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Heart Disease Patients Struggle with Poor Oral Health, Study Shows



It has already been scientifically proven that patients who suffer from diabetes, kidney disease complications or the smokers are at high risk of developing periodontal disease. However, scientists wanted to see whether heart complications do have a direct effect on oral health.

Dental Clinics to Help Uninsured with Free Dental Care

Free Dental Clinic Opening Soon in Tupelo MS. Preschool Kids Receive Free Dental Screenings. Free Dental Services in Roanoke.

Number of Uninsured Patients on the Rise at Affordable Dental Clinic

The non-profit Story County Dental Clinic is struggling with an extremely high number of uninsured and unemployed patients visiting every day for dental related issues. According to Paula Feltner who is a dental hygienist at the clinic, every day patients with highly complicated dental issues are coming to the clinic for treatment.

Severe Dental Phobia Relief with Conscious Sedation Dentistry



Conscious sedation is a type of anesthesia where the patient feels a no pain, but is generally verbally responsive. Such anesthesia is mainly used when brain surgeries are performed, in order for the surgeon to see that no brain activities are hurt during the operation. However, conscious sedation is also helping patients with dental anxiety; the patient will feel nothing during the dental procedure, because he is in an altered state of consciousness.

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.

How to Find Affordable Dental Care



Many people avoid going to the dentist because of dental treatment costs. Ignoring dentist visit might lead to further troubles like dental infections, which are harder and more expensive to treat. Still, not all dentists and dental care practices are high at price and they can be available at an affordable price when searched for, with a little research.

Top 7 Myths About Dental Implants



Dental implant surgery has more than 50-year old history. During this time they held enough tests, operations with negative consequences and a lot of mistakes. That is why modern skilled professionals can provide almost 100% guarantee on the result. Nevertheless, there is much distrust to dental implant procedure among patients. Let’s find out the most popular myths about dental implant.

Dentists Provide Free Dental Work on Christmas 2010



Huge crowd stands in line for free dental work at Huntsville practice. Dentistry from the Heart provides free dental work to all. Dentist Offers Free Service To Patients. Free dental clinic expanding to meet need. AR celebrates Christmas with villagers.

The Causes of Chronic Mouth Infections



There are many things that can cause a chronic mouth infection and the cause can range from a serious problem to something very minor. A chronic mouth infection may involve the tonsils, lips, cheeks, gums, and teeth.

High Cost of Dental Treatment and Fear Prevent from Dental Appointments

A recent study has shown that the high cost of dental treatment and fear of the dentist are preventing over than a third of people from getting their teeth checked in 5 years.

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.

Tooth Abscess or Root Abscess – Infected Tooth

A root abscess typically originates from dead pulp tissue, usually caused by untreated tooth decay, cracked teeth or extensive periodontal disease. A failed root canal treatment, may also create a similar abscess.