Angular Cheilitis is actually a physical appearance of a lesion characterised by red inflammation to the angles of the mouth. It is not an actual diagnosis but a clinical sign. It is most commonly seen in the older person with dentures. There is a primary infection TOGETHER with other multifactorial conditions which predispose the patient to the …
Hans found stress as a physiological coping mechanism due to a fixed event. Negative stimulus results in the body responding physiologically such as an increased heart rate, mobilization of glucose into the bloodstream, release of adrenaline and more rapid breathing. Although Richard Lazarus, he researched this further and described it as a more dynamic process. He …
Mini dental implants can be placed in both the upper and lower jaw. It is important to note that there is a slightly higher failure rate of mini dental implants in the upper jaw and there is a reason for this. The alveolar bone in the lower jaw is denser and harder than the bone …
It is now proven and well-documented research shows that the health of your mouth can have a detrimental effect on the rest of your body. Bacteria in your mouth can easily reach your bloodstream and cause effects elsewhere. As a consequence, gum disease has been implicated with other generalized conditions such as heart disease, dementia, …
Mini dental implant usage continues to increase at a rapid rate in comparison to traditional or more conventional implants. They are less complex, less surgery is required and the costs are significantly less. Overall, fewer complications arise from mini dental implants than conventional implants however there are certain things to be aware of beforehand. All …
What should you do if you know that you have had a deep cavity which required filling and now it is painful? Your dentist may have warned you of this by showing x-rays of your own teeth beforehand or after the filling has been placed, or mention that the filling was close to the nerve …
Here are the best four ways to improve your dental health! 1. Keep gum disease at bay because this is the reason why more teeth are lost and people end up wearing dentures. You can easily spot gum disease if you notice the following signs. Signs of gum disease are bleeding when brushing, teeth being …
Finding a new dentist Changing from your current dentist can be a nervous and daunting experience. All sorts of questions will cross your thoughts and will be going through your mind. These questions will be those such as: Will I get along with my new dentist? If you had problems or issues with your previous …
Bad Breath Bad breath is properly known as Halitosis which is what an unpleasant odour from one’s mouth is. More than 92% of cases of halitosis are related to the conditions in your mouth so a dentist should be your first port of call and not the doctor. The smell is due to bacteria which …