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DENTAL HYGIENE  

For individuals who suffer from lupus, there is an increased risk for symptoms associated with TMJ and oral health complications due to connective tissue implications.

Our oral hygiene has been shown to affect our overall well-being. During pregnancy, oral health can affect your unborn child. Here are some ways to keep oral disease at bay.

National Children's Dental Health Month is celebrated every February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health - especially the oral health of our children. The slogan for this year's National Children's Dental Health Month is "Fight Tooth Decay 24/7!"

Offering an overview of the risks and complications associated with poor oral hygiene in children; risks for developing oral lesions.

If you aren't practicing good oral hygiene you're opening the door to dental problems that isn't easy to close. Periodontal Disease is a bacteria infection that affects the gums and bone that support the teeth.

Oral health and hygiene are important to your overall health and reducing the risk for oral masses.

For children with HIV, there is a risk for tooth loss and poor oral health that must be addressed aggressively with a pediatric dentist.

According to the American Heritage Dictionary of English Language, dental hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease, as by regular brushing and flossing and visits to the dentist.

if you have been diagnosed with ROW, it is important to understand what long term health risks may be associated with dental care and oral hygiene

For children who are born with the genetic disorder known as Robinow syndrome, there is a risk for developing complications of dental and oral health.

With 80% of all dog's suffering from some sort of oral hygiene related disorder, understanding the nature and signs of dental caries may provide the solution for preventing future health related expenses.

For cardiac valve surgical patients, the impact of dental health may play a role in the development of endocarditis

Until several years ago, most dentists operated on a "drill it, fill it, and bill it" philosophy. Now new evidence shows that a more holistic approach may help prevent more serious health problems.

Researchers are currently...well...researching the possibility of a vaccine that may one day prevent cavities.

Parents should include a visit to the dentist as part of their child's routine health examinations at the start of the school year.

Dental hygienists are important members of the dental health care team who work with dentists in the delivery of dental care to patients.

Dentistry is always changing. Dental conventions are an important and fun way that dentists and associated professionals stay up to date.

They may not have any teeth yet, but infants and toddlers can still get cavities and gum disease. It's important for parents to begin good dental hygiene for their child at a young age to prevent "bottle mouth" in infants and cavities in baby teeth.

Caries is the most common disease of childhood. Nearly half of all 4-year-old children have at least one cavity. Dentists and physicians recommend early dental visits.

With more than 350,000 individuals suffering from Down Syndrome in the United States, parents must pay close attention to the oral health issues which impact DS children. This is an overview.

This article discusses the dental hygiene field and breaks down the different responsibilities of the job.

A new study of low-income New York City adolescents found that when it comes to dental hygiene Hispanics are better off.

Sjogren's Syndrome often affects the saliva producing glands in the body causing dry mouth which can lead to difficulty swallowing, talking and speaking. Proper oral hygiene can help prevent infections and keep the mouth hydrated and clean.

This elaborates how diabetes can affect oral health.

For men, oral health and mastication can be improved with fiber intake, in addition to limiting alcohol consumption and increasing exercise.

People who suffer with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) live with an array of symptoms that range from mild to debilitating. The obvious effects of RA are on the joints of the the hands, wrists, knees and feet. Less well known are the myriad effects on oral health.

Many medications have unintended results called side effects. When medications cause oral health side effects, your dentist can be very helpful.

The most significant preventive measure used to prevent the health problems caused by tobacco use is to stop using tobacco products. The risk of developing oral cancer drops rapidly when a smoker ceases tobacco use.

Offering an overview of the impact poor oral health has upon the premature children, children of low birth weight or children with chronic health complications.

Cancer treatments can have unpleasant side effects One of the side effects is soreness and/or dryness of the mouth.

Periodontal disease is a serious condition, which left unchecked, can lead to tooth loss. The disease is caused by an infection of the gum tissue surrounding the tooth. The word periodontal is taken from the Latin language and is literally translated "around the tooth."

Deamonte Driver died as a result of an infection from a tooth abscess raising a firestorm of discussion and finger pointing. Who is ultimately responsible for the oral hygiene of a child?

Death from poor oral hygiene has been the focus of several news stories around the country. These gadgets and methods will encourage children to brush regularly and help promote better oral hygiene.

Do you visit the dentist every six months? You might be in a world of pain later if you don't deal with it now.

General guidelines recommend that your child have a dentist visit by the age of three, or even younger. This article uses personal experience to highlight dental health and finding a pediatric dentist.

Sometimes, the only way to know if you have gum disease is to ask a dentist to examine your teeth. There are different types of gum disease. Early gum disease is easy to treat. Later, the cost of treatment may seem prohibitive.

Gingivitis is a serious gum disease, which without treatment can result in tooth loss.

Many people often wonder when they should start looking for a dentist for their child.

If you have a young child, you're probably looking for ways to keep their teeth healthy. Learn a few fun ways by reading this article.

If you are considering oral reconstructive surgery, it is important to ask your surgeon about the risks and benefits associated with GTR and use of bioresorbable devices

It's long been known that those with diabetes are more prone to developing gum ailments but now research has pointed to the fact that gum disease could be a direct factor in developing type 2 diabetes.

Dental insurance companies recognize the relationship between oral health and general health.

As baby boomers enter into the aging population, it is important to manage dental health more closely.

"... you take your child to a Pediatrician and not your own primary-care Doctor. So why would you not take your child to a Pediatric Dentist, instead of your own General Dentist?"

Tooth loss, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory diseases are just some of the serious health risks associated with periodontal disease, or more commonly known as gum disease.

For disabled children, it is important to establish oral health early in life, even before age one.

Does your little one need to visit the dentist? Read on to find out about the Pediatric Dentists of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

There are so many childrent that don't have the opportunity for proper oral health care. Take a look at what has transpired to change that.

Dog's dental care is connected to a dog's health. Plaque builds up and hardens on a dogs teeth leading to bad breath, gum disease and more.

Has your dentists warned you that you could be a possible candidate for a heart attack? It has now been proven that people with gum disease and tooth decay stand a higher risk of having heart attacks.