ORAL HEALTH
Toothpastes containing potassium nitrate can help ease dental pain caused by hot or cold drinks.
Bleaching agents containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide can effectively whiten teeth by several shades.
Oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being, but older adults often neglect it.
A root canal, also called an endodontic procedure, is used to save a tooth in danger of being lost due to injury, infection, or destruction of the soft tissue inside the tooth, known as the pulp.
The periodontium, defined as the tissues that surround and support the teeth, includes the gingivae (gums), bone, cementum (root surface), and periodontal ligament (fibers that hold the tooth in the socket).
Oral diseases increase in prevalence with age and are often complicated by comorbidities, including chronic systemic diseases, and medications.
Oral lesions afflict children and adults, and the pharmacist may be the first point of contact regarding treatment.