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Going to your dentist for check-ups and dental cleanings is important. Being faithful to the ideal twice-a-year dental check-ups and cleanings can do wonders in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Your dentist can give you updates and perform different examinations to ensure your oral health
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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infect your gums and tissues. That means that flossing often can prevent complications like gingivitis and gum disease from plaguing your mouth, making it a healthier area overall. Choose a Healthy Diet When people talk about dieting, they probably have body composition or muscle mass in mind
June 16, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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on our teeth. It is these bacteria that cause inflammation of gums and also bad odor in the mouth. By limiting their daily food supplies, the harmful bacteria will have no room for causing negative effects in our mouth thus promoting a healthier dental system. The other benefit of such a dental
June 17, 2015
by RemedyLand
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the teeth to be chipped or cracked; it can damage your expensive dental work like crowns and bridges. Your teeth may be damaged if you unconsciously rub your tongue ring against your teeth or if you accidentally bite down on it. Playing with your tongue ring can injure your gums and wear down the tooth
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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that laser can assist dental professionals, which are as follows: Gingivectomy. Whether for cosmetic or medical purposes, laser can be used to remove gum tissues. Cold sores. Laser treatment helps in curing viral infections that cause cold sores. Because viral infections can’t
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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child, be the one to brush his or her teeth. You will be able to brush more thoroughly around the teeth. However, make sure you only apply minimal force because their gums can bleed. Buy them an extra soft kiddie brush. Even if your child is already a pre-teen, you should use
June 19, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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brushes/flosses regularly, your children will, too. If you can’t brush right away after eating, at least chew some sugar-free gum. Doing so will increase saliva, which neutralizes the acid in your teeth (which can erode your enamel over time) and washes away the bacteria that will form
June 24, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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When you have cancer, an important part of treatment is taking care of yourself! And this includes taking good care of your oral health. Why is dental care so important for cancer patients? If you are a cancer patient, taking care of your teeth and gums is important for the same reasons
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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. The body’s immune responses are impaired due to the illness and strength of treatment, exposing the body to all kinds of infections. Because of these side effects, the health of the teeth deteriorates and patients become prone to tooth decay and gum disease. In the long run, especially after
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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to whitening toothpastes. If you suspect this to be the cause of the peeling, simply stop using the toothpaste. Gums peeling is a sign of a more serious condition: you could have a very bad case of gingivitis or even periodontal disease. If you notice that your gums are peeling away from your teeth
June 22, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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, the health of the teeth and gums rapidly deteriorates, increasing the risk of tooth loss, gum disease and oral infections. Here are some negative effects of chemotherapy and radiation to the dental health of prostate cancer patients: Dry mouth. This oral problem is caused by the dysfunction
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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alcohol-based mouthwash, unless specifically recommended by your dentist. Instead, look for a mouthwash with fluoride in it as fluoride helps reduce tooth decay. Look also for ingredients like antimicrobial agents to help fight against gingivitis and other gum diseases and astringent salts and odor
June 18, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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and dramatically improve your facial features. Realignment of teeth and missing tooth replacement can make a huge difference with how you look. Indentations in the gum line and jawbone happens when you experience tooth loss. The part of the gum where the tooth is used to be found recedes causing
June 18, 2015
by Valerie Preston DDS
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, gums or other areas within the mouth The appearance of patches in the mouth that are velvety white, red or speckled. Dramatic weight loss Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue A soreness or feeling
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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of the dentists. So, an evaluation for risk of tooth decay, gum infection or even oral cancer can be conducted by your dentist. After determining the level of risk for developing a disease, the dentist puts in place preventive measures. This way, the identified threat can be contained and managed so
June 18, 2015
by Russell Roderick
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-ups every six months and proper at-home oral hygiene care, bonding can last for years. Am I a Good Candidate for Veneers or Bonding? To be a good candidate for veneers, you cannot have any form of gum disease, have decaying teeth, have a misaligned bite or have a low amount of enamel, which
