Tooth Diseases

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Reviewed April 2010

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Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gum disease affects most people at some time during their life. It is usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Different stages of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. See your dentist if you have swollen or bleeding gums or loose teeth. Cleaning teeth carefully each day can help prevent gum disease.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Dental care - tips if teeth are knocked out
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   If a permanent tooth is knocked out it can be saved if you can immediately place the tooth back in its socket. Call your dentist or other oral health professional straight away. If you cannot replace the tooth, store it in milk or plastic cling wrap and call your dentist. Children's deciduous (milk or baby) teeth should not be replaced in their socket.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Flossing for the management of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   It is assumed that removing plaque (a layer of bacteria in an organic matrix which forms on the teeth) will help prevent gum disease (gingivitis) and tooth decay (dental caries). Gum disease, which appears as red, bleeding gums, may eventually contribu...
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Teeth - orthodontics
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Orthodontics is an area of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align correctly. Crooked or overcrowded teeth can cause a variety of difficulties, including tooth decay, gum disease and damage to jaw joints.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Teeth - wisdom teeth
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Wisdom teeth are the rear molars that erupt sometime around the late teens or early 20s. These teeth can sometimes cause overcrowding, or can impact into the gum or neighbouring teeth. Wisdom teeth that cause problems are best removed.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Halitosis or bad breath
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Halitosis (bad breath) is a common condition caused by sulphur-producing bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and in the throat. The treatment for halitosis will depend on the underlying cause. Smoking, dry mouth, dental infections and nasal or sinus infections can cause bad breath. Good oral hygiene, including brushing flossing and tongue cleaning, is important. Other treatments may include mouthwashes, nasal spray or antibiotics.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Diabetes and oral health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with poorly controlled diabetes have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease. It is important to pay particular attention to your oral health and control your blood glucose levels. Visit your dentist regularly for advice about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Headache and jaw problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teeth and jaw problems can contribute to headache and migraine. Teeth grinding or clenching, dental abscesses, post-extraction infection and difficulties with the jaw joint can radiate pain into the face and head. Treating the underlying disorder should alleviate the recurring headache.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Teeth - root canal treatment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that replaces a tooth's damaged or infected pulp with a filling. Damage to the pulp may be caused by untreated dental decay, decay beneath a filling, tooth damage due to trauma, tooth grinding (bruxism) or gum disease. The procedure is also known as endodontic treatment.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Medicinal mishap: Mismanagement of dental infection
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Dental pain and swelling is a dental problem which should be treated by a dentist. If the patient presents to a doctor they should be referred to a dentist. Access to affordable and timely dental services is crucial.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Teeth grinding
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth. It generally happens during sleep, but some people experience it when they are awake. Symptoms may include headache, jaw joint or ear pain, aching teeth, cracked or chipped tooth enamel and mobile (loose) teeth.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Dental notes. Analgesics and pain relief in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Dentists often advise patients regarding pain management for dental pain and generally the recommendation for pregnant women to use paracetamol, as the first-line treatment of fever and pain, is reasonable.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Teeth and drug use
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could damage their teeth. Excessive fluoride can damage children's teeth. Antihistamines, aspirin, asthma medications and syrups may cause tooth damage. Illegal drugs including cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin and methamphetamines can damage teeth.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Bad breath (halitosis) - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Most bad breath (halitosis) originates in the mouth and is caused by the breakdown of food particles by bacteria.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Dental pain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Dental pain or toothache is defined as a physical condition, related to the teeth and surrounding structures, which may range from a mild sensation of discomfort to excruciationg agony.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Interventions for replacing missing teeth: maintaining and recovering soft tissue health around dental implants
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants. However, keeping the gums around the implants healthy is important, as they can be negatively affected by dental plaque and its induced inflammation. Prevention of this may include daily implant cleaning...
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Knocked out tooth
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When teeth are damaged or dislodged, follow the first aid steps in this topic and get immediate dental care.
Date:   Mar 2010

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