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Do you want whiter teeth ? The answer is most definitely yes . Everybody dreams of having those pearly whites and that amazing Hollywood Smile .Now you can have the smile you’ve always dreamed about .Home teeth whitening kits and teeth whitening gels are now available.

Let’s start with why your teeth become stained .The causes are usually external,meaning the food and drinks you consume .Stained food and drinks such as coffee and tea ,as well as smoking are considered the primary causes for teeth staining .Sometimes the staining is internal , meaning at the time your tooth was developing in the jaw , the tooth can become stained with an internal stain such as Fluoride or become affected genetically so they become yellow or brown in color .

Dentists prefer using carbamide peroxide as teeth whitening gels , which are placed in custom made trays so that they can efficiently whiten your teeth.

The process of professional teeth whitening by the dentist goes as follows : First ,all the other oral structures except for teeth must be isolated thoroughly,as the whitening gel is caustic and can cause burns to your gums.The teeth are then treated with a Fluoride gel , which adds a layer of protection to guard your teeth from sensitivity.The whitening gel is the applied to the teeth and activated in one of three known ways :

• Chemical : Where another gel is mixed with the whitening gel to activate it 
• Visible light : Which is the most common way (You might of heard of Zoom or Bright Smile) , where a light source shines on the gel making it active .
• Laser : Similar to light bleaching , but instead of a light source , a source of laser is used to activate the gel.

The process is much simpler with home whitening kits . Just log on to www.pearlywhites.comand choose which product suits you best , either coconut and charcoal whitening strips available at only 39 $ , or if you like a more amazing result , you can use the starter pack , which contains the 35 % carbamide peroxide gel , along with the activating LED light and mouth guards to place the gel , all for 59.99 $ , with special discount for packs for two people .Alternatively ,if you are looking for a quick top off and pearly white teeth , you can use the express whitening pen for only 29 $. Delivery is fast , efficient , and free shipping to the US is provided .

This teeth whitening kit is essentially the same as the one used professionally by the dentist , with only a fraction of the price , and as you can see , the process is much simpler and can be done at home while you’re doing your daily tasks , no need for an appointment and taking time off work or your daily plans , you can just do it when the time is right for you .Contact us now for more information.

Recently, a 26-year-old young man in California died due to tooth infection. A small tooth infection if ignored can turn fatal. Even toothache and painful swelling of your gums must be taken seriously. Otherwise, it might turn into an abscess. There is a sharp rise in the number of people getting treated for tooth abscesses. Reasons for a tooth abscess can be a chip, tooth decay, gum disease and a breach in tooth’s protective enamel.

It is more likely that the dentist will prescribe a penicillin or an antibiotic but the extreme conditions of dental abscesses can be treated with root canal, tooth extraction, and incision and draining. Read our complete article for more information on “Tooth Infection Can Even Lead to Death“.

In recent years, my partner, Dr. Giovanni Castellucci, and I have seen a resurgence of the use of the "hybrid" prosthesis with the "All-On-4" Immediate Dental Implant (Teeth in a Day) protocol. Now, we successfully restore fully edentulous arches on four implant fixtures on the same day that the hopeless teeth are removed, oftentimes without the need for bone grafts. Our patients are thrilled with the results, and the functional and esthetic benefits are instant.

The cost of the All-On-4 procedure varies based upon the type of final restoration that is made.  The traditional and least expensive prosthesis is typically made with acrylic teeth, similar to that of a regular denture, that are "permanently" fixed to the underlying dental implants.  Fees for this prosthesis range from $25,000 to $30,000.  The fee may vary for a variety of reasons including management of severe disease, infection, and number of extractions.  Many patients choose to have the final teeth made out of ceramic zirconia such as Procera which provides superior esthetics, strength and durability.  Due to increased dental laboratory costs, these more sophisticated restorations can cost between $35,000 and $40,000. 

It is critical for patients to seek the care of experienced and expert surgeons and restorative dentists.  After all, this is a big investment for most people.  Patients need and deserve to have it done right the first time.  There are no substitutes for experience and expertise!  In our practice, with offices in Newton and Framingham, MA, we take great pleasure in knowing that we have consistently improved the quality of life for thousands of our patients by restoring ideal dental health and function, and creating beautiful smiles for the past three decades.

