dentist Tag

30 Oct

Posted at 16:23h in Dental Research

Editorial Notice: This article is for general information and is not specific dental or medical advice. Facial swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing or breathing with a dental problem needs urgent care; call 911 for trouble breathing. Dental practices and providers named or linked in this article are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

Your teeth do more than help you chew food and maintain a beautiful smile. They can also provide important clues about your overall oral health.

Occasional discomfort might seem harmless, but certain changes in your teeth and gums could signal underlying dental concerns that deserve attention.

30 Oct

Posted at 13:35h in Dental Research

Editorial Notice: This article is for general information and is not specific dental or medical advice. If you take blood thinners, have an artificial heart valve or joint replacement, or have a condition that raises your risk of serious infection, tell your dentist before any treatment. Dental practices and providers named or linked in this article are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

If you haven't had a dental checkup in years, you don't need to feel embarrassed about making an appointment. Your dentist needs to know how long it has been since your last visit, whether you have noticed any changes in your teeth or gums, and whether fear, cost, time, or another concern has kept you away.

You don't need to explain everything perfectly. You can simply say, "It's been several years since my last dental checkup, and I'd like to get back on track. I'm a bit nervous about what you'll find."

28 Oct

Posted at 21:15h in Dental Research

Editorial Notice: This article is for general information and is not specific dental or medical advice. If you have facial swelling, fever, or severe tooth pain, contact a dentist promptly or seek urgent care. Dental practices and providers named or linked in this article are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

Your first visit to the dentist may leave you with questions you don't feel comfortable asking. You may wonder whether the exam will hurt and what happens if they find a dental problem. These questions can make it hard to schedule an appointment.

A dental visit gives you a chance to ask questions and learn more about your oral health. Seeing what happens in a Tucson dental clinic during a regular visit can help ease any fears.

22 May

Posted at 23:04h in Dental Research
Is It Cheaper to Fix Teeth Early? A Dentist in Shelby Explains Many people overlook minor dental problems as they do not feel painful at first. But these small problems can gradually get worse and turn into greater and costlier treatments later. Early dental care is simple or reasonable and helps protect long-term oral health. Visiting to a dentist on time can stop serious complications, lessen pain and save money. According to Dentist Shelby Township, consistent checkups and preventive care are key to avoiding from major dental problems and having a healthy smile. Taking care of teeth on time is one best way to maintain good oral health for life.

18 Feb

Posted at 17:52h in Dental Research
[caption id="attachment_72501" align="aligncenter" width="500"]comfortable-dental-office.jpg Freepix[/caption] Ask most people to rank their healthcare appointments in order of enjoyment, and the dental visit will not be at the top of the list. It sits somewhere in the middle, usually described as fine or not that bad, often with a slightly defensive tone that suggests the speaker is trying to convince themselves as much as the person asking. The reputation dental care carries is unfair, and it is long overdue for revision. Because here is what is actually true: for the majority of people, the modern dental experience is comfortable, efficient, and genuinely satisfying in ways that are hard to articulate until you have had a particularly good one. The technology has changed. The approach has changed. The conversation around patient experience has changed significantly. What has not changed is the outdated collective impression that visiting a dental professional is something to endure rather than appreciate. Closing that gap is simply a matter of paying attention to what the experience actually looks like today.

How Modern Dental Care Has Transformed

The field has evolved at a remarkable pace over the past two decades. Pain management techniques are far more effective than they were a generation ago. Digital imaging has replaced the uncomfortable full-mouth X-ray setups that used to make even routine check-ups feel like a project. Materials used in restorations are better matched to natural tooth appearance and function, meaning that work done today looks more natural and lasts longer than the alternatives patients had access to previously. Sedation options have broadened considerably, making complex procedures significantly more accessible to people who once avoided them entirely out of anxiety. Air abrasion techniques can address certain cavities without drilling at all. Laser dentistry has reduced the need for scalpels in soft tissue procedures. These are not minor updates. They represent a wholesale shift in what the patient experience can look and feel like when compared to what most people are imagining based on experiences from years past. And yet the cultural image of dental care has not kept pace with these advances. People still approach appointments with the low-grade dread they absorbed from childhood experiences, from cultural references, from outdated stories passed down by people whose dental care looked nothing like what is available today. It is a perception gap worth closing, and it starts with being honest about how much has changed.

