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2 Ways Your Sinus Can Interact With Your Oral Health
When you think about anatomy that interacts with the health of your teeth, you likely picture your gums, soft tissue, tongue, or even lips. But did you picture your sinus? The maxillary sinus canal passes above your upper jawbone. So problems or treatment needs on the upper jaw can sometimes interfere or interact with the sinus. These interactions can include the sinus getting in the way of a potential dental implant or an oral infection spreading on to the sinus -- and possibly throughout the body.
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Barodontalgia: Causes And Management Aboard An Airplane
According to the Medical Dictionary, barodontaglia is a pain in the soft tissues of the mouth caused by the difference between atmospheric pressure and the air pressure inside a tooth. It is the common cause of dental pain that people experience (without warning) in airplanes. If you have ever experienced it, then you understand just how painful it can be. Causes As explained in the introduction, the pain occurs because the pressure of the air inside your tooth is trying to adjust to the air pressure outside.
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Tips For Making Dental Appointments A Positive Thing For Your Child
You want to make dental appointments as easy as possible on your young child and yourself. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow that will help to make trips to the dentist something your child doesn't stress over. Try following the tips below: Start as early as possible – You can begin taking your child to the dentist as soon as their first teeth begin to make an appearance. Along with making sure everything looks good, this visit will also help to establish a positive experience for your child regarding dental visits.
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Bruxism: Dental And Non-Dental Treatments For Tooth Grinding
Bruxism, or grinding your teeth, can range from a minor annoyance to a serious dental problem. Some people may grow out of grinding their teeth or do it so lightly that the wear on their teeth is minimal. But in cases of more severe bruxism, the problem must be treated to prevent the protective enamel from wearing completely away from the deeper parts of the tooth. Treatment for bruxism also varies quite a bit depending on the severity of the wear; further complicating things is the fact that different people respond to different treatments.
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Reasons You Should Get A CEREC Crown
If you've been told you need a crown on your tooth, you may want to find a dentist who has the capability to make CEREC crowns. CEREC stands for chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics. During this process, your dentist constructs your new crown in his office in one visit rather than sending impressions out to a lab. Here are some reasons you may want to get a CEREC crown.
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Aftercare Tips For Coming Home With New Dental Implants
If you are getting ready to schedule your appointment to finally get the dental implants that you have been wanting, you will need to make sure that you are doing what you can to prepare for what you will deal with when you get home. With the following aftercare tips, the first few days that you are home with your new dental implants should be a lot easier for you.
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How Osteoporosis Could Affect Your Teeth
Getting a bone density test can often reveal the beginning stages of osteoporosis, which is a condition that causes the bones in your body to weaken. If you are diagnosed with this, you may not realize that it could affect your teeth. If you do not take the right steps for treating the condition, you could wind up needing cosmetic dental procedures in the future. How does osteoporosis affect your teeth?
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Three Measures To Prevent Your Dental Jewelry From Becoming A Health Risk
Having dental jewelry can lead to oral infection, teeth chipping, and bruises on your oral tissues. Therefore, if you are determined to pierce your lip, tongue, or cheek, you should do it in a way that minimizes these risks. How do you do that? By following these three general guidelines: Choose a Hygienic Place To reduce the risk of infection, you need to get your piercing done at a piercing parlor with a strict infection-control policy.
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Why And How To Correct A Dental Misplaced Midline
Orthodontic treatment frequently targets differences between the positioning of the upper and lower teeth. This can lead to common bite problems such as an overbite, underbite or crossbite. But incorrect positioning can also lead to a condition called misplaced midline, which happens when the center line of the upper teeth doesn't line up with the center line of the bottom teeth. It might seem like a simple cosmetic issue, but there are reasons you want to have a misplaced midline fixed as soon as possible.
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Three Ways To Get The Smile Of Your Dreams
If you are a teen or adult who suffer from low self-esteem due to your smile, you have probably considered the ways to correct the problem. Many people are afraid to smile due to misaligned teeth or bite issues such as overbites, under bites, and cross bites. If you have ever considered getting the smile you have always dreamed of, there are three options available for you. Metal Braces Traditional braces, or metal braces, have been the orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth and bites for decades.
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