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Panoramic Dental X-Rays May Detect Risk Of Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, but a visit to the dentist could be a lifesaver for some people at risk of this disease.
Panoramic radiographs (xrays) can sometimes turn up a key sign of vulnerability to stroke by detecting calcium deposits in the carotid arteries in the neck. Calcification of these arteries, which supply blood to the brain, may be asign of advanced atherosclerosis, a major cause of stroke.
If Canadian dental professionals can find yet another way to detect patients who may be at risk of experiencing a stroke through these dental panoramic radiographs (x-rays), then these patients can be referred to their own physician to develop strategies on how to prevent the disease from progressing.
Emerging research conducted at the State University of NewYork's Buffalo School of Dental Medicine suggests that dentists should look for evidence ...
February 15, 2008Dental News3Continue reading
Mouth Guards - They’re not just a hockey thing
Traumas to the mouth are always difficult, and not always necessarily because of the actual injury, but because it also means a visit to the dentist. One of the most upsetting things to a parent (and to the child) is an accidental injury in which achild's tooth is chipped or knocked loose.
Such injuries are often preventable if a properly fined mouth guard is worn. Although mouth guards are not mandatory equipment in all sports, their worth is indisputable.
As dentists we see too many oral and facial injuries to children and adolescents that might have been prevented by the use of a mouth guard. Even adults are not immune to the dangers of mouth injuries. Dentists treat many trauma injuries in weekend athletes. Fact is, facial injuries in nearly every sport can result in damage to your teeth, lips, cheeks or tongue.
So, whatever your age or sporting interests, mouth ...
February 10, 2008Dental News0Continue reading
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