A dentist in Colorado, who is currently suspended, reused needles and syringes in his now closed dentist practice, that potentially exposed thousands of his patient to hepatitis and HIV, said state health officials. Letters were sent to over 8,000 patients of Stephen Stein from the Department of Public Health in Colorado. The letters urged the recipients to have tests for the diseases after the state had learned of the unsafe injection policies at two dentist clinics in the Denver-area owned from... 

Dentists have found a chemical that could make cavities a thing of the past. Dentists’ visits may become more and more rare as well. The molecule, dubbed Keep 32, after the 32 human teeth was designed by Chilean dentists and kills all the bacteria that cause teeth to form cavities in only 60 seconds. The new chemical could be placed in all current products made for dental care, turning normal toothpaste, chewing gum and mouthwash into the world’s first super cleansers. They could rid the mouth... 

Oral hygiene is important to prevent bad breath and dental diseases and it is an ongoing process. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may sound easy but most people do tend to ignore these practices. Good oral hygiene prevents dental plaque, calculus, caries, and gum disease or periodontal diseases all of which indicate the harm that bacteria has caused. The mouth being warm and moist is the perfect breeding place for bacteria and can they easily overwhelm the immune system, which protects... 

Angular Cheilitis is lesion at the corners of the mouth, which is occasionally inflammatory; they also tend to be bilateral. They resemble cracks or splits, which during severe conditions may bleed. When left without careful attention there are chances of the region being affected by the thrush fungal growth and other such pathogens? Some causes of angular Cheilitis are deficiency in vitamin B2, iron, zinc and also poor diet and mal nutrition. These are mostly caused by fungal infections and seldom... 

It is seen that many people clench or grind their teeth during sleep or even during daytime, this is medically called Bruxism. The disorder can be due to many reasons but stress is largely associated with clenching teeth. The problem is not serious but can lead to some complication in the dental health of the person suffering from it. He may loose teeth, may have a broken denture, some missed teeth or even severe headaches. Prolonged disorder can lead to loss of tooth enamel too. The various teeth... 

Perhaps only some of you have heard about Bruxism as it is not so widely spread in literature. A habit, grinding teeth together, is called Bruxism. In general you shouldn’t worry about it as it is not serious, but can be annoying for members of your family. Bruxism is considered to be transmitted genetically and happens only in nearly 20 percent of people. There are certain facts proving that following physical or emotional stress you can have night teeth grinding. It could be a specific way to... 

Angular Cheilitis or Cheilosis is a disorder in which the lip area and mouth shows scaly lesions on either corners. The corners develop sores and sometimes bleed upon opening the mouth. The condition can even lead to ulcers and great pain. The reasons for the disease are various such as deficiency of iron, folate and vitamin B Complex. Even certain cosmetics also give allergic reactions and result in Cheilitis. It is sometimes even caused due to bacterial or fungal infections. The Cheilitis treatment... 

Bruxism is a disorder of teeth where a person grinds or clenched teeth during sleep and even in the day. This he does knowingly or unknowingly. The problem is not a serious trouble though it has some complications attached to it in the form of teeth missing or broken dentures. A prolonged case may even show wearing of enamel of teeth and severe headaches. A dentist recommends some remedies to the sufferer depending upon his teeth condition. He is asked to wear mouth guard in the night to stop grinding... 

Health simply means a state of complete physical and mental well being, while oral could be another word for mouth. Put together, and as defined by WHO, oral health is the retention throughout life of a functional natural aesthetic definition of not less than twenty teeth in the mouth and not requiring recourse for any prosthesis. Unfortunately,there are simple behaviors which most people neglect to gain good oral health. These behaviors are called oral health behavioral practices. These behaviors... 

Gum disease belongs to serious infections that can have unfortunate results. It is scientifically proven that it can lead to such health concerns as heart disease, diabetes and other dangerous diseases. As far as its symptoms are concerned, one can observe gums swelling and growing in size, becoming red in color. They are also likely to bleed. The disease can be accompanied by teeth shifting and emerging of spaces between them. Successful treatment of gum disease is predetermined by early detection....