Muscles

Multiple sclerosis could partially or totally paralyze patients face making it difficult for the dentist or hygienist to work intraorally. MS patients have reported temporary numbness in patient’s teeth, checks, jaw or lips. So you might need to be aware that these signs and symptoms indicate multiple sclerosis not only to identify the early detection of the disease but knowing that the patient has oral symptoms will help you identify the proper treatment planning and proper human needs of the patient. Some MS patients can experience difficulties swallowing, decreased amount of saliva or difficulties of proper use of the tongue. In these conditions its harder for the patient to maintain a good oral hygiene therefore the patients will be at high risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Brushing and flossing

The primary concern that arises in multiple sclerosis patients is the loss of muscle control. This condition can limit the ability to brush and floss using appropriately oral self care tools. In cases where the patient can at least manage to brush easy certain areas of teeth but have difficulties brushing for example posterior teeth, modified brushes or stick floss helpers might be considered ( this depends on the actual muscles that are effected). Every little effort from patients side should be encouraged no matter how little they are. Sometimes patients with severe MS symptoms can require other people assistance to manage oral hygiene care. In this case the caregiver should be motivated to work with the patient, see possible ways that can help the patient become independent and discuss them with the dental hygienist or dentist to find the best possible methods that will help patient maintain a good oral hygiene independently or with less possible help from the caregiver. It is important to emphasize that the most common problems that dental professionals might have to deal with when treating MS patients with severe MS symptoms are: halitosis periodontal disease ( typical problems that are usually associated with poor oral hygiene).

Helping devices during the treatment

It could be hard for the patient to open his mouth for extended periods of time. Controlling patients tongue movements and swallowing could also be a problem. You may use a rubber bite block or a mouth prop in to keep patients mouth open during treatment to avoid any possible tissue trauma. Your can also use a tongue retractor to keep patients tongue steady. A thin piece of rubber or a rubber dam could be so that the patient won’t inhale foreign substances while being treated.

Sedatives

If we use sedative methods like LA , the client may have worse control of the muscles. Make sure you reveal the proper information regarding the medication that the patient is taking so it wont interfere with the sedative injection. You might want to consider patients physician for more information.

Dentures

With time multiple sclerosis might get worse and effect that category of MS patients that wear different types of dental prosthetic aids like full or partial dentures. Muscle spasticity makes it almost impossible the wearing of dentures and the more severe these episodes are the more likely is the patient to hurt him self or even worse swallow them. In fact people that are known to suffer from MS shouldn’t be prescribed or recommended for removable dentures. There are many other possible solutions to avoid all these problems by installing mandibulary or maxillary implants that can support the denture and decrease the accidental risks of dislodging the denture while MS symptoms occur.

Appointment time

You should keep the length of your dental visits at a comfortable length of time because you must avoid as much stress and fatigue as possible for the patient. In general MS clients have a hard time sitting in the dental chair during lengthy appointment and its advised that the dental professional needs to allow multiple brakes of 5 to 10 minutes every half our treatment. When we deal with paralyzed patients that are not able to move upper or lower limbs the situation becomes more complicated. Try to change their position during the appointment to minimize stress. The treatment will require more time due to possible lack of dexterity that affects clients oral hygiene directly and possible muscle soreness since the client is immobile during the appointment time. To reduce patients discomfort its recommended to set up the dental chair with pads. In this way pads will avoid pressure sores and will make the patient feel more comfortable during the appointment. Remember that for these category of patients its best to schedule the appointments early in the morning because it is less stressful for the patient. Also use extra caution in accommodating the patient in the dental. Use specific procedures designed to transfer patients that are on wheel chair. If heavy require the help of a second clinician. You might want to discuss these issues with the patient.

1. Possible ways that will help the patient maintain a normal oral function

2. Possible ways that will make patient increase oral hygiene care (OSC) and be independent in performing them.

3. How to improve self appearance that will maintain a high level of self-esteem and will make him feel “included” in the society

Considering getting dental implant treatment done? This form of treatment is new to a lot of people, and you may wonder what are the benefits. In this short article, you will discover more about the benefits of dental implant treatment!

For most people, the main form of treatment for missing teeth, is to get dentures. But, we all know the problems that come with that form of treatment!

You want solutions, and you may have heard of implant treatment as a great solution. You may wonder what are the benefits to getting dental implants. So, I thought I put together an article with some of the benefits, so that you can know the benefits before you get this form of treatment.

First, the biggest benefit is that you get what is like a real tooth. And this is something which dentures don’t even come close to.

The dentistry implants put what acts and feels like a real tooth in your mouth, and that is fantastic.

Another thing to remember is from a real health standpoint the cosmetic implants make the difference in health.

You can digest food properly, and a symptom which causes the jaw bone to shrink when there is a gap in the mouth doesn’t happen anymore!

If that is not a benefit, then I don’t know what is.

So, invest the time, and you can discover the information you need. So, go through and find out more about this form of treatment. It can make all the difference, and I think you will be pleased with the results.

Don’t you wish you could just switch places with those fabulously fit celebrities just so you can have that perfect body? It seems so unfair that many Hollywood personalities get more beautiful with age but when you look at yourself in the mirror, all you see are your flaws hanging around your tummy, your arms, and your thighs. You can’t wish away the fat and the excess weight, but with a weight loss diet program that’s perfect for you, you can have that trim body you’ve always wanted, even at the age of 40.

Can You Follow These Diet Rules?

One popular notion about any diet program is that there are too many do’s and don’ts when it comes to eating the right food. You can’t eat too much white bread, and you better skip on those fatty meats and head right on to the lean but bland chicken. You can’t even have one measly scoop of your favorite chocolate chip mint ice cream for desert. The list just goes on and on, and it just ends with you giving up the diet because you need to have nerves of steel to follow every single rule. But you aren’t that person, and many other people feel the same way, too.

The Secret to Effective Dieting

The secret to an effective diet program is healthy eating. And that means healthy portions and proportions. Restricting yourself from eating certain foods just won’t work because you end up binging on them later on. And once you start eating more nutritious food, you won’t have to put your refrigerator under lock and key because your body won’t have a craving for “junk” foods anymore.

It’s okay to eat real foods – proteins, carbohydrates, and fats – but be sure you know the right kinds and amounts to put in your body.