Why Oral Appliance Hygiene Is More Important Than Ever For High-Risk Populations

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, personal hygiene is more important than ever. But did you know that there is a critical connection between oral appliance hygiene and the risk of developing severe symptoms from Covid-19? Just like washing hands and using surface disinfectants is necessary to help prevent exposure to the novel coronavirus, it is essential to disinfect oral appliances and maintain a strong daily oral hygiene routine to help protect High-Risk populations from pathogens which can contribute to the severe respiratory infections related to Covid-19.

What is Covid-19, and how does it develop into Acute Respiratory Distress?
From the current information issued by the CDC and WHO on Covid-19- symptoms can range from mild to severe. The most serious cases of the virus are characterized by severe pneumonia infections in the lungs and acute respiratory illness. The COVID-19 virus weakens the immune system and damages the cells in the respiratory tract. This can result in Pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). ( https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/causes.html )

Why are people with Dentures and Oral Appliances at a higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms related to Covid-19?
The primary pathogen responsible for Pneumonia is streptococcus, which already exists in the natural human microbiome. Streptococcus and other dangerous pathogens can colonize on oral appliances and dental prosthetics. This can then spread to infect the entire respiratory system This is why denture-wearers suffer from a higher rate of Pneumonia, Respiratory Issues, Thrush, and a range of other illnesses. Additionally, clinical studies have found that sleeping with oral appliances can significantly increase the risk of developing Pneumonia. Patients with orthodontic appliances, airway/sleep devices, and dentures are more likely to experience severe cases of Covid-19.

The higher risk of developing Pneumonia, along with other factors like age and existing health conditions, means that denture wearers and people with oral appliances need to take extra precautions to disinfect these appliances to help reduce the risk of developing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome related to Covid-19. Otherwise, an infected appliance is likely to exacerbate the most severe symptoms of Covid-19 exposure.

What can Denture and Oral Appliance Wearers do to reduce risk of developing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome from Covid-19?
While it is very important that everyone takes action to minimize their risk of exposure to Covid-19, including thorough and frequent hand-washing, use of surface disinfectants and hand-sanitizer, it is also essential that people in High-Risk demographics work to minimize the potential of developing severe symptoms if exposed.

The prevalence of Streptococcus, Candida Albicans, Staphylococcus & E. Coli on oral appliances can lead to rapid deterioration of patients exposed to the novel coronavirus, as the pathogens take advantage of the weakened respiratory system to spread into major infections.

Dr. Berland’s Cleanadent Liquid Crystal Soak Cleanser is the ONLY denture/oral appliance cleanser that has been proven to kill 99.99% of these disease-causing bacteria and fungi which are responsible for Pneumonia, Thrush and many additional health issues. Other soak cleansers, including tablets and powders, only claim to kill “odor-causing bacteria” and have no effect on the pathogens responsible for Pneumonia.

This is why dental professionals highly recommend a strong oral hygiene routine which includes a daily 5-20 minute soak with Dr. Berland’s Cleanadent Liquid Crystals as part of an effective system which combines preventing exposure to Covid-19 and reducing the risk pathogens on the oral appliance contributing to the development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome if exposed to the virus.

Does the Cleanadent Liquid Crystal Soak Cleanser kill the Covid-19 virus?
While the Covid-19 virus is still too new to have been tested in a clinical study with Dr. Berland’s Cleanadent Liquid Crystals, the cleanser has been proven to kill 99.99% of the bacterial and fungal pathogens responsible for respiratory infections that are a major component of severe Covid-19 cases.

Patients in High-Risk demographics should take effective precautions that combine limiting exposure to the virus and disinfecting oral appliances to minimize the risk of existing infections exacerbating the severity of Covid-19 if exposed.

Do I still need to disinfect my appliance even if I don’t test positive for Covid-19?
Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, Pneumonia was one of the leading causes of death for seniors globally. As the pandemic continues to grow in scale, healthcare systems are in danger of becoming overstretched to meet needs of patients. Even if a patient tests negative for the novel coronavirus, the current shortage of hospital space, healthcare workers, ventilators and other equipment, makes this a very inopportune time to be hospitalized with Pneumonia or other health issues.

Additionally, hospitalization can put those patients at a greater risk of exposure to Covid-19, even if there for unrelated treatments. Due to the current healthcare crisis, it is crucial that everyone takes precautionary measures to help avoid any health issues from developing at this time while we try to flatten the curve of new infections.

