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Dental scientists have been trying to find a vaccine that could prevent tooth decay and formation of cavities for more than 30 years. Even with all the precautions and awareness, almost 70% of teenagers receive three or more cavities by the time they are 16 or 17 years of age. This alarming percentage calls for an alternative and more helpful way to prevent tooth decay......
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The most common complication associated with dental implants is problem with implant integration that is failure to fuse with the bone and this often leads to implant failure. This complication becomes even worse if the person undergoing implant surgery is a smoker. Dental implants need oxygen to fuse correctly with the bone. If there is not a good blood flow to the tissues and the......
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A crown is a dental restoration, usually used when the tooth is decayed almost beyond repair or it is broken. Crowns can be made from many different materials. The procedure can be messy, this is how it works: The dentist takes an impression of your tooth and then sends it to a laboratory where the crown in made. A temporary crown has to be worn......
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Cancer is a serious disease; many people get it and die each year. Oral cancer occurs in 37000 people a year in the USA. As long as it is discovered in an early stage, there are good chances that it can be cured. Oral cancer needs the same treatment as other forms of cancer: surgery and chemotherapy. This type of cancer can appear basically anywhere......
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Remember those uneasy moments when you were standing in front of dentist’s office, listening to the sound of the drill and wondering why your heartbeat is so fast? Many people experience pain during dental treatments and because of that they are afraid of even thinking about going to the dentist. For this reason they tend to neglect their oral health and visit the dentist only......
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A dry socket is a common problem and it is a dental health issue that can be fixed easily. However, if you neglect it, it can have serious consequences. If you believe you may have a dry socket, it is essential to go to your dentist right away. What Is a Dry Socket? Dry socket usually occurs after tooth extraction. Normally, after a tooth is......
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Root canals are still an alarming name to many of us. To get a clearer picture of root canals, on should be aware of the following myths about them and get rid of all the misunderstandings and misconceptions about them. i.    Root canal treatment is not painful anymore It is true that the treatment for root canal used to hurt a lot previously. The American......
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One of the disorders that are developing and have no real treatment is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ). It is also known as the “jaw disease”. In some cases, when the dental procedures are not as hygienic as they should be, oral infections take place. They are much severe in osteoporosis patients that take bisphosphonates. Initially ONJ was seen in those patients who used to......
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Dominique Michaud who is an assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) said, “Our study provides the first strong evidence that periodontal disease may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. This finding is of significance as it may provide some new insights into the mechanism of this highly fatal disease.” This statement was made after HSPH and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute undertook......
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Nature has signified the importance of first permanent molar by giving it the first rank in eruption sequence of the permanent dentition. First permanent molar erupts at the age of 6 to 7 years and hence is also known as “six year molar” With the advancing age of the child the diet pattern also starts changing as intake of hard diet increases leading to a......
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