- 21. 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 ...
- 22. What is the Difference between Tooth Erosion and Tooth Decay?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Our teeth are precious, which is why they should be treated properly and looked after so that they can last - not to mention save us from hefty dental bills. False teeth are never as good as real ones, ...
- 23. 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. ...
- 24. Osteomyelitis
- (Osteomyelitis)
- ... to repair broken bones or replace worn joints also can accidentally open a path for germs to enter a bone. Circulation problems When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, your body has trouble distributing ...
- 25. 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 ...
- 26. 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 ...
- 27. 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 ...
- 28. 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 ...
- 29. 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 ...
- 30. 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 ...
- 31. 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 ...
- 32. Aortic valve stenosis
- (Aortic valve stenosis)
- ... aortic valve replacement surgery, you may need to take antibiotics before certain dental or medical procedures due to the risk of infection in your heart tissue (endocarditis). Some possible ways ...
- 33. Coarctation of the aorta
- (Coarctation of the aorta)
- ... restrictions? Do you recommend taking antibiotics before dental appointments or other medical procedures? Is it safe for a woman with coarctation of the aorta to become pregnant? What is the risk ...
- 34. Aortic calcification
- (Aortic calcification)
- ... aortic valve replacement surgery, you may need to take antibiotics before certain dental or medical procedures due to the risk of infection in your heart tissue (endocarditis). Some possible ways ...
