Teeth Development Teeth start developing in the unborn baby. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in teeth development. The mother’s diet should have adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Certain medicines (such as tetracycline) should not be taken during pregnancy. These can cause the unborn baby’s developing teeth to be…
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A dental abscess is a painful swelling filled with a thick fluid that is yellow in color (pus). There are two types of dental abscess, a gum abscess (also known as a periodontal abscess) and a tooth abscess (also known as a periapical abscess). What causes a dental abscess? Abscesses can form when the inside…
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Research on link between gum and kidney disease Date: January 5, 2021 Source: University of Birmingham Summary: An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect each other, a new study has found. An imbalance of the body’s oxygen…
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Researchers take a closer look at the genomes of microbial communities in the human mouth. Bacteria often show very strong biogeography — some bacteria are abundant in specific locations while absent from others — leading to major questions when applying microbiology to therapeutics or probiotics: how did the bacteria get into the wrong place? How…
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Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a common condition andsometimes a distressing source of embarrassment. Frequently, peoplearen’t even aware there’s a problem. While there are many causesfor bad breath, it most commonly results from a lack of good oralhygiene. Daily brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups andcleanings are the best prevention for bad breath.However,…
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Dr Pascal Terjanian shares an important article about the connection between oral health and overall health. The article was written and published originally by the medical editors of Mayo Clinic. Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Learn how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health….
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Post by Dr Pascal Terjanian . You’re probably familiar with the word “herpes,” but may not know how this general term plays a role in your oral health. And while finding out you have a herpes infection may at first be alarming, it’s a manageable condition that many people live with. Did you know that,…
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