An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissues around or beneath it. A bacterial infection or gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) may cause the bone surrounding the tooth to dissolve and an abscess to form. Not surprisingly, abscessed teeth are usually very painful. You may feel a shooting or throbbing pain every time you bite or chew. |
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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of irregularities of teeth and jaw structures. Malocclusion – Bad bite occurs when tooth or jaw structures can not be properly fixed together, to lie close to each other properly. Malocclusion can cause speech difficulty, premature wear of teeth and protective enamel and can increase the chances of dental and jaw joint diseases. |
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What Is The Cause of Gums Bleeding? |
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Healthy gums are light-pink and they are fully adherent with the teeth. Gums tissue firmly holds the tooth in the jaw. When brushing your teeth, healthy gums do not bleed. The most common cause of inflammation of gums tissue are the bacteria in dental plaque. Inflamed gums are red and swollen, sensitive when touching them and bleeding when brushing your teeth. But if you react on time, inflamed gums can be easily healed. |
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Bruxism is a medical term for excessive, forced grinding or clenching (crunching) teeth that are not associated with chewing food, and usually occurs at night. Causing a long and strong pressure on teeth and supporting structures. Usually, it is related with tension, stress, fear or fatigue. It is manifested as unconsciously strong jaw and tooth movements left to right and back and forth causing wear of teeth by teeth grinding. |
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Popular Myths about Dentistry |
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It seems like everything is known about the rules and recommendations on how to take care about our teeth effectively. However, day after day new versions of good old principles of dental care appear here and there. As a result, many people still remain confused about the basics of brushing, flossing, whitening and other dental care procedures. Check out the most popular dental myths and related comments of dental specialists. |
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See how dental caries attacks your teeth and ways of it’s progression. More... |
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Dental Caries (tooth decay, cavity) |
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Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is a disease where bacterial processes damage hard tooth structure (enamel, dentin and cementum). These tissues progressively break down, producing dental cavities (holes in the teeth). Two groups of bacteria are responsible for initiating caries, Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. If left untreated, the disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, infection, and, in severe cases, death. Today, caries remains one of the most common diseases throughout the world. More... |
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Bad breath is breath that has an unpleasant odor. It's also known as halitosis. This odor can strike from time to time, or it can be long-lasting, depending on the cause. Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, particularly on the back of the tongue. In many people, they are the primary causes of bad breath. The mouth's warm, moist conditions are ideal for the growth of these bacteria. Most bad breath is caused by something in the mouth. More... |
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The Symptoms Of Gingivitis |
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Many of us realize precisely how serious it is to brush and floss our teeth after each meal - only not all of us actually do. Individuals who do not take correct care of their teeth and mouth will hurt from more than just horrible breath. They will likewise have to manage with particular diseases that start in the mouth and impact our entire bodies. More... |
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