” Poor oral health and hygiene are increasingly recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among the elderly. “~ International & American Associations for Dental Research ( https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141007144514.htm )

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Almost All Oral Appliances Will Get Infected Over Time!

• Candida Albicans, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Actinomyces & E. Coli –These Dangerous Bacteria & Fungi Already Exist in Gut Microbiome
•Infections occur because pathogens colonize & thrive on oral appliances – Leading to Thrush, Cheilitis, Pneumonia, Respiratory and Digestive Issues

The Risk Is Particularly Significant For Ortho, Sleep & Airway Devices!

• Sleeping with an oral appliance Dramatically Increases The Risk Of Infection

• Breathing through an infected appliance can result in Pathogens Spreading To The Respiratory System And Sinuses

Common DIY Cleaning Methods Can Actually Harm Appliances!

• A Lot Of Misinformation Online – Patients Need To Learn From You!

• Toothpaste, Alcohol, Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda & Mouthwash– These Are Too Abrasive & Will Damage Appliances
• Warn Patients About The Dangers Of Improper Care & Start Them Off Right!

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Denture Wearers Have Been Suffering!

Millions of Denture-Wearers suffer from chronic infections.
Many don’t even know it – they just feel worse over time!

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Highly Impacted. May Even Result In Death.

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• Leads To Irritations, Sores & Infection.
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It’s estimated that up to 80% of removable oral appliances are infected with Candida Albicans, a yeast infection of the mouth. The risk of infection increases with use over time.

Millions of people are infected with pathogens like Candida and Streptococcus in the U.S. alone. Most of these people have been suffering from low-grade infections for so long that they don’t even know they are sick. The symptoms—cheilitis, stomatitis, and loss of taste—become normal.

Denture-wearers are particularly at risk for developing long-term oral infections. Factors like age, medication, and illness can make people significantly more prone to Candida and Strep. Many elderly people continue to use their dentures well beyond the recommended replacement time and do not know how to properly clean them. Medications can exacerbate the issue by disrupting the normal oral flora and/or causing dry mouth. Unfortunately, these infections are often left untreated because when denture-wearers have a problem, they go to a drugstore, not a dentist.

That’s why it is important for dental professionals to educate patients about the hygiene risks associated with oral appliances. Even though the number of people with prosthetic teeth and removable dental devices keeps growing, there is still not much information out there for people to take proper care of their appliances. I’ve seen this personally—I started my career as a denture technician before practicing cosmetic dentistry for over 35 years.

Many patients don’t know that toothpaste is too abrasive for removable oral appliances. Dentures, mouth guards, snoring devices, and retainers are softer than teeth. Regular toothpaste and a toothbrush will damage these appliances and actually make them less clean.

Though the scratches are microscopic, there will be a visible difference in shine, finish, and color and the appliance will become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

Dental professionals are aware of the prevalence of Candida and Streptococci on oral appliances, but there isn’t an easy way to prevent these infections at home on a daily basis. Major brand denture cleansers can only claim to kill “odor-causing bacteria,” and many require an overnight soak. Unfortunately, these cleansers have no effect on virulent pathogens like Streptococci and Candida.

I developed several over-the-counter products for maintaining oral appliances. The Cleanadent line includes soaking crystals used in a sonic cleaning unit to kill pathogens like Candida and Strep, remove heavy stains in 20 minutes, and to clean deeply to help prevent colonization.

With information becoming ever more accessible and removable oral appliances on the upswing, the dental community should do more to educate patients about maintaining their appliances, understanding the risks facing their oral health, and looking for the right products when developing an oral hygiene routine. I always gave a few packets of a cleanser and a sonic cleaner with every removable. And patients appreciated it!

Lorin Berland, DDS, is a prominently published author on clinical dentistry and has been featured as a thought leader for the dental field in national TV programs and publications, such as 20/20, Time, Town & Country, and GQ. In 2008, Dr. Berland was recognized by the AACD for “Outstanding Contributions to the Art and Science of Cosmetic Dentistry.” Dr. Berland is working on an education campaign on oral hygiene for removable appliances. He has developed a line of products for treating common conditions like Candida and dry mouth. Details are available at DrBDentalSolutions.com.

Wearing Dentures Overnight Tied to Pneumonia

Pneumonia and oral inflammation were more likely in older adults who slept in dentures

(RxWiki News) Dentures can help the elderly maintain a normal lifestyle and diet in spite of age-related dental health problems. But the false teeth can also pose a risk for serious illness if proper oral hygiene isn’t followed.