20 Jun

Posted at 10:50h in Dental Research
Are you missing a tooth?  If you have lost a tooth, don't worry; you're not alone! Many people lose teeth due to accidents, tooth decay, or gum disease. But did you know that options are available to replace a missing tooth?   Do you know the options available to replace a missing tooth?  Yes, there are a few options to replace a missing tooth. One standard option is a dental implant. Another option is a dental bridge, where a false tooth is attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. There are also partial or complete dentures and removable replacements for missing teeth.  

25 May

Posted at 16:04h in Dental Research, Lifestyle & Health
dental health, new teeth Table of Contents
  1. The Importance of Oral Health
  2. Routine Dental Checkups
  3. Proper Brushing and Flossing Techniques
  4. The Impact of Diet on Oral Health
  5. Lifestyle Choices Affecting Oral Health
  6. Benefits of Preventative Care 
    The Importance of Oral Health There's more to oral health than just having straight teeth. It's a crucial part of general wellbeing. Tooth decay, gum disease, and even more severe systemic disorders can be brought on by poor oral hygiene. Remember to practice good oral hygiene to avoid these problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that untreated oral disorders can impede speech and eating and can lead to chronic inflammation, which can exacerbate pre-existing conditions like heart disease. Regular visits to a Holly Springs dentist can help manage and prevent such conditions. Investing time in oral health is crucial for future comfort and wellbeing. Simple habits like brushing twice daily and flossing can prevent many problems. Neglecting oral hygiene can lead to tartar build-up, cavities, and tooth loss. Teaching children these habits early sets them up for a lifetime of good dental practices.

27 Jul

Posted at 20:39h in Dental Research
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified dentist or medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your dental program, diet, medication or lifestyle, For years, medical research has found that fluoride in toothpaste helps to prevent tooth decay and protect against cavities. As a result, most toothpastes contain between 1,000 to 1,100 mg/L of sodium fluoride or monofluorophosphate. But a new study has found that fluoride-free toothpaste is just as effective at preventing cavities as fluoride-based toothpaste. So, does this mean the end of using toothpaste enhanced with fluoride?
The study’s key findings
dental-fluoride-toothpaste-pexels-photo-8191884Poznan University of Medical Sciences carried out a study involving 171 participants over a period of 18 months. The participants were split into two groups. One group used hydroxyapatite (fluoride-free) toothpaste and the other group used fluoridated toothpaste throughout the study. Six-monthly trips to a dental clinician were completed and a DIAGNOcam device and plaque-disclosing solution were used to check for signs of cavities and plaque. The end results revealed that almost 90% of people in both groups had no new cavities, which indicates that both hydroxyapatite toothpaste and fluoridated toothpaste keep cavities at bay.

01 Jul

Posted at 18:54h in Author Interviews, Dental Research
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_57743" align="alignleft" width="150"]Dane Kim, Dental Student University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Dane Kim[/caption] Dane Kim, Dental Student University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: This large study was inspired, in part, by a previous publication, Gustatory Function After Third Molar Extraction (Shafer et al. 1999), which examined the effect of third molar extractions on human taste function.   Their work was based upon more severe extractions and followed patients only up to six months after their surgery. Studies examining taste function over a longer period, i.e., beyond six months from the surgery, were non-existent. The Smell and Taste Center of Penn Medicine, which is the only center of its type in the United States, has a large unique database of patients who have been thoroughly tested for both smell and taste function. This provided us with the opportunity to compare data from hundreds of persons who had previously received third-molar extractions to those who had not received such extractions. Importantly, the extracts had occurred years before thee taste testing.  

03 May

Posted at 15:55h in Author Interviews, Dental Research, Pain Research, University of Pittsburgh
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: “Dental Exam” by 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) is licensed under CC BY 2.0Paul A. Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH School of Dental Medicine University of Pittsburgh  MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings? Response: Effective pain management is a priority in dental practice. Government and private agencies highlight the need to provide optimal pain relief, balancing potential benefits and harms of both opioid and nonopioid analgesic agents. The purpose of our study is to summarize the available evidence on the benefits and harms of analgesic agents, focusing on preexisting systematic reviews. We found combinations of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as having the highest association with treatment benefit in adult patients and the highest proportion of adult patients who experienced maximum pain relief. Diflunisal, acetaminophen, and oxycodone were found to have the longest duration of action in adult patients. Medication and medication combinations that included opioids were among those associated most frequently with acute adverse events in both child and adult-aged patient populations.