- 21. Dental Treatment Options for a Cleft Lip
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... For example: medications a mother took during pregnancy, along with psychological, emotional and traumatic stresses may be the reason why a baby has a cleft lip. Dental Care for Cleft Lip: Children with ...
- 22. What is Dental Bonding?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- In Shanghai, bonding is a dental treatment in which dental resins are used to repair teeth that may be chipped or cracked, change the shape or size of teeth, fill in gaps between teeth and/or cover discolored ...
- 23. What Happens to Your Teeth When They Go Numb?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... correct any abnormalities developing in your teeth without causing you any pain. In general, dentists use anesthesia and sedatives such as lidocaine to make everyday dental work more bearable and pain-free. ...
- 24. What are the Bad Oral Habits That Will Cost You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- In Shanghai, we all know that dental care is expensive.Although some of what happens to our teeth is out of our control, bad oral habits are one thing we can prevent. As a part of your oral health plan, ...
- 25. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The reason gum disease develops in some people and not others remains unclear. It is known that dental plaque contains many different types of bacteria, some of which are associated with developing gum ...
- 26. 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, ...
- 27. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... off the enamel due to wrong brushing techniques. Poor oral hygiene: Poor oral hygiene creates plaque or tartar on the tooth surface which is one of the major reasons of dental caries. No replacement ...
- 28. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of some costly dental procedures, or perhaps if it’s too late, we may eventually lose our teeth and have to get an implant. What Makes Our Gums Bleed? The most common biological causes of bleeding ...
- 29. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... soft, swollen, and red or purplish in color, you need to see your dentist and see if you dental plans cover this condition. In advanced cases, you may notice loose teeth and your gums may have receded ...
- 30. What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... your teeth. If you are unable to brush your teeth after consuming food or beverages that may stain your teeth, preserve clean teeth by rinsing your mouth with water or a dental rinse. Next, eat right. ...
- 31. 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 ...
- 32. Live in Shanghai - Healthcare tips
- (sinoaid)
- ... recommendations from the American Consulate General Shanghai’s Health Unit on how to better prepare for a safe stay in China. Ensure that all preexisting medical or dental problems are attended to ...
- 33. Common cold
- (Cold, Flu & Cough)
- ... Don't give your child two medicines with the same active ingredient, such as an antihistamine, decongestant or pain reliever. Too much of a single ingredient could lead to an accidental overdose. ...
- 34. 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. ...
- 35. 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 ...
- 36. Throat cancer
- (Throat cancer)
- ... cords. Factors that can increase your risk of throat cancer include: Tobacco use, including smoking and chewing tobacco Excessive alcohol use Poor dental hygiene A virus called human papillomavirus ...
- 37. 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 ...
- 38. Establishing Good Toothbrushing Habits
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- Toothbrushing time can be a challenge for parents, but a child that ignores proper dental hygiene may face future dental complications. Children should brush their teeth at least twice a day and flossing ...
- 39. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... and kept clean, thereby reducing any infections. As you might guess, the number-one dental problem among preschoolers is tooth decay. Approximately one out of ten two-year-olds already have one or more ...
- 40. When Your Baby Gets Teeth
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... are sometimes susceptible to baby-bottle tooth decay (BBTD), a major cause of dental cavities in infants that can also cause serious damage to permanent teeth later on. BBTD results from teeth being coated ...