Researchers in Japan found that elderly patients who slept with their dentures in had more than double the risk of developing pneumonia than those who removed dentures before bed.

The new study also linked overnight denture use with dental plaque, gum inflammation and other oral health issues.

“This study makes intuitive sense, because not only does the wearing of denture prostheses during sleep foster oral bacterial growth, but just as any other foreign body in the mouth, can also predispose to aspiration [breathing in] of saliva,” said Mark Bornfeld, DDS, who has run a private dental practice in Brooklyn, NY since 1977 and is editor at the Queens County Academy of General Dentistry. “It is helpful to have this additional support for dentists’ standard admonishment to their denture patients that dentures should not be worn during sleep.”

The researchers wrote that their study showed the importance of oral hygiene programs for pneumonia prevention in elderly people.

“These results suggest that simple denture care habits could reduce the risk of pneumonia in the community,” they wrote.

According to Dr. Bornfeld, who was not involved in this study, “The directive to keep dentures out of the mouth during sleep is mostly intended to improve general oral hygiene and to reduce the incidence of proliferative inflammatory changes in the denture bearing tissues.” Dr. Bornfeld explained that certain types of gum damage — such as epulis fissuratum and papillary hyperplasia — are known to result from round-the-clock denture wearing. He said that the risk of pneumonia is just as good of a reason to avoid wearing dentures through the night.

For this study, lead researcher Toshimitsu Iinuma, DDS, PhD, of the Nihon University School of Dentistry in Japan, and colleagues studied 524 patients who were 87.8 years old on average.

The seniors had an oral health exam and answered questions about dental hygiene. The study authors followed up yearly with the seniors until they were hospitalized for or died from pneumonia.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that affects breathing. Symptoms include cough, fever, chills and shortness of breath.

During the three-year follow-up, 20 patients died of pneumonia, and another 28 were hospitalized for it.

The study group included 453 denture wearers. Of those who wore dentures, 186 (40.8 percent) wore them during sleep.

Dr. Iinuma and colleagues found that overnight denture wearers had a 2.3 times higher risk of pneumonia than people who removed their dentures before sleep.

“Because pneumonia is such a prevalent issue in the elderly, I have little doubt that it is a concern for physicians,” Dr. Bornfeld said. “I am unsure whether they would be generally aware of the role that nocturnal denture wearing might play as a cause.”

In a companion editorial, Frauke Mueller, PhD, of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, wrote that oral hygiene is especially important for older people.

“When possible, denture wearing during the night should be discouraged in geriatric patients,” Dr. Mueller wrote.

Dr. Bornfeld offered his tips for denture hygiene. “What’s good for natural teeth is good for dentures,” he said.

“There is no adequate substitute for daily brushing of all denture surfaces with a brush. Effervescent tablets are not nearly as effective at removing adherent bacterial plaque,” Dr. Bornfeld said.

“Dentures should be kept submerged in fresh tap water while they’re out of the mouth to prevent warpage, which can happen if they’re allowed to dry out,” he said. “Dentures may be periodically disinfected by soaking them overnight in liquid laundry chlorine bleach diluted one part to ten parts of water (avoid doing this more than once a month if the denture has metallic clasps, to avoid corrosion).”

“Finally,” he said, “if tartar accumulates on the denture, it can be softened for easy removal with an overnight soak in white distilled vinegar (don’t get fancy with balsamic vinegar unless you like brown denture teeth).”

The study by Dr. Iinuma and colleagues was published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of Dental Research.

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry, the Japan Health Foundation for the Prevention of Chronic Disease and other public health organizations funded the research. The authors disclosed no conflicts of interest.

Article by: Rwiki.com

Chronic gum disease is a newly identified risk factor for erection trouble.

Since the millennium, medical researchers have increasingly focused on the role of chronic inflammation in health problems, particularly in heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Inflammation anywhere in the body triggers a cascade of biochemical changes in the bloodstream that help the body repair inflamed tissues. But when inflammation becomes chronic, blood chemistry never returns to normal. Trouble ensues—notably increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Chronic inflammation of the gums is popularly known as gum disease and medically as periodontitis. Symptoms include: puffy red gums, inflamed, swollen, or bleeding gums, gums pulling away from teeth, and bad breath caused by gum cell death. Recent studies show that periodontitis is a significant risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED).  And as gum disease gets worse, so does erection impairment:

• Israeli researchers surveyed the erection function of 305 men, average age 40, and then examined their gums. Those with chronic periodontitis had the greatest risk of ED.