CARY FEUERMAN, DMD

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The title of one of the most controversial public health policies in the last century definitely belongs to water fluoridation.

Not many policies have caused such uproar and controversy as this one, that is for certain. It has been widely criticized and many conspiracy theories have arisen – which is unfortunate, as a clear, level-headed debate is always welcome.

Water fluoridation, as a concept, is fairly simple to understand. Since it was discovered some 70 years ago that fluoride is effective when it comes to prevention of cavities and dental caries, some countries have decided that public water fluoridation is a course of action to take in order to prevent dental caries, which is a major public health concern.

Today, over 400 million people have access to fluoridated water; most of whom reside in the United States. Some other countries, especially European, do not fluoridate their water, but mandate that table salt be fluoridated for adequate fluoride intake. Many of these countries feel that the fluoridation of water is not an acceptable way of enacting public health policies, even if they do recognize the benefits of fluoride.

In the US, the official policy of water fluoridation was adopted in 1951. In the next decade, some fifty million Americans received fluoridated water. Fluoride is present in natural water, albeit in smaller amounts.

High doses of exposure to fluoride in childhood can cause fluorosis, a mainly aesthetic condition in which teeth become discoloured with white or brownish patches. While mainly not dangerous to the teeth, in fact, it reduces the incidence of caries, it causes considerable distress to those affected, as the appearance of the teeth is negatively affected. However, most cases of dental fluorosis are only mild. Dental fluorosis can be prevented with good monitoring of fluoride intake, especially if fluoridated water is consumed. Learn more about "Effects of flouride on Tooth Enamel"

Dental caries affects about 60 to 90 percent of school children and water fluoridation is seen as a great way of reducing the burden on health services and ensure the children’s teeth remain healthy.

Water fluoridation does prevent dental caries and lots of studies have shown just that; and a majority of calculation show that it is a very cost effective way of keeping teeth healthy – a dollar spent on fluoridation saves 38 dollars that would have been spent on dental treatment. Water fluoridation prevents about 25 percent of cavities that would have otherwise occurred.

Fluoridated water, at the levels currently found in water supplies all around the US, does not seem to cause any harm or permanent effects. EU research has shown that it does not have an impact on IQ and children’s neurodevelopment.

Criticism of water fluoridation stems from nearly crazy to valid. Some say that it causes cancer and does not actually help with tooth decay, a stance that scientific evidence that has been piling up has all but debunked. However, the question of personal choice still stands. The common good is to fluoridate water; but what if some would prefer not to drink fluoridated water? There is also a question of dosage; some may react differently to the same dose of fluoride.

There may also be other sources of fluoride that more than compensate for lack of non-fluoridated water. Europe, for example, has experienced a marked decrease in cavities despite drinking mostly non-fluoridated water, mostly from toothpastes and other dental products. However, due to different health care systems, care should be taken when talking about the US, where some may not have access to dental care to such a degree as in Europe. In those cases, fluoridated water may be the only good source of fluoride and can be immensely helpful.

Fluoridation has been shown to help close the gap between the high- and low- income individuals in the US when it comes to tooth decay. In other words, water fluoridation especially helps the disadvantaged groups of people, especially those without proper access to health or dental care, who belong to an especially high-risk group.

In general, therefore, it seems that fluoridation is a beneficial public health policy, and it appears it is here to stay, at least in the US. While it is natural to feel concern and want to inform ourselves about what we are drinking and eating, it seems that in this case, drawbacks have been exaggerated. Fluoridation at current, rather low levels is almost certainly not harmful and the fact that it has helped many people prevent dental caries means that it is serving its purpose.

Source: GeorgeHarouniDDS.com

The human body is an amazing thing, and one of the important elements of it is the mouth.

Here are some lesser known things about oral hygiene and just what’s going on in your mouth.

Did you know that:

Tooth enamel is the hardest part of your body.

More people use blue toothbrushes, than red ones.

