First Aid for Dental Emergencies
... Things that need emergency dental and/or first aid care include: Broken tooth Knocked-out tooth Fractured jaw Abscess tooth (inflammation and/or infection in the bone and/or the tooth''s canals) Tooth...

Fractured Jaw
... Jaw fractures can result from: Car accidents Sport and other recreational activity injuries Osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease (see page 363) Signs and Symptoms Jaw pain, swelling, or numbness Not...

Periodontal Disease
... Plaque build-up, crooked teeth, illness, poorly fitting dentures, trapped food particles and certain medications can irritate or destroy your gums. With good oral hygiene, however, you can prevent gum...

Oral Hygiene
... The practice of proper oral hygiene is the most important thing you can do for your teeth and gums. In Part One, you learned that brushing alone is not sufficient to care for your teeth. In addition t...

The Jaw and Oral Cavity
... If the eyes are the "windows of the soul," then the mouth is the "doorway to the body. " The oral cavity is situated at the end of the digestive tract and is surrounded by the lips and cheeks external...

Periodontal Disease
... What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is the inflammation and degeneration of the bone and gum structures that support your teeth. This pervasive disease, which can cause gums to recede and...

Homeopathy in Dentistry
... When illness affects our bodies, there are other forms of treatment available besides the medications prescribed by physicians. Although prescription drugs are very important in many instances, they c...

Stay Healthy the Stevia Way (Diabetics, Weight Loss, Children)
... We all have a craving for a sweet taste and often satisfy this craving with sugar or fat-filled foods. Even "natural" sugar substitutes, such as honey, maple syrup or molasses, can be unhealthy if ov...