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Osteoporosis and its dental implications
May 16, 2023
Osteoporosis and its dental implications
Osteoporosis is a serious problem in our country. The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones". The condition occurs when our bones lose calcium and minerals, causing them to become weak and brittle. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly changing, yet when the creation of the new bone doesn't keep pace with the removal ...
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Why gums bleed
May 09, 2023
Why gums bleed
Do your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth? The most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. Almost 70 percent of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Bleeding gums may also be caused by something as simple as the wrong brushing technique.
Dental implants
April 25, 2023
Dental implants
Dental implants are a great option for people with serious dental problems. With over 50 years of practical research, dental implants serve as the best alternative to dentures or bridges to replace unhealthy or missing teeth.
Dental implications of diabetes prevalence
April 18, 2023
Dental implications of diabetes prevalence
Diabetes spares no organ - eyes, brain, feet, heart and mouth. The disease is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. If left untreated, diabetes can cause a number of complications. Some of these complications include a doubling of the ...
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Dental implications ofdiabetes prevalence
April 18, 2023
Dental implications ofdiabetes prevalence
Diabetes spares no organ - eyes, brain, feet, heart and mouth. The disease is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. If left untreated, diabetes can cause a number of complications.
Who is most at risk for gum disease
April 11, 2023
Who is most at risk for gum disease
Are you at risk of getting periodontal disease? You can determine your risk factors by answering the following questions: How old are you? The risk of attracting gum disease increase as we age. As a result, the majority of people who suffer from gum disease usually falls on people over the age of 40. There ...
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March 28, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnea affects thousands of Bahamians
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder affecting over 50,000 Bahamians. OSA is a dangerous condition that is often undiagnosed. If you wake up tired, sweaty, or with headaches, or find yourself snoring or choking in your sleep, you may be suffering from OSA. This serious sleep disorder causes your breathing to stop ...
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What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
March 21, 2023
What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
Managing dental injuries during sports is fairly common for children and adults. Sports-related dental injuries can range from a minor chip of a tooth to a violent collision resulting in the whole tooth being knocked out.
Thumb and finger sucking in children
February 28, 2023
Thumb and finger sucking in children
February is widely regarded as Children's Dental Health Month. This is important because the proper information can save resources and more importantly save a life. And there are effects of finger and thumb sucking in children.
February 21, 2023
Dental sealants: A cost-effective cavity prevention treatment
February is Children's Dental Health Month according to the American Dental Association (ADA). This month is therefore dedicated to the prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children and young people. This year's campaign slogan is "Brush, Floss, Smile".
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