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Common Oral Problems

Oral Thrush

September 28, 2008

Oral Thrush Oral Thrush is a mouth infection caused by Candida fungus. The fungus is also commonly known as yeast. This infection can become problematic due to its recurring nature and the ability to infect other parts of the body such as yeast infections in the vaginal area and diaper rash in babies. The people [...]

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Tooth Pain

September 28, 2008

Introduction to toothpain Causes of toothpain Prevention of toothpain Home remedies for toothpain Treatment of toothpain Introduction to toothpain “Tooth pain” or “Tooth ache” can be generally regarded as pain around a particular tooth, teeth or jaws. Tooth pain can range from mild discomfort or sensitivity to being excruciatingly painful. Some women have even compared [...]

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Canker Sores

September 26, 2008

Canker Sores Canker Sores or aphthous ulcer are basically small shallow ulcers, which appear in the mouth seemingly out of nowhere. People suffering from this kind of problem normally find eating food quite difficult as these lesions are painful. It is estimated that 10% of the population suffers from recurrent canker sores and women tend [...]

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Tooth Decay

September 25, 2008

Tooth Decay Tooth Decay clinically referred as Dental Caries or simply cavities is the 2nd most common chronic disease/disorder which affects a large population worldwide, common cold being the most common one. Dental Caries is the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids released by pathogenic bacteria. Causes Tooth Decay does not occur overnight but develops [...]

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Dental Anxiety

September 25, 2008

So what exactly is Dental Anxiety? So, you have your next Dentist appointment and that’s scaring the hell out of you. You don’t think the dentist and human beings have anything in common. Well, you are a victim of Dental Anxiety (Dental Phobia). Dental Anxiety is the fear of receiving dental care or the fear [...]

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Yellow Teeth – Causes and Treatment

September 19, 2008

Yellow Teeth Having yellow teeth can not only be embarrassing at times but also harm your self-esteem. It might make you conscious of your teeth whenever you feel the urge to flash your smile. The first step in getting rid of this ugly yellow tinge is to determine the cause of it. Yellow Teeth Causes [...]

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Plaque and Tartar

September 19, 2008

Common Oral Problems Whenever you browse through any oral health article/blog you might encounter the words Plaque, Tartar and Calculus with a brief definition that hardly renders any understanding. You might have also been told by your dentist that you have calculus or tartar deposits and need to get them removed. Often people misuse the [...]

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8 Remedies for Bad Breath

September 17, 2008

Bad breath or Halitosis as it is medically known can be an embarrassing condition to contend with. It affects your rappo with colleagues or classmates. There are plenty of causes of bad breath . The most effective way to prevent bad breath is by maintaining good oral hygiene by following the 10 Commandments of Good [...]

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Wisdom Teeth Pain

September 16, 2008

Wisdom Teeth Pain Eruption of Wisdom tooth is a painful ordeal many of us had to go through as we grew in to our adolescent years. Quite often, the eruption is painful and sometimes leads to complications like impaction and may require you to undergo wisdom tooth extraction. What is a Wisdom tooth? Wisdom teeth [...]

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7 Top Causes of Bad Breath

September 7, 2008

Halitosis which is commonly referred as BAD BREATH affects a substantial number of people in all countries. The causes range widely but 85-90% of all the causes originate from the mouth itself. The seven most common causes of bad breath are: 1. Accumulation of Food Debris: The most common cause for bad breath is the [...]

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