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Introduction Root canal treatment
Root canal treatmentRoot canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal system). The infection is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and invade the tooth. This can happen after: Tooth decay leaky fillings damage to teeth as a result oftrauma, such as a fall This topic covers:
How it is performed Root canal treatment
Root canal treatmentRoot canal treatment is carried out by your dentist over two or more appointments. Unless you're entitled to free NHS dental treatment, you'll have to pay for root canal treatment. Read about: NHS dental charges Getting help with dental charges If the work is particularly complex, your dentist may refer you to a specialist in root canal
Complications Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis can put you at a higher risk of developing other conditions, particularly if it's not well controlled. Some of these conditions are described below. Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome isa common condition in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It's the result of compression of the nerve that controls sensation
'Dancing got me through the roughest times' Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritisPaul Casimir has been living with arthritis for half his life, but he doesn't let it stop him doing the things he enjoys. Paul Casimir was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 20. He was a fast runner throughout his teens, but at 19 his body started to stiffen up. "I had been feeling a little bit strange for about a year before I was diagnosed
How is it removed? Salivary stones
Salivary stonesYour GPmay attempt to free up the stone by probing your salivary duct with a thin, blunt instrument. If this doesn't work, you may need a procedure called a therapeutic sialendoscopy (mentioned above). A local anaesthetic is given to numb the mouth, and a very thin endoscope is pushed into the duct. If a stone is seen, a tiny instrument at the
What happens after it has been removed? Salivary stones
Salivary stonesSalivary stones are usually a one-off event and most people who develop one won't develop another again. If you're unlucky enough to develop another one, or develop a few at the same time, you may need an operation to remove the whole salivary gland. Your doctor will explain this procedure to you in detail. You'll still be able to produce enough
Who gets salmonella? Salmonella infection
Salmonella infectionAnyone can get salmonella, but young children, the elderly and people who have immune systems that are not working properly (including people with cancer, AIDS or alcoholism) have a greater risk of becoming severely ill.
How do you get infected with salmonella? Salmonella infection
Salmonella infectionYou usually get salmonella by eating contaminated food. Salmonella bacteria live in the gut of many farm animals and can affect meat, eggs, poultry and milk. Other foods like green vegetables, fruit and shellfish can become contaminated through contact with manure in the soil or sewage in the water. Contamination is also possible if raw and
Preventing the spread of SARS SARS
SARSAvoid travelling to areas of the world where there's an uncontrolled SARS outbreak. To reduce your risk ofbecoming infected, avoid direct contact with people withSARS until at least 10 days after their symptoms have gone. To avoid spreading the infection, it's important to follow the prevention advice outlined below: wash your hands
Symptoms of scabies Scabies
ScabiesThe main symptoms of scabies areintense itching and a rash inareas of the body where the miteshave burrowed. The itching is often worse at night, when your skin is warmer.It may take four to six weeks before the itching starts because this is how long it takes for the body to react to mite droppings. Symptoms will start within one to two days