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- Different types of anesthesia available for sedation dentistry - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithDo you have a cavity that needs to be removed and filled? If so, you are probably wondering what types of sedation anesthesia is available in order for you to take part of. Sedation dentistry has been a regular practice of dentists everywhere as some procedures just need the patient to be ...
Views: 541 - Best Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithHave you ever been around someone that has bad breath? Not only is it annoying, but sometimes it can be downright disgusting. This may cause you to not want to be around that person at all anymore. How do you know that you aren't in the same boat? In order to know how to fight bad breath you ...
Views: 508 - Causes of Bad Breath - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithHave you ever been around someone that has bad breath? Not only is it annoying, but sometimes it can be downright disgusting. This may cause you to not want to be around that person at all anymore. How do you know that you aren't in the same boat? In order to know how to fight bad breath you ...
Views: 501 - How Braces Are Made - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithBraces are incredible tools that an orthodontist will use to help someone correct the alignment of their teeth. Although people may not enjoy having these metal pieces put onto their teeth, they can correct a number of different dental problems. One of the most interesting parts of getting ...
Views: 593 - What happens when a cavity forms - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithEvery day we are bombarded by special gum, toothpaste, and mouthwashes that supposedly help to reduce the risk of cavities, but what exactly are cavities? In order to understand what happens when a cavity forms, we first need to know how the tooth responds to certain elements such as sugar which ...
Views: 718 - Dentures Versus Implants - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sandra SmithOne of the biggest questions in dentistry is whether it is better to get dental implants or dentures. Both of these dental devices can help you to lead a normal and fulfilling life, but they each have their pros and cons. Here we will discuss some of the benefits of both so that you can make a ...
Views: 764 - What's Causing Your Jaw Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Sandra SmithThere are many people throughout the world that are suffering from frequent jaw pain. Many people think it might just be a passing phase, while others realize that it is probably a serious issue. One of the main causes of jaw pain is temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. If you think you ...
Views: 512 - Why You Should Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhile there are some people who are born without wisdom teeth, the rest of us have to deal with them sooner or later. As you start to get out of your teens, your wisdom teeth generally begin coming in and pushing the rest of the teeth forward, and have the potential to ruin any orthodontic work ...
Views: 450 - Periodontal disease and diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithIn order to understand whether or not there is a link between periodontal disease and diabetes, it is first important to understand how these diseases differ from one another. Diabetes is a disease which interferes with the body's ability to metabolize glucose. Glucose is the sugar that all ...
Views: 525(1 vote) - Periodontal Disease links to other diseases - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithIs it possible for periodontal disease to be linked to other diseases that can occur within the body? Scientific studies have shown that there is a common link between periodontal disease and the presence of cardiovascular disease as well as cerebral vascular disease. The link is very apparent ...
Views: 525(1 vote) - Understanding Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithIn order to understand what periodontal disease is, one must first have a basic understanding of the teeth and their supporting tissue and structures. Teeth are held in place by the root of the tooth which is embedded into the jaw bone. The way that the tooth attaches to the jaw bone is through ...
Views: 561(1 vote) - Dentists vs at home kits for tooth whitening - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sandra SmithAt one time, if one wanted to have one's teeth whitened, the only options available were to either go to the dentist to see what magic he or she could accomplish, or try a DIY home remedy that had the potential for disastrous consequences. Now, of course, this is no longer the case, as there has ...
Views: 495(2 votes) - What are the effects of mouth piercings on teeth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sandra SmithLip and tongue piercings are becoming increasingly popular among those who are looking for something a bit edgier than the usual piercings, and who see this as just another form of self-expression. Aesthetics and personal preferences aside, it is worthwhile to take a look at the possible ...
Views: 501(2 votes) - What you should know about getting your teeth whitened - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Sandra SmithEveryone wants a set of pearly whites, similar to those that actors and others in the public eye have. But getting to that level of sparkling white often requires outside assistance, be it from a dentist or by using an at-home tooth whitening procedure. Tooth whitening is often portrayed as an ...
Views: 442(1 vote) - What does a deep cleaning actually involve - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Sandra SmithPreventative care is the best medicine when it comes to healthy teeth and gums. Diligent brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental checkups and cleaning, can help stave off problems before they become severe and nip them in the bud. But what can be done once gum disease, or advanced ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - What does periodontal surgery entail - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Sandra SmithYou may have noticed your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth. This can seem like an alarming development, and in some cases it certainly may be. When tartar is left on the teeth due to inadequate dental care, bacteria are provided with an environment in which they can thrive and cause other ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Tongue splitting and oral health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhile not exactly mainstream, having one's tongue pierced is not all that unusual anymore, leaving some people who are interested in a more distinctive form of facial alteration at somewhat of a loss. This may be one reason why some look to tongue-splitting, in which the tongue is bifurcated so ...
Views: 3714(1 vote) - How to perform a pulp cap - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sandra SmithFirst of all the dentist will stop the bleeding from the exposure. If there is no pulp inflammation then a dry cotton pellet can be applied to the point for three minutes. If this doesn't stop the bleeding then you might want to use an electrosurge unit to give it a brief shock. If the bleeding ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - Failed Root Canal Procedures - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sandra SmithThe last reason why root canals have a bad rap is because they aren't always effective. Even if the dentist does a skilled job, the tooth might always remain painful. This only happens about 5% of the time but it is still annoying. Either the patient has to deal with the pain or the dentist can ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Pain That Occurs After Your Root Canal - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sandra SmithOne of the best ways to gauge pain after your procedure is to measure it against the amount of pain you had before the root canal. If it was very painful before you got it taken care of then you will likely need quite a bit of pain medication afterwards. Depending on how much pain you have, it ...
Views: 518 - Dry Socket Pain - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Sandra SmithWhat is a dry socket? A dry socket is a problem that happens only after a tooth has been pulled. It is very painful and is most common after the extraction of premolar or molar teeth. After a tooth has been extracted a blood clot forms in the socket that serves as a protective layer over the ...
Views: 664 - The Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Sandra SmithResearchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease.Coronary artery disease is characterized by a condensing of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty proteins. Blood clots can obstruct normal blood flow, ...
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