2023年5月4日 · The act of chewing gum increases salivary flow and volume by mechanical action and stimulation of oral taste receptors. Chewing sugar-free gum may, when added to a regular home oral care routine of twice daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and daily cleaning between teeth, contribute to reducing caries risk.

Content on this page is for informational purposes only. It is based on the “Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on Antibiotic Use for the Urgent Management of Pulpal- and Periapical-Related Dental Pain and Intraoral Swelling,” published in the November 2019 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

2021年9月21日 · Interdental cleaning helps remove debris and interproximal dental plaque, the plaque that collects between two teeth. 3 Dental floss and other interdental cleaners help clean these hard-to-reach tooth surfaces and reduce the likelihood of gum disease and tooth decay. 1 A news release from the ADA 4 reaffirmed the use of an interdental cleaner ...

2021年12月1日 · Mouthrinses may offer additional benefit in terms of reducing the risk of bad breath, cavities, or gum disease; or for relief of dry mouth or pain from oral sores. ADA Seal of Acceptance Look for the ADA Seal—your assurance that the product has been objectively evaluated for safety and efficacy by an independent body of scientific experts ...

2022年6月9日 · Gum Graft Surgery: Gum graft surgery is intended to prevent further gingival (gum) recession and bone loss and to reduce sensitivity. During this procedure, tissue is taken from the palate or another donor source to cover exposed roots.

2023年4月20日 · Salivary stimulants should be considered in patients with residual salivary gland function. 4, 17 Sugar-free chewing gum, candies, and mints can be used to stimulate salivary output. 17 The FDA has approved two oral sialologues--pilocarpine (Salagen ®, Eisai and generics) 44 and cevimeline hydrochloride (Evoxac ® capsules, Daiichi-Sankyo and ...

DENTISTS’ CONCERNS. Dentist perspective. According to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature, this procedure is performed following periodontal therapy and continues for the life of the dentition.

2023年10月2日 · Dental caries is caused by the acidic environment that results from carbohydrate metabolism when sugars are introduced to the oral microbiome. 20-22 Enamel and dentin structure, immune response, salivary content and volume, and oral microbiota contribute to the multifactorial and complex etiology of dental caries, 21, 23-27 but the extent to which …

2023年10月25日 · The use of cannabis, particularly marijuana smoking, has been associated with poor quality of oral health, 3, 4, 16, 22, 73 but etiology has been complicated by the number of associated factors with frequent users, including: concomitant use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; poor oral hygiene practices; and infrequent visits to dentists. 3, 4, 16, 41, 74 It may also …

2018年5月15日 · Periodontal disease is common, 21, 26 with prevalence of up to 50% overall. 14, 27, 28 Similarly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 47% of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as diabetes, obesity, poor diet, alcohol abuse, or smoking. 29 There is a significant overlap between ...