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Oct

What Do You Need To Know About Dental Cone Beam CT and Airway Analysis

Dental Cone Beam CT and Airway Analysis - What Is There to Know?Introduction Has your doctor used terms such as dental cone beam CT and/or airway analysis? If you are here, reading this article, then he/she probably has and you probably have no idea what these terms...

Oct

Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliances

Can You Use Dental Appliances to Treat Your Sleep Apnea? Find Out Now!Introduction Do you wonder why you feel tired even though you have slept at least 8 to 9 hours last night? Are there any chances that you might suffer from sleep apnea? If you are reading our a...

Oct

Digital Smile Design

Digital Smile Design - Know This Before You Try ItAre you one of the many people who tend to hide their smiles because they are unsatisfied with it? Do you feel ashamed, even a bit self-conscious because you do not have the smile of your dreams? Yes, oral health is quite i...

Oct

Xylitol and Xerostomia

Xerostomia is a term that refers to dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. While xerostomia is not a disease, it may be a symptom of various health conditions, side effect of medications, or an adverse reaction of radiation to the head and neck. Dry mouth can be...

Oct

Vitamins and The Prevention of Oral Cancer

Studies have shown a large, statistically significant reduction in the risk of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx with high intake of fruits and vegetables (1). This may be due to the potency of vitamins and minerals found in fruit and vegetable products, wh...

Oct

Tooth Loss In Older Adults

Tooth loss in aging adults is of concern for nutritional status, bone health, the structure of remaining teeth, and psychological health. Although the causes of tooth loss in older adults remain varied and somewhat contested, it is generally agreed upon that too...

Oct

Reflux and Oral Health

While many consumers experience occasional acid reflux (or, as it is more commonly known-heartburn), a more severe, recurrent form of reflux can be of serious damage to teeth and the oral cavity. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is characterized by frequent back...

Oct

Wine and Staining

Dental staining is a common and aggravating problem for millions of consumers. Accordingly, the global market for teeth whitening products is expected to reach an excess of 7 billion dollars by the year 2024. Currently, the global market stands at a price of 3.15 mill...

Oct

Micronutrients and Oral Health

Human beings require both macro and micronutrients for optimum health. Macronutrients are nutrients required in large amounts for normal growth and development, namely, carbohydrate, protein, and fat. While micronutrients are needed in much smaller amounts...

Oct

MI Paste and Caries Prevention

Dental caries is a common problem that affects a vast majority of adults. It is caused by the action of acids on the enamel surface. These acids are produced when sugars in foods and beverages react with bacteria found in the dental biofilm or plaque on the surface of the affe...

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