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Why American Children Have Rotting Teeth



In America, 16 million low-income children on Medicaid do not receive routine dental care.

Tooth Extraction Do’s and Don’ts



The following are a few of the good practices and forbidden practices after tooth extraction.

Drugs and Periodontium – a Review

Periodontal tissue is susceptible to a range of systemic medications. The effect of systemic drugs such as antihypertensives, antiepileptics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs on the periodontium can cause an adverse effect on the periodontal tissues or afford some degree of protection against periodontal breakdown or can lead to an increased risk of periodontal breakdown.

Why Do Teeth Suffer from Discolorations?



There is a huge number of people struggling with yellowish and stained teeth, even though they perform a strict daily dental hygiene. They brush and floss the teeth twice a day, and they also visit the dentist regularly. So what is the reason for these teeth discolorations?

Life Threatening Blood Clots May Be Caused by Dental Plaque Bacteria

According to the results of a new research, the oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream can be responsible for the life threatening blood clots, which might lead to endocarditis. Scientists who presented their work at the Society for General Microbiology at the Spring Conference in Dublin, say that further research is needed in order to come up with new drugs that will help cure infective heart disease.

Tips to Ensure a Successful Dental Implant Recovery



Dental implants have become more and more common in the last 20 years. In this time, more information has come about regarding the importance of proper care to make sure that they dental implant procedure is a success. Dental implants are posts made of titanium that are placed into the jawbone by a qualified professional. Once the post is in place, it will fuse with the bone through osseointegration.

U.S. Dental Health Crisis: Findings & Key Points



Quite recently, Bernard Sanders, Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, has issued a report on the dental health crisis of America.

Effects of Drugs on Your Oral Health



Problems of the oral cavity can arise for an array of reasons, one of them being drug use. Both medications and illegal drugs can cause tooth decay, discoloration, and many other dental problems. These disorders at times can be long-term and irreversible. Thus, it is important to understand the potential side effects of any drug on your teeth.

When is Root Canal Treatment Needed?



When a tooth is badly injured, or when you struggle with an extremely deep tooth decay, you might need to undergo a root canal treatment, because the pulp of the tooth is much damaged.

What Your Mouth Reveals About your Health



According to experts in the health field, brushing the teeth at least two times every day will help prevent heart diseases and stroke. However, there are many people who simply cannot acknowledge the fact that by respecting a healthy dental cleaning regimen every day can help build a barrier against so many serious health conditions.

Children from Low-Income Families and Emergency Dental Treatments



The number of children, who need emergency dental treatments nationwide, has reached an alarming quota. Toddlers and small children from low-income families often end up in the OR and are put under general anesthesia because they are struggling with several oral health issues.

Untreated Gum Disease Can Easily Lead to Stroke and Heart Attack



In the past several years there have been used many theories to try and explain the fact that gum disease problems are associated with heart complications. One of these theories says that the bacteria that can be found in the mouth actually enter the bloodstream, and they attach to the plaques of fat on the arteries that can be found around the heart.

The Hidden Cause of Sinusitis in Seniors



Chronic sinusitis is a condition currently affecting approximately 13% of the Americans. According to studies led by the Ferguson group of otolaryngologists from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the cause of sinusitis for patients for whom endoscopic surgery failed, was dental infection. The initial study involved looking at the situation of 5 patients for which surgery didn’t work.

Musical Instruments: A Threat of Bacteria and Fungi for Your Child?

According to the latest researches in the field of dentistry and mouth health, used musical instruments pose a major risk of infections for children.

Oral Care After Dental Implant Procedure



Dental implant procedure is a complex, multistage process, requiring the responsible attitude of not only the doctor performing the surgery, but also the patient. In order to reduce the risk of complications and rejection of dental implant to a minimum, and maximize its life, it is necessary to comply with a dentist’s prescription strictly, including those relating to the features of hygienic oral care at various periods of time after dental implant procedure.

A Polar Bear With Toothache Goes To Dentist



The bear, who lives at the Highland Wildlife Park in Kingussie, needed dental surgery after antibiotics failed to cure an infection which had left him with a swollen jaw.

Tooth Extraction: Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure and Recovery



It seems just about everyone has to have his wisdom teeth extracted. For most, it’s an easy procedure and an easy recovery. But many people don’t understand why we have those third molars to begin with — or if there are alternatives to removal.

