Dental injury refers to damage to the teeth, mouth, jawbones or delicate oral tissue. Tooth wounds can happen in a wide range of accidents or activities, for example, sport games, battles, auto crashes, falls, chewing on hard items/food or by drinking hot fluids. These wounds that influence the mouth are excruciating and can cause bleeding, lacerations or punctures. Some of the most common tooth injuries are: Cracked teeth: This kind of harm can be brought on by certain habits, for example, teeth grinding, biting on hard objects and clenching. The indications of cracked teeth are inconsistent pain from temperature extremes and from biting. In the long run the pulp can get irritated, resulting in a further harm. In the event that the crack extends, the pulp tissue can get contaminated, infecting the bone and gum tissue of other teeth. This sort of injury regularly causes pulp harm. A root canal…

As you may know, periodontitis, also referred to as gum disease, represents an inflammation of the gums that leads to major dental problems, including tooth loss. Periodontists is the most severe stage of gingivitis, where the gums recede, leaving the tooth root exposed. While Periodontitis is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately by your dentist, you can also do your part to help treat your gums. It is proven that certain food items have beneficial effects on the gums, helping avoid periodontitis or even ameliorate it. Ginger root Whether you take it with your natural orange juice or use it to spice up your food, ginger will do wonders for your gums. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and it is packed with nutrients and vitamins that help you maintain perfect health. Apples Besides being healthy and delicious, apples have the great advantage of promoting a cleansing of your…

Alcohol is known to act as a depressant on your central nervous system. This means that when you drink, your brain cells communicate slower than normal. The systems that control emotions such as fear and anxiety are also affected.  As the function of this system decreases, it is possible for your inhibitions to disappear and you can be more outgoing and social. Drinking alcohol also leads to a more impulsive behavior and poor judgment. Your body can function quite normally at lower doses, but once the dose increases, so do the effects. At one point your cerebellum will also be impacted and it plays a significant role in muscle activity. As a result, you may lose your balance and feel dizzy. That is why it is not recommended to drive under these circumstances. Alcohol affects people differently Even if you and your friend drink the same beverage and the same…

In America, more than 60 million people deal with insomnia daily. It is still not clear to doctors how to treat this condition that affects your everyday life. Chronic lack of sleep or a poor quality of sleep is associated with reduced learning and memory, increased risk of diabetes and dementia. If you lose just one day of sleep, you may be unable to perform mentally and physically. Insomnia manifests as the difficulty of going to sleep or remaining asleep each night. Physicians think that this problem comes from certain factors, such as mental, emotional or physical issues. Addressing insomnia in a different way People are affected by two types of insomnia, which have basically the same symptoms, such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up multiple times during the night, waking up too early in the morning, feeling of tiredness in the morning. Both types of insomnia can affect you…

Most of the people don’t look at the dental appointment with enthusiasm. They would rather walk on burning coal than go to the dentist. But the dentist’s office is not a place that should cause fear. Most dental procedures don’t hurt, but for most people, even an examination can be stressful. Anxiety vs. Phobia Most people who are having anxiety about dentists can live with it, but there are people who suffer from dental phobia. For them going to the dentist is one of the most terrifying experiences. A phobia is an intense and unreasonable fear. Persons with a dental phobia are so terrified about going to the dentist that they avoid it for years or even decades. They even put up with extreme cavities, gum disease, broken teeth and a lot of pain. Dental phobia and anxiety are extremely common. More than 15% of people in America avoid seeing…

Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is a common problem that can affect anyone, regardless of their age. One in four people is suffering from bad breath on a regular basis. But what are the causes and how to prevent it? The Cause of Halitosis This condition can be the result of numerous things, but it is caused by a poor oral hygiene in most cases. If you let the bacteria build up in your mouth, it will eventually cause a bad smell. Bacteria feed on the food pieces in your mouth, breaking them down. During this process, the bacteria release an unpleasant-smelling gas. This happens with any food trapped between your teeth. It will be broken down by bacteria and will cause bad breath. Eating foods which are strongly flavored, such as garlic and onions, can also be the cause of your bad breath. Smoking and drinking can also…

We were all children, innocent and naive, always with big smiles on our faces, every day looking for a way of having more fun. But when that time came and our teeth started to move, we all panicked and began to cry that we will lose our teeth. You need to tell your child early about losing his or her teeth. It is important for him or her to be assured everything will be alright, and another set of teeth will grow instead of the old ones. Children can start to change their teeth after the age of 5. Although there were cases where four-year-olds turned their teeth early, the majority will begin losing their baby teeth between the ages of 6 to 7. During that period, the jaw of the child has grown to its mature size. Before that age the jaw of the child was still too small…

After you reach the age of 30, you have 10-20% chances of having your hair turn gray with every 10 years. It is a life fact. Everybody turns gray at one point. But why does this happen? Your hair color is the result of a pigment called melanin. Each hair spring contains eumelanin (dark melanin) and pheomelanin (light melanin). The result of your hair color is the blending of these two, and that is why most of the people have different hair shades. When you are young melanocytes, special pigment stem cells, are injecting pigment into cells that contain keratin. Keratin is a protein that makes hair and is responsible for the hair color. With age, the melanin levels are reduced, and your hair will turn gray. When there is no melanin left your hair could even turn white. There is a gene that is linked to gray hair Nobody…

Mercury is a destructive neurotoxin. The good news is that it can be removed from your body. The bad news is that the detoxification needs to be done with care, to avoid causing more problems. The first step is to find the mercury source, whether it is from dental amalgams or from consuming contaminated seafood.  After you find out the source, you can remove the dental amalgam (if that is the case), and start your detoxification. The Mercury Test One of the best experts in the heavy metal detoxification is Chris Shade, Ph.D. He studies environmental transformations of mercury at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He developed a patented liquid technology that can identify the source of the mercury in your body. In the human body, glutathione is a dominant agent that can bind to mercury and will help move it out of your tissue (and other heavy metals). By…

Each year, more than 650 people die in the U.S. as the result of extreme heat, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This means that more people die from heat exhaustion than from hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, and floods combined. The good news is that all these deaths are preventable. The bad news is that most people still don’t realize how dangerous heat can be. In 2014, the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) declared that 2,630 people suffered from heat illnesses. These heat illnesses include all conditions connected to overheating, such as heat cramps, rhabdomyolysis, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. One of the greatest number of deaths happened in 2012 when 32 people died in just 14 days over four states. This was four times the number of fatalities if compared with the average between 1999 and 2009. What factors can affect your health There are…