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George Egbuonu: TMJ Explained | Jaw Pain Causes & Symptoms

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Let's talk about jaw pain and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder/TMD including: ➊ CAUSES (bite misalignment, bruxism, arthritis, physical injury) ➋ SYMPTOMS (tooth pain, ear pain, headaches, popping jaw, clicking jaw, joint stiffness, limited range of movement, joint locking, atypical anatomy) ➌ AND when to see a dentist Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL-XzKTVXe8&t=0s https://about.me/georgeegbuonu https://twitter.com/GeorgeEgbuonu https://www.pinterest.com/georgeegbuonu https://hubpages.com/@georgeegbuonu https://www.instagram.com/george_egbuonu

George Egbuonu: What Is A Root Canal & Should You Get One

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Let's answer questions about root canals - such as "do you always need a crown after getting a root canal" and "does a cavity always turn into root canals" and "can your tooth be too damaged for a root canal to fix it" !? A root canal procedure is typically your last option for preserving a damaged, dying, or severely decayed tooth. Instead of extracting the tooth altogether, the nerve tissues are removed and the hollow chambers are sealed off. This process prevents bacteria from re-entering the nerve canals and causing recurring abscesses or gradual erosion of the tooth. If you hear your dentist use the words “endodontic treatment”, what they’re talking about is a root canal. Depending on which tooth in your mouth is being treated, the process (and root canal cost) will vary; some teeth only have one canal because there’s just one root. Other teeth have three or four canals, or curved and twisted roots to work with. All of these factors — combine

George Egbuonu: What Are Tonsil Stones & How To SAFELY Remove Them

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Let's talk about what causes tonsils stones, how to treat tonsil stones, and how to prevent tonsil stones! If you’re one of the small percentage of people to get tonsil stones (“tonsilloliths”) you know what a bother they can be. Usually, tonsil stones cause serious bad breath, or halitosis. Understanding what causes tonsil stones can help you find ways to reduce their severity, cut back on how many you get, or prevent them altogether. What Are Tonsil Stones? A tonsil stone is a calcified buildup of debris that collects on the surface of and around your tonsils. They’re made up of things like calcium hydroxyapatite crystals, calcium carbonate, plus a mixture of other minerals, food debris, and oral bacteria. What Causes Tonsil Stones? People who have recurring tonsillitis tend to develop what we call “tonsillar crypts” across their surface. These crypts look like crevices or craters in your tonsils, creating a range of openings or sunken-in areas that can collect bacteria and

George Egbuonu: How to use an interdental brush

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George Egbuonu: How to use an interdental brush - AJ Hedger Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9l5C... https://about.me/georgeegbuonu https://twitter.com/GeorgeEgbuonu https://www.pinterest.com/georgeegbuonu https://hubpages.com/@georgeegbuonu https://www.instagram.com/george_egbuonu

George Egbuonu: Setup Oral Hygiene Routine | Everything You Need To Know...

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Let's talk about everything you need to know about caring for your teeth at home! Simple daily tips can totally improve your dental heath. Source- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r3FW_LDj8U https://about.me/georgeegbuonu https://twitter.com/GeorgeEgbuonu https://www.pinterest.com/georgeegbuonu https://hubpages.com/@georgeegbuonu https://www.instagram.com/george_egbuonu

10 Tips for Healthy Teeth & Gums

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Brushing and flossing are staples in a good dental routine. However, there are other things you can do to help maintain healthy teeth and gums, which will benefit your overall wellbeing . 1. BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY FOR TWO MINUTES EACH TIME. Keeping your teeth clean and healthy begins with regular maintenance. Brushing for two minutes at a time twice a day, known as the 2x2 rule, will help to keep plaque at bay. Patients with children should introduce this concept early, and find ways to make it fun. You can play a song while they're brushing, or use a timer to know when two full minutes have passed. To make it easier to clean every tooth, try to spend 30 seconds on each quadrant of your mouth (upper right side, upper left side, lower right side, lower left side). Using the right techniques are important to ensure the teeth are being cleaned properly and you aren't damaging the soft tissue around them. Using small circular motions, angle the head of the brush towards the

