...root caries. Would the addition of chlorhexidine/thymol varnish be a helpful adjunct to help prevent decay? To date, most of the research on 1% chlorhexidine in 1% thymol varnish (CTV)...
...antidepressants are commonly used to alleviate accompanying symptoms and to bridge intervals between injections. Adverse effects are relatively minor, but include xerostomia and dysphagia, seen more often with BoNT-B. Photo...
...months as compared to placebo. Most studies have not been of sufficient duration to show long-term effects on caries incidence. Photo Credit: Bacsica / iStock / Getty Images Plus Effects...
...oral health outcomes. REFERENCES Countries IoMCoNSDiD. In: Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (U.S.); 2001. Duckworth K, Halpern…
...to enlarge and obstruct airflow. An additional benefit of nasal breathing is the effects of nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a vasodilator and bronchodilator with potent antimicrobial effects against...
...health in this population.32 REFERENCES Colby SL, Ortman JM. Projections of the Size and Composition of the US Population: 2014 to 2060. Available at: census.g/v/library/publications/2015/demo/p25-1143.html. Accessed August 24,…
...in something much more dangerous when it comes to the dentition—filing down their uneven teeth. Some tween, teen, and young adult TikTok users have been altering their smiles by using...
...Photo Credit: Pornpak Khunatorn / iStock / Getty Images Plus Common Symptoms The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, or inflammation and irritation of the esophagus. Patients with heartburn...
...Organization for Rare Disorders. Gastroparesis. Available at: rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/gastroparesis. Accessed February 16, 2021. Guideline Central. Clinical Guideline: Management of Gastroparesis Clinical Practice Guidelines.…