakthrough research shows having periodontal disease may
aggravate pre-diabetes which is a precursor for diabetes. These findings underscore the
importance of taking good care of your teeth and gums: it may be a simple way to prevent
diabetes, or to prevent the progression of diabetes."
Diabetes affects millions of Americans each year. If you have been diagnosed with
diabetes, you may know that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys
and heart, as well as other parts of your body. Diabetes can lower your resistance to
infection and can slow the healing process.
From predicting heart disease, diabetes, and premature birth to revealing leukemia, eating
disorders, and vitamin deficiencies, your teeth and gums say a mouthful about your health.
A study appearing in the July issue of the Journal of Periodontology found bacteria
commonly found in the mouth and associated with periodontal diseases in the amniotic fluid
of some pregnant women.
A recent study showed that a compound in common antacids may help prevent gingivitis.
Gingivitis, which is inflammation or swelling of the gums, is the mildest and most common
form of periodontal disease, or gum disease. Gingivitis sometimes, but not always, worsens
into a more severe form of periodontal disease called periodontitis. Over time,
periodontitis can lead to the destruction of gum and bone tissue, which may eventually
cause the teeth supported by that periodontal tissue to fall out or have to be pulled.
High-tech dental lasers used mainly to prepare cavities for restoration now can help
eliminate bacteria in root canals, according to research published in the July issue of
the Journal of the American Dental Association.
Bacteria from Patient's Dental
Plaque Causes Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Patients admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) already are seriously ill, so
the last thing they need is a new infection.
Unfortunately, statistics show that as many as 25 percent of all patients admitted to the
ICU and placed on ventilators develop pneumonia, which can be fatal.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a major cause of infection in the hospital, and studies
have shown that this infection can add $40,000 to costs and double the length of stay of
the patient in the hospital.
Ironically, it turns out that the patient's own dental plaque is a major source of germs
that cause ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have found the first oral bacterial evidence
supporting the dispersal of modern Homo sapiens out of Africa to Asia. Dr. Page Caufield
discovered that Streptoccocus mutans, a bacterium associated with dental caries, has
evolved along with its human hosts in a clear line that can be traced back to a single
common ancestor who lived in Africa between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago.
A New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) research team has found the first oral
bacterial evidence supporting the dispersal of modern Homo sapiens out of Africa to Asia.
The team, led by Page Caufield, a professor of cariology and comprehensive care at NYUCD,
discovered that Streptoccocus mutans, a bacterium associated with dental caries, has
evolved along with its human hosts in a clear line that can be traced back to a single
common ancestor who lived in Africa between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago.
S. mutans is transmitted from mothers to infants, and first appears in an infant’s
mouth at about two years of age. Caufield’s findings are reported in an article in
the February issue of the Journal of Bacteriology.
In his analysis of the bacterium, Caufield used DNA fingerprints and other biomarkers that
scientists have also employed to trace human evolution back to a single common African
ancestor, known as “ancestral Eve.”
“As humans migrated around the world and evolved into the different races and
ethnicities we know today,” Caufield said, “this oral bacterium evolved with
them in a simultaneous process called coevolution.”
Oral fluids hold promise as a potential alternative to blood as a diagnostic fluid.
Currently, diseases like HIV, hepatitis, and certain cancers can be detected through the
analysis of oral fluids. In the past, it has been difficult to detect meaningful amounts
of disease markers in oral fluids, because they are not always found in the same abundance
as in blood. Proteomics is a relatively new method of studying the amounts and types of
protein in cells and body fluids on a much smaller scale than was previously possible. The
analysis of oral fluids using proteomics has opened new doors for the study of oral
diseases and links between oral and systemic diseases.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, reporting today during the 85th General
Session of the International Association for Dental Research, are conducting a study using
proteomics to analyze two different oral fluids: saliva and gingival crevicular fluid, the
fluid which is present in the pocket between the teeth and gum tissue. The purpose of the
study is to demonstrate how these fluids contribute unique proteins to oral fluid, and to
establish what proteins are found in healthy, "normal" oral fluid. In the
future, this information will be compared with that obtained from individuals who have
disease, to discover new ways to diagnose and treat disease.
