Elderly people with active root caries – decay at the roots of the teeth – show an increased risk for having irregular heartbeats, also called cardiac arrhythmias, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers discovered that having three or more active root caries doubled the odds of
Read more →Wisdom Tooth Extraction Definition Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom. If a wisdom tooth doesn’t have room to grow (impacted wisdom tooth), resulting in pain, infection or other
Read more →Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth and gums. It also helps to prevent bad breath. The right toothpaste can play a critical role in oral health, but it can be difficult to know what product is best. In this article, we explain how people can choose the best toothpaste for their individual needs
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Gingivitis Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gums. Because gingivitis can be mild, you may not be aware that you have the condition. But it’s important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much
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A Root Canal Procedure is done to treat and save a tooth that is damaged, infected or badly decayed. Most root canal infections can be managed by conventional root canal treatment. But in few cases where the infection persists even after root canal treatment or re-treatment, an apicoectomy is needed to clear the infection and fix
Read more →More often than not, people feel uneasy when they hear the term ‘root canal treatment’ as they directly associate the procedure to pain. The perception of root canal treatment being painful began years ago however with modern technologies and anesthetics; root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than having a dental filling placed. A
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