Being able to identify Xerostomia in its early stages can help detect other diseases, such as Lupus and Syogren’s Syndrome, the latter being a life-threatening condition that is often left undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. With the ability to diagnose dry mouth, you’ll ultimately help improve your patients’ general health and well-being and possibly detect underlying health conditions at the same time. This will help ease your patients’ minds and allow them to take prompt action to...
Xerostomia, AKA dry mouth, is more widespread than people think. In fact, a staggering 25% of adults suffer from this condition – that’s millions of people worldwide. Xerostomia causes unpleasant oral health problems including cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease, all of which can be prevented by the detection and treatment of dry mouth. Previously, testing for Xerostomia was tedious and readings weren’t always accurate, however, with the help of some revolutionary dental technology, dentists around...
Tooth sensitivity is very common and can range from a mild twinge to severe discomfort. If your teeth are aggravated by hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks or cold air, you most likely have sensitive teeth. In this article, we outline what causes sensitive teeth, how to prevent sensitivity, and how tooth sensitivity is treated. Causes Our teeth have a layer of enamel that protects the softer layer of dentin underneath. Sensitivity occurs...
Formerly known as “orthodontia,” Orthodontics is a specialized field in dentistry focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and correction of malpositioned jaws and teeth. Specialists in the field known as orthodontists are dentists who deal more with the alignment of teeth, bites, and occlusion. Although they both help keep patients maintain and improve their smile, the key difference lies in how they do it. General dentists help keep gums, teeth, nerves, and the jaw in good...
If you think you know how to look after your smile, you could be in for a shock. Most of us do our best to keep our pearly whites in top shape, but with myths and old wives’ tales floating around, many people have fallen victim to false information. Below, you’ll find some of the most commonly believed dental myths that could be stopping you from taking proper care of your teeth or receiving that...
Oral health is of vital importance to everyone. It can be as simple as the impact that it has one your ability to eat, and the way that bad nutrition affects you. Any time there is bacteria from an infection in your body it can cause negative repercussions throughout your system. Far from just having effects on an immediate basis, it can actually have long reaching effects on your health. 1. Oral health As An...
A toothache means that you may need to see your dentist fast. It means that there’s something on your tooth that needs fixing and your dental care provider will do a thorough checkup on your teeth. She can then decide the best course of action to take in curing the pain that you are experiencing. People usually experience tooth decay because they don’t brush their teeth often. They eat sweet and sticky foods. And they...
The cost of your dental implants is a vital factor to consider when choosing the right option for you. Fortunately, there are many options for Britons to explore to fund their dental implants. The procedures can be readily accessed both locally and overseas. Cost Of Dental Implants In The UK The complex dental implant procedures reveal why cheap solutions are hard to come by. The dental implant services utilise high-quality materials that are quite expensive....
Dentophobia is the fear of dentists – and is an incredibly common phobia. Whether it has formed from a traumatic experience, a dreadful movie, or spontaneously for no reason you can determine, it is perhaps the biggest cause for people to avoid getting regular check ups from their local dentist. Whether you have a full-blown phobia, or just get a little anxious at the idea of someone looking in your mouth, there is one thing that you...
Tooth decay occurs as a result of the destruction of the structure of our teeth. Tooth decay can affect both the dentin layer of the tooth and the outer coating of the tooth known as enamel. When food debris is left on the teeth, bacteria residing in the mouth, digest these carbohydrate-rich foods, thereby turning them into acids. The acids, bacteria, saliva and food remnants combine together to form plaque that clings to our tooth....
