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How PCOS Increases Oral Health Risks

1. Hormonal Imbalances: • PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is characterized by hormonal imbalances, particularly elevated levels of androgens (male hormones), which can affect the body’s ability to fight off infections, including those in the mouth. 2. Inflammation: • PCOS is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, which can exacerbate gum disease 3. Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): •

What Are Peg Laterals?

When the teeth next to your two front teeth are smaller, abnormally shaped, and often pointed or peg-like • Genetic Factors: Peg laterals are usually hereditary. • Prevalence: affects a small percentage of the population, with some studies suggesting it occurs in about 1-2% of people. • Aesthetics: Peg laterals can affect the appearance of

Choosing The Right Dental Office

Your smile deserves the best care, and that starts with finding the right dental office! Here are some tips to help you make the best choice: 1. Check Qualifications Ensure the dentists are licensed and have the necessary qualifications. Look for additional certifications or specializations. 2. Read Reviews Look at online reviews and ask for

Dental Retainers

Dental retainers are orthodontic devices typically used after braces to maintain the position of straightened teeth. Here are some key points about them: 1. Purpose: Retainers prevent teeth from shifting back to their original positions after orthodontic treatment. 2. Types: • Removable Retainers: Usually made of clear plastic (like Invisalign) or a combination of plastic

Having wisdom teeth extracted in-office with local anesthesia versus by a specialist under sedation typically depends on several factors: Complexity of Extraction: If your wisdom teeth are impacted (growing sideways or trapped beneath the gums), require surgical extraction, or if you have medical conditions that complicate the procedure, a specialist (like an oral surgeon) under

Should You Use A Tongue Scraper?

Cleaning your tongue helps to reduce the bacteria in the mouth. For most situations brushing your tongue with your toothbrush is effective. If you have halitosis (bad breathe) adding a tongue scraping tool may help. Whether you use your toothbrush or tongue scraper, start with the tool furthest back and pull forward to avoid irritating

Mouth Breathing Can Lead To:

Dry mouth, decreased saliva production (higher cavity risk), bad breath, snoring and sleep apnea. It can also affect facial development in children if it persists over time. Chronic mouth breathing can lead to respiratory problems and worsen symptoms related to asthma. Ways to help 1. Nasal breathing exercises: Practice breathing through the nose regularly to

Fibromas

Fibromas are benign tumours in the mouth. usually caused by chronic local irritation. The fibroma is found on the inner cheeks,lips, tongue, or along the gums less than a centimeter in diameter with a lighter color than the surrounding tissue. Although the irritation fibroma typically disappears after the frictional cause is removed, some fibromas/fibrous proliferations

Does Thumb-Sucking Cause Any Problems?

Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 is usually not a problem When to be concerned? Children (4-5yrs)who suck their thumbs often or with great intensity or those who are still sucking their thumbs at age 6 What could happen? improperly aligned teeth (malocclusion) teeth start to push outward. **This usually corrects itself when the child