72 Percent of People Have Toothache

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), North Sumatra University (USU), Professor. Ismet Daniel Nasution, said that about 72 percent of Indonesia's population has the experience of caries (tooth decay) and 46.5 of Them That are active caries have not been treated.
    
"This is derived from the latest data Issued by the Ministry of Health of Riskesdas (basic health research) in 2007, and in general suffered by the children," he said in Medan on Wednesday.

According to uterus, the cause of the high prevalence of dental and oral diseases in general Because of behavioral factors and oral health services are not evenly.

"In terms of tooth Brushing habits, as much as 91 percent of people aged 10 years and over have been doing every day, but only seven percent of Brushing teeth twice at the right time, ie after breakfast and before bed at night," he said.

Seeing there were the resource persons so many teeth and mouth disease That affects the community, especially in rural areas, it has established cooperation with PT Unilever in the program Villages built in the village of Ujung Rambung, District Coast Mirror, Bedagai Serdang regency, North Sumatra.

Activities undertaken in the village was built include counseling and oral health education at least once a month Throughout the year, oral health services and research to improv the oral health community.

The program is intended to encourage and MOTIVATE people to maintain and improv oral health through continuous health education and Increased knowledge, especially how the maintenance and prevention of oral disease.

About the selection of village Village Edge Rambung as partners, he said that based on the condition of the village will from some very minimal health facilities, Such as health centers are located in the capital district a distance of five kilometers from the village.

The number of children in the village the which is about one-third of the total rural population is Also one consideration maketh the village as the village built.

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Healthy Kids Can be viewed from the teeth

Parents who pay attention to development of the child must be careful about the signs of children have good nutrition. As told by a nutritionist Dr. Dr. Anie Kurniawan, M. Sc, SpGK, there are 10 common signs are easily recognizable from children who have good nutrition.

First, healthy children age, weight and height were increased. Second, posture straight and solid muscle. Growth and development of the skeleton was measured by standing up straight. Muscle growth seen by upper arm circumference measurements in accordance with his age.

Third, shiny hair and strong. Children who meet these criteria have adequate macronutrient intake, zinc, and vitamins C and E.

Fourth, skin and nails clean and not pale. Scaly skin was moist and not enough intake of vitamins A, C and E.

Fifth, cheerful face, clear eyes, lips and fresh. Child psychology marked by nature cheerful, active communication, and wants to be friends.

Sixth, clean teeth and pink gums. Your child's teeth shiny, shiny pink gums, and tongue means the child has a fresh clean adequacy acupan niacin, folic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin B 12.

Seventh, a good appetite and regular bowel movements.

Eighth, the child moves on and speak fluently according to age. Motor function of healthy children when the child moves on according to age, agile playing according to age, and speak fluently according to age.

Ninth, healthy children were attentive and active to react. Intelligence of children is defined with a caring attitude, curiosity, active responding, and achievement.

Tenth, the child can sleep soundly. Nutritional status affects sleep habits of children. According to Dr. Anie, there is a correlation between body mass index and sleep habits of children. For example, girls (around 13 years old) who slept longer and slimmer than the fat soundly. Well-nourished child (not overweight) more sleep. With adequate intake of nutritional substances from food and fiber is expected that children can defecate smoothly, good appetite, and sleep soundly.

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Natural Remedy Teeth Whitening

Want your teeth whiter? Homemade magic potion cans make us more sparkling white teeth. And is guaranteed to be economical.

Secrets from cheap teeth whitening method is malic acid, the which is a homemade substance That cans remove stains on tooth surfaces. Eliminate the "stain" of coffee, red wine, and soda on the teeth with a concoction of strawberries and baking soda mixture. "How fast and Inexpensive Way to Brighten your smile," says Adina Carrel, DMD, a Dentist from Manhattan Dental Arts in New York City.

Ingredients: 1 (one) RIPE strawberries and ½ teaspoon baking soda.

