TMJ (which stands for temporomandibular joint, found in the jaw) disorder sounds like a pretty common enough condition. You hear a lot of people complaining about pain brought about by TMJ disorder–and “disorder” is the right term to use, because when you suffer from TMJ disorder, your jaw bones–the mandible and the upper temporal bone, to be exact–have been thrown out of alignment, and the effect of these misaligned bones radiates in the surrounding nerves, which in turn creates pain not just in your jaws, but also in your head, your neck, and your shoulders. TMJ disorder also tends to give you ear pain or cause ringing in the ears, because the TMJ is located so close to the ears.

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Have you experienced that familiar electric stinging sensation as you take a sip of iced tea or a slurp of your favourite hot soup? Have you felt like crying as discomfort hits you after you took a bite of your favourite candy bar? Well, if you answered yes, there’s a great probability that you are suffering from delicate teeth!

What causes the problem? The problem of delicate teeth may stem from a wide variety of reasons - starting from the easy to the complicated. This dental problem can come from a trifling bruised tooth due to biting too hard on something or as a result of a routine dental process ( such as after having them cleaned or filled ). Clamping the jaws tightly and incessant tooth grinding may also lead to this condition. However, tooth or teeth sensitivity might also result from a dead tooth pulp that requires a far more complex dental treatment.

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Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, affects millions of people around the world. It can be awkward to talk to a person who has bad breath or halitosis. The term halitosis is derived from the Latin word “halitus” which means breath. As we have learnt in school, if we don’t brush our teeth and as they begin to rot, this can cause bad breath.

Searching for a bad breath or halitosis cure can be hard. Several factors can trigger bad breath or halitosis. Rotten food can cause bad breath or halitosis, but it is not the only reason. Lung abscess during bronchitis can also cause bad breath. Several serious health conditions could emanate different kinds of odor. Poor digestions can also be a factors from bad breath as well.

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Perleche is a term used to describe the superficial fissures that appear at the corners or angles of the mouth. Lesions may result from many different reasons, but most cases often stem from deep labial cracks from excessive saliva buildup, over licking of the lips, unhealthy practices and conditions, presence of bacteria, fungi or yeast. It is also associated with deficiency of the vitamins B, folic acid, and iron.

Perleche is also called Angular Cheilitis, Cheilosis, and Stomatitis. The condition most often occurs with the elderly, and caused by parasitic fungi or a lack of the vitamin B rather than from age; Perleche appears as cracks on the lips that quickly become ulcerated and form crusts if not treated promptly. The elderly have reduced mobility and jaw muscle strength, and use dentures that may be ill-fitting or contaminated with bacteria.

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Healthy teeth and gums are very important to a healthy lifestyle as they help us with daily tasks. Regular teeth cleaning will prevent a lot of dental problems and medical problems  such as  cavities, gingivitis, bad breath, gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, strokes and more. 

A study has found that if two specific bacteria are found in the mouth there is a greater chance of a heart attack.

One bacterium increased the chance of a heart attack by 50 per cent and the other by 35 per cent.

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A common name for the medical condition known as halitosis is bad breath. Everyone goes through bad breath (halitosis) at least one time or another. Most people take bad breath as a taboo topic to discuss. Bad breath reeks (no pun intended) and leads to causes social embarrassment for many. Anyone who has bad breath can be self-conscious and distressed about their situation.

Bad breath caused by the consumption of certain foods will resolve on its own in a day or so as your body completes the process of breaking down and utilizing, or else excreting, the offending molecules. In these cases, treatment for bad breath may not be necessary. Generally, it is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. In rare cases, though, bad breath can be a sign of a serious general health problem, so it should not be ignored.

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The fungal or yeast infection (Candidiasis), a bacterial or viral infection (Staphylococcal), from wearing ill-fitting dentures that prevents proper closure of the mouth, combined with friction and accumulation of saliva in the folds of the corners of the mouth, a deficiency of the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, or cyanocobalamin, deficiency in iron, habitual lip licking, biting, thumb sucking, bottle feeding, and sucking on pacifiers. Constant over-exposure to harsh hot or cold weather, or when suffering from a weak immune system due to stress, lack of rest and sleep is also reason for the condition to happen and worsen. Other causes have also been attributed to an allergic reaction to cosmetics and toothpastes.

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People experience all sorts of unpleasant, and oftentimes unexpected health conditions that bring on other undesirable effects. Bad breath is one such unfavorable outcome of any of a range of possible causes.

Bacteria is the leading cause of the problem, which is made worse by the food eaten. Other factors include internal body issues, smoking or drinking alcohol and taking certain prescriptions.

Curing your bad breath starts with proper oral hygiene. The most common reason for bad breath is poor brushing techniques. It happens many times in children that if they eat a lot of sugary foods and have poor tooth brushing techniques that they get bad breath.

On the other hand, most busy adults who keep round-the-clock commitments are also those who oftentimes find little time to brush their teeth. Little do they realize that the leftover food that ends up in the crevices between their teeth rot and serve as breeding ground for bacteria, which in turn produces bad breath. Remedies abound to neutralize bad breath. To banish bad breath, a good starting point for kids and grown-ups is to get the teeth cleaned and cavities filled.

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