Pregnancies Linked To Tooth Loss
According to a nationwide study of 2,635 women by Dr. Stefanie Russell, an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, women who have more children are more likely to have missing teeth.
Profound biological and behavioral changes related to pregnancy and child birth are likely to be a factor in tooth loss, according to Dr. Russell. For example:
* Pregnancy can make women prone to gingivitis (gum inflammation). Repeated pregnancies are likely to result in more frequent outbreaks of gingivitis that may lead to tooth loss in women with periodontitis.
* A woman may postpone seeking dental treatment because of financial concerns related to having children.
* Caring for more children may lead a mother to cut back on the time she devotes to her own oral health.Although further research is needed on the specific reasons for the link between pregnancy and tooth loss, it is clear that women with multiple children need to be especially vigilant about their oral health
Source:www.Sciencedaily.com
Oxford Dentist Uses DVD’s To Ease Pain.
Fancy watching a movie on DVD goggles while your dentist goes to work on your teeth?
Survey shows that 60 per cent of people worry about going to the dentist and some put up with extreme pain before they even book an appointment. Amit Mohindra, 29, has introduced the novel concept of using personalized DVD’s at a dental clinic in Oxford. The device incorporates a small screen and earphones on a compact headband and has caught the imagination of many of his patients, who now bring along their favorite DVDs while going under the drill.
Says Mr.Mohindra “Getting patients to watch a DVD is ideal for the more lengthy procedures. And as the patients can’t see the drill, or hear what is happening while watching the films, it allows them to relax and helps to take their minds off the treatment. This is not a substitute for an anesthetic though – patients will still need an injection for pain control if the procedure requires it – but it helps a great deal.”
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