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What is an endodontic treatment? Endodontic therapy is also known as root canal therapy. In this treatment, the infected pulp of the tooth is removed to protect it from further microbial attack. When the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is saved from additional infections and deterioration. The root canals and the hollows of the tooth are full of nerve tissues and blood vessels and other cells. These tissues, blood vessels, and cells are called dental pulp. When is an endodontic therapy suggested? Endodontic therapy or root canal therapy is suggested when the tooth is severely damaged by tooth decay and can no longer be restored by dental fillings. Sometimes the infection reaches the pulp and roots of the tooth, and the only way of saving the tooth is pulpectomy and root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is also suggested when there is an infection in the pulp of the tooth due to an injury or blow to the tooth. What are the different preparations done before the root...

Among all the major eye disorders, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among people. It is frequently seen in women and mostly develops in older age. If you have been experiencing redness and itching along blurred vision and pain in the eye, you might be suffering from Glaucoma. Here is everything that could help you learn about this condition and its early diagnosis. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition or eye disorder that primarily affects the optic nerve and worsens over the time. The optic nerve is the primary nerve for vision and is the carrier of information from the eye to the brain. The nerve impulses sent to the brain are transmitted from the retina and are recognized as vision later. The optic nerve is injured because of the buildup of pressure in the front part of the anterior chamber of the eye that is caused due to the accumulation of fluid. The anterior chamber is usually bathed and nourished due to the flow of a clear liquid. In a Gl...

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disorder that leads to the thinning of the cornea. The cornea of the eyes is dome-shaped. Due to progressive thinning, a conical bulge develops in the cornea. It affects the ability of the cornea to focus on images and leads to blurry vision, double vision, astigmatism, sensitivity to light and nearsightedness. What are the causes of Keratoconus? Some of the causes of keratoconus are as follows: The weakness of collagens can lead to keratoconus. Collagens are tiny fibers of proteins that hold the cornea in place and helps maintain its shape. When these collagens became weak, they are unable to hold the cornea and the dome shape of the cornea changes and becomes conical. The imbalance of antioxidants often causes keratoconus. Antioxidants get rid of waste products of the cells of the cornea. The scarcity of antioxidants leads to the destruction of collagens. Collagens helps protect the cornea from bulging out. Keratoconus runs in...

What is GERD?  Gastroesophageal reflux disease is commonly known as GERD. It happens when the sphincter muscle located at the end of the esophagus does not close properly. It leads the stomach acid to leak back into the esophagus and irritate the lining of the esophagus. It happens because the leaked back content include stomach acids, pepsin, and bile which can injure the esophagus and cause inflammation. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Why should we not confuse GERD with trivial heartburns? Dr. Susan Ng, a Gastroenterologist in East Bay , is of the opinion that, though healthy individuals also experience reflux which may lead to burning sensations in the chest and throat, their condition should not be confused with GERD. As patients with GERD, reflux more acidic content, and the acids remain in the esophagus for a longer time. If these acids cause an injury to the esophagus, it may result in esophagitis. This injury may heal with medications, but when the treatment...

Oral piercings is a fashion trend and may look cool, but it can be dangerous to one's oral health. Complications may take place because your mouth carries a massive amount of bacteria. Therefore, infection and swelling commonly occur with mouth piercings. To give an example, your mouth and tongue could swell so much that you close off your air passage or you could choke if by chance part of the jewelry breaks off in your mouth and move inwards. A tooth could crack if you bite down too hard on the piercing. Repeated contact with the teeth can cause wear down of the enamel. Oral piercing could also lead to more severe infections, like hepatitis or endocarditis. Possible Piercing Sites Tongue Piercing Dorsoventral: It is the most common type of piercing and also the safest. The process includes piercing the dorsal, i.e., top or middle, with the jewelry, to the ventral, i.e., underneath or bottom of the tongue. It is a typical piercing placement and needs the avoidance of maj...

Gastroenterology deals with the treatment of digestive system and its disorders. It is a branch of medicine which mainly deals with organs in the gastrointestinal tract, which includes organs from mouth to anus, the way food takes from kits injection to excretion. Who are gastroenterologists? Physicians, mainly dedicated to the area of gastroenterology are called gastroenterologists. They usually have great experiences as they have completed about eight years of study, that is medical and premedical education, a one-year internship, three years of an internal medicine residency, and two to three years of the gastroenterology fellowship . Some common conditions in gastroenterology malfunction include: Acid Reflux, heartburn Dyspepsia/ Indigestion Diarrhoea (acute and chronic) Nausea and vomiting Peptic Ulcer disease Abdominal Pain Syndrome Gastroenterology Acid reflux/ heartburn It is a condition when acid from the stomach enters into the esophagus. ...