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Yes, a dental problem can potentially contribute to the development of a stye. Infections or inflammation in the mouth, such as from a tooth abscess, can lead to the spread of bacteria through the bloodstream or nearby tissues, potentially affecting the eyelids. However, styes are primarily caused by bacterial infections of the oil glands in the eyelids, so while there may be a connection, it is not a common cause. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene and seek treatment for dental issues to minimize such risks.

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How do you spell sty?

stye. its stye.


Should you stop putting eyeliner on your waterline if a stye formed?

Yes. At least until the stye is gone..the oils in the eyeliner can get into it and cause it to get even more of an infection and will take longer to heal.


When a stye is healing?

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Dental bridges and scuba diving?

If you mean similar to braces or Invisalign, you can dive with them on. I dive with them, and they don't cause a problem at all. If you mean other dental bridges, I'm not sure, you would have to ask your dentist.


Can I swim with a stye in my eye?

Of course! However, if you find that the stye begins to redden or swell or is severe, WEAR GOGGLES!


What is the medical term meaning stye?

A stye is also known as a Hordeolum.Hordeolum


How do you treat a Stye?

In uncomplicated stye, you can allow the stye to 'point'. Then you can pull the hair at the base of stye. Pus will come out and stye will heal. With repeated stye, you need to consult the ophthalmologist.


Should I stop putting eyeliner on your waterline if you got a stye from doing that?

YES! But you can also switch eyeliers and see if the brand was the problem.


What is a stye how is it caused and how can you heal it?

A stye is a "pimple" on the skin surrounding the eye, particularly the eyelid. It is an infection, but I have found that drinking lots of water can help you get rid of a stye easily. Another way: If you put a teabag (wet with hot water) on the stye, it completely helps the swelling of the stye. Check out the 'Related Links' below for more information.


Can you use pink eye medicine on a stye?

Using pink eye medicine on a stye is not recommended without consulting a healthcare professional. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) and styes are different conditions; a stye is an infection of the eyelid's oil glands, while pink eye affects the eye's surface. Over-the-counter pink eye treatments may not address the underlying cause of a stye, which usually requires warm compresses or specific treatments. Always seek advice from a doctor for the appropriate treatment.


What was thought to be the main cause of dental disease as late as 1500AD?

As late as 1500 AD toothworms were thought to be the main cause of dental disease.


Does the tea need to be hot or cold on your stye?

tepid is okay.Too hot or too cold is not good for stye.