Dentist Advises

YOU may justifiably ask, “If I suddenly get a toothache, what can I do about it other than going immediately

ANTIBIOTICS are among the principal drugs used by dentists. Once it is ingested, it may be toxic to intestinal bacteria.

THE connection between the (lower) jaw and the skull is technically known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It functions through

YEARS of research have shown that mouth cancer can be prevented. In Guyana, it is believed that over 100 cases

IN recent times, the relevance of syphilis has reasserted itself so much that the Government has been giving its prevalence

THERE are times when patients only want to ask their dentist a question because of a problem they are currently

MOST people do not realise the problems that arise after dentures are placed. Would you rather have an artificial leg

AT least 8 out of every 10 patients who seek dental treatment do so because of an infection. Most, if

with regular visits to your dentist. Then there are proper brushing and flossing. While you most likely already know this,

MY advice would be to start the year determined to place greater emphasis on your oral health, and to begin

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