- 21. How Does a Cavity Form?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... eating has broken down Mother Nature’s perfect model. These days our enamel can often no longer withstand the strains that we place on it – when this barrier fails us, disease enters, dental decay follows, ...
- 22. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of some costly dental procedures, or perhaps if it’s too late, we may eventually lose our teeth and have to get an implant. What Makes Our Gums Bleed? The most common biological causes of bleeding ...
- 23. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... soft, swollen, and red or purplish in color, you need to see your dentist and see if you dental plans cover this condition. In advanced cases, you may notice loose teeth and your gums may have receded ...
- 24. What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... your teeth. If you are unable to brush your teeth after consuming food or beverages that may stain your teeth, preserve clean teeth by rinsing your mouth with water or a dental rinse. Next, eat right. ...
- 25. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... condition. Poor dental health also may contribute to heart disease. Complications of heart disease include: Heart failure. One of the most common complications of heart disease is heart failure. ...
- 26. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of oral lichen planus: Hepatitis C infection and other types of liver disease Hepatitis B vaccine Certain types of flu vaccines Allergy-causing agents (allergens), such as foods, dental materials ...
- 27. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... and kept clean, thereby reducing any infections. As you might guess, the number-one dental problem among preschoolers is tooth decay. Approximately one out of ten two-year-olds already have one or more ...
- 28. Toothache: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... dentist, try these self-care tips for a toothache: Rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any food particles wedged between your teeth. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain ...
- 29. Alzheimer's disease
- (Alzheimer's disease)
- ... to: Communicate that he or she is experiencing pain — for example, from a dental problem Report symptoms of another illness Follow a prescribed treatment plan Notice or describe medication side ...
