- 21. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... regular dental check-ups can help you avoid bad breath. Avoiding sweets and substituting healthy, fibrous food such as apples can also keep the teeth cleaner. If these practices do not solve the problem, ...
- 22. Dental Disorders of Underbite, Overbite, Crossbite
- (Dental Shanghai)
- In Shanghai, not many people are completely familiar with dental disorders. A large number of dental conditions and diseases are natural and mostly have a genetic link. Fortunately today’s modern correction ...
- 23. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... canker sores See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect ...
- 24. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... condition. Poor dental health also may contribute to heart disease. Complications of heart disease include: Heart failure. One of the most common complications of heart disease is heart failure. ...
- 25. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... have a history of poor dental hygiene. Brain problems. Recent research suggests that high blood sugar levels may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people who have type 2 diabetes and a certain ...
- 26. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of oral lichen planus: Hepatitis C infection and other types of liver disease Hepatitis B vaccine Certain types of flu vaccines Allergy-causing agents (allergens), such as foods, dental materials ...
- 27. Controlled Substances: Not Just Street Drugs
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... be a vial of the powerful narcotic painkiller Demerol, a schedule II medication, sitting next to the dental floss. Methylphenidate, which goes under the brand name Ritalin, is commonly prescribed to treat ...
- 28. Uterine fibroids
- (Uterine fibroids)
- ... Your doctor may discover fibroids incidentally during a pelvic exam or prenatal ultrasound. In general, uterine fibroids seldom require treatment. Medical therapy and surgical procedures can shrink or ...
- 29. Multiple myeloma
- (Multiple myeloma)
- ... the surface of your bones and help prevent bone loss. Treatment with these drugs is associated with the risk of harm to the jawbone. If you're taking these medications, avoid dental procedures without ...
- 30. Mitral valve stenosis
- (Mitral valve stenosis)
- ... To improve your quality of life if you have mitral valve stenosis, your doctor may recommend that you: See your dentist regularly. Receive regular dental care, following recommendations for ...
- 31. Mitral valve regurgitation
- (Mitral valve regurgitation)
- ... mitral valve regurgitation take antibiotics before certain dental or medical procedures to prevent endocarditis, but antibiotics are no longer considered necessary in most cases for someone with mitral ...
- 32. Mitral valve prolapse
- (Mitral valve prolapse)
- ... mitral valve prolapse take antibiotics before certain dental or medical procedures to prevent endocarditis, but not anymore. The American Heart Association advises that antibiotics aren't necessary in ...
- 33. Ear infection (middle ear)
- (Ear infection (middle ear))
- ... can result in recurring infection and resistance of bacteria to antibiotic medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what to do if you accidentally skip a dose. Ear tubes If your child ...
- 34. Reactive attachment disorder
- (Reactive attachment disorder)
- ... practices can be psychologically and physically damaging and have led to accidental deaths. Some unproven treatments for reactive attachment disorder include: Re-parenting, rebirthing Tightly wrapping, ...
- 35. Atrioventricular canal defect
- (Atrioventricular canal defect)
- ... before certain dental procedures and other surgical procedures if he or she is at risk of severe complications of endocarditis, a bacterial infection of the lining of the heart. Typically, this is when ...
- 36. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- (Atrial septal defect (ASD))
- ... in addition to an atrial septal defect, or if you've recently had atrial septal defect repair, you may need to take antibiotics before certain dental or surgical procedures. In most cases, atrial ...
- 37. Ascariasis
- (Ascariasis)
- ... eggs can't become infective without coming into contact with soil. People can accidentally ingest contaminated soil through hand-to-mouth contact or by eating uncooked fruits or vegetables that have been ...
- 38. Marfan syndrome
- (Marfan syndrome)
- ... these concerns and offering solutions: contact lenses instead of glasses; a brace for scoliosis; dental work for crowded teeth; and clothes that flatter a tall, thin frame. In the long run, accurate ...
- 39. Obstructive sleep apnea
- (Obstructive sleep apnea)
- ... relieve snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Others hold your tongue in a different position. If you and your doctor decide to explore this option, you'll need to see a dentist experienced in dental ...
- 40. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... canker sores See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect ...