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World Oral Health Day: much to celebrate, more to do
As is every 20th of March, today is World Oral Health Day, promoted by the World Dental Federation (WDF) to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. As oral diseases can have an impact on people’s general health, well-being and quality of life, every year thousands of organisations, associations and companies around the world,…
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Xerostomia: more than just a dry mouth
We have all experienced the unpleasant sensation of having a dry mouth, called xerostomia, which is caused by a decrease in saliva production. The general symptoms of this disorder are, dry lips and mucosal dryness, and can sometimes cause atrophy and hypersensitivity, including other symptoms such as the formation of fissures on the tongue or…
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Oral cancer: types and prevalence
As we age, our bodies undergo changes that increase the risk of various diseases. Amongst others, age increases the risk for the appearance of various types of cancer, the prevalence of which increases among older people as a result of the ageing of tissues and exposure to a greater number of carcinogens throughout life. In…
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Dysphagia: when swallowing becomes a serious problem
As we get older, developing healthy habits becomes a key element to enjoying a satisfactory quality of life. A balanced and healthy diet, together with regular physical exercise, are two fundamental habits that contribute to maintaining a good physical condition as we get older, and helps us to maintain this quality of life. However, there…
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How does oral health affect the treatment of hypertension?
There is increasing evidence identifying a close relationship between oral health and our general state of wellbeing. Several studies have revealed a link between the health of our mouth and the symptoms and development of multiple pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, kidney disease or even Alzheimer’s. A study published in the journal Hypertension by…
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The challenge of oral care for people with functional diversity
As we saw in a previous article, people with functional diversity often suffer from oral health problems. These are mainly due to the difficulty in developing and maintaining regular oral hygiene habits and cariogenic diets, which is often the cause of disorders such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis or halitosis or bad breath. For this…
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Functional diversity and oral health disorders
Dental problems are a common health condition among people with functional diversity. Many of these problems derive from poor oral hygiene often caused by the inability to understand and action the necessary daily hygiene habits. Although, other factors must also be considered, which can lead to problems with oral health. In cases of neglect of…
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Common oral health changes amongst older people
As we get older, the ageing process involves a whole series of changes. These are both anatomically and physiologically, which can affect our abilities and the normal functioning of our bodies. Our mouth and teeth are no exception. In fact, ageing increases the chances of the appearance of oral disorders. It is common amongst elderly…
