- 21. 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, ...
- 22. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... such as milk, soft drinks or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting ...
- 23. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... by brushing your teeth. If this is not the case and your breath is consistently bad, it is called halitosis. A Problem in the Mouth Chronic halitosis can originate from several places in the body, ...
- 24. What is Gingivitis and How to Prevent It
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Gingivitis is the name that dentists use to refer to inflammation of the gums that help support our teeth, and protect them from food debris accumulating beneath the gum line. People often do not take ...
- 25. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Tooth sensitivity is the discomfort or pain to one or more teeth or associated areas that are triggered by hot or cold food or even by breathing cold air. Tooth sensitivity can be of two types. Sensitivity ...
- 26. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... after as much as do our teeth. The job of the spongy pink structures that are our gums is twofold - they are there to both support our teeth where they protrude into our mouths, and also to seal our teeth ...
- 27. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Periodontitis is a common disease in Shanghai, Periodontitis is an infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. When plaque and tartar are not removed from the gums and teeth regularly, ...
- 28. 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. ...
- 29. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... that causes painful mouth sores, and it can permanently discolor children's teeth. Topical pastes. Over-the-counter and prescription pastes with active ingredients such as benzocaine (Anbesol), ...
- 30. Live in Shanghai - Healthcare tips
- (sinoaid)
- ... Restaurants and bars normally use purified ice cubes in drinks, but don’t hesitate to ask anyway. Many expats brush their teeth in tap water, but to be on the safe side, you may want to use bottled water ...
- 31. 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 ...
- 32. 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 ...
- 33. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... clean to reduce your symptoms and help prevent infection. Gently brush and floss your teeth daily. See your dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings. Adjust your diet. Cut out spicy or acidic ...
- 34. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... inhaler, be sure to rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after taking your medication. Try using fresh-culture yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus or bifidobacterium or take acidophilus ...
- 35. Establishing Good Toothbrushing Habits
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- Toothbrushing time can be a challenge for parents, but a child that ignores proper dental hygiene may face future dental complications. Children should brush their teeth at least twice a day and flossing ...
- 36. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- By age two and a half, your child should have all his primary (or baby) teeth, including the second molars, which usually erupt between twenty and thirty months. His secondary (or permanent) teeth probably ...
- 37. When Your Baby Gets Teeth
- (Breastfeeding)
- Your baby’s first tooth probably will appear after six months, though some babies are born with one or more teeth and in other cases teeth don’t appear until the child is almost a year old. Many mothers ...
- 38. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... painful mouth sores, and it can permanently discolor children's teeth. Topical pastes. Over-the-counter and prescription pastes with active ingredients such as benzocaine (Anbesol), amlexanox (Aphthasol) ...
- 39. Aortic valve regurgitation
- (Aortic valve regurgitation)
- ... good care of your teeth and gums. Practicing good oral hygiene helps prevent bloodstream infections that can damage your heart valves due to endocarditis. Keep your heart healthy. You may be able to ...
- 40. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
- (Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia))
- ... might be an option. Symptoms of tongue-tie include: Difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving the tongue from side to side Trouble sticking out the tongue past the lower front ...
