Miscellaneous
09/27/2006
Having a toothache is no fun. The symptoms can range
anywhere from mild
discomfort to totally unbearable pain. When you have a toothache, it may
be worsened by hot, cold, biting or eating sweets. Or, sometimes,
it just hurts all by itself.
Possible causes of a toothache:
Tooth decay (a cavity).
A dental abscess (usually caused by deep decay).
A periodontal (gum) abscess.
An erupting wisdom tooth.
A fractured tooth.
A dying nerve (usually under an existing filling or crown).
An irritated nerve due to a deep filling or crown.
Impacted food in or around a molar.
A leaking filling, bridge or crown.
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09/23/2006
Discussion
Sufficient evidence has accumulated to conclude that smoking is a causal factor in cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, chronic obstructive lung diseases, infertility, cataracts, hip fractures, and periodontal diseases (29). Risks of some of these diseases decline when the causal factor is removed through smoking cessation (30). Research suggests smoking also may be causally linked to tooth loss (8-15), but there is little information on the effect of smoking cessation on tooth loss risk.
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09/22/2006
According to The American Dental Association (ADA) pregnant women should have routine cleanings and exams during their pregnancy. Because your hormones rise during pregnancy it can cause the gums to swell, bleed, and therefore trap food causing irritation to your gums. Routine cleanings will help reduce problems caused by the raised hormone levels during pregnancy, including oral infections, gingivitis and periodontal disease. The ADA also recommends:
Eat a balanced diet, brush their teeth thoroughly with an ADA-approved fluoride toothpaste twice a day, and floss daily.
Let your dentist know you are pregnant.
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09/21/2006
Recently, someone had asked me this question and I thought, 'of course not' until a press release came across my desk and I realized this question wasn't as simple as I thought at first. In fact, according to dentists, some 'healthier' food options can damage your teeth more than others.
"Acid wear is an important issue facing oral health," says Dr. Pramati Kohli, a dentist in Toronto. "We don't want to scare people away from eating healthy foods-because they should continue eating these-but the good news is that there are things people can do to help protect against the effects of acids.
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09/21/2006
Neuromuscular Dentistry can help alleviate symptoms such as headaches, neck and
shoulder pain, jaw pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
The majority of Americans suffer from one or more of these symptoms, and unfortunately in many
cases these patients' symptoms are either misdiagnosed or dismissed as having no physiological
cause. In a number of cases, these symptoms can actually be attributed to
TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome), also referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder)
or MPD (myofascial pain dysfunction).
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09/20/2006
Cracked Teeth
Cracked teeth demonstrate many types of symptoms, including pain when chewing, temperature sensitivity, or even the release of biting pressure. It is also common for pain to come and go, making it difficult to diagnose the cause of discomfort.
Chewing can cause movement of the cracked pieces of your tooth, and the pulp within the tooth becomes irritated. At the same time, when biting pressure is released, the crack can close quickly, resulting in sharp pain. Eventually, the pulp will become damaged and tooth will consistently hurt, even when you are not chewing.
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09/19/2006
The implants themselves are tiny titanium screws, which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts are then attached to the implant, which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.
Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
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09/19/2006
Mercury fillings are like a Trojan horse, a sneaky way to introduce
mercury into your system. When it is released, it scatters, and finding
it to eliminate it is like trying to herd cats. it is important
to understand the risk of mercury fillings.
Mercury changes forms. It has different costumes. It ducks into
phone booths as inorganic, comes out as organic, and then darts into a
dark cell to do its damage leaving someone else's fingerprints.
Mystery. It did take scientists a long time to determine how mercury
changes faces so fast.
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09/19/2006
When it comes to cavities, bacteria are public enemy number #1. Our mouths, teeth and toothbrushes are full of bacteria which settle on our teeth in plaque, a goo of proteins, saliva, and food debris. Violight can remove the bacteria from our toothbrushes but our teeth are a problem. Here bacteria devour food particles left on our teeth. Ungrateful guests, these bacteria produce acid as a by-product of their feasting. It is this acid which eats into the tooth enamel creating cavities.
The teeth have a moderate ability to repair tooth enamel by remineralizing the affected enamel with minerals from saliva.
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09/19/2006
1. Take a little extra time to give your teeth the care they deserve.
Did you know that it takes two to three minutes to adequately brush your teeth but that most people spend less than 30 seconds brushing ? Why is brushing this long so important ?
