Orange Place Family Dentistry Blog
Why Infants Are Born With Orofacial Clefts
February 5, 2019
Orofacial clefts, likewise called cleft lip or cleft palate, are among one of the most common abnormalities in the USA.
Actually, it is approximated that around 2,650 infants are born with a cleft palate every year in the US, and up to 4,440 are born with a cleft lip. A cleft happens during early pregnancy while the baby’s face is growing. When the parts of the face struggle to connect while the mother is pregnant, it leads to a cleft.
(more…)Partially and Fully Impacted Wisdom Teeth
January 15, 2019
Approximately 5 million people in the US have had their wisdom teeth pulled, resulting in an annual cost of $3 billion.
It’s likely that you are one of the individuals who has received this routine surgery. Your dentist more than likely removed them because they were disrupting the health of the rest of your teeth. Our wisdom teeth are the last of our grown-up teeth to form, and they are often pulled during our teens and early adulthood. Sometimes, wisdom teeth surface without any complications or difficulties. For others, painful symptoms and dental problems come along with the development of these teeth.
(more…)What Smiles Do For Us
January 10, 2019
No matter what language barriers stand in between us, a smile is a universal sign of happiness and dependability in regards to non-verbal interaction.
According to a study performed in 2005, you might nearly say that receiving an authentic, wholehearted smile from someone is more beneficial than getting cash. In the words of Dr. David Lewis, the psychologist who examined these findings: “The powerful emotions triggered when someone important in our lives smiles at us and we smile back changes our brain chemistry. It creates what is termed a ‘halo’ effect that helps us remember other happy events more vividly, feel more optimistic, more positive, and more motivated.”
(more…)A Look Into Why Dental Fillings Can Fail
December 29, 2018
Research published in Frontiers in Medicine looked into amalgam and composite dental fillings and a number of factors which might lead them to fail.
A few of the factors looked at included age, sex, drinking alcohol, smoking, periodontal health, diabetes, and genetics. Records of 4,856 individuals over five years were included as a part of the study.
(more…)Canker Sores Explained
December 15, 2018
Canker sores affect nearly 20% of people.
Sometimes confused with cold sores, canker sores (also known as aphthous ulcers) manifest on the inside of the mouth only and are not contagious.
(more…)A Connection between Tooth Loss and Cardiovascular Disease
November 30, 2018
Have you ever thought of there being a link between cardiovascular diseases and tooth loss?
Well, if you haven’t this article should peak your attention. From the research that was recently carried out, the findings revealed there IS a link between the two. The findings were presented during the 2018 American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention conference.
(more…)Bigger Gums In Children Could Be An Indicator Of Leukemia
November 17, 2018
A case study that was published discussed how over-sized gums in children might be a possible indicator of leukemia.
Sometimes for a dentist, it can be difficult to properly diagnose a patient solely based on what is happening in their mouth. Because of this, dental professionals should remember possible causes outside of the mouth when diagnosing an issue. The dentists should consider looking into their patient’s individual medical background, as well as those of their family members when deciding on a diagnosis.
(more…)Baby Teeth Don’t Last Forever, but Their Impact Does
October 30, 2018
Your baby teeth fall out well before you reach adulthood so why should you care about them?
I’ll give you 5 good reasons why your baby teeth affect your life in more ways than you think. Keep reading to find out how.
(more…)My Dentist Is Concerned About My Osteoporosis Medication But Why?
October 18, 2018
It is not uncommon for osteoporosis to be treated with medication. In fact it, as well many bone cancers, have been known to be treated this way. As a dentist the concern lies within the type of osteoporosis medication you may be taking like bisphosphonates.
(more…)Obesity Linked With Periodontal Disease – How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
September 26, 2018
When you recognize the cause or causes of periodontal diseases, you have a good chance of treating and preventing the problem. However, obesity is characterized by a high level of blood sugar usually caused by the secretion of abnormal insulin. An insulin resistant individual can be obese when the pancreas no longer produces adequate insulin to lower the blood sugar, which makes the organ exhausted. Chronic and acute diseases can lead to hormonal disorder in the body. The periodontal infection is the widespread diseases across the world, and it can lead to a severe dental problem.
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