Your back teeth are some of the most common teeth that you might lose as a result of oral decay. It's easy to get food and bacteria wedged in-between, causing cavities to develop that aren't visible. If you lose one of your back teeth, you might wonder if you should simply rely on your other back teeth. You are not alone, with 70% of Americans missing at least one tooth. However, besides aesthetics, there are many other negative effects of losing a back tooth and not having it replaced with a dental implant.
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Research continues to mount that shows that various health conditions can negatively affect your oral health. In some cases,they can lead to severe dental disease. Here are three conditions and the negative effects that they have on your oral health backed by science:
Sjorgen's Syndrome Can Result in Tooth Decay and Cracking.
There are as many as four million Americans who have been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, also known as dry mouth.
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College life can be both rewarding and fun, but it can cause serious damage to your oral health. If you don't take precautions to deal with the risks, then the ensuing damage may take many years, and a lot of money, to eradicate. Here are some of the unique challenges to oral health that college students face:
Late Night Snacking
If there is one art many college students have perfected, it is the inability to keep a regular eating schedule.
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As a parent, it's important that you help your child develop proper hygienic techniques that they can continue to use well into their adulthood. This includes showing your child the proper way to care for their teeth. Here are five dental health tips for you to help your children grow into the perfect set of adult/permanent teeth:
Use an Infant Toothbrush: First off, the best way to brush your child's teeth is to use a soft-bristled toothbrush that is designed for infants.
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Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are tumors that grow around a developing tooth. Here are five things parents need to know about them.
What symptoms do they cause?
Usually, adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are asymptomatic. In these cases, they are noticed by dentists after routine x-rays are taken.
Sometimes, these tumors cause mild symptoms like swelling in the area around the tumor. The tumor can also be associated with a missing tooth, so if one of your child's teeth fails to erupt, a tumor may be to blame.
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