Dental
Care After Periodontal Pack/ Dental Root Canal Surgery
The following information on your gum operation has been prepared to answer questions you may have about how to take care of your mouth. Please read the instructions carefully you have found them very helpful.
Objectives of Artificial Tooth Replacement or Denture Prosthesis
Denture Prosthesis is that branch of prosthetic dentistry (concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and related structures of the mouth and including the repair or replacement of defective teeth) which deals with the procedures for the restoration of all the lost natural teeth in edentulous patients or patients who are soon going to lose them.
Toothpaste Containing Fluoride: How much Is Enough?
Appropriate amount of fluoride is essential to help prevent tooth decay. To prevent dental decay recently Alan Johnson, the Health Secretary, called for fluoride to be added to more areas of England’s water supply.
Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease and Cause of Mouth Odour (Odor)
(i) SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
a. Local symptoms:
- Pain.
- Gum bleeding.
- Foul taste.
- Discharge of pus.
- Hypersensitivity of teeth.
- Excessive salivation.
b. Systemic symptoms:
- Fever.
- Anorexia.
- Headache
Dental Care for The Prevention of Gum /Periodontal Disease Even Oral Cancer
Oral diseases such as dental caries (tooth decay), periodontitis (gum disease) and oral and pharyngeal cancers are a global health problem in both industrialized and increasingly in developing countries, especially amongst poorer communities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.
Periodontal /Gum Disease Treatment Should be Included in Pregnancy Care Programs
Ideally, prenatal care should start before you get pregnant. If you're planning a pregnancy, see your health care provider for a complete checkup. He or she can do routine testing to make sure you're in good health and that you don't have any illnesses or other conditions that could affect your pregnancy.
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (Anug)/ Vincent's Stomatitis/ Trench Mouth
Periodontal diseases are often classified according to their severity.Gingivitis is an infection that occurs when bacteria invade soft tissues, bone, and other places. They range from mild gingivitis, to more severe periodontitis, and finally acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, which can be life threatening.Infection begins when the body's immune system is overwhelmed.
Cardiovascular Risk for Periodontal (Gum) Disease /Periodontitis/ Pyorrhea/ Gingivitis
Long-term periodontitis can lead to even more-serious problems, including higher blood sugar levels and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Gum disease may even affect your unborn child. Pregnant women with periodontitis are much more likely to give birth to premature babies than are women with healthy gums.
Different Types of Dental Plaque Formation
Definition:
Plaque is a tenacious adherent deposit that forms on tooth surface. It consist of an organic matrix containing a dense concentration of bacteria.Dental plaque is a whitish soft accumulation of bacteria and their substrate which deposit on the teeth when not cleaned adequately.
Types:
Based on it's relation to the gingival margin plaque is of two types-
Dental Hygiene Practice Also Important for Possible Risk of Pancreatic Cancer from Periodontal or Gum Disease
Gum disease progresses in stages. Believe it or not, more than half of teens have some form of gum disease.
Simple, Cheap Way To Detect the Bone-Thinning Disease Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that even mild stresses like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or coughing can cause a fracture. In most cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals in your bones.
Tips to Reduce The Risk of Tooth Decay for Healthy Teeth and Gums
If you're like most people, you don't exactly look forward to facing a dentist's drill. So wouldn't it be better to prevent cavities before they begin?
Root Canal Therapy / Endodontic Treatment; an Alternative Technique for Restoring Your Children Strong Tooth
The mouth also plays a key role in the digestive system, but it does much more than get digestion started. The mouth - especially the teeth, lips, and tongue - is essential for speech. The tongue, which allows us to taste, also enables us to form words when we speak. The lips that line the outside of the mouth both help hold food in while we chew and pronounce words when we talk.
Bottle-Feeding , Pacifier & Thumb Sucking , Nasal Allergy may Cause Tooth Misalignments
In a study of nearly 1,200 children between the ages of 4 and 5, Mexican researchers found that those who were bottle-fed, used pacifiers or sucked their thumb before the age of 1 were more likely to have a posterior crossbite -- where the upper teeth in the back of the mouth bite down behind, rather than in front of, the lower teeth.