• Turkish investigators studied 162 men, age 30 to 40—82 with normal erection function (controls), and 80 who complained of ED. Some men in both groups had chronic periodontitis, but the condition was more than twice as prevalent in the ED group. And the men with periodontitis who also had decayed or missing teeth, another cause of chronic inflammation, showed the most ED.

• Chinese scientists crunched numbers from several studies involving a total of 213,076 men. Compared with those who had good erection function, those with ED had three times the risk of periodontal disease.

This finding makes epidemiologic sense. Periodontal disease has emerged as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease raises risk for ED. Pretty much everything that raises risk for cardiovascular disease also increases risk of ED: smoking, obesity, chronic stress, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and chronic sleep apnea. So it should come as no surprise that periodontal disease raises risk of ED.

This finding also makes biochemical sense. During sexual arousal, the body releases nitric oxide, which plays a key role in enabling erection. Chronic inflammations, including periodontal disease, impairs release of nitric oxide and contributes to ED.

Robust sexuality depends on robust overall health. As cardiovascular health issues develop—those listed above and now including chronic gum disease—erection ability suffers, and as health problems increase in number and severity, so does the severity of ED.

What should men do?

• Look in the mirror. Around 10 percent of adults have gum disease. If your gums look puffy, shiny, red, or inflamed, and if they bleed easily, chances are you have periodontitis.

• Floss daily. Flossing removes bacteria in the gums that may elude brushing. Those bacteria cause periodontitis. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only around one-third of American adults floss daily. It takes just a few minutes a day to floss well. Aren’t your erections—or your man’s—worth the effort?

GlaxoSmithKline To Buy Novartis Out Of Joint Venture

How buying Novartis out of Joint Venture will provide GlaxoSmithKline increase focus in Oral Health Products.

Bloomberg News (3/27, Paton) reports GlaxoSmithKline will buy Novartis’ stake in the companies’ joint consumer health venture, which includes pain relievers and cold remedies. In other words, GSK is “doubling down on consumer health,” while Novartis is narrowing “its focus on prescription medicines.”

GSK will pay Novartis $13 billion for the stake. The new bosses of two of Europe’s largest drugmakers are pivoting in different directions.

Additionally, Fortune (3/27, Meyer) reports that

“GSK said it would launch a review of its consumer healthcare nutrition products. This will help fund the joint venture buyout, focusing its efforts on  medicines and the oral health category.”

“While our consumer healthcare joint venture with GSK is progressing well, the time is right for Novartis to divest a non-core asset at an attractive price.”.  “This will strengthen our ability to allocate capital to grow our core businesses. It will drive shareholder returns, and execute value-creating bolt-on acquisitions. We continue to build the leading medicines company, powered by digital and data.”, says aid Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan.

Novartis’s four appointees on the joint venture’s board will step down when the transaction closes.

Telegraph (UK) (3/27, Withers, Torrance)

In addition, “GSK said it was considering a sale of malted drink brand Horlicks its other consumer nutrition products to help fund the takeover. This will, therefore, make the shift division’s focus toward over-the-counter medicine and oral health products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.”

Article from: ADA Morning Huddle

Lorin Berland, DDS

Artificial Saliva Market Growth is Expected

The artificial saliva market growth is expected to project with an exponential CAGR of 13.9% from 2017-2025.

A value of just under US$ 1.5 billion by 2025.

The WHO says, oral diseases are the fourth-most expensive disease to treat across the world. Making its maintenance expenditure a huge healthcare concern. This affects both developed and developing countries. Persistence Market Research finds this a great time to analyze the global artificial saliva market in its report.

‘Artificial Saliva Market: Global Industry Analysis 2012 – 2016 and Forecast 2017 – 2025’.

Product Type – Oral Sprays Rehydration Preferred Option in Artificial Saliva Market

Oral sprays account for a market share of almost 30% of the artificial saliva market by product type in 2017 and might grow to 31% by end of 2025. Sprays have an attractiveness index of 1.6, surpassing other product types in the artificial saliva market for its affordability and convenience.

Age Group – Pediatric Patients Rarely Turn to the Artificial Saliva Market.

Adult patients dominate the artificial saliva market by age group. Since more adult patients have dry mouth condition than pediatric ones. The adult segment is expected to record a huge CAGR of 14.2% for the period 2017-2025.

Distribution Channel – Compel Retail Pharmacies to Stock up in Artificial Saliva Market.

