More known as temporo-mandibular disorders (DTM), bread and creaking joints are problems that live much of the population.Many people think it is normal for the jaw break when baille that you eat or we open the mouth, which has hurt joints and muscles in the morning when the alarm clock. However, these symptoms may result [...]
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Bone Graft
21 SepWhen people have lost their teeth for several years, the bone is absorbed very quickly.
A person can lose about 25% -40% of the thickness of the bone during the first years after extracting a tooth. A person can lose about 25% -40% of the thickness of the bone during the first years after extracting a [...]
Wisdom Teeth
21 SepThe majority of the population have no place in the mouth for wisdom teeth. Thus, the wisdom teeth grow “crooked” and are often partially out of the mouth. They can cause cavities on the adjacent teeth as they promote the accumulation of bacterial plaque and food. They can also cause problems in the joints, [...]
BAD BREATH
21 SepMost people suffer from bad breath at one time or another of the day. As against, there are people with this problem is chronic. Even if these people brushing their teeth well and have impeccable teeth. Even if these people brushing their teeth well and have perfect teeth.There are several reasons for bad breath. In [...]
Dental Development
21 SepDental Development
All twenty baby (or primary) teeth come in by the time your child is two or three years old.
Primary Teeth
This chart tells you when baby teeth come in (or erupt) in most children.
If your child is getting his or her teeth and seems to be in pain, you can:
rub the gums with a clean [...]
How to Cleaning Teeth
21 SepCleaning Teeth
Young children are not able to clean their own teeth. As a parent, you must do it for them when they are very young and do it with them, as they get older.
When your child can write (not print) his or her name, your child is ready to do a good [...]
The Check Up
21 SepThe Check Up
As you get older, you may have dentures or dental implants. These dentures and implants need to be checked by your dentist. If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or makes your gums grow, you need to have a dentist take a close look.
A check up can include [...]
Tips for Caregivers
21 SepTips for Caregivers
You may find yourself looking after the health of someone else. This person may be family, or a close friend. There is a lot you can do to help when this person needs mouth care.
It may feel a bit strange at first, so go slowly. If the person does not [...]
Denture Care
21 SepDenture Care
If you lose a tooth, you can replace it with a “false” (or artificial) tooth. If you don’t replace it, your other teeth may get out of line. You need to care for complete dentures and partial dentures as carefully as you would look after natural teeth.
Four Main Types of Dentures
1. [...]
How to Spot Trouble
21 SepHow to Spot Trouble
Here is a quick guide to common dental problems. You should visit your dentist if you have these warning signs.
Warning Sign
The Problem?
Bad breath that doesn’t go away
The cause might be gum disease, food, drinking, smoking, medicine you are taking or a health condition. If you cannot get rid of bad [...]