By Christine S on January 13, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Cheilitis | Tagged angular cheilitis, Cheilitis, hungarian physician, metabolism, mucus, vitamin b, water soluble vitamin
By Christine S on January 13, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Bruxism | Tagged clenching teeth, headache, mouth guard, severe headaches, teeth
By Lori on January 3, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Bruxism | Tagged Bruxism, emotional stress, grinding teeth, habit, heavy perspiration, muscle pain, pain, screening examination, stress, stress symptoms, time, treatment, way
By Christine S on December 25, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Cheilitis | Tagged angular cheilitis, B Complex, body, Cheilitis, condition, deficiency, disease, good eating habit, healthy immune system, lip, mouth, otc medication, scaly lesions, vitamin b 12, vitamin b complex
By Christine S on December 25, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Bruxism | Tagged Bruxism, chewing gums, dentist, grinding teeth at night, person, relaxation, relaxation technique, relaxation techniques, severe headaches, sleep, stress, stress management techniques, technique, wet washcloth
By Christine S on November 5, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in General, Oral Health | Tagged brushing the teeth, Mouth odour, Oral Health, teeth care., tongue sucking.
By Lori on October 29, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Gum Disease, Oral Health | Tagged brushing your teeth, Diabetes, Gum Disease, gum tissue, health, heart disease, symptoms, teeth, teeth and gums
