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Kissing is Nature’s Cleansing Process Good for Oral Health
2007-12-29 10:55:00 "Kissing is nature's cleansing process," says Heidi Hausauer, a dentist and spokeswoman for the academy. "Saliva washes out the mouth and helps remove the cavity-causing food particles that accumulate after meals." Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Bacteria and viruses in the saliva or blood of one person can be spread to another person by kissing. More About: Health , Nature , Good , Process
Symptoms and First Help for Jaw Pain, TMJ
2007-12-27 19:57:00 Jaw pain can be in the jaw muscles, the jaw joints, or both. Most of it comes from the muscles that move the lower jaw. One of the muscles, the temporalis, spreads out like a fan on the side of the head and reaches downward to grab the lower jaw. More About: Pain , Symptoms
5 Steps to Good Oral Health
2007-12-24 21:20:00 Good oral health is not only important to your appearance and sense of well-being, but also to your overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies. More About: Health , Good , Oral , Steps
Remove Dental Plaque with Cleaning Teeth
2007-12-24 02:57:00 The plaque is a bacterial film adhered onto the tooth surfaces. The dental plaque will accumulate and lead to the development of tooth decay and periodontal disease. In order to prevent dental diseases, it is necessary to thoroughly remove dental plaque. More About: Dental , Cleaning , Teeth
Dental Fluorosis is a Cosmetic Condition, Not a Dental Disease
2007-11-28 11:59:00 Dental fluorosis is an irreversible condition caused by excessive ingestion of fluoride during the tooth forming years. It is the first visible sign that a child has been overexposed to fluoride. More About: Cosmetic , Dental , Disease , Condition
Dental Sealants is a Barrier Protecting your Teeth
2007-11-23 11:34:00 Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. The dental sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. More About: Dental , Teeth , Barrier
Types of Dental Crown and Who Need It
2007-11-01 13:49:00 Dental crown is a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully cup over the portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. In comparison, fillings are dental restorations that fill in or cover over just a portion of a tooth. Since dental crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth, a dental crown in effect becomes the tooth's new outer surface. More About: Dental , Types
Hard Work of Dental Implant Surgery
2007-10-23 09:32:00 Dental implants along with artificial teeth are often a good option to fill the gaps left by tooth loss. Many people find that dental implants are more comfortable, efficient and secure than are dentures or bridgework. More About: Dental , Work , Hard , Surgery , Implant
Periodontal Disease - Infection of the Tissues that Support Your Teeth
2007-10-22 10:25:00 Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket. More About: Infection , Support , Teeth , Disease , Issue
How to Floss Properly
2007-10-21 09:19:00 Dental floss helps to remove the harmful germs that attack your teeth and gums when plaque builds up, polishes your tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. In addition to the front and back of your teeth, plaque builds up between your teeth and under your gum line and can't be reached with your toothbrush. More About: Floss , Prop , Rope
Diet and Dental Health
2007-10-20 21:19:00 Your body is like a complex machine. The foods you choose as fuel and how often you “fill up” affect your general health and that of your teeth and gums. Many dentists are concerned that their patients are consuming record numbers of sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and non-nutritious snacks that affect their teeth. These items generally have little if any nutritional value and over time they can take a toll on teeth. More About: Health , Dental Health , Diet , Dental , Heal
Dental Injury and Damaged Teeth
2007-09-28 09:09:00 If you receive a blow to the face, it's possible that some of your teeth will get broken or damaged. This is known as a dental injury. While accidents will always happen, this factsheet explains how to try and prevent the most common dental injuries. It also describes what your dentist can do to treat damaged teeth. More About: Dental , Injury , Teeth , Damaged
Dental Implantology Challenges
2007-09-27 10:37:00 Dental implantology is the most progressive part of dentistry and engages replacement of bad or lost teeth. Dental implants are artificial substitutes of dental roots made from titanium. They are placed in bone beds and after healing (osseointegration) a crown or in large defects a bridge are cemented or screwed in. Perfect healing (accetance of implants) in the jawbone is nowadays very reliable. More About: Dental , Halle
Dental Hypnosis. Medical Control of Your Mind and… Teeth
2007-09-26 07:01:00 For many years hypnosis was condemned as unscientific by the medical profession. However, it is now recognised as an appropriate technique in helping people overcome phobias, fears and obsessive compulsive disorders. Dental surgeons use hypnosis as a tool to relax their patients, allay the main fears of the drill and needles, and relieve the general anxiety of going to the dentist. More About: Medical , Mind , Teeth , Control
The Most Common Type of Gum Disease - Chronic Periodontitis
2007-09-25 12:00:00 Chronic periodontitis is usually, but not always, a slowly progressing form of periodontitis that often responds to treatment. The rate of progression is neither predictable nor steady. Studies show that patients may experience periods of relative quiescence and bursts of rapidly progressing disease activity. Chronic periodontitis can be considered localized or generalized. Severity can be characterized by the amount of clinical attachment loss. More About: Disease , Common , Type , Gum disease , Period
Mandibular Reconstruction Facts
2007-09-21 07:24:00 Interruption of mandibular continuity, therefore, produces both a cosmetic and functional deformity. The resulting dysfunction after loss of part of the mandible varies from minimal to major. More About: Facts , Reconstruction , Bula
Bleeding Gums is Really Serious Problem
2007-09-20 20:01:00 Yes, bleeding gums is a serious problem. It is either indicating the beginning of the destructive process involving the supporting tissue around the tooth or some serious underlying systemic problems. Gum disease is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth. These bacteria create toxins that damage the gums. More About: Problem , Gums , Ally
Temorary or Permanent Tooth (Dental) Filling. Do You Have One?
