- 1. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... socially active by connecting with understanding family and friends. There's no known way to prevent burning mouth syndrome. But by avoiding tobacco, acidic foods and drinks, and excessive stress, ...
- 2. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... can lead to severe toothache, infection and tooth loss. Regular dental visits and good brushing and flossing habits go a long way toward preventing cavities and tooth decay. The signs and symptoms ...
- 3. Roseola
- (Roseola)
- ... ganciclovir (Cytovene) to treat the infection in people with weakened immunity. Antibiotics aren't effective in treating viral illnesses, such as roseola. Because there's no vaccine to prevent roseola, ...
- 4. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... pain and other symptoms, and prevent the recurrence of rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever symptoms may vary. Some people may have several symptoms, while others experience only a few. The symptoms may ...
- 5. Rett syndrome
- (Rett syndrome)
- ... and information are available from the International Rett Syndrome Association and other organizations. There is no known way to prevent Rett syndrome. In most cases, the genetic mutation that causes ...
- 6. Bile reflux
- (Bile reflux)
- ... Eat smaller meals. Eating smaller, more-frequent meals reduces pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter, helping to prevent the valve from opening at the wrong time. Stay upright after eating. After ...
- 7. Rabies
- (Rabies)
- ... on your injuries and the situation in which the bite occurred, you and your doctor can decide whether you should receive treatment to prevent rabies. Even if you aren't sure whether you've been bitten, ...
- 8. Vocal cord paralysis
- (Vocal cord paralysis)
- ... to speak and even breathe. That's because your vocal cords, sometimes called vocal folds, do more than just produce sound. They also protect your airway by preventing food, drink and even your saliva from ...
- 9. Smallpox
- (Smallpox)
- ... no treatment or cure for smallpox. A vaccine can prevent smallpox, but the risk of the vaccine's side effects is too high to currently justify routine vaccination for people at low risk of exposure to ...
- 10. 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 ...
- 11. What Foods are Good for Your Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... 10 Foods for Your Teeth: 1. Green Tea has a well-deserved reputation for providing many benefits. With teeth, green tea offers up natural antioxidant compounds prevent plaque from accumulating, therefore ...
- 12. What is your Dentist Looking for During a Check-Up?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... and ultimately produce cavities. Dental professionals will often check trouble areas, and may suggest additional attention to specific teeth in order to prevent future problems. Cavities: Cavities ...
- 13. What is Flouride and Why Do We Need It?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Fluoride—the earth’s 13th most abundant element—is found naturally in soil, plant life and processed foods. Fluoride has been added to our tap water since the 1940s to prevent common tooth decay. Research ...
- 14. What Happens During a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... get to the chamber. Root canals are also the popularly used term for an Endodontic therapy or the root canal treatment. This involves the cleaning of the tooth to remove infection or to prevent its occurrence ...
- 15. What is a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of the caries or fracture. Isolation of the treatment area with a rubber dam kit. This procedure helps in the ease of procedure and prevents any mixing of saliva with the fluid from the motor. A ...
- 16. What Happens to Your Teeth When They Get Filled?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... prevent tooth fragments from entering the throat. The dentist will also insert a small hose that will suck your saliva to keep the mouth clean. Once this is set, the dentist will rub sum anesthetic ointment ...
- 17. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... caused by a lack of saliva. Saliva has an important role in preventing tooth decay. It washes away food and plaque from your teeth. Minerals found in saliva help repair early tooth decay. Saliva also limits ...
- 18. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... your teeth are put at risk. How to Prevent Bleeding Gums: Prevention, not cure is normally the clue to avoiding bleeding gums. Be gentle when you brush or floss your teeth. Use a soft bristle toothbrush, ...
- 19. Yellow fever
- (Yellow fever)
- ... and highly effective vaccine prevents yellow fever. Yellow fever is known to be present in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America. Talk to your doctor about whether you need the yellow fever vaccine ...
- 20. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... health of your teeth. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (zeer-o-STO-me-uh). A result of reduced or no saliva, dry mouth can lead to problems because saliva helps prevent tooth decay by limiting ...