Antimicrobial Natural Products in Oral Health

Oral diseases continue to be a major health issue worldwide. These are including oral and pharyngeal cancers and oral soft and hard tissue lesions, orofacial disorders, tooth loss, dental caries and periodontal diseases. These diseases are among the most important oral health problems. Also some of them cause significant health concerns. Despite general progress in the general health status of the people, majority of school-aged children and adults affected by dental caries. Millions of Americans suffer from oral conditions that result in pain and suffering, problem in chewing, swallowing and speaking; and in extreme cases, death. Also oral diseases have had a negative impact on economic efficiency and the learning ability of children. There is considerable evidence that associated between poor oral health and chronic conditions, such as strong association between aggressive periodontal diseases and poor oral health; systemic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks, strokes, rheumatoid arthritis, lung diseases and osteoporosis. In addition periodontal diseases may associate with risk of pregnancy complications, for example preterm low-birth weight. Up to 20% of tooth loss in adult patients caused by poor periodontal health can result in significant morbidity and may be premature death. [1-7]