Bell’s palsy is a condition where episodes of facial muscle weakness or facial paralysis occur. This gets worse after 48 hours. It is usually on one side of the face. The 7th cranial nerve is affected in this condition.
Symptoms of Bell’s palsy
·
Drooping face
·
Loss of expressions
·
Tears from one eye
·
No blinking of an eye
·
Loss of taste
·
Facial pain
·
Ear pain
· Dry eyes
Causes of
Bell’s palsy:
·
Bell’s
palsy can occur at any age.
·
Commonly
occurs at age 65 or above.
·
The
ratio of males and females is equal.
·
Herpes
simplex and Herpes zoster virus are common causes.
·
HIV/AIDS
infection.
· Middle ear infection.
The patient
with Bell’s palsy is more susceptible to oral diseases such as:
·
Tooth
decay
·
Salivary
diseases such as xerostomia
·
Gum
diseases like swollen gingiva
· Salivary gland disorder
Treatment:
To treat Bell’s palsy, meeting with a dentist can be beneficial. A dentist can perform routine cleanings to ensure a Bell’s palsy patient can avoid oral health problems. If the dentist identifies oral health issues, he or she can help the patient correct them, too.
Here at TEETH CARE CENTRE, Dr. Pankti Patel who is the chief dentist and the most famous
dentist in Ahmedabad performs an in-depth patient assessment to provide the
best treatment possible.
