Mercury poisoning, or toxicity, may occur in individuals from a variety of sources, from eating too much fish to toxic residue from teeth fillings. When small amounts of mercury build up in the body, they can gather in certain organs, with varying...
Bone loss in the jaw bone can cause the teeth to become loosened or even fall out. Bone loss around the teeth is usually caused by periodontal disease. One of the difficulties in treating bone loss around the teeth is that the bone loss cannot be...
People can become deficient in Vitamin D due to poor diet, excessive caffeine intake, having a dark complexion or living in less sunny climates. Vitamin D is created by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and the vitamin can also be found in...
While it is natural to lose some muscle tone and acquire a few age-related wrinkles on your cheeks and around your lips, a sunken mouth and receding jaw line is not a normal part of the aging process. Lifestyle choices such as smoking and poor...
An aging face is something we all have to deal with sooner or later, and whether it happens sooner or later depends to a large extent on how we take care of ourselves. When we look into the mirror later in life and see an aging face staring back...
Bone loss in teeth means that there is a loss of bone in the jaw that holds the teeth in place. This is a major concern because as bone loss occurs, the teeth lose their anchor in the bone and are at risk of falling out. This can lead to problems...
Fosamax is a medication used to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women due to long-term used of steroid medication, as well as Paget's disease, a medical condition in which the bones are...
Radiation therapy can be used to treat many different types of cancers involving all parts of the body. Many people have few initial side effects but this may change as treatment continues; the effects are usually limited to the areas of the body...
Periodontal disease afflicts more than half of adults over the age of 30, the Ontario Dental Hygienist Association notes. Periodontal disease is a serious medical condition that increases the risk of poor nutrient intake, chronic oral pain and...
Actonel (risedronate sodium) represents one of the bisphosphonates physicians prescribe to slow bone deterioration and fight osteoporosis. Postmenopausal women take the medication to avoid spinal fractures and older men take the medication to keep...
Aclasta (zolendronic acid) is a medication used to manage osteoporosis (a condition of decreased bone density) and Paget's disease, a condition in which your bones overgrow and become weaker. Aclasta is a bisphosphonate that slows bone...
A dental implant is the base of a synthetic tooth, that is set directly into the jawbone of its recipient. Teeth implanting procedures are typically performed on a patient who has experienced tooth loss due to injury, or is suffering from...
Teenagers begin smoking for numerous reasons, such as exposure to other smokers, peer pressure and to rebel or demonstrate independence. Another significant factor, according to the American Lung Association, is the lure of tobacco-industry...
Bone loss is usually associated with a condition called osteoporosis. While osteoporosis typically causes bone loss in the spine, hips and wrists, bone loss can affect any area of the body. Having weak bones increases the risk of a fracture, and...
Alveolar bone loss is the withering of the maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (jaw) bones that lie beneath the teeth. Your teeth rely on the strength of the alveolar bone to keep them firmly in place. Periodontitis, a disease that strikes the...
Dental implants are a type of synthetic material that are shaped like teeth, often called prosthetic or artificial teeth. Such teeth are implanted into a person's jawbone to repair damage and destruction caused by injury, illness or periodontal...
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are a relatively new alternative to dentures, bridges or crowns. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that surgically inserted false teeth called dental implants have been used...
Alendronate sodium is a drug indicated to treat postmenopausal and steroid-induced osteoporosis. It belongs to the class of drugs known as biophosphonates. It increases bone mass by altering the bone cycle of bone formation and breakdown, notes...
Late side effects of radiation therapy are rare but they do occur and can begin as early as six months after the last treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute. The type of late side effects depends on what part of the body was...
Dentists use dental crowns and full mouth reconstruction to help patients who have missing or discolored teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, infection or injury. Dental surgeries such as crown placement and implants are costly, ranging from...
More than two thirds of all adults age 35 to 44 have lost a permanent tooth to tooth decay, root canal, gum disease or injury, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dental implants offer patients a way to...
Actonel is a medication in a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It is used for the treatment of Paget's disease of the bone as well as osteoporosis. According to Drugs.com, Actonel works by altering the cycle of bone formation and breakdown...
Bone density refers to bone mass. In certain bone diseases, such as osteoporosis or osteopenia, the bone begins to break down and no more bone is built up. Osteoporosis is more severe than osteopenia, as osteoporosis makes individuals more...
If you are a woman over the age of 50, you need to ensure that you are providing your body with the essential minerals that it needs to be healthy. Calcium is an essential mineral that is important to your health. A lack of calcium can lead to...
Calcium is a a mineral essential to the growth, functioning and maintenance of your body. While calcium is present in your nerves, cells, blood, body fluids and tissues, 99 percent of it is stored in your bones and your teeth. Males and females...
Throughout the day, as a person eats and drinks, plaque begins to form on the teeth due to sugars and starches mixing with bacteria in the mouth. Proper brushing will help remove plaque from the teeth, but the plaque can easily return. Any plaque...
The jawbones are subject to the same diseases and conditions that affect other bones of the body. Genetic and metabolic bone disorders can affect jaw growth and stability. Additionally, benign and cancerous tumors may arise in the jawbones....
Fosamax, generically sold as alendronate, is a medication that treats bone disease such as osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It specifically works to slow bone loss and increase bone mass, according to Drugs.com. One of the main criteria for...
The body needs nutrients in order to grow and develop properly. Although severe nutrient deficiencies are usually uncommon in the Western world, certain medications and medical conditions may prevent nutrient absorption. Mild deficiencies of some...
Periodontal disease (Periodontitis) is an inflammation around the gums and the bones at the base of the teeth eventually leading to possible bone loss in the jay and loss of teeth. Watch this video for more information about this disease and how...
