CHICAGO – Most people can relate to the uncomfortable feeling that occurs after scalding their mouth on hot soup or coffee. It’s a relief when that burnt feeling subsides after several days. But imagine experiencing that burning sensation all day, every day. The condition is called burning mouth syndrome (BMS), and damage to the nervous system during menopause may be to blame, according to an article published in the May/June 2011 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). BMS affects nearly 5 percent of Americans and causes a constant burning sensation, most commonly on the top of the tongue, lower lip, and roof of the mouth. “The cause of BMS is currently unknown, but our findings support the theory that this is a neuropathic condition,” says lead study author Gary D. Klasser
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A patient in my Burbank office asked me about the long-term with implants. Dental implant complications can occur. Most focus on the surgery, but what I am talking about is what happens later down the road. Later, meaning after the crown, bridge or full implant restoration has been attached to the implants.
This video reviews two problems that can occur with a dental implant months or years down the road.
Keep in mind that “regular dentistry” has complications too. Fillings break, crowns wear out, root canals become lose their seal, etc…unfortunately nothing is forever. But with good upkeep and regular visits, potential problems can be taken care of more easily than waiting.
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If you have lost a substantial number of teeth, perhaps through decay or age, dentures can be the best option. There are a number of treatments to choose from, each with their own benefits.
Conventional denture treatment
Conventional dentures are made by a dentist in Tampa taking a mold of your mouth and teeth. The color and shape of your teeth are also taken into consideration. However, they’re not placed into the mouth until 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed. This allows the gums to have healed properly. T
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Want to know how attractive a man’s face is? Try looking at his fingers.
Research has shown that men whose ring finger on their right hand is longer than their index finger are regarded as better looking by women, possibly because their faces are more symmetrical.
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