Archive for August 2009
Why Save Bad Teeth? Dental ‘Heroics’ Unnecessary And Failure Prone
Posted by: drkam on: August 31, 2009
Comment: I personally do not subscribe to dental heroics, although I try very hard to save a patient’s natural teeth if this is possible. But my natural inclination is to advise my patients to have their teeth which have been severely compromised by extensive decay, gum disease or bone loss removed. Dental implant is usually [...]
Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?
Posted by: drkam on: August 25, 2009
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Effects of Ramadan Fasting
Posted by: drkam on: August 22, 2009
Introduction
Fasting during Ramadan is mandatory for all healthy Muslims after the age of puberty with the only exempted adults being those who have to travel or are sick. During the fasting month, many physiological and biochemical changes occur that may be due to alterations in eating and sleeping patterns.
Halitosis, or bad breath, is commonly experienced [...]
Temporomandibular Disorders
Posted by: drkam on: August 13, 2009
Temporomandibular Joints (Also Called ‘TMJ’)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the occlusion, jaw joint (called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ), and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw.
What is the temporomandibular joint?
The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone [...]
Correlation between oral health and general health
Posted by: drkam on: August 11, 2009
Correlation between oral health and general health
Oral health is integral to general health, and quality of life, psychologically by influencing how they grow, enjoy life, look, speak,chew, taste food and socialize, as well as affecting their feelings of social well-being. Manifestations, which are often the first signs of the disease professionals may be the first [...]
Sensitive teeth and surrounding dental structures
Posted by: drkam on: August 9, 2009
Introduction
We all experience pain or discomfort when we consume ice creams and sweets. That pain can also come when we take a hot or cold drink. Because we have sensitive teeth, we can have discomfort from brushing our teeth or when we floss. Sensitive teeth are treatable and it is strongly recommended that you see [...]
Oral Sex Cause of Throat Cancer Rise
Posted by: drkam on: August 3, 2009
- In: Education| Medicine
- 8 Comments
SOURCES:
News conference, American Association for Cancer Research.
Otis Brawley, MD, chief medical officer, American Cancer Society, Atlanta.
Scott Lippman, MD, chair, department of thoracic head and neck medical oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Early Childhood Tooth Decay (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay)
Posted by: drkam on: August 3, 2009
Introduction
The good news is that tooth decay is preventable even at an early age. Parents need only to pay special attention to their infants and toddlers. They need to realise that, as this ADA article says, “Your child’s baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a [...]
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