- 21. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... hard could cause your gums to bleed. So, you might need to use a soft-bristle toothbrush or one made from foam. Check with your doctor or nurse about flossing. These effects on the bone marrow will not ...
- 22. What is Holistic Dentistry?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... integrated system, and that what happens elsewhere in the body can affect the gums and teeth, and vice-versa. A decayed tooth can cause a headache, but equally stress may cause us to grind down our teeth. ...
- 23. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The technical definition of an Endodontist is a dentist that has completed dental school and then taken two more years of specialty training to treat tooth roots and the pulp of teeth. The pulp of a tooth ...
- 24. What is a Cosmetic Dentist in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... porcelain veneers (or laminates), or crowns or caps, or gum grafts. The removal of a tooth structure or area of a gum - technically referred to as anenameloplasty and gingivectomy respectively. The ...
- 25. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps protect your teeth from decay. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good ...
- 26. Dental Plans: What Do They Cover in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... or twice a year teeth cleanings, examinations and check-ups, up to 100 pecent. Dental sealants (clear plastic coating to prevent tooth decay), x-rays and fluoride treatments can be covered 80 – 100 percent ...
- 27. 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 ...
- 28. Dental Implants and Insurance in Shanghai: Which Plans Cover it?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... little chance that that tooth can be reattached. In this situation, you could either live with a gaping hole in your smile, or you could get a tooth implant. It's a ceramic implant that looks exactly like ...
- 29. Dental Insurance in Shanghai: What Plan is Right for You?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... measures used in avoiding tooth and gum disease. However, what actually gets covered by a plan like this will vary between providers so it is important to determine your entitlement. • Basic procedures. ...
- 30. Dental Insurance in Shanghai and Major Dental Work: What is Generally Covered?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... fillings and tooth extractions. Previously companies did not consider root canals to be a basic procedure. Now most of the companies do categorize root canals under basic procedures because of the frequency ...
- 31. Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. If a tooth has been damaged by tooth decay or a fracture, a dentist will attempt to repair the tooth by restoring it with a dental ...
- 32. What are Dental Implants?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Modern dental implants are made of stronger, more reliable materials than seashell, but the premise is the same. A facsimile of a tooth is inserted in the mouth so that over time, the implanted “tooth” ...
- 33. How Dental Implants Work in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... be used to replace a single missing tooth or indeed, they could support a complete set of replacement teeth for a toothless jaw. Yet another use for Implants is to act as anchors in supporting a fixed ...
- 34. 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 ...
- 35. What Dental Procedures to Avoid When Pregnant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to visit your dentist for a thorough dental examination. Expecting mothers must take care of their teeth. Using fluoride based toothpastes and floss will help them keep their teeth clean and healthy. A ...
- 36. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... a day? You may love the taste of soda, but anything too sugary-sweet and acidic can promote tooth decay. Meanwhile, too much coffee and iced tea can cause teeth discoloration in the bargain. It may be ...
- 37. Dental Tips for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... procedures that cannot be administered on pregnant women. These include a tooth extraction, tooth filling, x-ray, root canal treatments, and some others. Why? These procedures, especially the tooth extraction, ...
- 38. The First Time: How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Dental Appoitment in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- It’s important to start dental care early. The American Dental Association recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than the first birthday. ...
- 39. How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... teeth, eat healthy and taking them to see a dentist early-on may prevent dental problems in the future. Dental concerns for very young children. Decay: This is the time to prevent "baby bottle tooth ...
- 40. Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of developing teeth to strengthen the enamel. There are three basic ways to get fluoride into a child: fluorinated tap water, fluoride toothpaste and fluoride treatments from the dentist. If your child ...