Month: May 2019

Your dentist will have some few considerations before suggesting the best filling for your cavity. Consider where in your mouth, the filling is needed. You should also consider the type of fillings you want and their cost.

Key takeaways:

•Gold fillings are expensive but long lasting.

•Amalgam fillings are cheaper but more noticeable due to their dark colour; they contain mercury which many prefer to avoid.

•Composites are used where a natural appearance is desired but may need to be replaced over time.

•Ceramic fillings are long-lasting and look natural.

Allow your dentist to decide on the best one for you

Read more: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/the-best-ways-to-take-care-of-your-new-filling/

Check your teeth for any symptoms and signs of receding gums. Your dentist will determine the most suitable treatment following the cause of your receding gums.

Key takeaways:

•Your dentist will advise you on the proper way to brush and floss your teeth.

•If gum disease is the cause of gum recession, your dentist may perform root scaling. This procedure removes bacteria and infection in the gum tissue.

•Maintaining good oral hygiene can help you avoid receding gums.

Regardless of what’s causing your receding gums, your dentist can help. Book a checkup appointment.

For more, read here:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-are-receding-gumlines-and-how-are-they-treated/

If you’ve been diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD, follow your doctor’s instructions on controlling the reflux — as the acid can get into your mouth and damage your teeth. Your doctor/ dentist will suggest treatment strategies that will protect your dental health.

Key takeaways:

• Consult your doctor for treatment. Your dentist will perform an exam and put you on a treatment plan

• A diet change may be necessary. Avoiding foods such as raw onions, lemons, tomatoes, and spicy foods plus acidic drinks will also be helpful

• Visit your dentist regularly for assessment.

Rinse your teeth with water after eating acidic foods, drinking alcohol or smoking.

Read more at:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/acid-reflux-harms-your-dental-health

A growing body of evidence seems to suggest that oral bacteria might play a role in pancreatic cancer. What have scientists found and why could this be very important?

• Poor oral hygiene has been known to cause bacteria in the mouth that travels through the bloodstream, causing damaging inflammation throughout the body.
• Specific types of bacteria within the mouth have been linked to pancreatic cancer.
• Pancreatic cancer is currently one of the most difficult types to detect, so identifying these types of bacteria could provide early diagnosis.

“Our study offers the first direct evidence that specific changes in the microbial mix in the mouth…represent a likely risk factor.”

More in-depth details can be found here:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309303.php