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Dental work can be very expensive--and unfortunately, many procedures are not covered by your medical insurance. It is very important to understand that prevention is the key to help save and reduce the costs incurred from dental work. This article will help give you tips on how to save money on dental health. more »
Gum that contains sugar, as with any food that contains sugar, affects dental health adversely. Sugar is a primary component of plaque, the nasty build-up that can create cavities and cause gum disease. If you are chewing gum that is made with sugar, you're simply compounding any dental health problems you may already have. Brush your... more »
A root canal is a procedure that specialized dentists (or endodontic specialists) perform to repair and save a severely decayed or broken tooth. The "root canal" itself refers specifically to the space inside your tooth that contains the soft innards (pulp) and nerves. In a healthy tooth, this pulp is usually encased in a material... more »
Ceramic braces are orthodontic braces that correct a person's bite and appearance. While traditional braces are made of metal brackets that attach to the front of the teeth, ceramic braces feature ceramic brackets that are subtler in appearance. Orthodontic patients of all ages opt for ceramic braces for aesthetic purposes, although... more »
Many people will experience the pain of a toothache at some point in their life. Toothaches can be caused by cavities, broken teeth or abscesses. Different types of toothaches can help the dentist pinpoint the problem and take steps to fix it. Toothaches may also be a sign of an underlying disease or disorder, such as a sinus... more »
A trip to the dentist is among the top items on a list of things that people never want to do....
Root canals, which are known officially as endodontic tooth therapy, are painful procedures...
Teething occurs in infants when their first teeth begin to break through their gums. The time...
Tooth pain is debilitating to many folks. An abscessed tooth is very painful. The...
Establishing healthy habits when it comes to your teeth is something that it's best to get as early a start on as soon as possible. Kids who bush... more »
Do you know that a natural remedy for improving your oral health is sitting in your kitchen cabinet? If you want whiter teeth, fresher breath and... more »
Dental health activities help children establish healthy practices at an early age. Many children attempt to avoid brushing and flossing their... more »
People often assume that there is no alternative to conventional dental care, just drink fluoridated water, brush your teeth, floss and get those... more »
Going to the dentist is about as high on most people's lists as public speaking and chewing on tin foil. However, it doesn't always have to be a... more »
Dental public health is a non-clinical speciality of Dentistry.
Dental public health is involved in the assessment of dental health needs and improving the dental health of populations rather than individuals.
There are a few training opportunities to obtain an MSc in Dental public health.
One of the controversial subjects relating to dental public health is Fluoridation of drinking water. Commercial mouthwashes have also been a cause for concern, with some studies linking them to an increased risk of oral cancer.mlc>amoc>mocr>meoc>
Academic resources
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There seems to be a lot more that can be done to help individuals prevent tooth decay based on what is already known.
Even with fluoridation and oral hygiene, tooth decay is still the most common food related disease affecting all families, having the economic impact of heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
However decay is easy to prevent with a national project like Supertooth.org to reduce acid demineralisation from food left on teeth, neutralise acid and remineralise demineralised tooth after eating, or at least twice a day chewing a special form of toothpaste before or after brushing.
All cavities occur from acid demineralisation of teeth where chewing leaves food trapped on teeth. Though more than 95% of trapped food is left packed between teeth after every meal or snack, over 80% of cavities develop inside pits and fissures in grooves on chewing surfaces where the brush and fluoride toothpaste cannot reach.
Fissure sealants painted over chewing surfaces blocks food being trapped inside pits and fissures and changed to acid helping prevent acid demineralisation and tooth decay about as much as fluoridation where over 80% of cavities occur.
Chewing fibre like celery after eating helps force saliva inside pits and fissures and between teeth to dilute carbohydrate like sugar in trapped food, neut read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental+public+health
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