Metal powders is a common occurrence in industrial work environments, especially in terms of Health and carries a variety of risks. Inhalation of dust or Metal to be taken into the body through the mouth, it can affect the health of your gums. Extreme metal dust exposure can cause serious damage to gums and to your overall oral health. In this paper, the metal powder and how this could hurt the gums of ways to protect from damage will be discussed.
1. The Effects Of Metal Powders On The Gums
- Gum Irritation: (Taken by mouth) metal powders, gums may cause mechanical irritation. As a result of this irritation of the gums, tenderness, redness and swelling may occur.
- Sores Inside The Mouth: Canker sores in the mouth sores and lesions similar to Constant Contact small metal powders can cause. These sores can be painful and may increase the risk of infection.
- Gum Disease:: Metal powders, build up in the mouth and around the gums and teeth can accelerate the formation of plaque. These plaques over time, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and in more advanced stages may cause periodontitise. Metallic powders teeth can lead to gum recession and also remain unprotected.
2. Ways To Protect From Metal Dust
- The Use Of Protective Equipment: Not necessarily in workers exposed to metal dust mask, goggles and suitable protective equipment they should use. These measures prevents it from entering the body through the mouth of the metal powder.
- Regular Oral Hygiene: Individuals who are exposed to metal dust,, is to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. The use of an antiseptic mouthwash to remove harmful contaminants in the mouth may also be useful.
- Drink Plenty Of Water: Drink plenty of water to prevent the buildup of metal powders in the mouth, it is important for cleaning your mouth.
- Dental Visits: To maintain oral health, you should go to the dentist regularly and in the mouth due to accumulation of metal dust to be treated in the early stages of damage must be provided.
| Problem | Effects |
|---|---|
| Gum irritation | Tenderness, redness, swelling |
| Sores inside the mouth | Canker sores are painful sores and lesions like |
| Gum disease | Gingivitis, periodontitis and gum recession |
Extreme metal dust exposure may pose a serious threat to the health of gums. Therefore, prevention is of great importance to implement and pay attention to oral hygiene methods.
