Dealing with mouth bacteria

 

Bacteria that live in the mouth have a way of changing their mode of operation when their host is ill. A research carried out at the Texas Advanced Computing Center using supercomputers has proved this fact. Scientists are of the opinion that these findings could help to a great extent in the prevention and even in reversing gum diseases like periodontitis, Crohn’s disease and diabetes.

Following your doctor’s advice

To get 100 per cent benefit, make sure you understand and can use your doctor’s advice when you get home.

·         Ask for written instructions: Have your doctor list the main points as you discuss them. Or request brochures or other published information.

·         Know your prescription: Ask why this drug is best. Find out what you can expect from it, including side effects and how to take it correctly.

·         Expect explanations: Be sure you know why a test is ordered, what it will involve, what the risks are, and how and when you’ll learn results.

·         Repeat what you hear: This process allows your doctor to identify any instructions that aren’t clear.

·         Solve problems together: If you don’t think it’s realistic to follow your doctor’s recommendations, speak up. For example, financial restraints might keep you from buying a certain medication. If you tell your doctor, he or she may know of a less expensive generic medication that will work just well.

                

Source: mayoclinic.com