Tag: Dental

Dental care helps drug abuse patients recover: Study

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According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, dental care can improve quality of life, measured by substantial improvements in employment and drug abstinence as well as a dramatic decrease in homelessness.   Oral health care not only helps drug abuse patients recover physically but also improves their quality of life, suggests a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, showed the drug abuse patients who consulted dental professionals for major oral health problems stayed in treatment almost two times longer and…

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Stop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth Decay

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By: Abha Toppo If your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an increased risk of ‘dental fluorosis’ when they grow older. Fluorosis is basically a condition that affects your teeth caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. It must be noted that fluoride is a mineral, which is found in water and soil. More than 70 years ago, researchers…

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Dental Care: How to Treat Dental Pain?

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Pain producing causes may be as simple as toothache nitiated by a deep carious tooth or a loose tooth. On the other hand pain may be complicated requiring further investigations. Pain is defined as an unpleasant stimulus which is perceived by the conscious mind. The perception of pain begins upon a process of electro-chemical conductivity from the painful area to the brain. Reaction to pain involves a complex mechanism which is based on age, sex, fatigue, emotional status and the past experiences. Toothache A toothache may be mild, moderate or…

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HERBS AND HEALING

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Magic of Herbs at your fingertips Vegetables and fruits are an integral part of the Indian diet. However, one often tends to overlook the importance of herbs in our meals. Apart from enhancing the flavor of your food, herbs are power packed with healing properties. Ayurveda and Naturopathy believe in the health benefits of the herbs and support that including these in your daily diet can work wonders for your overall well being. You may be already using most of them in your cooking. But the knowledge about their healing…

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4 vitamins for stronger teeth

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SINGAPORE: Your diet – not your toothpaste, flossing or even brushing – is the real cause of tooth decay, said an Australia dentist. Dr Steven Lin, who is author of the upcoming book The Dental Diet, wrote in his blog drstevenlin.com that it’s not sugar alone that causes cavities; it’s the lack of teeth-strengthening nutrients in the modern Western diet. “Many mistakenly believe that they can prevent cavities and periodontal disease simply with good brushing habits and the right toothpaste – but this isn’t the most important factor,” he wrote in…

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Thyroid Cancer

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On  Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women, Thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that The increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for Your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped Around  your neck. Many dentists don’t bother to use it. Also, there is Something called a “thyroid guard” for use during mammograms. By…

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9 Reasons Why You Should Relish Paneer More Often

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Check out this health tip by 1mg : Paneer or cottage cheese is used in many tasty Indian dishes like paneer butter masala, paneer paratha, matar paneer. Besides dishes, a myriad of Indian sweets use paneer. Paneer is not only a delicious food to have, it is packed with countless nutrients that are excellent for health. Here are some of the amazing health benefits of paneer: 1 . Great Source Of Protein Paneer is an excellent source of protein and is especially beneficial for vegetarian eaters who do not get…

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