A recent study conducted by Chinese researches and published in the Journal of Periodontology studied the links between gum disease and lung cancer. The study assessed the evaluations of 321,420 participants with periodontal disease and the analysis even accounted for alcohol consumption as well as smoking habits among participants, still noting a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Tooth decay, or rotting teeth, is the result of poor dental hygiene caused by tooth enamel breakdown, the bacteria left on teeth produces cavities.
Everyone is capable of getting tooth decay, even children as young as a few months old. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash are imperative to avoiding tooth decay. However should you already need treatment for tooth decay there also exist great treatment options for tooth decay. Here are five signs that you may be experiencing tooth decay, and need treatment.
As you get older you may lose a tooth or two because of an accident related injury, gum disease, or a chronic disease that can cause you to lose all of your teeth. Whatever the case is, you will want to have a set of teeth that you can show off to the world for years to come. For this to happen you must communicate with your local periodontist. Here are a few things your periodontist want you to know:
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth — to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance according to WebMD.
Look for these clues that one of your tooth is telling you to see if you need dental crowning:
Types of crowns that can be used:
During your FIRST visit:
During your first visit to your local periodontist, the professional will exam all of your teeth to make sure that all sets of pearly whites are withstanding certain temperature like extremely hot or cold food. He/ she then will examine the tooth to make sure that it can support a crown.