2007-09-12 10:26:00 After drilling out the cavities dental fillings are inserted in teeth to restorate the damaged or decayed tooth. The drilling is needed to remove damaged enamel and dentin (the inside layer of the tooth that can be damaged by Dental decay. After drilling the tooth is filled with (mostly) amalgam dental fillings to restore the tooth. After this procedure a damaged tooth can be used again. Dental fillings might have to be replaced or topped up at some point, but that is a matter of years. Teeth that have been affected by tooth decay (caries or cavities) require a filling. More About: Mora , Permanent
Is There Teeth Whitening Harm?
2007-09-11 15:05:00 Tooth whitening is not for everyone. Where front teeth are already crowned or veneered or have very large fillings present, or where the teeth are excessively worn and there is tooth surface loss, whitening may not be recommended. More About: Teeth , Harm , Whitening
Pediatric Dentistry - Saving Our Children’s Teeth
2007-09-10 23:03:00 Pediatric Dentistry is more than fixing teeth. Pediatric Dentists are concerned about the overall well-being of children. You hear a lot recently about child deaths in motor vehicle accidents associated with air bags. Accident prevention and safety counseling are part of our profession and the responsibility of every health care provider involved in pediatric care. More About: Children , Teeth , Saving , Pediatric
Dental Tourism (Dental Vacation) - Travel and Treat Your Teeth
2007-09-07 00:00:00 Dental tourism, or dental vacation, is a concept in which an individual seeks dental care in another country (e.g., India, Canada, or Mexico) because of the low cost of care in that locale. Tour packages are available to accommodate Americans who are looking for good dental care at third-world costs. This vacation trend is becoming more popular. More About: Travel , Tourism , Dental , Vacation , Teeth
Main Info about Dental Surgery
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Dental surgery is the branch of medicine, which is concerned with the teeth, gums, jaw and the oral cavity. A dentist is trained in the treatment of decayed or damaged teeth, cosmetic dentistry and in keeping patients informed on the optimum forms of dental hygiene for the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease. More About: Dental , Info , Main , Surgery , Urge
Dental Care Professionals: Dental Endodontist will Save Your Nerves or Save
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Endodontics is a dental specialty that deals with diseases of the tissue, blood vessels, and nerves inside the tooth. This field of study is practiced by endodontists, dentists with two to three years of additional dental training. More About: Dental , Care , Save , Professionals , Fess
Teeth Wars - Dental Laser Treatment
2007-09-04 00:00:00 Dental laser treatment is generally less painful and, therefore, reduce the necessity of anesthesia. In addition, because the laser is a non-contact instrument, it does not create the noise and vibration associated with dental drills. Laser dentistry is an exciting technology that may very well provide you with new dental treatment options. More About: Dental , Wars , Treatment , Teeth
Tooth Bonding Procedure for Whiten Your Smile
2007-09-04 00:00:00 Tooth bonding is the application of a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to repair a decayed, chipped, fractured or discolored tooth. Unlike tooth veneers, which are manufactured in a laboratory and require a customized mold to achieve a proper fit, tooth bonding can be done in a single visit. The procedure is called tooth bonding because the material bonds to the tooth. More About: Smile , Bondi , Tooth bonding
Chewing and its Effect on Teeth
2007-08-27 00:00:00 Chewing is the process by which food is mashed and crushed by teeth. It is the first step of digestion and it increases the surface area of foods to allow more efficient break down by enzymes. During the mastication process, the food is positioned between the teeth for grinding by the cheek and tongue. As chewing continues, the food is made softer and warmer, and the enzymes in saliva begin to break down carbohydrates in the food. More About: Teeth , Effect , Chewing
Macrodontia - When Teeth Size is Bigger than Normal
2007-08-27 00:00:00 There are many abnormalities associated with the teeth. These are the abnormalities of size, shape, and number of the teeth. These abnormalities occur because of the ectodermal dysplasias (a disease in which the hereditarysyndromes do not progress). More About: Teeth , Size , Acro , Normal
Tips Why You Should Consider Dental Anesthesia - Killer of Any Dental Pain
2007-08-27 00:00:00 Pain is the most common manifestation of dental disease and as such the advent of anesthesia may be regarded as a cornerstone in the development of modern dentistry. Historically, dental pain or a toothache is regarded as the worst thing experienced by man since times immemorial. More About: Dental , Tips , Pain , Killer , Cons
Contemporary Orthodontics. Orthodontic Treatment
2007-08-26 00:00:00 Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words ortho meaning straight and odons meaning tooth. More About: Treatment , Contemporary , Temp
Tooth Abscess or Root Abscess - Infected Tooth
More articles from this author:2007-08-24 00:00:00 A tooth abscess or root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues of the jaw bone at the tip of an infected tooth. Usually the abscess originates from a bacterial infection that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. This is usually but not always associated with what is commonly described as a dull throbbing excruciating ache. More About: Root , Infected 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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