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When Your Body Attacks Your Teeth: Combating Autoimmune Dental Problems

One of the things I wasn't prepared for when diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was how that condition would affect my teeth. I've always had strong, healthy teeth throughout my entire life. Within a few years of my autoimmune conditions developing, I began to struggle heavily with tooth decay, gum inflammation, and other problems. I had no idea the antibodies in my system could attack my teeth too. After working with my dentist, I found ways to help slow the progression and protect my teeth. I hope that the information I share here helps others to protect and strengthen their teeth against the havoc from autoimmune conditions.

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3 Ways To Make Money With An Extracted Tooth
Infection and decay can result in a tooth that your dentist isn't able to save. If you need a tooth extraction, you probably haven't given much thought to what will be done with your tooth once it has been pulled. If you are looking for a way to make some extra money, you may want to ask your dentist if you can keep the tooth. Here are three money-making opportunities an extracted tooth can provide.

5 Reasons Invisalign May Be A Preferred Alignment Option For You
There are multiple options available for people who want to have their teeth straightened. However, some adults prefer Invisalign. Here are a few reasons why Invisalign may be a preferred option for your tooth alignment: Appearance If your teeth are misaligned, you may already be uncomfortable with the look of your mouth. The metal brackets of traditional braces can draw even more attention to your mouth when you smile, eat or speak.

Emergency Dental Extractions When Your Tooth Cannot Be Fixed
If you're experiencing severe dental pain, your first instinct is probably to call the dentist in order to secure an appointment as soon as possible. Severe dental pain can be an indicator of other problems that can be very dangerous. If you are undergoing intense dental pain that over the counter remedies cannot fix, you will need to come visit the dentist immediately under emergency care. Sometimes, the dentist may suggest an emergency extraction or removal of the tooth if it appears that it cannot be saved.

Leave It To Beavers: What They Can Teach Humans About Dental Health
Busy little beavers are not getting tooth decay, even though no special fluoridated water is drunk and they don't brush their teeth. Humans need to learn their secrets! After many years without brushing teeth, individuals would have a mouth full of problems. You may be surprised to find the real reason beavers have good oral health. Different Enamel The pigmented enamel of a beaver contains iron that makes teeth more resistant to acid and harder than regular (human) enamel, even if the teeth are treated with fluoride.

Three Reasons To Ask For A Dental Implant Instead Of A Bridge
When you knock out a permanent tooth, you have options for how to replace the tooth. For a long time, the option of choice was to use a dental bridge. However, you can get better, more natural results by using a dental implant.  Limitations of a Dental Bridge One way to replace a tooth is to anchor the replacement tooth to the teeth on either side. A dentist will first have to prep these adjacent teeth by filing down the enamel to make a smooth, flat surface that brackets can then be attached to.

Three Keys For Understanding Dental Implants
There are some guidelines that you will need to understand if you want your oral health to remain at its peak. Sometimes, it will take more than just the standard brushing, flossing, and dental appointments. For instance, you may have a tooth that is very close to being beyond repair due to infection or other circumstances. That's where dental implants come into play. Follow this guide to learn more about dental implants and what to expect from them.

Can Dental Implants Stop Bone Loss?
Tooth loss is one of the most harrowing consequences of aging. However, a lot of people don't consider the other indirect consequences of tooth loss, which is bone loss. People can damage their jaws as they lose their teeth. Fortunately, you can prevent some of these problems by getting dental implants. Implants will give you the opportunity to strengthen your jawbones well into your old age. Bone Density and Bone Use

What To Expect When Your Child Needs Braces
If your child is going to be having braces put on, you should educate yourself on what to expect once they leave the dentist's with their new braces. You want to know what the recovery is going to be like and what they should and should not do when they are wearing braces. This article will give you a lot of information so you know how to help your child and make sure they are doing the right things.

2 Oral Care Tips To Follow During Pregnancy To Ensure A Healthy Baby
Good oral hygiene during pregnancy is very important. With the relatively recent discoveries on how tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections can affect your entire body, including your heart, it only makes sense that oral problems can also affect your developing fetus. Most doctors now urge patients to keep their mouths healthy during pregnancy, and here are two oral hygiene tips to follow while pregnant. 1. Use a Bacteria Killing Mouth Rinse if You Have Gum Disease

How To Find Free Or Low Cost Emergency Dental Care
A dental emergency can mean many things. If your tooth has come out of your mouth, if part of your tooth has broken off, if your mouth is causing you excruciating pain, if your face is starting to swell; these are all examples that constitute a dental emergency. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you need to see a dentist right away. But if you don't have dental insurance, you may put off seeing a dentist until you can't stand the pain any longer or you are faced with a life threatening infection.