- 1. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... Wipe the outside of all bottles and cans before you open them. Ask for drinks without ice. Use bottled water to brush your teeth, and try not to swallow water in the shower. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables. Because ...
- 2. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... about the whether it's right for you. Take care of your teeth. Diabetes may leave you prone to gum infections. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss your teeth once a day, and schedule dental ...
- 3. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... before certain dental and other procedures to prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream and infecting the inner lining of the heart (infective endocarditis). Practicing good oral hygiene — brushing ...
- 4. How to Brush Your Pets Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to do this – give them chewy food and toys, brush their teeth and seek professional assistance from a dentist. The optimum solution is a combination of the first two of these. Self-cleaning programs are ...
- 5. Eating Disorders and How They Ruin Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... include brushing and flossing after every meal and rinsing out their mouth after sugary drinks. They should also visit their dentist as regularly as advised. The damage that eating disorders cause to ...
- 6. Should You Use an Electric or a Traditional Toothbrush?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- When electrically powered toothbrushes were introduced in the 1960s they turned out to be ineffective, and prone to mechanical failure. During the years that followed, they tended to be used only by people ...
- 7. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... that a combination of several factors contributes to outbreaks, even in the same person. Possible triggers for canker sores include: A minor injury to your mouth from dental work, overzealous brushing, ...
- 8. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... needed, too. Take care of your teeth. Diabetes may leave you prone to gum infections. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. And if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, schedule dental exams ...
- 9. Growing Independence: Tips for Parents of Young Children
- (Preschool)
- ... a bath Brush teeth Read a story Schedule specific times for TV, video games, and use of the computer. When you know what your child is watching, you can avoid violence and other unacceptable ...
- 10. Toilet Training Children with Special Needs
- (Toilet Training)
- ... her physical needs. Going to the bathroom at the top of every hour can become a habit similar to brushing her teeth twice a day or receiving her insulin—freeing her up to focus on other activities between ...
- 11. Social Development: 1 Year Olds
- (Toddler)
- ... or treat them the way he does dolls, for example, trying to brush their hair, but he’s usually surprised and resists when they try to do the same thing to him. He may offer them toys or things to eat but ...
- 12. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... in a procedure called a biopsy. Unusual cells can be scraped away with a brush or cut away using a scalpel. In the laboratory, the cells are analyzed for cancer or precancerous changes that indicate a ...
- 13. Childhood asthma
- (Childhood asthma)
- ... has to take daily medication, don't make a big deal out of it — it should be as routine as eating breakfast or brushing teeth. Make sure your child gets exercise. Don't let asthma sideline your child. ...
- 14. Osteoarthritis
- (Osteoarthritis)
- ... or do your job without putting extra stress on your already painful joint. For instance, a toothbrush with a large grip could make brushing your teeth easier if you have finger osteoarthritis. A bench ...
- 15. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... that a combination of several factors contributes to outbreaks, even in the same person. Possible triggers for canker sores include: A minor injury to your mouth from dental work, overzealous brushing, ...
- 16. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma )
- ... swallowing and speaking. You may find some relief from dry mouth and its complications if you: Brush your teeth several times each day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and gently brush your teeth ...