Diseases of the digestive system (114 contents)
Disease of the mouth, salivary glands, mandible and jaws (127 contents)
How to deal with bruxism problems?
Bruxism is the habitual clenching of the jaws and grinding of the teeth, which can lead to serious health consequences such as enamel abrasion, headaches, temporomandibular joint problems and facial...
Tartar? You can remove it
Unsightly tartar can appear on anyone's teeth. Is it harmful? Should we remove it? How much does it cost? We have gathered advice in one place.
When is an emergency tooth extraction necessary?
A tooth problem can affect your quality of life in a number of ways, ranging from discomfort and pain to more serious health complications. In this article, we will discuss the various scenarios in...
Malocclusion - how does it affect the patient's psychological functioning?
Can the appearance of occlusion impede daily functioning and negatively affect psychological well-being? Can the aesthetics of the dentition lower self-esteem?
Braces - why do young people want to wear them?
How do young people view malocclusion? Do they want to wear braces? If so, why? And if not, how do we convince them? Thanks to researchers in Brazil, we know the answer to these questions.
How to prevent tooth decay in a child?
Dental caries is the most common oral disease. It is caused, among other things, by poor or absent oral hygiene and an unsuitable diet. How can children be protected against it?
Robotics in the treatment of broken teeth
Modern technology is rapidly changing dental care. In the US, researchers are testing a system that can penetrate even the less accessible areas of the mouth.
How to deal with bad breath in the morning?
An unpleasant smell, despite brushing our teeth in the evening, appears in our mouths every morning. Is there a way to deal with this problem?
E-cigarettes and oral health and periodontal disease
Electronic cigarettes are relatively popular - proponents of the novel nicotine-containing products argue that they are considerably safer than smoking regular cigarettes. On the other hand, however,...
Removal of an eight - when is it indispensable?
Surgical removal of the eights - the first association is pain and fear. When is the procedure necessary to be carried out? Does the removal of an eight have to be painful?
Emerging wisdom teeth - how to relieve pain?
When wisdom teeth come through, it is usually accompanied by pain. The discomfort and unpleasant feeling when the eights come out may subside on their own, but in some cases, active treatment and the...
A relationship that is not obvious: teething and fever
The typical complaints that can accompany teething include fever. However, this relationship is not as obvious as it might seem - during teething the baby should have, if anything, a rather slightly...
Effect of clove oil on oral health
Clove oil has been used for centuries in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine to relieve toothache. It contains eugenol, which has been combined with magnesium oxide to form a filling material in...
Immunosuppressant drug will help treat periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease - particularly in the elderly - is a serious health problem, leading many researchers to look for different treatment options. One such researcher was those at theUniversity of...
Fluoride toothpaste - benefits or risks?
Fluoride toothpaste has recently stirred up a lot of controversy. On the one hand, there are claims about the dangers of high fluoride concentrations in toothpastes, while on the other hand, experts...
Causes of toothache other than caries
Toothache may gradually increase or suddenly appear and have a high intensity, and it may be of various character - sometimes it is a throbbing pain, and sometimes a throbbing pain. The causes of...
Aphthous stomatitis
Aphthous ulcers affect around 20% of the population, representing a problem with an aetiology that is not fully understood. Erythema causes severe pain, restricting the ability to eat, drink and even...
Scientists have discovered the exact mechanism by which excess fluoride damages teeth
Fluoride is known to protect against the development of tooth decay, but when too much fluoride is taken into the body, it can result in fluorosis, which can lead to significantly weakened enamel....
Hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide water) and tooth whitening
Patients try to use really different means in order to have snow-white teeth. It is not difficult to come across descriptions of tooth whitening using, for example, baking soda or lemon juice....
Dental veneers - pros and cons
Tooth veneers are a type of composite overlay that allows you to achieve a dazzling smile. Who can apply veneers and what is the cost?
There is no clear information on how we should clean our teeth
Advice on the best way to brush children's adult teeth is confusing and inconsistent, according to UK researchers at University College. They also claim that there is no clear information on how...
Atraumatic dental surgery
The extraction of a tooth is associated with a significant loss of bone, due to prior cutting of the gum. The healing process of the tissues in such a case takes a long time, moreover, the gum and...
