- 21. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Just imagine, you brush your teeth after every meal, floss regularly, and religiously visit the dentist twice a year – but you still don’t have good oral hygiene, because all that effort is undermined ...
- 22. How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the dentist is a good match for your child-prior to the time when any dental work may be necessary. If after the initial visit you are uncomfortable with the dentist or any of the dental exams, continue ...
- 23. Smoking and What It Does To Your Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... a half per day had almost six times the risk.” This makes sense; the fewer nasty chemicals you inhale, the less damage they do to your body. If you can’t cut back yet, practice good hygiene anyway. If ...
- 24. Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... maintaining overall dental health, so making biannual visits is necessary to ensure the good health of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends visiting a dentist at least twice ...
- 25. What is Dental Bonding?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... or damage to the enamel. Teeth with dental bonds don’t require special care. Good oral hygiene is all that is needed to keep the bonds looking great. The bonds will last anywhere from four to 10 years, ...
- 26. What are the Bad Oral Habits That Will Cost You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... It also helps to have good oral hygiene. If you brush your teeth, eat healthy food instead of sweets, and floss regularly, you can combat some of the symptoms. Although your family dentist can help you ...
- 27. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- At least once or twice in everyone’s life, it happens: you jump out of bed and say “Good morning” to your favorite houseplant, only to have it shrivel up and die from the smell of your breath. Perhaps ...
- 28. What is Gingivitis and How to Prevent It
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... one’s mouth. How to Prevent and Reverse the Effects of Gingivitis: The secrets of prevention and cure are equally simple – good oral hygiene. These are the things that you need to take on board, either ...
- 29. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... risk for heart disease. The success of treatment for periodontitis depends on how advanced the condition is. The good news is, with regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene practices, the condition ...
- 30. What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... teeth. Maintain Clean Teeth: The good news is that maintaining a clean, plaque-free smile is possible. Keep a few tips in mind to maintain clean teeth. First, remember to rinse away stains by brushing ...
- 31. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- ... include skin care, regular skin inspections and good nutrition. Repositioning in a wheelchair Repositioning in a wheelchair includes the following recommendations: Frequency. People using a ...
- 32. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... and whole grains. Don't chew and talk at the same time. You could cause minor trauma to the delicate lining of your mouth. Follow good oral hygiene habits. Regular brushing after meals and ...
- 33. Live in Shanghai - Healthcare tips
- (sinoaid)
- ... is good and facilities continue to improve. Most expats use one of the Western-oriented facilities. Consult with your doctor at home and your insurance company, as well as with friends and colleagues, ...
- 34. Common cold
- (Cold, Flu & Cough)
- ... seeing your family doctor, a general practitioner or your child's pediatrician. Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared ...
- 35. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... known as "bad" cholesterol, or a low level of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), known as "good" cholesterol. Diabetes. Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease. Both conditions share similar risk ...
- 36. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol, your risk of type 2 diabetes is higher. Low levels of HDL are defined as below 35 mg/dL. High levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are a fat ...
- 37. Vaginitis
- (Vaginitis)
- ... organisms normally present in your vagina. Usually, "good" bacteria (lactobacilli) outnumber "bad" bacteria (anaerobes) in your vagina. But if anaerobic bacteria become too numerous, they upset the balance, ...
- 38. Throat cancer
- (Throat cancer)
- ... diseases and conditions that affect the ears, nose or throat (otolaryngologist, or ENT specialist). Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good ...
- 39. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... treatment, self-care measures may help improve your oral lichen planus symptoms or help prevent recurring episodes of severe symptoms. These include: Practicing good oral hygiene. Keep your mouth ...
- 40. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... body. Normally your immune system works to repel harmful invading organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, while maintaining a balance between "good" and "bad" microbes that normally inhabit your ...
