Poor Oral Hygiene: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Poor Oral Hygiene

Periodontitis

The most common reason for gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Other causes could be smoking and genetical heritage. [tandcity.dk]

Proper Oral Care Gum disease like periodontitis is often caused by poor oral hygiene. [hawaiifamilydental.com]

Gingivitis may result from poor oral hygiene, the use of certain medications, smoking, or certain illnesses. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Dental Caries

oral hygiene, inappropriate methods of feeding infants, and poverty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All the patients had very poor oral hygiene and rampant dental caries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There is a century-old conflict on whether dental caries is caused by poor oral hygiene or poorly formed teeth (ie, teeth with dental defects). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

It is concluded that these entities occur only in children from low socioeconomic groups and have a multifactorial etiology consisting of poor oral hygiene and malnutrition [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Risks include the following: Poor oral hygiene Poor nutrition Throat, tooth or mouth infections Smoking Emotional stress [dentist-brookline.com]

Dental Disorder

oral hygiene -dry mouth -presence of orthodontic appliances -gum tissues recession -pregnancy another word for dry mouth reversible inflammation of gingiva characterized [quizlet.com]

The following can increase your chances of developing a dental abscess: poor oral hygiene – plaque can build-up on your teeth if you don't floss and brush your teeth regularly [nhs.uk]

Although primarily an infectious disease caused by poor oral hygiene, gum disease is influenced by heredity. [yourdentistryguide.com]

Gingival Hyperplasia

Delay in the widespread acquisition of skills, epilepsy and poor oral hygiene with gingival enlargement was the main concern to seek medical aid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Poor oral hygiene also can increase inflammation that can be a factor in the overgrowth. [colgate.com]

The inflammation can be induced by poor oral hygiene or from a dental appliance like orthodontic braces. [colgate.com]

Carcinoma of the Floor of the Mouth

Poor oral hygiene – not brushing or getting cleanings regularly Poor hydration Male gender Age > 50 years A careful inspection of your mouth should be done by a skilled otolaryngologist [drseanbaileystlent.com]

[…] cancer; and poor oral hygiene. [myvmc.com]

Risk factors may include: Tobacco use Regular and heavy alcohol consumption Advancing age Sun exposure Poor diet Poor oral hygiene Gum disease Habitual chewing of the lips [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Lung Abscess

Conclusion Lung abscess was found to be more common in adult men,and was significantly related to smoking.The other common risk factor was found to be poor oral hygiene,while [erj.ersjournals.com]

oral hygiene - Are older and have difficulty swallowing - Are men (lung abscess cases are reported more frequently in male patients than in female patients) Lung abscesses [empowher.com]

The human mouth and gums contain large numbers of anaerobic bacteria; patients with periodontal disease or poor oral hygiene have higher concentrations of these organisms. [web.archive.org]

Lower Gingival Carcinoma

All of these symptoms are from poor oral hygiene, as well as types can not get brush properly when Torus is on the way. Mandibular torus Symptoms Vs. [mandibulartori.com]

Others include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures, rough surfaces on teeth and poor nutrition. [ucsfhealth.org]

Lydiatt, MD, director of head and neck cancer surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, "Poor oral hygiene over a long period of time, 30 or 40 years, can be a [everydayhealth.com]

Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity

[…] cancer; and poor oral hygiene. [myvmc.com]

Other risk factors can include: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) family history of mouth cancers poor oral hygiene and gum disease exposure to the sun chewing [cancer.org.au]

Upper Gingival Carcinoma

Others include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures, rough surfaces on teeth and poor nutrition. [ucsfhealth.org]

Lydiatt, MD, director of head and neck cancer surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, "Poor oral hygiene over a long period of time, 30 or 40 years, can be a [everydayhealth.com]

[…] the immune system (immunosuppressants) Poor dental and oral hygiene Some oral cancers begin as a white plaque ( leukoplakia ) or as a mouth ulcer. [medlineplus.gov]

Chronic Alcoholism

Signs of vitamin deficiency Oral changes due to chronic alcohol use Changes found in the mouth often relate to nutritional deficiency or poor oral hygiene. [dermnetnz.org]

When they attend clinic, they have a poor oral hygiene with deposits of plaque and calculi along with a coated tongue. [bhj.org.in]

