Medical Specialists of the GI System from Chapter 15 / Lesson 1 5.5K The gastrointestinal system has ailments that are taken care of by different medical specialists, depending on the affected area. Learn about medical specialists who work with the digestive system, including the mou...
A tube or other squeezable container 9 containing medication 11 for gum disease is fitted with a device 12 having an extension terminating in a removable, flexible applicator trip 20. The extension and tip have connecting internal channels 15, 21 leading to the orifice 22 at the tip of the ...
Gingivitis: this is the earliest stage of gum disease, an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup at the gumline. If daily brushing and flossing do not remove the plaque, it produces toxins (poisons) that can irritate the gum tissue, causing gingivitis. You may notice some bleeding...
acts as a barrier to many potentially invasive microorganisms. It is, thus, not surprising that the vagina is the site of a variety of infections, both sexually and nonsexually transmitted, and this, in fact, represents the predominant type of pathology of this organ. In contrast...
A new report examines the problem of tooth and gum diseases in the United States. It found that many Americans are not doing enough to care for their teeth. The report says the biggest problems are the lack of dental health care for all Americans and the lack of services to prevent diseas...
such as damage to the enamel from acidic drinks. Reducing sugar consumption may help prevent damage that results from the microbial fermentation of sugars. Additionally, sugarless candies or gum with sugar alcohols (such asxylitol) can reduce the production of acids because these are fermented to ...
1.a disordered or abnormal condition of an organ or other part of an organism resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, nutritional deficiency, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness.
6.Studies have found that people with severe gum disease have an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke.研究表明,患有严重牙周疾病的人比别人更容易得心脏 7.The branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.牙髓病学研...
Gum diseasedevelops due to a buildup of bacteria on theteethand beneath the gum line, which can cause inflammation and infection. When a person has a chronic health condition such asheartdisease, diabetes, orarthritis, their risk of gum disease increases. ...
Chronic periodontal disease is a result of chronic bacterial infection in the vicinity of the teeth. Gingivitis, the mildest form of the disease, presents symptoms including gum swelling, redness, and bleeding upon stimulation. If left untreated, the infection will progress beneath the gum line, ...