Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.HealthLinesNews.com.
The Lowdown Of Dental Fillings If gold, amalgam or composite dental fillings don't appeal to you, other options to consider are ceramics and glass ionomers. The former is made of porcelain and more resistant to staining than composite fillings. It can last over 15 years but can cost as much as gold. If the problem is below the gum line or if the patient is a child, glass ionomers can be used. These are made of glass and an...... Similar Editorial : Fillings Get Smallerand Smaller by Judith Sloan. | Source : Tooth Veneers
Caring On Dental Fillings Now that your decayed tooth has been cleaned and filled, how do you take care of it? You don't need a degree in dentistry to look after dental fillings. All it takes is common sense. To maintain your fillings, simply follow good oral hygiene practices. Visit your dentist regularly, preferably once every six months, brush your teeth at least twice a day using a fluoride-containing toothpaste, and...... Similar Editorial : Caring for Your Customers by Terri Seymour. | Source : Tooth Veneers
Q & A On Dental Implants ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS FOR YOU?If you have one or more missing teeth, which is true in over 50 million Americans, dental implants can help you just as it has helped over a million people worldwide.WHAT CAN DENTAL IMPLANTS DO FOR YOU?In addition to replacing your lost teeth, dental implants can improve your appearance, speech, and self-esteem. Unlike conventional dentures, they won't cause pain, slip...... Source : Tooth Veneers
Q & A On Dental Implant Surgery WHO CAN AVAIL OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?Although dental implants are currently used by over a million people worldwide, not everyone can avail of them. Only a professional implantologist can decide whether you're an ideal candidate for dental implants after a thorough evaluation of your physical and mental condition. He or she will carefully examine your mouth, teeth, and gums and may take X-ray...... Source : Tooth Veneers
Oral Cancer Deaths On The Rise Oral cancer is a killer. In the United States alone, there are over 22,000 cases every year and over 5,000 deaths yearly, according to the US National Cancer Institute. The emergence of oral cancer does not happen overnight. The slow but sure process is common in people between the ages of 60 and 70 who have been smoking for years, drinking alcohol heav?ily, and have a family history of the...... Similar Editorial : SUV Rollover Deaths by Nick Johnson. | Source : Tooth Veneers
Seal Out Tooth Decay Proper brush?ing and flossing together with the use of fluoride can greatly reduce the incidence of cavities in children as well as adults. However, fluoride can?not reach the chewing sur?faces of back teeth. This is most evident in young peo?ple. But there is a simple way to solve that problem and preserve your healthy smile. All it takes is the use of dental sealants. Dental sealants work by...... Similar Editorial : My Tooth is Cracked by Patricia Woloch. | Source : Tooth Veneers
Preventing Periodontal Disease Do your gums bleed whenever you brush your teeth? See a dentist at once. You could be suffering from gingivitis - the first stage of periodontitis or periodontal disease. In this condition, the gingiva or gums become soft and swollen as a result of the buildup of plaque, a sticky substance that irritates the gums. People have bouts of gingivitis throughout life but those at risk include pregnant...... Similar Editorial : Preventing Osteoporosis by Kim Beardsmore . | Source : Dentist Locator
Poor Oral Health Affects Billions Worldwide Dental cavities and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common oral diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Gum diseases include gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (where pus-filled pockets from between the teeth and gum) that affect many adults. Dental cavities, on the other hand, affect 60 - 90 percent of schoolchildren worldwide. "The burden of...... Similar Editorial : Reach Out To Billions by Tony Dean. | Source : Dentist Locator
Banishing Bad Breath In Genesis, we are told that God gave man the breath of life. If so, perhaps Satan is responsible for what happened afterwards. For man soon became conscious of his breath and things have never been the same ever since.Thanks to the endless array of mouthwash and toothpaste commercials, bad breath has attracted a lot of attention and continues to plague man even in modern times. Fresh breath has...... Similar Editorial : Bad Breath by barneygarcia. | Source : Dentist Locator
Other Causes Of Bad Breath Bad breath gets worse with poor dental hygiene, a common problem in spite of the presence of several brands of toothpastes and mouthwashes. Millions of people around the world have bad teeth due to a poor diet and bad dental practices. Bad breath that emanates from the mouth may be caused by periodontitis, denture problems, tongue disorders or tooth decay.For others, bad breath is a product of...... Similar Editorial : Bad Breath by barneygarcia. | Source : Great Dentist
Are Mouthwashes Effective? How does one deal with bad breath? For most people, the easiest way would be to grab the biggest bottle of the most popular mouthwash. Others rely on candy mints and breath sprays for relief. Although some of these products carry unsupported medicinal claims, they are purchased by many people mainly to get rid of foul mouth odor. But are these products effective? The answer is a resounding "No!...... Similar Editorial : Effective Collaboration by Bonnie Jo Davis. | Source : Great Dentist
Do Mouthwashes Cause Oral Cancer? Aside from being ineffective, there are other problems associated with mouthwashes. One of these is an allergic reaction. The colorings and flavorings used in most commercial mouthwashes are potential allergens. One common ingredient is alcohol which has been linked to mouth and throat cancers."The mouthwashes' alcohol content ranges from 6 percent (by volume) to nearly 27 percent. Alcohol in high...... Similar Editorial : Oral Piercing by Oleg Nikiforov. | Source : Great Dentist
Qualities Of A Good Dentist What is a good dentist? How do you find one? Answering these questions will enable you to get the best dental treatment possible. It will also protect you from dishonest or unlicensed practitioners and quacks that often prey on unsuspecting consumers.To help you in this matter, here are some tips from Dr. Alfred I. Winkler, a dental surgeon in New York City:A good dentist will always investigate...... Similar Editorial : Qualities of Good Saddlebags by Harry Alan. | Source : Great Dentist
More Tips In Finding A Good Dentist Sometimes finding a good dentist can be difficult, especially in a world that's full of quacks and unlicensed practitioners. To guide you in your search, here are more practical tips from Dr. Alfred I. Winkler, a dental surgeon in New York City:A good dentist will never allow a patient to walk out of the office with a jagged tooth or a rough surface - whether it is preexisting or due to his or...... Similar Editorial : Finding a Good DJ by treatrea. | Source : Great Dentist
Uterine Tumors Rarely Cancerous A myoma is another name for a fibroid, a benign tumor that develops within the uterine wall or is attached to it. This growth is also called a fibromyoma or leiomyoma.About 20 percent of women over 35 have myomas. This may occur singly or in groups. Fibroids may be as small as a pea or as large as a grapefruit. Women who have never been pregnant appear to be more susceptible to them."Normally,...... Similar Editorial : Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Information by Juliet Cohen. | Source : What Is Brain Cancer
Effects Of Passive Smoking This anti-aging system has two powerful components the Rejuvinol morning moisturizer that creates firmer, healthier, and younger-looking skin and the Rejuvox night cream that reduces fine lines and...... Similar Editorial : Bad Effects Of Smoking by Sharon Bell. | Source : Anger Control Pg. 7
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