Method:
1. Mash strawberries Until a pulp, then mix baking soda Until evenly distributed.
2. After the concoction is complete, apply to all teeth with a Toothbrush. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Clean your teeth with water Until clean, use dental floss to help remove the seeds of strawberries.
4. Perform 1 x week, Because the use of excessive damage to tooth enamel due to acid content We found in strawberries.

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Healthy Smiles Dental Attractive

Everyone certainly hopes have healthy teeth. But the point is you know, it is not just healthy teeth white and clean only. Healthy teeth also means no tartar, not perforated, embedded in the gums healthy and do not bleed easily, and lined up neatly on a strong jaw.

Most people assume that perfect smile with healthy teeth require expensive treatment. If the connection with the correction of dental aesthetics, maybe it's true opinion. However, getting your teeth healthy enough to actually be done with the daily routine maintenance.

Toothbrush
Cavities is one of the most complained about issue. Though these problems can be prevented by diligent brushing your teeth. Clean your teeth at least twice a day, especially before bed. Avoid brushing teeth immediately after eating.

According to Uchenna Okoye, from Channel Four's 10 Years Younger, brush your teeth after eating will erode tooth enamel. "Substance acids and sugars from food would make the tooth enamel is weakened," he said.

Brush teeth evenly. Avoid brushing your teeth with excessive pressure due to gum irritation, which over time will make the tooth roots open and neck cavities. For bacteria is not easily nested, use dental floss after brushing.

Consider food
Healthy teeth should be white. Although not be as white as milk, but preferably no color stain teeth. Therefore, avoid foods and beverages that can change the color of teeth, such as cigarettes or coffee. The use of certain drugs and in a long time can also change the color of teeth.

If you want to whiten your teeth, you should do in the dental clinic. Be careful using bleach teeth that are sold freely on the market because of the materials contained bleach can interfere with dental health.

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Heart Better than Toothache

Perhaps a better offense than a toothache. How not, other than a stinging pain, diseases of the teeth can also be spread to other body parts.

Becky Tumewu (39), presenter, once told me about her nephew who was still sitting in second grade elementary school who suddenly collapsed at school and was rushed to the hospital. Apparently unknown if her heart filled with fluid. "After the investigation, it turns out according to the doctor cause is a hole in the tooth," he said with concern.

Relationship of bacteria in the mouth with heart disease recently was widely studied, mainly related to bacteria enokarditis and coronary heart disease. According to one study, from a number of cases of heart disease, 54 percent of patients had a history of periodontal disease (gum).

The mouth is an ideal place for bacterial growth. If not cleaned properly, the toxins and bacteria can enter the blood circulation. In addition to heart disease, infection of the teeth can also make a person experiencing stiffness around the neck, sore muscles, sore eyes, even kidney disorders.

The spread of dental diseases to other organs, according to Aditya private dentist, Sp.Ort, occurs because of focal infection, the chronic infection in one place and trigger the disease elsewhere. "Poison, the remnants of dirt, or microbial penginfeksi on the teeth and mouth can spread to other places," said a doctor from the clinic Dharmawangsa Dental Care, Jakarta, this.

The impact of the spread of infection in the heart can be a coronary heart disease, inflammation of muscles, and heart valves. In the skin, its manifestations can be a feeling of itching.

"I once had a patient who direfer from a dermatologist. This patient experienced itching on the hands and feet that do not heal. After I check it turns out there was a hole in his teeth and root remnants are still left behind. Gums become infected," said Aditya.

Meanwhile, in the eye, bacteria on the teeth will make eyes tired and sore at the top of the eye. Pain is caused by infection in the tooth because it turns out both these organs have the same parent nerve.

According to Aditya, the spread of infection into the tooth to the other body parts did require a lengthy process. "It is rather difficult to determine how long the process of spreading," he said. The spread of this disease, continued Aditya, had occurred when the disease is already nervous about dental and infection.

To prevent tooth decay and complications of other diseases, dental care is absolutely done. In addition to cleaning teeth at least twice a day, after meals and before sleeping, check with your dentist to see a doctor at least six months.

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