- 1. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... your teeth appear longer than normal. You may need to have damaged tissue replaced. This is usually done by removing a small amount of tissue from the roof of your mouth (palate) or another donor source ...
- 2. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, ...
- 3. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... and are separated by a small shock-absorbing disk, which keeps the movement smooth. TMJ disorders can occur if: The disk erodes or moves out of its proper alignment The joint's cartilage is damaged ...
- 4. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... is called sleep bruxism. Bruxism may be mild and may not even require treatment. However, it can be frequent and severe enough to lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems. Because ...
- 5. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... that grow quickly can be damaged. This can cause side effects. Still, some expats have no side effects at all. Ask your oncologist and nurse what side effects you might expect from the type of chemo you ...
- 6. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the tooth will stop growing. Endodontists have a procedure to stimulate bone growth in a damaged tooth like this. They can also put back a tooth that has been knocked out in certain situations. These ...
- 7. Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. If a tooth has been damaged by tooth decay or a fracture, a dentist will attempt to repair the tooth by restoring it with a dental ...
- 8. Smoking and What It Does To Your Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... faster, teeth crumble faster and even the bone below the gum line can be damaged. Missing teeth: For serious smokers, the damage to gums and teeth can continue until some or all of their teeth fall out. ...
- 9. What is your Dentist Looking for During a Check-Up?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... and any other potential problems that may be easily visible. Such as loose teeth, damaged gums, plaque, or the presence bacteria that cause bad breath. As part of a routine check, the dentist will also ...
- 10. What are the Treatment Options for a Damaged Pulp?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... blood and nutrients. When pulp is under threat, so also is the tooth around it, and care is urgently needed. What to Do about a Damaged Pulp There are three forms of dental treatment available for ...
- 11. How Dental Sealants Can Prevent Tooth Decay
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Tooth decay can be painful and it can also lead to many hours spent lying in a dentist’s chair having fillings, root canal treatments and dental crowns done to treat damaged teeth. As well as taking a ...
- 12. What Happens to Your Teeth When They Get Filled?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... that he can easily access the tooth and that the neighboring teeth won’t be damaged in the process. For children, the dentist places a plastic object between the jaws to keep their mouth open. Although ...
- 13. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... have damaged or faulty dental work, or if you have dentures which are incompletely cleaned. Take extra time to clean trouble spots, and if you have dentures, clean them thoroughly every day as recommended ...
- 14. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... due to exposure of dentin: Dentin is covered by enamel above the gingiva and by cementum below the gingiva. When any of these is damaged, the dentin will be exposed and the pressure or the temperature ...
- 15. How Does a Cavity Form?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... often the result of cracking peppermints, or biting down on something hard. Once chipped, the bacteria break through the damaged enamel, and the same process follows. Caring for your Teeth: Maintaining ...
- 16. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... called bilirubin, which normally forms when the body recycles old or damaged red blood cells. Frequent choking. A large, protruding tongue. A puffy appearance to the face. As the disease progresses, ...
- 17. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... and close to direct blood flow through your heart. Valves may be damaged by a variety of conditions leading to narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation or insufficiency) or improper closing (prolapse). ...
- 18. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... liver isn't mature enough to break down a substance called bilirubin, which normally forms when the body recycles old or damaged red blood cells. Although jaundice usually isn't a cause for concern, careful ...
- 19. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... damage done to your heart during a heart attack. This damage can lead to the following conditions: Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). If your heart muscle is damaged from a heart attack, electrical ...
- 20. Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
- (Multiple system atrophy (MSA))
- ... under a microscope of damaged brain tissue of people with MSA reveals nerve cells (neurons) that contain an abnormal amount of a protein called alpha-synuclein. Some research suggests that this protein ...
