It’s also a long-term problem, meaning it usually won’t go away on its own. What Is Bruxism? Stress in your life can affect your health, but it can also affect your dental health. Bruxism is unconsciously grinding or clenching your teeth due to this stress. It often happens while you sleep, but it can occur any time your mind is busy, even while you are at work. Not only does this grinding
Misaligned or crooked teeth can be more than just a cosmetic issue. This condition, known medically as a malocclusion, is a dental problem that can seriously compromise your oral health. if ignored. Besides the being called “crowded teeth”, a maloclussion is also referred to as an overbite, underbite, crossbite or open bite. If this condition applies to you, it’s important to be treated so that further problems don’t develop. Here are some of the reasons why treatment is needed, besides how this
self-confidence. Cosmetic dentistry procedures are often considered non-essential to your overall dental health, but there are several procedures that contribute to healthy teeth and gums by making it easier to clean your teeth and by reducing the effects of bruxism or teeth grinding. Along with an overall confidence boost, you may also have a better chance at acing a job interview. Research shows that people who take care of their teeth do better at social occasions and job interviews. When your teeth are
Physiological Effects of MDMA Use MDMA has significant cardiovascular effects. This is consistent with its norepinephrine releasing (Johnson et al. 1991; Rothman et al. 2001) and £\_2 adrenergic agonist (Lavelle et al. 1999) properties. MDMA dose dependently produces robust increases in heart rate and blood pressure (de la Torre et al. 2000a; de la Torre et al. 2000b; Grob et al.). Peak cardiovascular effects occur between 1 and 2 hours after MDMA administration and largely subside within
may also be an alternative for those suffering from tension headaches or depression. The psychosocial aspect of TMD should be addressed with patients as their lifestyle may contribute to stress that can cause them to clench or grind their teeth. Bruxism is a cause of tension type headaches and reducing stress by means of counseling or anti-depressants may reduce stress and in turn they may no longer clenching and grinding contributing to their TMD. Treating anxiety and depression does not necessarily
straighter teeth faster with fewer office visits and longer lasting results. Traditional wire braces or plastic aligners are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their smile. Straightening teeth also improves your bite to reduce headaches and bruxism while allowing you to chew foods easily. Patients interested in improving their teeth with cosmetic procedures should schedule an appointment with Smile Again Dental.
Botox is a popular prescription drug that can be injected and used for many medical and cosmetic treatments and is used by individuals all over the world. The application is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment with more that six million treatments given each year. Botox is used by people who are wanting to look younger, boost their ego, or for social reasons. “Singh, Hankins, Dulku, and Kelly conducted a study focused on the psychological aspects of Botox that showed, Botox subjects had
We all enjoy a sugary drink every now and again,some more than others. Have you ever wondered how this affects your teeth. All major liquid drinks have some type of sugar in it,whether it is sugar or a sugar base. The project that was experimented with is the effect of sugary drinks on the teeth. The Human Teeth are the most long lasting features of a human and all mammals in general. Humans are diphyodont,meaning that they develop two sets of teeth . Humans usually have 20 deciduous teeth,and 32
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough, that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your teeth everyday. The plaque build up causes the gums to become red and inflamed
The tooth is the hardest structure in the body, with the strength of enamel exceeding that of bone. If teeth are so tough that they can grind through wood then that begs the question why we keep losing them? It’s nearly inevitable that at some point in life you will lose some of this super tissue just by having a sip on your fizzy. Although it seems that there is a large number of ways for you to lose dental hard tissue, they can be boiled down into to broad mechanisms: Mechanical destruction e.g
Article 1 – The Sleep of School Children, its Distribution According to Age, and its Relation to Physical and Mental Efficiency This article by Terman and Hocking (1952) gives an early look, in the 1950’s, at what their thoughts were about sleep terrors were, what they were caused by, and what could be done with them. The language of the article is not language that is currently used, such as calling the participants of the research defectives, which looking back at the 1950’s terminology was
Why Choose Our Alma, AR Dental Practice Our Alma, AR dental practice has been proudly serving the families of this community for almost two decades. We work hard to make sure our patients are well taken care of and comfortable while at our office. Below are just some of the reasons patients choose Century Dental as their dental home. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have about your dental care. An Experienced, Dedicated Staff Our top-notch doctor and staff is
Diagnosis with Supporting Evidence The two disorders I have diagnosed Sara Goldfarb with and will be discussing are “severe amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder with onset during intoxication” and “minor amphetamine use disorder in a controlled environment”. The diagnosis of amphetamine use disorder is “in a controlled environment” due to the fact that Sara has been involuntarily institutionalized, and therefore has no further access to the amphetamines her ethically-challenged doctor provided
Happiness can mean many different things to many different people. A hard worker may define it as completing a difficult task. A hopeless romantic may define it as finding true love. A religious person may define it as achieving a specific level of spirituality. Webster’s definition of happiness is “good fortune; a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience.” Some synonyms included for happiness are bliss, felicity, joy, and ecstasy. It is therefore obvious how the
Ecstasy Methylenedioxymethamhetamine, the compound used in the drug Ecstasy, was developed in Germany in 1914 as an intermediary substance to pave the way to alternative therapeutic medicines. Presently, MDMA is used for a subculture in America and all over the world of "ravers" who spend their weekends taking this unique drug because of its seemingly mind- expanding properties. The truth about this drug is that it fools the body's senses by releasing too much serotonin and possibly permanently