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D.D.S. IT'S WHAT I DO Mug Coffee Cup 11 oz
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DescriptionThis high quality ceramic mug makes a great gift for anyone! The design is on both sides of the mug! The image is adhered through a heat process that makes it durable and long lasting. The colors won't fade, so the mug can be enjoyed for years to come! |
Ask a Periodontist: Dental Problems Associated With Oral (Tongue and Lip) Piercings
Oral piercings of the tongue and lip in order to wear jewelry have become quite popular during the past 10 or 15 years, but wearing of tongue studs or lip rings and other ornaments attached to the mouth area can pose dental problems. Knowing what kinds of problems to anticipate and how to avoid the various types of dental trouble associated with tongue piercings and other kinds of oral piercings can help you maintain better health or make more informed decisions before choosing a particular type of piercing or jewelry.
Most people think in terms of the pierced area of the lip or the tongue when asked about how piercings might have a bad impact on oral health, but they do not realize that there is another problem that is usually even more prevalent. That's because one of the biggest risks to dental health involving piercings and wearing of jewelry like bars, studs, and rinks is that the jewelry itself can tap against a tooth and weaken or break it. Having a chunk of metal constantly rubbing, bumping, or colliding with a tooth can have an acute impact - such as a sudden chip, crack, or break. Or it can have a more long-term and insidious kind of effect on the tooth, gradually wearing away at the surface of the enamel until the tooth is so weak it caves in, decays, or fractures.
That is when the real trouble starts, because as soon as the hard outer layer of the tooth - in other words, the protective exterior shield and enamel that guards the inner core of each tooth - is penetrated or cracked, your dental health defenses are compromised. Beyond that hard surface is sensitive pulpy tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. Once they are even exposed to something as benign as air and saliva they can start to hurt, swell, and cause discomfort. But what typically happens is that those tender areas inside the tooth get attacked by toxic bacteria. The bacteria creates an infection, and along with the infection comes fever, swelling, inflammation of tissue, and the terrific pain of having a nerve surrounded by diseased pulp. Since the blood supply to the tooth is located in that same area, the disease can travel along the blood vessels and spread quickly to adjacent areas such as the jaw. Root Canal surgery - which is a serious dental procedure that is both expensive and uncomfortable - is just one of the many outcomes of having the protective layer of the tooth damaged by tongue or lip jewelry.
To avoid those kinds of issues, tongue and lip jewelry should be positioned and worn in such a way that they cannot bump against the teeth. During normal use the jewelry should never contact the teeth or interfere with the bite. To ensure that this is the case, it is recommended that only smaller pieces of jewelry be worn. Lip jewelry should not be able to rotate around inside the lip, where it could come in contact with the teeth and gums and cause abrasive action, tearing or cutting of tissue, or chipping and cracking of tooth enamel.
Always use surgical grade Stainless Steel, titanium, 14-karat gold or other appropriate types of jewelry to avoid problems associated with lesser quality metals. Keep the teeth and gums properly cleaned and maintained and make sure to schedule routine visits to your dentist so that he or she can keep an eye on your oral health and make sure that oral ornamentation does not compromise dental health.
About the Author
Dr. Karl Smith has been in dental practice for over twenty-seven years. His specialties are
periodontics, dental anesthesia and implants
. People come from near and far to experience the comfort and professionalism of his office and patient-oriented staff.
http://www.drkarlsmith.com
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Funny Dentist On Duty Sign (Male)
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DescriptionThis sign is part of the "On Duty" series, highlighting various professions and interests. It's a sure-fire way to please that person on your gift list! At 8 by 10 inches, it's perfect for framing, or to hang just about anywhere! |
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8 in 1 DDS Canine Dental Kit
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DescriptionIncludes everything needed to keep your pet's teeth and gums clean and healthy... mint flavor toothpaste, pet toothbrush, soft pet finger toothbrush for hard to reach places and gums, 6 extra strength breath mints... |
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Funny Dentist On Duty Sign (Female)
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DescriptionThis sign is part of the "On Duty" series, highlighting various professions and interests. It's a sure-fire way to please that person on your gift list! At 8 by 10 inches, it's perfect for framing, or to hang just about anywhere! |
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Malamed's Local Anesthesia Administration DVD, 1e
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DescriptionThis groundbreaking approach to dental local anesthesia instruction brings key anesthesia concepts to life. Using high-quality video and animation, this 2-DVD set provides viewers with a unique virtual clinical experience where they'll see the latest anesthetic agents, injection techniques, potential complications, and risk management strategies in action... |
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Freedom From Dental Fears
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DescriptionIt is common knowledge that fear of dentists and/or dental procedures is a major factor in why many people avoid regular dental care. It is also known that many dental issues have a deeper, subconscious, unresolved emotional cause... |
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Emergency Dental Kit
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DescriptionWhen a dental emergency occurs, but there isn't a dentist available, you'll want to have this temporary repair kit to hold you over until you can see a dentist. Contents: 1 plastic tweezers |
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Dental Intra-Oral Camera - Computer Usb Connection
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Barbie - Dentist Barbie Doll & Kelly Patient w Real Sounds (1997)
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Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
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DescriptionNew Expanded 8th edition with new photos and text.An epic study demonstrating the importance of whole food nutrition, and the degeneration and destruction that comes from a diet of processed foods.For nearly 10 years, Weston Price and his wife traveled around the world in search of the secret to health... |
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Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition, 2nd Edition
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DescriptionForget about drilling, filling, and the inevitable billing. Your teeth can heal naturally because they were never designed to decay in the first place! They were designed to remain strong and healthy for your entire life... |
