Fighting Biofilm With Oral Rinses
INTRODUCTION
The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. Yes, you read that twice because it is that important; however, as dental professionals and patients, we tend to use the same mechanical methods of controlling biofilm. Brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings are not helping us to decrease periodontal disease. As our patients age, we see a rise in gum disease: up to 70% over the age of 65 and in almost half (47.2%) of adults over the age of 30. From this, we can conclude that we have to equip our patients with better tools to help regularly reduce biofilm, which is one of the main factors contributing to the progression of poor gum health and systemic health. A rinse can be this tool to help!
WHAT IS BIOFILM, AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
Biofilm is an assemblage of surface-associated microbial cells that is enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. In the mouth, we call this dental plaque. Biofilm formation is an important adaptation and survival strategy commonly employed by bacteria. Bacteria in the biofilm are protected from adverse environmental factors and immune responses...
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The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. Yes, you read that twice because it is that important; however, as dental professionals and patients, we tend to use the same mechanical methods of controlling biofilm. Brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings are not helping us to decrease periodontal disease. As our patients age, we see a rise in gum disease: up to 70% over the age of 65 and in almost half (47.2%) of adults over the age of 30. From this, we can conclude that we have to equip our patients with better tools to help regularly reduce biofilm, which is one of the main factors contributing to the progression of poor gum health and systemic health. A rinse can be this tool to help!
WHAT IS BIOFILM, AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
Biofilm is an assemblage of surface-associated microbial cells that is enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. In the mouth, we call this dental plaque. Biofilm formation is an important adaptation and survival strategy commonly employed by bacteria. Bacteria in the biofilm are protected from adverse environmental factors and immune responses...
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