The Dangerous Of Tartar Teeth !

Hi healthy lovers !

A lot of people are ignoring the existence of tartar (dental calculus) in the mouth, because it was regarded as something that does not harm the health of the body. Whereas, tartar is a major factor in the occurrence of inflammation of the tooth supporting tissues (periodontal tissue), which is called periodontitis.

The surface of tartar is rough and porous became an ideal place for the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity and acts as a container for components containing bacterial products that are toxic for the soft tissues of the mouth.

Based on previous research, individuals who have the habit of smoking, diabetes, obesity and/or have the possibility to experience the periodontitis.

It's not just adults, periodontitis can occur in children who are dental hygiene and his mouth is less preserved, though the prevalence is much lower than the adult sufferers. It can be associated with the growing number of children who suffer from obesity, which became one of the risk factors of occurrence of periodontitis.

European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology has categorize periodontitis as a disease of chronic inflammation that is multifaktorial, that is caused by several factors.

Not only do the bacteria the main role, but also the response of the immune system. If left without treatment, the disease will lead to damage to the bone supporting the teeth, and lead to loosening of the teeth so that the teeth had to be unplugged. Figures for the incidence of periodontitis is very high and reduce the quality of life of sufferers because it disrupts the function of mastication, ruining the aesthetic, and affect systemic health.

The following overview on periodontitis & heart disease,

Periodontitis & Heart Disease

One of systemic diseases that are closely related to periodontitis is heart disease (cardiovascular). It's been quite a lot of research that proves this, as discussed in a scholarly writings published not long ago.

and that's the dangerous of tartar teeth !  stay healthy for your loved one !