- 21. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... foods Cut food into small pieces Avoid sticky or chewy food Avoid chewing gum Don't open your mouth too wide during yawns Stretching and massage Your doctor or dentist may show you how to do ...
- 22. Ruptured eardrum
- (Ruptured eardrum)
- ... landings, keep your ears clear with pressure-equalizing earplugs, yawning or chewing gum. Or use the Valsalva maneuver — gently blowing, as if blowing your nose, while pinching your nostrils and keeping ...
- 23. Kidney stones
- (Kidney stones)
- ... soy products. Choose a diet low in salt and animal protein. Reduce the amount of salt you eat and choose nonanimal protein sources, such as legumes. Continue eating calcium-rich foods, but use ...
- 24. Dumping syndrome
- (Dumping syndrome)
- ... Chew well. Chewing food thoroughly before you swallow can ease digestion. Increase fiber intake. Psyllium, guar gum and pectin in food or supplements can delay the absorption of carbohydrates ...
- 25. Von Willebrand disease
- (Von Willebrand disease)
- ... abnormal bleeding associated with von Willebrand disease may occur as: Recurrent and prolonged nosebleeds Bleeding from the gums Increased menstrual flow Excessive bleeding from a cut or following ...
- 26. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- Trench mouth is a severe form of gingivitis that causes painful, infected, bleeding gums and ulcerations. Although trench mouth is rare today in developed nations, it's common in developing countries ...
- 27. What is Holistic Dentistry?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... and correction of bite problems and the treatment of gum disease as a biological problem. The Practice of Holistic Dentistry Holistic Dentistry is based on the premise that the human body is a single ...
- 28. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... mouth can also cause plaque to accumulate on your teeth, leading to gum disease and cavities. Brushing after meals removes food debris and helps prevent plaque from forming on the teeth. The ...
- 29. What Does Dental Insurance Typically Cover in Shanghai ?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... that detect or prevent tooth and gum disease. The list of procedures that falls into this category varies by provider; for example, a dental plan might consider fluoride treatment a “basic procedure” and ...
- 30. Dental Insurance in Shanghai: What Plan is Right for You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... before signing up. Know what is and what is not covered in the light of you are likely going to need too – this can be based on your dental history, and of course the general condition of you teeth gums ...
- 31. Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the tooth with forceps and move the forceps back and forth to loosen the tooth before removing it. Sometimes, an instrument called a luxator, which fits between the tooth and the gum, is used to help loosen ...
- 32. How to Brush Your Pets Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The dynamics of tooth and gum health for dogs and cats are similar to those of human beings. Pets also get plaque build-up thanks to the modern foods we feed them, and their plaque also leads to gum and ...
- 33. Dental Advice for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... pregnancy, because raging hormones may cause gums to swell, trap food and bleed, causing unwanted distractions. Moreover, scientists have linked the gum disease that could follow on these minor problems ...
- 34. What Dental Procedures to Avoid When Pregnant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... As a result of an upsurge in female hormones, gingivitis is one of the most common problems among expecting women. Some of the symptoms that must be checked are red, tender and bleeding gums, inflamed ...
- 35. How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... thanks to your early home care prevention efforts, baby's teeth and gums should be decay and disease free. Children between the ages of two and four who have never visited a dentist are at greater risk ...
- 36. What Foods are Good for Your Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... It also balances the pH in your mouth, produces more saliva, rebuilds tooth enamel and kills the bacteria that cause tooth cavities and gum disease. 4. Fruit is great for your teeth especially when ...
- 37. Smoking and What It Does To Your Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of teeth. The yellowing occurs as cigarette smoke increases the growth of bacteria in plaque. Damage to gums, bones and teeth: Because bacteria build up faster in a smoker’s mouth, gums recede ...
- 38. Eating Disorders and How They Ruin Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... gum disease and bad breath (halitosis). Just think of all that you eat and digest to imagine the effects of forcing up stomach acid to your mouth while purging. Development of Widespread Decay ...
- 39. Drug Abuse and What it Does to Our Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... damage that causes teeth to decay if not fall out. Pictures of meth mouth are especially hard to look at—little block stubs, misshaped gums, exposed root, and so forth. Many meth users end up in a dentist ...
- 40. All About Brushing--How to Brush and What to Use
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the single most effective way to remove harmful plaque from the teeth and gums. With regular checkups and habitual brushing, healthy teeth and oral well-being are certainty achievable. History: The ...