George Egbuonu: Top 10 Dental Health & Oral Hygiene Tips for a Healthy Mouth

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Nothing beats a healthy smile! Keeping your mouth healthy doesn't have to be a chore. We give you ten simple tips to improve your dental health. In this free oral hygiene video, we show you how to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Here are some oral care tips for long-lasting mouth health. We hope that you love these Oral Hygiene Tips and will try them out for a Healthy Mouth. For any queries, write in to us in the comments below. Source- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3WV... https://about.me/georgeegbuonu https://twitter.com/GeorgeEgbuonu https://www.pinterest.com/georgeegbuonu https://hubpages.com/@georgeegbuonu https://www.instagram.com/george_egbuonu

George Egbuonu: 3 Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease at Home!

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In this video Dr. George Egbuonu, Dr. Joseph Nemeth & Dr Tom McCawley discuss how you can prevent gum disease at home! Periodontal disease tends to be difficult to eliminate once you have it. So its important to stop the gum disease in its tracks before the pocket gets too deep. Be sure to clean between the teeth thoroughly. Brush your teeth regularly, floss and use a water irrigator daily. Source- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY8iC... https://about.me/georgeegbuonu https://twitter.com/GeorgeEgbuonu https://www.pinterest.com/georgeegbuonu https://hubpages.com/@georgeegbuonu https://www.instagram.com/george_egbuonu

Dental and Periodontal Charting

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  What is dental charting? Dental charting is a process in which your dental healthcare professional lists and describes the health of your teeth and gums. Periodontal charting, which is a part of your dental chart, refers to the six measurements (in millimeters) that are taken around each tooth. The charting is usually done during dental checkups. It’s a graphic method of organizing information about your dental health. After your dental appointment, it’s best to incorporate the advice you’re given about maintaining healthy teeth and gums. And try to make sure you go back for regular checkups and charting. Your dental chart A dental chart is a graphical tool for organizing all the important information about your teeth and gums. Your hygienist, who checks the inside of your mouth, typically makes your dental chart. By investigating your mouth, your hygienist gets information about your teeth and gums, and then makes notes on the chart about any important information that needs to be

Why You Should Protect Your Tooth Enamel

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Enamel   plays an important role in maintaining healthy teeth . It protects the inner layers of teeth from being damaged by dietary acids and helps keep your teeth looking white. It also cannot be restored, so it is important to ensure your enamel stays healthy. Since tooth enamel contains no living cells, it lacks the ability to regrow. That means that once it’s damaged, it’s gone—leaving you vulnerable to tooth sensitivity and yellow teeth. Acid found in foods and drinks is the leading cause of damage to tooth enamel. Many acidic foods and drinks that make up our everyday diets, like fruits and fruit juices, coffee, and wine, can weaken tooth enamel over time . This process is called acid erosion, and approximately 1 in every 3 young adults is already showing signs of it. Acid erosion can also be caused by the acid produced by the oral bacteria in plaque, which interacts with sugars in the foods we eat to demineralize tooth enamel. Healthy, strong enamel is not only essential for k

7 Daily Ways to Protect Your Teeth

Take care of your teeth Some say the eyes are the window to the soul. But if you really want to know what someone’s about, check their smile. A welcoming show of pearly whites makes a great first impression, while a tight-lipped smile or whiff of bad breath does the opposite. Read on for tips on how to make sure you’re giving your teeth the care they deserve. 1. Brush two times a day for two minutes Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, says the  American Dental Association (ADA) . This will keep your teeth in top form. Brushing your teeth and tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste cleans food and bacteria from your mouth. Brushing also washes out particles that eat away at your teeth and cause cavities. 2. A morning brush fights morning breath The mouth is 98.6ºF (37ºC). Warm and wet, it’s filled with food particles and bacteria. These lead to deposits called plaque. When it builds up, it calcifies, or hardens, on your teeth to form tartar, also calle