INTRA ORAL EFFECTS Chronic alcoholics neglect themselves as they are preoccupied with their addiction and they have very poor dental hygiene. [bhj.org.in]

Intellectual Disability

CONCLUSION: The deteriorated teeth condition and deprived periodontal health of MR patients may be most likely caused by the poor oral hygiene and may be worsen with the severity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gingivitis

The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. [mayoclinic.org]

The condition is usually due to poor oral hygiene. [toothiq.com]

If you neglect your oral care, gingivitis will lead to gum disease and possibly tooth loss. Gingivitis is the result of having a poor oral hygiene. [southcenterpediatricdental.com]

Oral Candidiasis

The use of prosthetics and poor oral hygiene in elderly patients predisposes to the development of oral candidiasis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both the plaque accumulated on the denture and the poor oral hygiene contribute to the virulence of Candida, offering the clinical picture of Candida-associated denture stomatitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Partially this may be due to poor oral hygiene, partially because more patients in this age group wear dentures and any foreign body in the mouth like this will provide more [nethealthbook.com]

Gingivostomatitis

Many patients develop the condition due to poor oral hygiene or physical contact with someone who has it. Physical contact is usually through a kiss. [docdoc.com.sg]

Gingivostomatitis in toddlers and elder children is typically a result of poor oral hygiene. [primehealthchannel.com]

It is more common in children and is often due to poor oral hygiene. Most infections of this nature are mild. But there are also severe cases that can be quite painful. [docdoc.com.sg]

Tongue Disease

Other risk factors include a poor oral hygiene, smoking, diabetes or a dry mouth. [infodentis.com]

The dark coloration is caused by the trapping of debris and bacteria, which is worsened by smoking and poor oral hygiene. [aafp.org]

Black hairy tongue - some factors thought to cause black hairy tongue are environmental, such as eating a soft diet, poor oral hygiene, smoking and antibiotic use. [en.wikipedia.org]

Sialadenitis

oral hygiene. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Q: Can poor oral hygiene cause a sialadenitis? A: Yes, poor oral hygiene can in fact cause sialadentis, however it is not the only cause. [salivarystonesmd.com]

ENT An infection of the salivary glands caused by viruses–eg, mumps–mumps parotiditis, or bacteria–linked to obstruction–as in salivary duct stones or to poor oral hygiene [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Dental Abscess

Tooth decay or caries Trauma or injury to tooth Broken or chipped tooth Poor oral hygiene Faulty tooth restorations Risk factors: Dental caries and dental trauma Poor oral [allaboutdental.com.au]

The following can increase your chances of developing a dental abscess: poor oral hygiene – plaque can build-up on your teeth if you don't floss and brush your teeth regularly [nhs.uk]

If a patient has deep [gum] pockets, poor oral hygiene or is just genetically prone to perio disease and it has gone untreated they can develop a periodontal abscess,” del [pennlive.com]

Abscess of Salivary Gland

Q: Can poor oral hygiene cause a sialadenitis? A: Yes, poor oral hygiene can in fact cause sialadentis, however it is not the only cause. [salivarystonesmd.com]

Bacterial infections usually result from obstruction (such as salivary duct stones ) or poor oral hygiene. [lutheranhealthcare.org]

Predisposing factors of acute sialadenitis include decreased flow, poor oral hygiene, and exacerbation of low grade chronic sialadenitis. [parotidsurgerymd.com]

Abuse and Neglect

The vast majority of birth parents and foster parents for children with special needs do the best they can in challenging circumstances. Many describe the frustrating circumstance of knowing more than their physicians about their child's unusual medical conditions. In general, physicians are well-advised to listen[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Parulis

[…] грешка? parulis Английско-Български речник parulis [ pə´ru:lis ] n мед. парулис, абцес на венеца. Подробна информация от Wikipedia Intraoral dental sinus - Intraoral dental sinus (also termed a parulis and commonly, a gumboil) is an oral lesion characterized by a soft erythematous papule (red spot) that develops[…] [rechnik.info]

Necrosis of the Jaw

The alerts also recommend a dental examination with appropriate preventive dentistry in patients with risk factors such as cancer, chemotherapy, corticosteroids and poor oral [sciencedaily.com]

Poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, poorly fitting dentures and a history of dental disease, invasive dental procedures, e.g. tooth extractions. [ema.europa.eu]

Poor oral hygiene is a common risk factor in osteonecrosis of the jaw in osteoporosis and in cancer. [pharmaco-vigilance.eu]

Acute Pericoronitis

Pericoronitis related to poor oral hygiene. Accumulation of bacteria and bits of food under the gum edge is the main cause for it. [vione.ir]

Poor oral hygiene: Wisdom teeth can be difficult to reach for brushing and flossing which can lead to decay and subsequent infection. [pacificoralsurgeon.com]

The following factors can increase your risk of pericoronitis: age between 20 to 29 wisdom teeth that haven’t properly erupted poor oral hygiene excess gum tissue fatigue [healthline.com]

Aspiration Pneumonia

Abstract Poor oral hygiene has been suggested to be a risk factor for aspiration pneumonia in the institutionalized and disabled elderly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

oral hygiene, hypoalbuminemia before treatment, and the coexistence of other malignancies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Poor oral hygiene, decrease in salivary clearance 6. Increased impulsiveness or agitation 7. [patientsafetyinstitute.ca]

Pulmonary Actinomycosis

RESULTS: Ten patients (77%) had poor oral hygiene. Twelve patients (92%) were symptomatic, and 10 patients (77%) had hemoptysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The diagnosis of thoracic actinomycosis is readily made when the patient presents with the constellation of poor oral hygiene, pulmonary infiltrates, empyema, sinus tracts [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Actinomycosis is an uncommon disease, which is usually manifested as cervicofacial infection and related to poor oral hygiene or compromised immune function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gingivosis

Etiology Gingivitis can be Plaque induced (due to poor oral hygiene) Non–plaque-induced Almost all gingivitis is plaque induced. [merckmanuals.com]

Varioius causes of gingivitis include: poor oral hygiene peridontal disease phenytoin treatment scurvy acute myeloid leukaemia Vincent's angina localised trauma e.g. ill-fitting [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Gingivitis can be caused by a number of things, but it is most commonly caused by poor oral hygiene. [healthdirect.gov.au]

Actinomycosis

He had poor oral hygiene, with dental caries and extensive tobacco stains were found in the teeth. [lungindia.com]

Pulmonary involvement may be associated with poor oral hygiene, 2 underlying lung disease, alcoholism, and possibly HIV infections. [journals.lww.com]

Actinomycosis is relatively rare, but the following factors increase the risk of infection : Poor oral hygiene followed by dental surgery or trauma Impaired immunity eg immunosuppressive [dermnetnz.org]

Apostematous Glandular Cheilitis

Other redisposing factors include: actinic damage, poor oral hygiene, factitious injury, smoking and immune compromise. It is a related disease to IgG 4. [longdom.org]

oral hygiene, chronic sun exposure, and a compromised immune status. 6 However the present case is unusual because of its occurrence in a young aged female with possible [journalgateway.com]

Various causative factors like genetic predilection, bacterial infection, poor oral hygiene, chronic irritation due to sun exposure, tobacco and chemicals have been suggested [jomfp.in]

Geographic Tongue

This condition is usually a result of poor oral hygiene, chronic or extensive use of antibiotics, or radiation treatments to the head or neck. [minafamilydentistry.com]

You are more likely to develop oral thrush if you: have recently taken antibiotics have poor oral hygiene wear dentures (false teeth), particularly if they don't fit properly [knowyourdoctor.com.cy]

[…] fit properly have poor oral hygiene have a medical condition, such as diabetes have a dry mouth, either because of a medical condition or a medication you're taking smoke [beaconmedicalgroup.nhs.uk]

Aggressive Periodontitis

oral hygiene and inadequate nutrition.See aggressive periodontitis. aggressive periodontitis type 1 An autosomal dominant condition (OMIM:170650) characterised by severe [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

This might be related to the low socioeconomic level and poor oral hygiene status of most of the Yemeni students. [revodonto.bvsalud.org]

[…] abnormal, extremely invasive condition characterized by severe localized pocketing and bone loss in the dental alveoli of children and adolescents, generally associated with poor [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]