All Entries in the "Oral Disorders" Category
The History of All on 4
The use of dental implants to replace missing teeth has been widely used throughout human history, dating back to the Mayan civilization. Remains have been discovered from 600AD showing the earliest known examples of implants embedded into the jaw. In such ancient times, shell and bone were used to replace teeth however modern technology uses [...]
How Dental Implants Can Improve Your Life
Dental implants are ‘root’ devices that are used by dentists in order to support dental restorations designed to look like either a single tooth, or multiple teeth. Today, most dental implants resemble actual teeth, and are built in to the bone. Such implants normally carry a success rate of about 75 per cent, and have [...]
Oral Herpes Symptoms and Treatment
Oral Herpes usually occurs as an infection in the mouth, gums, lips and oral mucosa. The causative organism of oral herpes is the Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV. Basically, the oral herpes symptoms include the formation of painful sores which could even extend to the face and neck of the affected individuals. The two types [...]
How to Get Rid of Gingivitis Fast
Gingivitis is a dental condition wherein the gums become swollen or inflamed due to several reasons. Plaque and tartar build up are some of the causes of this condition. Aside from these, there are also several factors to consider in identifying the causes of gingivitis. One of the most common factors that predispose a person [...]
Canker Sore Treatment – Home Remedies And Other Treatments
A canker sore, also known as an aphthous ulcer is a lesion or an open sore inside the mouth and upper throat that appears due to a break in the mucus membrane. Prior to initiating canker sore treatment, it is important to correctly identify that the problem is indeed a canker sore, a condition that [...]
Gel To Replace Teeth Fillings?
French scientists have developed a gel for decayed teeth that may mean the end of tooth fillings as we know it, this is a substance that works by prompting teeth to start multiplying and restore teeth to their original state. Scientists at the National Institute for Health and Medical Research in Paris tested the melanocyte-stimulating [...]
Basic Gingivitis Treatment And Care
Have you seen people who don’t know how to keep their mouth clean? Have you noticed how people easily acquire oral diseases due to poor hygiene? Gingivitis is just one of these diseases. It occurs when there are abnormal inflammations in ones gums; therefore, gingivitis treatment is available for those who need it. There are [...]
How You Can And Why You Should Prevent Gingivitis?
Gingivitis is the name for a host of problems with regard to your gums and consequently dental health. Generally speaking gingivitis refers to the inflammation or irritation of the gums. Although by itself this may not sound like a troublesome condition, gingivitis can lead to many problems. Gingivitis occurs when there is an accumulation of [...]
Tooth Whitening Strips May Be Helpful For Dry Mouth
Recent reports published in Journal Gerontology suggest that 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips are safe to use for dry mouth caused by using medications. Dr. Athena S. Papas, from Tufts University in Boston, says that reduced production of saliva or dry mouth is thought to make people poor candidates for tooth whitening. A randomized trail [...]
Solutions For A Dry Mouth
Waking up in the morning with a dry mouth is never fun. Maybe you are a person who snores, and your mouth was open all night, and now your mouth is as dry as sawdust. What causes dry mouth you might ask? Dry mouth comes when saliva quits producing in your mouth for one reason [...]
