Toothache pain is caused when the never in the tooth root is irritated. Some of the primary causes of dental pain is from dental infection, tooth decay, injury or loss of tooth. Dental pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw, thus appearing to be tooth pain. The most common areas include … Read more
Gingivitis occurs before periodontitis. Gingivitis usually refers to gum inflammation, initially, with gingivitis, bacteria plaque accumulates on the surface of the tooth. When that happens, the gums get red and inflamed; teeth may bleed when brushing them. Even though the gums are irritated and bothersome, the teeth are not loose, and there is no irreversible … Read more
What is Peiodontitis and how do you get it. What is Periodontitis: Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. With periodontitis, the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Untreated periodontitis will eventually result in tooth loss, and may increase the risk … Read more
According to the The Renfrew Center Foundation up to 24 million people in the United States experience an eating disorder. This is dark figure that can be even high due to the fact that many people keep their eating disorder a secret. According to a study by the University of Bergen in Norway, showed that … Read more
New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patients Scientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk … Read more
NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer types Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have completed a detailed genomic analysis, known as the PanCancer Atlas, on a data set of molecular and clinical information from over 10,000 tumors representing 33 types of cancer. “This project is the culmination of more than a … Read more
How Safe are at Home Teeth Whitening Products? Even though there has been some considerable amount of concerns raised about at home whiten products being safe for your teeth, you may want to know that there have been numerous clinical studies that have demonstrated that using a home system to whiten your teeth is both … Read more
Tooth Decay in Children. Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition. Due to dental issue children miss 52 million hours from school every year. If dental problems are left untreated children will develop further health problems. 30% to 50% of children between 4 and 5 years old already struggle with tooth decay. There … Read more
Using your dental benefits. As we draw closer to the end of the year this is a reminder to use your dental benefits. Many people do receive dental benefits though their employment but still do not visit the dentist and use the benefits they receive. Also companies will tend to review the employee benefits offer … Read more
Your child first dental visit. Proper dental care right from the start will make fore health teeth that will last your child lifetime. The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) recommends that a child should be seen by a dentist when their first tooth appears. A good Pediatric dental office loves to see children … Read more
Fruit Juice May be Bad for Your Children’s Teeth as Soft Drink. There are good benefits to fruit juice, however just like soda they can still be harmful to your child teeth. According to the head of a leading Dentistry University in Australia, juices, contain citric acid which can dissolve the hard structures of your … Read more
NIH researchers use genomics to set squamous cell carcinomas apart from other cancers. Results could advance treatments for head and neck and other cancers. Results could adResearchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have uncovered molecular characteristics that link the genomic profiles of squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) from five areas of the body and … Read more
Many children like to be able to show their independence by doing tasks, such as brushing their teeth, on their own. Even if your child is still not correctly brushing you should let them brush their teeth either before or after you have correctly brushed their teeth. This can be done in steps in a … Read more
Did you know that cheese can help you protect your child teeth from tooth decay? By offering your child a piece of cheese after a meal or snack the cheese helps neutralizing the harmful acids from the mouth. In addition, cheese helps to make tooth enamel stronger and becoming a perfect barrier that will protect … Read more
Babies can start teething as soon as three months but normally for most babies teething beings around six to seven months. The first teeth that will usually appear will be the lower incisors (front teeth). As your child grows and develop more teeth, you can use a toothbrush that is designed for your child’s age. … Read more
Oral hygiene is just as important to infants as to children and adults. Even though a baby may not have teeth you still need to provide for daily oral hygiene for your infant. Infants require daily oral hygiene, because the tissues in the mouth require cleansing to prevent irritation and infection. Thrush is a treatable … Read more
NIH researchers crack mystery behind rare bone disorder Researchers at the National Institutes of Health worked with 15 patients from around the world to uncover a genetic basis of “dripping candle wax” bone disease. The rare disorder, known as melorheostosis, causes excess bone formation that resembles dripping candle wax on x-rays. The results, appearing in … Read more