- 21. Dental Disorders of Underbite, Overbite, Crossbite
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... methods in dental medicine have made it possible to improve your smile. Underbite: The underbite is a condition in which the lower teeth land in front of the upper teeth when the jaws are closed. Ideally ...
- 22. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... experience: Poor growth, resulting in short stature Delayed development of permanent teeth Delayed puberty Poor mental development When to see a doctor See your doctor if you're feeling tired ...
- 23. 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), ...
- 24. Impacted wisdom teeth
- (Impacted wisdom teeth)
- Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or grow normally. Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to come into the mouth (erupt). Most people ...
- 25. 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 ...
- 26. 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 ...
- 27. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... health of your teeth. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (zeer-o-STO-me-uh). A result of reduced or no saliva, dry mouth can lead to problems because saliva helps prevent tooth decay by limiting ...
- 28. 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 ...
- 29. Stimulants
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... during and sometimes weeks after taking mdma (psychotic episodes have been reported) Muscle tension Involuntary teeth-clenching Nausea Blurred vision Rapid eye movement Faintness Chills or ...
- 30. 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 ...
- 31. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... extending beyond your chest to your shoulder, arm, back, or even to your teeth and jaw Increasing episodes of chest pain Prolonged pain in the upper abdomen Shortness of breath Sweating Impending ...
- 32. 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 ...
- 33. 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 ...
- 34. A Guide To Children's Dental Health
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... is important information about how to care for your child’s teeth from birth to 24 months of age and beyond. Baby Teeth Are Important! Tooth decay can develop as soon as the first tooth appears. It’s ...
- 35. Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
- (Multiple system atrophy (MSA))
- ... Progressive immobility that can lead to secondary problems such as a breakdown of your skin Loss of ability to care for yourself in day-to-day activities (from bathing to brushing teeth) Vocal cord ...
- 36. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... of your mouth A white or reddish patch on the inside of your mouth Loose teeth Poorly fitting dentures Tongue pain Jaw pain or stiffness Difficult or painful chewing Difficult or painful ...
- 37. Common Feeding Problems
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... or an ear infection may make nursing painful. Clearing the infant’s nasal passages with a bulb syringe prior to feeding may help with temporary nasal congestion. Teething can cause gum pain when nursing. ...
- 38. Heart attack: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... or pain spreading beyond the chest to the shoulders, neck, jaw, teeth, or one or both arms Shortness of breath Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting Sweating Nausea A heart attack generally ...
- 39. 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. ...
- 40. 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 ...
