Lymes disease and Dental health What is Lyme disease?
A bacteria belonging to the borrellia family which resides in the dentin and tubules in the mouth (Dentin consists of microscopic channels, called dentinal tubules, which radiate outward through the dentin from the pulp to the exterior cementum or enamel border – Source Wiki).
It is affected when humans gets in contact with any other living being which is affected by ticks.
Symptoms:
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Itch and rash Redness on the skin Head ache Fever Neck stiffness Heart palpitations Loss of ability to move sides of the face Joint pains and swelling
Its relation with Dental health/hygiene
Lyme disease makes gums and joints swollen, tooth ache and other chronic dental problems, which worsen with time. At the slightest sight of problems such as swelling of the gum or tooth ache, it is therefore recommended to consult a good dentist, since ruling out lyme disease is very important. Read: How chronic tooth infection can result in heart ailments in many people.
Treament:
Dentists can diagnose the lyme disease at early stages, mostly when people without
any cavities in their teeth, end up with excruciating pain in their teeth. Most people also complain about having revolving tooth ache, that is pain moving from one tooth to another. Lyme hides in the plaque formed on the teeth and subjects the teeth and the gums to bacterial build up which can subsequently lead to major dental diseases. People with lyme can find difficulties in chewing, thinning of teeth enamel, painful gums, jaw joint arthritis and a number of other issues. People with lyme, who also have dental issues, need to be treated carefully by the dentists.