It all has to do with bacteria. Millions of bacteria live, work, and play in our mouths. They feed on food left on our teeth after we eat. Acid is a by-product of this bacterial feasting. It is this acid which destroys enamel creating cavities.
Brushing removes bacteria from our teeth so they can no longer make acid. It is important, however, to remove bacteria from all tooth surfaces.
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09/19/2006
If you are contemplating major dental procedures such as reconstruction and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, or dentures, or if you suffer head/neck pain or other “TMJ”- like symptoms, your choice of treatment becomes more important.
It is in these major cases that establishing the correct occlusion becomes so important. This is when choosing neuromuscular diagnostic techniques might have a positive and long-term impact on the outcome of the treatment.
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09/06/2006
Diagnosis includes identifying the location of the toothache, as well as the cause. The dentist begins by asking the patient specific questions about the toothache, including the types of foods that make the pain worse, whether the tooth is sensitive to temperature or biting, and whether the pain is worse at night. The dentist then examines the patient's mouth for signs of swelling, redness, and obvious tooth damage. The presence of pus indicates an abscess or gum disease. The dentist may flush the sore area with warm water to dislodge any food particles and to test for sensitivity to heat.
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09/06/2006
Definition
Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Decay results from the action of bacteria that live in plaque, which is a sticky, whitish film formed by a protein in saliva (mucin) and sugary substances in the mouth. The plaque bacteria sticking to tooth enamel use the sugar and starch from food particles in the mouth to produce acid.
Description
Tooth decay is a common health problem, second in prevalence only to the common cold.
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09/04/2006
By Lisa Richwine
Washington - The safety of widely used silver fillings made with mercury will get another look this week in light of persistent complaints that they may cause health problems.
Dozens of studies have found no evidence that the fillings are dangerous, except for rare cases of allergic reactions, US health officials say. The Food and Drug Administration will ask a panel of outside experts on Wednesday and Thursday if it agrees with that conclusion or sees reason to worry.
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09/02/2006
Since 1870, the California
Dental Association (CDA) has served as a symbol of excellence in the dental industry.
As California’s “Trusted Source for Dental Information,” the
CDA’s growing membership of more than 20,000 dentists is dedicated to promoting
public health through policy, advocacy, innovation and continuing education. This
remarkable tradition is enhanced through the organization’s charitable affiliate,
the CDA Foundation, which serves both the profession and the community through
outreach, research, training and scholarship programs.
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09/01/2006
Some say you are what you eat, but it's hard to eat with bad teeth. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is very important. When you neglect your teeth, you are more likely to develop tooth and gum diseases.
Some common dental problems are cavities, gum disease, stains, oral cancer and toothaches. Some of these problems occur whether you take good care of your teeth or not, but the chances of the problem occurring can be dramatically reduced by taking some very simple steps:
Brush your teeth at least two times a day.
Floss two times a day.
Go to the dentist every six months.
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08/31/2006
Damage to the tooth, an untreated cavity, or gum disease can cause an abscessed tooth. If a cavity is not treated, the inside of the tooth - the pulp - can become infected. The bacteria can spread from the tooth to the tissue around and beneath it, creating an abscess. Gum disease causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, leaving pockets. If food builds up in one of these pockets, bacteria can grow, and an abscess may form. An abscess can cause the bone around the tooth to dissolve.
What are the symptoms?
You may have:
Throbbing pain, especially when chewing.Red, swollen gums. A bad taste in your mouth.Swelling in your jaw or face.
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08/30/2006
To fill a tooth, your dentist will:
Numb your teeth, gums, tongue, and surrounding skin. Your dentist will first put a jelly substance directly on the area to start the numbing process and then inject an anesthetic to complete it. Many dentists will give you nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas) to reduce your pain and help you relax.Perhaps use a small sheet of rubber on a metal frame (rubber dam) to target the decayed tooth and to stop liquid and tooth chips from entering your mouth and throat.Drill out all the decay and replace it with a filling.
Fillings can be made from many types of material.
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08/29/2006
Than this information is for you!
The pressure of biting on even a hair-thin tipper of mono can crack a preexisting fracture line in the tooth, but more often it is pulling at leader clamped between teeth or the snapping of tooth against tooth after the mono is cut that causes the damage. You need to remember the least expensive tooth repair is $110.00. A pair of nail clippers costs only . 69 cents. A crown is $650.00. What's the cost of a pair of pliers to crimp split shot-$6,50? This is a no-brainer!
