As more and more an artery is narrowed, less blood can pass. The artery may also become less elastic (this is called “hardening of the arteries.”) Atherosclerosis is the main cause of a group of diseases called cardiovascular diseases-diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Atherosclerosis can cause blockages in arteries anywhere in the body. When affected heart arteries could occur angina pectoris (chest pain) or heart attack. If it affects the arteries of the leg, then pain may occur in the leg. Atherosclerosis of the arteries of the brain can cause a stroke.

Plaque

Plaque is a combination of cholesterol, other fatty substances (fat), calcium and blood component that attaches to the inside walls of the arteries. A shell, or hard scar covers the plaque. This board has various sizes and shapes. Some plates are fragile and can rupture or burst. When this happens, blood clots form within arteries. If the clot blocks the artery completely, blood flow stopped completely. This is what happens in most heart attacks and strokes.

Causes

Although many risk factors are well known, the exact causes of atherosclerosis. Too much cholesterol in the blood, damage and inflammation of the artery walls appear to play important roles in plaque buildup. Researchers are studying why and how the arteries are damaged, how it changed shape and the plate through the years, and why it can rupture and cause blood clots. There may be other factors that might be significant in causing atherosclerosis.

Health education is the most important pillar in the prevention of dental caries. A good instrument for the transmission and penetration of health education are the children. Make children aware of the great importance of dental care for their health, they help adults, continue watching your mouth and your future children. Parents can also learn these healthy habits through their children. Poor oral health habits are caused by lack of information.
Elimination of bacterial plaque

Oral hygiene should be addressed to the control and elimination of dental plaque by mechanical methods and / or chemicals. This dental hygiene must be based on tooth brushing, flossing or floss and all those minor additional means necessary.

Elimination and control of bacterial plaque by mechanical
Tooth brushing

As mentioned above, the demineralization of enamel occurs because of the existence of an acidic environment after ingestion. The intakes after brushing removes plaque, oral pH balance and removes debris. We should brush your teeth after each intake, if not possible we recommend be done after the main intakes, three times a day. Regarding the techniques, all the techniques described are correct if performed correctly, but the consensus at the level of international dental societies is that the modified Bass technique is ideal. The brushing of children must always be made by the parents until the child demonstrates sufficient skill to do it alone. Children can work on your brushing once parents have completed the brushing. The use of electric toothbrush does not improve the results of manual brushing and are indicated in people with dexterity difficulties.