Herbal Extract Mouthwash - A Promising Solution for Dental Caries | Chapter 14 | Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 3

 Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral diseases. It is highly prevalent among children and persists to be an important public health problem worldwide. Studies reveal that developing countries continue to show a trend of increase in dental caries. Dental caries is a process where the enamel and the dentine are demineralized by the products of bacterial fermentation. It results from the accumulation of plaque on the surface of the teeth and biochemical activities of complex microorganisms. The most common initial colonizers on the tooth surface are the Streptococcus species, predominantly, S. oralis, S. sanguis, and S. mitis, with S. mutans etc. The most common methods for maintaining good oral hygiene are brushing and washing the mouth with tooth pastes and mouthwashes that have antimicrobial properties and can prevent the degradation of tooth enamel. Most commercial mouthwash contains alcohol, which may be lethal. The formulated mouthwashes using vegetables and spices were proved to be effective in the inhibition of the growth of caries causing bacteria due to antimicrobial activity evaluated by MIC. So, herbal mouthwashes that are natural, gentle, easy to prepare, inexpensive, and free from unwanted synthetic chemicals (dyes) and additives and safe for all. Thus, formulated herbal mouth washes would be better solution to combat dental caries.

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Anitha Layam,
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Home Science, SPMVV, Tirupati -517502, AP, India.

Sai Bramari G.,
Subject Matter Expert in Biology, 8-3-668/1B, Gandhi Residency 204, Jayaprakash Nagar, Yellareddyguda, Hyderabad - 500073, Telangana, India.

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White Spot Lesions in Patients with Orthodontic Appliances| Chapter 3 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 14

 White spot lesions (WSLs) can appear as an undesirable situation on the teeth during and after fixed orthodontic treatment, compromising treatment results and facial esthetic. White spots lesions are areas of demineralization on the surface of the tooth enamel that can occur during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances, such as brackets, tubes, or orthodontic rings. They are found on the labial surface of the teeth, primarily on the labial-gingival portion of the crown of the teeth. White spots can be seen even after one month of bonding fixed appliances, or after six or twelve months. The appearance of WSLs is caused by the process of demineralization of the tooth enamel. Orthodontists can and should reduce unfavorable complications during orthodontic treatment. WSLs can appear due to a number of risk factors. The most common cause of this occurrence is improper and poor oral hygiene. Before bonding fixed orthodontic appliances, excellent oral hygiene is required to avoid side effects of having orthodontic braces. There are numerous studies in the literature for the prevention and treatment of white spot lesions. Fluoride (in toothpaste, gels and solutions for the mouth, bonding materials for orthodontic braces, fluoride varnish), Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) in topical crème, micro abrasion, and using resin to full fil lesions can all help with the remineralization process.

Author (S) Details

Dr. Irena Gavrilovikj
Faculty of Dental Medicine, University “Ss Cyril and Methodious”, Dental Clinical Centar, Majka Tereza br 17 Skopje, N. Macedonia.

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