Q.
Hi, My Husband has just been told by his dentist he has Gum Disease and has been told to give up fizzy drinks llike cola.This may seem like a silly question but to what extent does this apply to Lager. He has also been told that working night shifts can contribute to it because,at night, your saliva decreases. is this true? he has been told to eat fruit but fruit can be acidy, is there any he should avoid eating or eat more of?
Hi, My Husband has just been told by his dentist he has Gum Disease and has been told to give up fizzy drinks llike cola.This may seem like a silly question but to what extent does this apply to Lager. He has also been told that working night shifts can contribute to it because,at night, your saliva decreases. is this true? he has been told to eat fruit but fruit can be acidy, is there any he should avoid eating or eat more of?
Thank you.
A.
Hi, I believe there’s a bit of mixed up information here…. Gum disease related to inflammation on the gums and consequent bone loss due to accumulation of dental plaque around teeth and underneath the gums. For the treatment of this condition the patient is required to improve significantly the removal of this dental bacteria in combination with subgingival treatment.
The rest of the information you provide may relate more to dental caries, or presence of “cavities”. Fizzy drinks enhance the softening of the tooth substance (enamel and dentin) leading to cavities and sensitivity. It’s true that during sleep the mouth gets less saliva secretion. Saliva contains important “defenses” against oral bacteria, also the tongue doesn’t “auto clean” with its movements, as during day time. All this can contribute to increased levels of dental plaque, which may be responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.
Hi, I believe there’s a bit of mixed up information here…. Gum disease related to inflammation on the gums and consequent bone loss due to accumulation of dental plaque around teeth and underneath the gums. For the treatment of this condition the patient is required to improve significantly the removal of this dental bacteria in combination with subgingival treatment.
The rest of the information you provide may relate more to dental caries, or presence of “cavities”. Fizzy drinks enhance the softening of the tooth substance (enamel and dentin) leading to cavities and sensitivity. It’s true that during sleep the mouth gets less saliva secretion. Saliva contains important “defenses” against oral bacteria, also the tongue doesn’t “auto clean” with its movements, as during day time. All this can contribute to increased levels of dental plaque, which may be responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.
Dr Jose Zurdo
Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300
