A latest study presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows a connection among children who have asthma and definite dental conditions. Researchers concluded that children with asthma are at amplified risk of more cavities and gingivitis than children who do not have asthma.
Cavities are areas of decay in teeth that cause holes in the hard surface of the teeth. Cavities can go through deeply into the tooth and cause pain in the mouth. Harsh cases can result in the loss of one or more teeth and may effect in the loss of all teeth and the need for dentures or dental implants. Cavities are normally caused by a combination of factors as well as not cleaning the teeth and sipping sugary drinks.
Gingivitis causes redness and swelling on the gums around the teeth. Mild gingivitis is very ordinary and is easily treated with improvements in daily brushing and flossing. If untreated gingivitis can icend result in more serious gum disease that can finally result in the loss of teeth.
Sweden researchers noted increased risks for both cavities and gingivitis in young patients throughout their study. They divided their study participants into three groups: kids age 3, kids ages 12-16 and young adults ages 18-24.
They started by studying the teeth of the 3-year-olds and determined that young children with asthma have more cavities than children of the same age who did not have asthma. They noted that children who have asthma are more likely to breathe all the way through their mouths than other children. This makes their mouths dry which led to many being given sugary drinks more frequently. This may be an early trigger for the beginning of increased cavities in this group of children. The study then followed the same 3-year-olds to age 6. The style continued with asthmatic children having more cavities than children their age who do not have asthma.