Retail pharmacies make very effective distribution channels for the artificial saliva market. Patients tend to visit retail pharmacies more than hospital pharmacies or mail-order pharmacies. Having an assessed value of more than US$ 200 million in 2017 alone. Key stakeholders in the artificial saliva market must target this distribution channel.

Region – Spitting Distance between North America and Europe in Artificial Saliva Market

North America and Europe have a similar market share in the artificial saliva market.  The former being a bit larger and on track to witness a higher CAGR. The North America artificial saliva expects a push of more than US$ 535 million by the end of 2025. Due to the easy availability of artificial saliva products and having a large consumer base on the continent.

Also linking it with a strong medical foundation.

Persistence Market Research’s report has profiled some of the leading companies actively involved in the artificial saliva market.

Namelt, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Cipla Limited, Mission Pharmacal Company, Fresenius Kabi, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Midatech Pharma Plc., Perrigo Company Plc., CCMed Group Entod International, Laboratorios Kin, S.A., ICPA HEALTH PRODUCTS, Mission Pharmacal Company, Biocosmetics Laboratories, and Forward Science.

Important Insights on the Artificial Saliva Market

Companies must focus their attention on brand-building exercises. In fact, the artificial saliva market has a lot of options, and loyalty and trust factors affect the customer’s choice. Thus, companies in the artificial saliva market should take this very seriously for brand development leads to emotional attachment with the end-user.

Plus, increasing both the organizational top and bottom lines requires a strong distribution network.

Promotional activities held in tandem with oncologists, physicians, and retail pharmacies are the perfect opportunity to increase sales in the artificial saliva market. Connecting the demand-supply imbalance can take time in the artificial saliva market. E.g. – Laboratories Kin S.A. has an extremely profitable business in Brazil.  This is because of its local pharmacist network and hospitals as faced to its offerings outside the nation.

Article by: Persistence Market Research

Lorin Berland, DDS

Reuters (8/2, Lehman) reported a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology on Smoking Associated to Atrial Fibrillation topic. They found that “current smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation.

The article added that “the more a person smokes, the greater the risk, but quitting smoking appears to lower it significantly”, the authors report. Current smokers face the risk of developing the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation, than non-smokers. Furthermore suggesting an analysis of existing research.

1. The more a person smokes, the greater the risk, but quitting smoking might lower it significantly, the authors report in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
2. “The prevalence of atrial fibrillation might grow over the next decades and it is an important risk factor for a number of other cardiovascular diseases and premature mortality,” lead author Dagfinn Aune told Reuters Health by email.

A researcher with the School of Public Health at Imperial College London in the UK said–

“Tobacco smoking has been proposed as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation. Based on previous studies it has not been summarized in sufficient detail to answer whether there is a dose-response relationship between an increasing number of cigarettes smoked per day,” said Aune. 

Aune’s team analyzed data from 29 studies of atrial fibrillation rates in more than half a million current. Former and never-smokers in Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan.

Comparing the people who had never smoked to current smokers, they had a 32 percent increased risk of having atrial fibrillation. Never-smokers had a 9 percent higher risk.

As the number of cigarettes smoked increase, so did the risk of atrial fibrillation, Aune said. This supports that Smoking Associated to Atrial Fibrillation is increasing. The relative risk of having atrial fibrillation rose by 17 percent, 32 percent, and 45 percent, respectively. Based on 10, 20, and 30 cigarettes smoked per day compared to not smoking, Aune said.

“The much lower risk in former smokers than among current smokers shows that smoking cessation is important for people who smoke, but further studies are needed to clarify whether the risk of atrial fibrillation awaits that of never smokers with longer durations of smoking cessation,” he said.

The study cannot say how smoking increases the likelihood of atrial fibrillation. But, both indirect and direct tools could be involved, the authors note. Smoking increases the risk of other diseases that influence atrial fibrillation.  I.e diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, and heart failure, Aune said.

An ADA Science Institute-developed Oral Health Topics page

• This discusses tobacco cessation methods, dental considerations when it comes to tobacco use, and other relevant and evidence-based information. The ADA offers a continuing education course, Tobacco Policy, Pharmacotherapy, and Dentistry.  These include information about training possibilities for dental health professionals who want to learn more about tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy.

In addition, the ADA offers the brochure Tobacco and Oral Health, and JADA For the Patient includes the article Knocking Tobacco Out.

Article from: ADA Morning Huddle

Lorin Berland, DDS