Resolvin E1 Protects against
Inflammation and Bone Loss in Experimental Periodontitis
Gum disease is initiated by bacteria populating dental plaque and may eventually result in
tissue and tooth loss. Gum disease is similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases such
as arthritis, where inflammation causes tissue damage and is responsible for the disease.
To date, the prevention of gum disease is limited to successful oral hygiene and regular
professional care. However, despite these preventive actions, plaque control is not enough
to prevent disease in susceptible individuals with a high inflammatory response.
Researchers presenting their findings today during the 35th Annual Meeting of the American
Association for Dental Research are introducing Resolvins, a new family of biologically
active products of omega-3 fatty acids. They are natural endogenous regulators of the
inflammatory response. Since it is now known that inflammation plays a critical role in
many diseases, including heart diseases and asthma, experiments were carried out to test
the actions of the newly described EPA (eicosapentanoic acid)-derived Resolvin E1 (RvE1)
in regulating tissue destruction and resolving inflammation in gum disease. Experimental
gum disease characterized by tissue inflammation and bone loss was stimulated in rabbits
by the application of specific bacteria that cause human gum disease. The results of this
study showed that topical application of RvE1 in experimental gum disease provided
remarkable protection against soft tissue and bone loss associated with gum disease
(periodontitis). Analysis of these data supports the concept that inflammation is a good
therapeutic target in the treatment of periodontal disease.
Red Wine Components Modulate Tissue
Damage Induced by Bacteria in Gum Diseases
Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and
treating inflammatory periodontal diseases. Periodontitis is a progressive infectious
disease affecting the gums and bone that surround and support teeth, often causing tooth
movement and leading to permanent tooth loss. About 15% of adults between 21 and 50 years
of age and 65% of adults over 50 are affected by this disease.
In recent years, the benefits of consuming fresh fruits and yellow-green vegetables and
beverages, particularly green tea and red wine, have been reported to reduce human cancer
incidence and mortality. The potential health benefits of those products are attributed to
a broad range of compounds called polyphenols. Recent studies have also shown that red
wine, and particularly grape seeds, possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities
and prevent heart disease. Mechanisms by which these phenolic compounds exert their
protective effects include their anti-oxidant properties.
Scientists from Université Laval (Québec, Canada), reporting today at the 35th Annual
Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, conducted a study to investigate
the role of polyphenols, including those from red wine, in scavenging free radicals
released by immune cells stimulated with components of bacteria causing periodontal
diseases. Because free radicals are generated by immune cells during periodontitis, it is
critical to keep them at low levels to maintain healthy gums.
Their results indicated that red wine polyphenols significantly modulate several
inflammatory components released by macrophages (a population of host immune cells) in
response to bacterial stimuli. Specifically, polyphenols efficiently scavenged and
inhibited free-radical generation by host immune cells by controlling intracellular
proteins involved in their release. These anti-oxidant properties of red wine polyphenols
could be useful in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases as
well as other disorders involving free radicals.
Study Finds a Relationship between
Periodontal (Gum) Treatment and the Overall Cost of Care for Several Diseases, Including
Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, and Cerebrovascular Disease
FL…Chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM), coronary artery disease (CAD),
and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) have been associated with periodontal disease. The
association between periodontal infection and systemic health has important implications
for the treatment and management of patients. Systemic health is often association with
the condition of the oral cavity, in that many systemic diseases manifest in the mouth;
however, less is known about the connection between a diseased periodontium and the impact
it may have on systemic health.
Researchers Discover Diet Soda Can
Damage Tooth Enamel
New findings suggest that drinking any type of soft drink - even diet sodas - poses a risk
to the health of your teeth, and dentists have recommended that people should restrict
their soft drink intake to mealtimes.
Two simple questions can reduce risk
of chronic pain
If dentists ask two simple questions during annual examination, they can single out
adolescents who suffer from temoromandibular dysfunction and pain, so-called TMD pain. The
condition, characterized by pain in the face and jaw, can lead to long-term suffering in
severe cases.
