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Palate burns
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February 2, 2016
After taking the first bite of a steaming piece of food or drinking the initial sip of hot tea, we experience pain across the roof of the mouth becaus...
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Tips for tongue piercing aftercare
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January 26, 2016
Following up from last week’s article, I thought that I should give some aftercare tips to avoid complications, because once you have undergone tong...
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Fatal complications of tongue piercing
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January 19, 2016
The most fatal complication of tongue piercing can be death (very rare). Death can occur in patients with pierced tongues in the following cases: 1. T...
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Risks of oral piercing
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January 12, 2016
By Oral Piercing, I mean when people pierce their tongue, lips and cheeks. This is a way to express their liberalized views. However, there are variou...
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Dental health tips
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January 5, 2016
To further continue the theme of bad habits that damage dental health, today I will address some simple habits that are taken for granted daily, but h...
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Smoking and its effects
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December 29, 2015
Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for their health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. Howev...
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Alcoholism and dental health
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December 22, 2015
Regular moderate alcohol consumption (up to the equivalent of two beers or two small glasses of wine per day) can reduce the risk of heart disease and...
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Thumb sucking
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December 8, 2015
This week I will discuss thumb sucking, which is defined as placement of the thumb or one or more fingers in varying depths into the mouth. Some child...
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Tongue thrusting
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December 1, 2015
This week we look at tongue thrusting, which is the forward movement of the tongue tip between the teeth to meet the lower lip during swallowing and s...
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Cheek biting
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November 24, 2015
The habit that I am going to address this week is that of cheek biting. Cheek biting, according to medical terminology, is "Morsicatio buccarum”. Th...
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Gum disease and cardiac arrest
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November 10, 2015
Did you know that the connection between gum disease and cardiac arrest is higher than the connection between high cholesterol and cardiac arrest. The...
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Diabetics and dental health
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November 3, 2015
This week I will be addressing the very important topic of diabetics and dental health. Diabetics require special care for their dental health, as the...
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Adjusting to new dentures
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October 13, 2015
We have touched on dentures in an earlier article, but based on queries received I have decided to do another article addressing these queries. Gettin...
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Dry mouth (Xerostomia)
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October 6, 2015
Dry mouth is a lack of saliva, or reduction in its flow. It is also termed xerostomia and is a common complaint. It is often seen as a sign of aging a...
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Cracked tooth
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September 29, 2015
As the name implies, the tooth has a crack, which can be because of trauma, or if the tooth becomes weak for some reason. The crack is not visible and...
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Facial swelling
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September 22, 2015
Facial Swelling is the enlargement of a face that may be due to dental infections or can be after tooth extraction. In medical terminology, facial swe...
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Causes of oral cancer
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September 15, 2015
Tobacco consumption: Consuming tobacco that can be in the form of cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff are the most common cause of oral cance...
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How to take care of your dentures
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September 1, 2015
Taking proper care of dentures is very important for the long lasting use. Dentures are to be cared for as a good hygiene practice, as they remain in ...
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Do’s and don’ts after tooth extraction:
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August 25, 2015
- Try to take some rest after tooth extraction: no exercise for a day; avoid being in direct sunlight and heated environments (e.g. bakery); keep head...
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Causes of oral cancer
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August 11, 2015
Oral cancer can be caused by several factors: Tobacco consumption: Consuming tobacco that can be in the form of cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco and...
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How to take care of your dentures
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August 4, 2015
Taking proper care of dentures is very important if they are to last a long time. Dentures are to be cared for hygienically, as they remain in mouth f...
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Treatment of Pericoronitis
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July 28, 2015
(Continued from last week) Debridement Debridement of area is done by cleaning the area. The flap is raised and pus and debris are removed by rinsing ...
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What is Pericoronitis?
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July 21, 2015
Pericoronitis is an acute infection which causes swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth. Pericoron...
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Leukoplakia
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July 14, 2015
Leukoplakia are thick, whitish-coloured patches that form on the inside of the cheeks, gums or tongue; these patches are caused by excess cell growth ...
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Thrush
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June 30, 2015
Thrush (also called candidiasis or moniliasis) is a fungal infection that occurs when the yeast candida albicans reproduces in large numbers. It is co...
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Cold sores
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June 23, 2015
Cold sores, which are also called fever blisters, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often erupt around the lips and sometimes under the nose or...
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Canker sores
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June 16, 2015
Canker sores develop inside the mouth as small white or gray sores that have a red border. They are not contagious and may occur as one sore or severa...
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Mouth sores
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June 9, 2015
Dental health is not limited to your teeth. Sores or irritations can develop in and around the mouth. Fortunately, they usually heal on their own with...
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Effects of bruxism
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June 2, 2015
The habit of grinding teeth affects our dental status in many ways. 1. Malocclusion (improper bite) can occur in children who have a habit of grinding...
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Grinding and gnashing of teeth
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May 19, 2015
The word BRUXISM means grinding of teeth or gnashing of teeth, in which the patient also clenches his jaws. Signs, Symptoms and Effects of Bruxism The...
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How to minimize snoring
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May 12, 2015
You can make positive lifestyle changes to minimize your snoring such as: - Diet - Clean living – no drinking and smoking - Obtain allergy treatment...
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Why do I snore while sleeping?
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May 5, 2015
The vibration of relaxed, floppy tissues that line up the upper airway (or throat) causes snoring or gasping sounds during sleep. During slumber, the ...
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Food friends and foes!
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April 21, 2015
As they say, you are what you eat. This adage is no truer than when it comes to your diet and your oral health. For instance, eating food rich in star...
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Choosing right type of toothbrush (continued)
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April 14, 2015
According to the style of bristles 1. Rippled: It doesn’t matter how many bristles your toothbrush has, but these days manufacturers are more or les...
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Choosing right type of Toothbrush – Part 1
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March 24, 2015
A toothbrush is the base for maintaining good oral hygiene and hence has a great impact on your overall health too. This is because dental disorders a...
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Baby bottle tooth decay
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March 17, 2015
You will be surprised at the number of infants and babies that have extensive tooth decay. You might wonder what could be the reason, as you as a pare...
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How to brush your baby’s teeth
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March 10, 2015
During the initial days, instead of using a brush, use a wet cloth that you can wipe your baby’s gums with, every time you feed him/her. When the ba...
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Risks of using pacifiers
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March 3, 2015
Breast Feeding: Pacifiers should be introduced after the baby is one month old; they will help to establish an efficient nursing routine. Early use of...
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Disadvantages of pacifiers
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February 24, 2015
1. Pacifiers interfere with breast-feeding. 2. The baby may become dependent on the pacifier. If the baby uses a pacifier for sleep, parents may face ...
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Effect of pacifiers on baby teeth
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February 17, 2015
Persistent and long- term sucking, especially after permanent teeth begin to come (around the age of six), can cause the following:{{more}} - Roof of ...
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Pacifiers
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February 10, 2015
A pacifier is an artificial nipple designed for babies to suck on for comfort. Some suck their thumbs or fingers. Babies, as foetuses, start sucking t...