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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decide to restore them with or just keep the spaces in the gums vacant while waiting for permanent teeth to erupt. You can ask your dentist about space maintainers that help keep teeth in their place even when there’s a space in the gums. Dentists also developed the be done once all
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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, such as mouth sores, white or red patches in the mouth, bleeding mouth or throat, a lump or growth in the neck, swelling of the gums, and paralysis of the neck. Jaw pain as a complication of cancer Sometimes, people only feel oral pain when their cancer has already progressed to a more advanced
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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Although the Chinese have known for centuries that green tea is a miracle worker when it comes to your health, the Western world only recently discovered it, thanks to certain scientific studies. This means that if you want to be healthy and live longer, you must drink green tea on a regular basis
June 19, 2015
by Tariq Drabu
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to simply prepare for these cycles using some of the techniques I’ve described above. THESE CRISES CAN HELP AS MUCH AS THEY HURT Economic corrections and downturns are, unfortunately, part of a healthy economy. Crashes create opportunities; they clear our system of antiquated industries
June 16, 2015
by Reese Harper CFP
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muscles – becoming more mindful of the tension-related habits that you do on your jaw will be helpful for your condition. Eat only soft foods. For bigger portions, cut them into smaller pieces. Refrain from chewing gum and other chewy or sticky food. 4. Hot Packs – once the ice massage
June 26, 2015
by Joshua Hong
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Periodontal disease is an infectious disease that damages the gums and bone that supports the teeth. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease can get into the bloodstream and affect the overall health of the individual. In working closely with our patients to treat periodontal disease, we
June 03, 2015
by RemedyLand
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-mortem. Ancient Egyptians believed that the body was still used in the afterlife, which is probably why they wanted to replace teeth in their corpses. 2,000 B.C. - Chinese Some Chinese remains which date back 4,000 years ago had bamboo pegs tapped into the gums, just like implants
June 19, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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because of malnutrition. Babies with this defect are unable to suck properly and may require tube feeding. Dental development is also greatly affected by cleft palate because the gums are not formed properly. Speech is sometimes incomprehensible due to the poor oral phonetics. Emotional
June 19, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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variation in physical, medical, and mental condition exists among older individuals. Irrespective of age, if a person remains relatively healthy, he or she may be treated (dentally) in much the same way a younger individual. Geriatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry which focuses on the diagnosis
June 16, 2015
by RemedyLand
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survival rate of 70 percent with stage 1 as the highest at up to 90 percent.. Faster Recovery Because lesser treatment is needed, recovery is faster because the cancer cells are eradicated in a shorter period, and the healthy cells can regenerate much sooner. Lesser Chance
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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and functions like a normal, healthy tooth, making root canal therapy a powerful type of restorative endodontic procedure. Limitations of Endodontics Despite their effectiveness, however, root canals are by no means perfect. The ideal solution to damaged pulp in a tooth would be regrowing the damaged nerves
June 19, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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may have perfectly white teeth, but that may not mean that you have perfectly healthy teeth. It makes no sense to spend money on whitening, when other areas of your mouth really need to be addressed first to get the best results from whitening. It is always good to check with your dentist first
June 19, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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certain kinds of food, or are able to chew only on one side of their mouths. There are a number of potential culprits that have the capability to create fractures. Apples and Carrots While these healthy snacks are great for your body, they’re not so great for your teeth. Both of these crudites
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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recommend extraction. If the damage caused by a root canal infection can be removed and the drilled out portion of the tooth cleaned and filled, there should be no reason to prefer an extraction. In the long run, keeping your natural teeth will be a better and healthier solution for your oral health.
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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with back pain. Can’ts do not need to define the work and personal lives of dental professionals. The field is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding, yes. But back pain is not the price you have to pay in order to help others stay healthy. It is possible to turn your can’ts
June 24, 2015
by Dr Juanita Benedict
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of the surgical treatment using modern microsurgical techniques. All teeth were sound restoratively healthy from a periodontal perspective. All surgical treatment was done with enhanced magnification and lighting with a surgical endoscope, root ends were reduced 3mm perpendicular to the long axis of the root
June 01, 2015
by Dr Howard Bittner
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