- 21. Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... day and night and flossing twice a day, but even that might not be enough. For proper oral hygiene, you must do it in the right way. Your dentist can show you the right way to brush to ensure a more effective ...
- 22. Dental Treatment Options for a Cleft Lip
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... lateral incisors, etc. A periodontist can help in giving oral hygiene instructions and parent counseling. It is better to consult the dentist before the eruption of teeth as the dentist can evaluate the ...
- 23. 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, ...
- 24. What are the Bad Oral Habits That Will Cost You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- In Shanghai, we all know that dental care is expensive.Although some of what happens to our teeth is out of our control, bad oral habits are one thing we can prevent. As a part of your oral health plan, ...
- 25. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... but it usually stems from a problem in the mouth. Bacteria feed on food particles lodged in the mouth, and if your toothbrush fails to remove them, they release unpleasant odors. Good oral hygiene and ...
- 26. 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 ...
- 27. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... off the enamel due to wrong brushing techniques. Poor oral hygiene: Poor oral hygiene creates plaque or tartar on the tooth surface which is one of the major reasons of dental caries. No replacement ...
- 28. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... such as tooth whiteners, mouth fresheners and oral antiseptics Poor oral hygiene that allows tartar and dental plaque to build up Ignoring mouth sores Blood thinning medications, or hormonal changes ...
- 29. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... is sure to recur if you do not change your oral hygiene practices. If this condition is left untreated for a long time, the consequences can be quite serious. You can lose your teeth, or need to have oral ...
- 30. What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- In Shanghai, many people believe that stained teeth are caused exclusively by poor oral hygiene. While that may be a contributing factor, even the best-cared-for teeth can become discolored over time. ...
- 31. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- ... be treated with topical or oral antibiotics. Healthy diet. Appropriate nutrition and hydration promote wound healing. Your doctor may recommend an increase in calories and fluids, a high protein ...
- 32. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... inflammation. Oral suspensions of the antibiotic tetracycline also can reduce pain and cut healing time, but tetracycline has drawbacks. It can make you more susceptible to oral thrush, a fungal infection ...
- 33. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... of bacteria entering your bloodstream. The bacteria can enter your bloodstream through everyday activities, such as eating or brushing your teeth, especially if you have poor oral health. Myocarditis can ...
- 34. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... be taken after an overnight fast. A blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes. Normal is below 100 mg/dL. Oral glucose tolerance test. A blood sample will ...
- 35. Yeast infection (vaginal)
- (Yeast infection (vaginal) )
- ... oral-genital contact. Treatment is usually effective, unless you have recurrent yeast infections — four or more in a single year. In that case, you may need a longer course of therapy and to follow a maintenance ...
- 36. Vaginitis
- (Vaginitis)
- ... oral antifungal medication, such as fluconazole (Diflucan). The advantages of over-the-counter treatment for a yeast infection are convenience, cost and not having to wait to see your doctor. The catch ...
- 37. Throat cancer
- (Throat cancer)
- ... chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS) or Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer. The ACS's Cancer Survivors Network offers online message boards and chat rooms that you can use to ...
- 38. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- Oral lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is an inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside your mouth. Oral lichen planus may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open ...
- 39. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth. Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions ...
- 40. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... proper coaching he’ll quickly adopt good oral hygiene as a part of his daily routine. However, while he may be an enthusiastic participant, he won’t yet have the control or concentration to brush his teeth ...