"If we find the patients in time, their risk of developing chronic pain as adults
declines," says dentist Ing-Marie Nilsson, who recently defended her doctoral
dissertation at the Faculty of Dentistry at Malmö University College in Sweden.
Her dissertation, Reliability, validity, incidence and impact of termoromandibular pain
disorders in adolescents, shows that more than four percent of all children between the
ages of 12 and 19 examined by the National Dental Service in Östergötland County suffer
from TMD pain.
In the study, which started in 2000, some 1,200 teens reported that they have pain. The
figures are based on the responses given by the adolescents to two questions: "Do you
have pain in the temple, face, jaw, or jaw joint at least once a week?" and "Do
you experience pain at least once a week when you open your mouth or chew?" If the
adolescents answered yes to one or both questions, they were registered as patients with
TMD pain.
Gum disease in postmenopausal women
linked to oral bone loss
A study conducted in a large sample of postmenopausal women by University at Buffalo
epidemiologists has provided new information on the prevalence of certain
gum-disease-causing oral bacteria in this population and the association of the bacteria
with oral bone loss.
Neglected oral hygiene brings to mind problems like decaying teeth, swollen gums, and bad
breath. But medical experts say an unhealthy, bacteria-filled mouth can also lead to a
host of problems throughout the body, such as heart disease, diabetes, blood infection,
and even low birth-weight babies. And the culprit, more often than not, is gum disease.
"When you're looking at people who have gum disease, they are suffering from a
chronic low-grade infection," says Jean Connor, a dental hygienist in Cambridge,
Mass., and president-elect of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. "Your
whole body is a little bit compromised." The bloodstream links organisms in the mouth
to the rest of the body. Bacteria from the mouth flood into the circulatory system and
travel to other parts of the body, causing a widespread inflammatory response. Another
explanation is that oral infections trigger the immune system, producing inflammation
elsewhere in the body. "If you had an infection in your finger and you left it, it
eventually would affect the rest of the body," Connor says. "It's the same with
your mouth."
Chemicals commonly used to treat heartburn also display fighting power against the oral
bacteria linked with gum disease, according to researchers at the University of Rochester
Medical Center and Göteborg University in Sweden. A study published in November’s
Archives of Oral Biology explores how the active ingredients in popular antacids could
help fend off gingivitis. If the work holds up in subsequent studies in people, the
compounds could one day find themselves widely available in oral care products like
toothpaste and mouthwashes.
Is it Mental or is it Dental? The
effect on your health
The widely held model of orthodontics, which considers developmental problems in the jaws
and head to be genetic in origin, never made sense to me. Since they are wedded to the
genetic model, orthodontists dealing with crowded teeth end up treating the condition with
tooth extraction in a majority of the cases. Even though I did not resort to pulling teeth
in my practice, and I was using appliances to widen the jaws and getting the craniums to
look as they should, I still could not come up with the answer as to why my patients
looked the way they did. I couldn’t believe that the Creator had given them a
terrible blueprint --it just did not make sense. In four years of college education, four
years of dental school education and almost three years of post-graduate orthodontic
training, students never hear a mention of Dr. Price, so they never learn the true reasons
for these malformations. I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of very
knowledgeable doctors in various fields of allopathic and alternative healthcare who still
do not know about Dr. Price and his critical findings.
New Evidence Finds an Association
Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
People missing some or all of their teeth or who have significant loss of bone and tissue
surrounding their teeth may be at an increased risk for having a stroke, according to a
new study that appeared in the October issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP).
Researchers from Boston University investigated the relationship between periodontal
disease and history of stroke in patients 60 years of age and older by examining the data
of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). “We found
that patients 60 years and older who were edentulous, partially edentulous and/or had
significant clinical attachment loss were more likely to have a history of stroke compared
to dentate adults without significant clinical attachment loss,” said Dr. Martha E.
Nunn, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University. “However, based on the
results of this study, it is unclear whether periodontal disease is an independent risk
factor for stroke or simply a risk marker that reflects negative effects of risk factors
common to both periodontal disease and stroke.”
