Halitosis

How periodontal disease enters the body In both humans and dogs, periodontal disease is an overlooked but serious condition. Periodontal disease is caused by oral bacteria present in the mouth that forms plaque, a filmy substance on the teeth. When exposed to minerals in saliva and allowed to settle, the plaque mineralizes over a period of two to three days and hardens into a thick calculus on the teeth. The presence of starchy particles in the mouth creates an ideal breeding environment and…

Personal Hygiene During Puberty You all know that during puberty your hormones are going crazy and you start to experience changes. Well, you have all probably already noticed some physical changes such as body oder, pimples and bad breath. Sometimes these can be hard to control but don't worry, this chapter explains everything you need to know. So lets start with finding out what all of these changes are: Body Odour Sweat is the bodies way of cooling down. If we didn't sweat we would be at…

Probiotics are the new buzz words these days, simply because we are learning more about their incredible benefits to digestive health and applying the knowledge to ward off illnesses and lead to longer, more productive lives. Probiotics are typically used in the same sentence (or two) with our immune system; the relationship between both are inextricably linked and they function together to keep our internal systems in check. This is mainly due to there being 70% of our immune system in the…

The Surgeon General reports, “Oral health means much more than healthy teeth.” Teeth are such an important tool to not only eating but the first step of the digestive process. With that said, teeth isn’t the only thing to take care of in the mouth, there are many more steps to be taken to have good oral health besides brushing teeth. Healthy teeth are a good start to oral health but it isn’t everything. As many may already know as people age their oral health declines. People can alter this…

home any hamburgers for you anytime in the near future. Much like humans, dogs can also get many different dental diseases such as gingivitis caused by plaque build up. One of the most common symptoms of dental disease in a dog is bad breath or halitosis. Other symptoms can be food…

affected, if their health deteriorates and social well being also, as the individual may have body odor which will make others unpleasant to be around them. The effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well being are disastrous. Bad breath or halitosis applies due the lack of brushing teeth; the hair can become greasy, smelly, it can have a scruffy effect, etc. Not maintaining own personal hygiene can lead to unpleasant body odors, it can cause the individual’s skin break down, infections…

Our Services At Fairview Dental At Fairview Dental, we offer elite services to families in Lewiston, ID, and surrounding areas that include Moscow, ID, and Pullman, WA. Some of the services we offer to improve your smile include family dentistry, dental cleaning, exams, dental emergencies, relieving dental anxiety, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction, dental implants, same-day smile, dentures, tooth extractions, and oral appliance solutions. “Life is short, share your smile” with a…

The first appointment consisted of the dental hygienist reviewing the patient's medical history with the patient and taking the patient's vital signs. The patient’s medical history revealed alcohol use, tobacco use, and no medications. However, the patient does take Mucinex-Sinus Max due to seasonal allergies. The dental implications associated with Mucinex-Sinus Max is xerostomia. Xerostomia affects the oral cavity in a negative way due to the lack of nutrients provided from saliva. The…

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease that can be defined as a tissue destroying infection of the gums and bone that support your teeth. “The word ‘periodontal’ means ‘around the tooth’” (American Accreditation Healthcare Commission, 2013, p. 1). Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. Understanding the stages with their symptoms, risk factors and…

Holden is weakened as a result of the hardships he faces in many way but mostly because of the loss of his brother and the separation from his parents. Holden reveals how much his brothers death weakened him through his description of Allie “He's dead now. He got leukemia and died when we were up in Maine, on July 18, 1946. You'd have liked him. He was two years younger than I was, but he was about fifty times as intelligent. He was incredibly intelligent… But it wasn't just that he was the most…