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to create an overall healthy oral cavity. Trisomy 21, more commonly known as down syndrome, is a genetic disorder that arises from a defect involving chromosome 21. Cells in the human body are composed of 23…

How to clean the toilet brush in the bathroom ? Introduction Clean the toilet brush in the bathroom is a question not easy and obvious, because for better or for worse, is one of those small daily actions , that as we strive to put off, sooner or later have to make a decision and clean! To keep clean our water , we need to keep it clean, although its utility goes hand in hand to its being unhygienic . In fact you have to pay attention to its cleaning , to be used in the right way to clean the…

1. Fillings Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good A recent study by the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials in Oslo, Norway has brought to light the damages inflicted on surrounding teeth when a cavity is filled. No matter what materials are used, the procedure causes surface abrasions to other teeth and the study suggests that damage is leading to decay, which leads to more cavities, which in turn leads to even more fillings. You might think news like this, also supported by research from the…

farm.1 This fact will be important as we begin to study the characteristics of Streptococcus mutans that enables them to be the main initiators of dental caries in human subjects. The human mouth contains hundreds of species of bacteria, some improve oral health while some do not. Streptococcus mutans is one of the worst of these bacteria. “Streptococcus mutans [does] have a prominent, well-documented role in caries etiology.”2 In this article we will discuss (a) the history of Streptococcus…

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) about two two out of three Americans have at least one missing tooth. Having missing teeth can easily cause people to feel self-conscious, so they stop smiling. But thanks to dental implants, dental patients are smiling, again. Dental implants serve as artificial tooth roots, so that replacement teeth have a permanent base. These are metal posts or frames that are inserted underneath the gums and into the jawbone. If you have…

Improve The Appearance Of Your Teeth With Bonding If you're not happy with the appearance of your front teeth, but you don't have the money for expensive cosmetic dental work, you should consider bonding. Dental bonding may be the solution if you have a chipped, uneven, or discolored tooth. You can have the procedure done on a single tooth, or applied to all of your front teeth if necessary. Bonding can completely change the appearance of your smile, and it is one of the more affordable…

Smokeless tobacco stains your teeth and can give you very bad breath. It can also affect the way you taste and smell. The harsh chemicals not only harm your oral health but it can hurt the sense of smell. Increasing tooth decay is a big issue with the smokeless tobacco because it has a lot of sugar and helps for cavities to occur. Having a small pinch of chewing tobacco next to your gums can harm your gums…

Oral health is a major element in the overall health of an individual. Without the proper dental care poor hygiene can lead to various health problems. Children with decayed teeth are more risk to have a lower body weight by 80% compared to the ideal weight of children their age (Acs, 1992). There are four stages that can impact a adolescents oral health. Stage two which is where the primary teeth have all erupted. The dental care during this time is very important and can set how the permanent…

Using Dental Crowns For Missing Or Damaged Teeth If you have a tooth that’s damaged or missing, chances are that you’ll need dental crown in some capacity to fix it. Here are some situation that require the use of a dental crown. Replace a Missing Tooth With a Dental Bridge While partial dentures of an implant can be used to replace a missing tooth, another option is to use a dental bridge. This method actually uses two crowns that are attached to the surrounding teeth that are still healthy,…

How Chlamydia Affects Young Australians Chlamydia is known to be the most common sexually transmissible disease (STI) among Australians, particularly young Australians.(1) Whilst curing the infection is often as simple as a single dose of antibiotics, notifications of chlamydia in young Australians continue to increase in number each year, flagging chlamydia as a public health concern. (1) 
This essay will focus on the determinants of health relating to the prevalence of chlamydia among young…