Medicines and Drugs that can Destroy Your Teeth



There are also some medications such a heart drugs and antidepressants may reduce the flow of saliva in your mouth. Because saliva protects your gums and teeth from infection, a lack of it increase the risk of gum disease. The mouth of a methamphetamine user is often called meth mouth because of the tooth decay that it represents.

Gum Bacteria Can Cause Clots and Heart Attack

Researchers in the UK have determined that there is another reason for people to continue flossing and brushing their teeth. It turns out that the same bacteria of the gums that causes dental plaque may get in the bloodstream and cause clots that will increase risk of heart disease and heart attack.

Dental Implants Failure and Rejection Reasons



While rare, sometimes dental implants failure can occur is some instances. There are a number of different reason that dental implant rejection or failure can happen. By understanding the cited causes for dental implants failure, you can make a better decision as to whether or not dental implants are right for you and your needs.

Uninsured and Needy Receive Free Dental Work



Free dental care at church in Wilmington. Dental clinic helps needy. Dentists donate work to those unable to pay. Free Health and Dental Care Clinic Has Helped Over 3,000 People. Foes claim move to shut dental clinics for poor. Mobile dental clinic helps those who can’t afford care.

Dangerous Chemicals in Toothpaste



There have been studies that have revealed that there are some dangerous chemicals in toothpaste; these chemicals include an ingredient called triclosan. Recent studies have found that triclosan may upset the balance of one’s endocrine system and it can even generate bacteria that are so strong they prove resistant to antibiotics.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure



There remains a great deal of controversy regarding extraction of wisdom teeth. It is generally suggested that teeth that remain completely buried or un-erupted in a normal position are unlikely to cause harm. However, if these impacted teeth are in an abnormal position, then their chances of harming are more.

How to Prepare for Dental Travel



Choosing dental tourism you are probably imagining a travel abroad, visiting beautiful countries, treating your teeth and enjoying your time. All of this, of course, is true, but there will be nothing pleasant if you forget to take care of some small, important things. To avoid bad surprises you should know what to do before departure, during the trip, and in emergency situation.

Die from Dental Infection?



Years ago it was common for a dental infection to kill a patient. Since World War II and the discovery of penicillin, it’s uncommon to hear of anyone dying from dental infection. Untreated dental infection can occasionally result in death due impingement on the air ways or spreading into brain.

Killing Tooth Infection

A tooth infection is a complication of tooth decay. It may also result from trauma to the tooth, such as broken tooth or chipped tooth. Openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (the pulp). Tooth infection may spread out from the root of the tooth and to the bones supporting the tooth.

Antibiotics To Prevent Infective Endocarditis During Dental Procedures

The practice of giving antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis in susceptible individuals undergoing invasive dental procedures has been called into question by the results of a new study showing that the risk of bacteremia over the long-term is higher with tooth brushing than with tooth extraction.

Abscessed Tooth Need to Be Prevented

An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissues around or beneath it. A bacterial infection or gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) may cause the bone surrounding the tooth to dissolve and an abscess to form. Not surprisingly, abscessed teeth are usually very painful. You may feel a shooting or throbbing pain every time you bite or chew.

What medication would you use to tighten pockets in gums?

Question What medication would you use to tighten pockets in gums?

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The Most Traumatic Appointment in Dental Surgery – Tooth Extraction



The extraction of teeth is a commonly performed and generally safe procedure. For most people, the benefits – treatment of pain, decay and infection – are greater than any disadvantages. However, in order to make a well-informed decision and give your consent, you need to be aware of the possible side-effects and the risk of complications.

Do You Need Antibiotics Before Dental Treatment, Dental Procedures?

Based on a review of new and existing scientific evidence, most dental patients with heart disease do not need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a rare, but life-threatening heart infection.

Symptoms and Treatment of Tooth Abscess

Tooth abscess infection mainly occurs due to deep caries where the infection spreads from the infected carious lesion to the roots. Other causes of tooth abscess are trauma to the tooth, where excess pressure is applied on the tooth or sometimes due to gum disease.

Wisdom is Needed for Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The Wisdom teeth are the large molars at the end of each line of teeth – there is one Wisdom tooth at the end of each row – therefore there are 4 in total. Wisdom teeth also known as third molars.

Tooth Extraction Care

A tooth extraction complication is rare but when it does occur it includes tooth extraction dry socket, tooth extraction pain, tooth extraction infection and tooth extraction bleeding.