It is easy to damage teeth when you are far from medical help. "What should you do when the blood belongs to you?
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08/29/2006
2006 Publications International, Ltd.
Coffee, tea, and cola are notorious for
leaving stains on your pearly whites.
Tobacco -- whether it's smoked or chewed -- is one of the worst offenders. Coffee, tea, and colas are culprits as well. Other possible causes include fruit juices (especially grape), red wine, fruits such as blueberries, soy sauce, and curry. Think of it this way: If a food or beverage can leave permanent stains on clothes or carpets, it can probably taint your teeth.
Aging also contributes to the yellowing of teeth.
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08/28/2006
Boston -- Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells play a destructive role in periodontal disease. Although researchers had suspected the correlation between bone loss in periodontal (gum) disease and immune cells, this is the first time that this has been confirmed in human tissue samples. With this work, Forsyth scientists and colleagues hope to determine methods for intervening and halting bone loss and thus improving the health outcomes of the estimated 80 million Americans suffering from periodontal disease.
The study, led by Toshihisa Kawai, D.D.S., Ph.D.
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08/27/2006
Public health nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, and colleagues at Kings College London, looked at published studies on the health effects of tea consumption.
They found clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack.
Some studies suggested tea consumption protected against cancer, although this effect was less clear-cut.
Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening.
Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid.
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08/26/2006
IBB-I want to begin this article with this simple question: Why do some people lose their teeth? Dental caries and gum diseases are common all over the world, and Yemen is no exception. My curiosity led me to Nasser Hospital in Ibb City where I met one of the senior dentists in this hospital, Dr Abdul-Hakeem Yahya Alsadah, who has been working in this field since he was fifteen years old and continues to help people who have problems in their mouths, teeth and gums. He answered some questions about these common problems.
Q: What do we mean by dental caries, and what causes them?
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08/21/2006
Cholesterol
The investigators explain cavities -- also known as dental caries -- form when bacteria interact with certain foods on the surface of the teeth. The first step in the process is the formation of dental plaque, which is made up of bacteria growing in a polysaccharide matrix. Acid can also be formed by bacteria, which then eats away at the tooth, causing a cavity to form.
Dental caries affect more than 95 percent of all adults and cost the American economy nearly $40 billion every year.
Cranberries contain many substances known to inhibit enzymes linked to plaque formation.
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08/21/2006
Children's dental health in Australia is better than many other countries,
according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and
Welfare (AIHW), but children from disadvantaged socioeconomic areas have poorer
dental health than other Australian children.
The report, Socioeconomic differences in children's dental health: The
Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2001, shows that of the 41 countries
with comparable national data, Australia had the fifth lowest average number of
decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth among 12-year-olds.
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08/19/2006
Are smokeless tobacco products safe?
8/8/2006
Are smokeless tobacco products safe?
Like cigars and cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products contain a variety of toxins associated with cancer. At least 28 cancer-causing chemicals have been identified in smokeless tobacco products.
Smokeless tobacco can irritate your gum tissue, causing it to recede or pull away from your teeth. Once this gum tissue recedes, the roots of your teeth are exposed, increasing your risk for tooth decay. The roots of your teeth also may become sensitive to hot and cold or other irritants, which means you could experience some discomfort when eating or drinking.
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07/20/2006
When it comes to picking a toothpaste, many promise to whiten your teeth. But Consumer Reports just found after testing dozens of toothpastes many fail to deliver on that promise.
Jacob and his brother Ethan know that to get clean teeth, you have to brush regularly.
That's true for adults as well as kids. And the toothpaste you use can also make a difference.
With toothpastes making claims on everything from cavity protection to whitening to tartar protection, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you.
Consumer Reports just tested forty-one toothpastes to find the ones that clean the best.
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07/04/2006
NEW YORK -- Making regular visits to the dentist not only protects the teeth, it also may protect the carotid arteries -- the main blood vessels leading to the brain.
Study findings presented this past weekend in Brisbane, Australia at a gathering of the International Association for Dental Research hint that gum disease may contribute to clogged carotids, leading to an increased risk of stroke.
Chronic inflammation arising from dental disease has been implicated in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries - a key risk factor for stroke.
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