The average person spends 38 days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.

If your tooth gets knocked out, it will start to die in 15 minutes.

Just like fingerprints, tooth prints are unique to each individual.

A single can of soda can have 12 teaspoons of sugar.

Your mouth produces over 25.000 quarts of saliva throughout your life, that's enough to fill two swimming pools.

The most common disease is the common cold, tooth decay is the second most common disease.

A snail's mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but it can have over 25.000 teeth.

Women smile on average 62 times per day. Men? just 8 times.

If you have any problems with your teeth, go and visit a Melbourne dentist today

A mouthwash keeps the breath fresh and conveys a nice, pleasant and clean feeling. A homemade recipe for a mouthwash is easy to prepare and can be made with items from your own kitchen or refrigerator. Here are my three favorite recipes for a homemade mouthwash to try:

Fresh and mint with a shot of rosemary

Rosemary is slightly antiseptic, mint gives freshness and a clean feeling. Together, these two popular herbs provide an effective mouthwash that refreshes the mouth and helps against infections. 

Add 500 ml of mineral water to a small cooking pot. To this then add 1 teaspoon of fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary leaves and 1 teaspoon of aniseed seeds. On the stove, bring the whole to the boil, cover and boil for 20 minutes at low heat.

Rinse the mouth rinse and keep it in a clean bottle.

Soda mouthwash

Soda has a neutralizing effect on acid that can damage the teeth. A daily rinse with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of soda on a glass of water neutralizes odors on the tongue and teeth and also reaches to small spaces of the teeth to give a thorough cleanliness and protection against tooth decay. You can find many other natural mouthwash recipes on the net but I tried all of these.

Sage and salt mouthwash

Sage has long been used for medical purposes and it came from China. Sage has natural antibacterial and antiseptic effects. It should always be used only sparingly.

Take 250 ml of mineral water, half a teaspoonful of fresh ointment leaves and a knife tip of salt. Put this in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Leave to boil for 15-20 minutes, store in a bottle.

Tip : Sage, and many other herbs, can be easily grown on a window sill for a good supply that will last throughout the year. Mix the compost with some fine quartz sand, approx. 25% sand: 75% compost to imitate its Mediterranean environment.

We’ve all heard the excuses – for many of us, we have been the ones making up the excuses! I do not have the time this weekend, it’s too far to travel today, I went last year so why do I need to go again now, nothing hurts so there’s nothing wrong, and my favorite: I would know if there was something wrong. The trouble is with teeth that often us amateurs do not know if there is something wrong, which is exactly why going to visit your dentist is so important. The trouble is that we all live incredibly busy lifestyles now, with far more demands on our time than any other generation that has gone before us, and it can often be several months, if not years, before we realize just how long it has been before we have visited the dentist.

So what’s the solution? Well, we spoke to eminent and respected local dentist Dr Paige Woods, who has her dental practice in San Diego (see brightondentalsd.com), and asked her how she was able to encourage her patients to return again and again to her dental chair for check ups. She explained that in most cases it was all about education – and in a way, frightening people to realize just what they were gambling by not coming to see her once a year. For example, did you know that it is completely possible to have dental cavities in your teeth that are both completely naked to the human eye, and completely painless? Gum disease is another great example of this, and it is a disease that apparently 1 in 2 of us have at some point or another. Although advanced gum disease does present with some symptoms, such as sore gums and slightly bleeding gums, for the first few stages you would have absolutely no idea that you had it if you did not go to a dentist – and gum disease can quickly spread in your body and become heart disease.

We assume that it is not possible to have a dental problem without any pain, but apparently according to Dr Paige Woods it actually happens a lot, and that is one of the reasons why she always wants to see her patients every twelve months – so if there is something going wrong, it cannot continue for that long without her doing something about it. By educating people about the different risks that they face by not seeing a dentist or other dental professional regularly, you could be allowing real damage to be happening to your teeth right now, and you would have absolutely no idea that it was happening.

Dr Paige Woods advises her patients that they make their next appointment to see her as they leave their last consultation, so that there is absolutely no chance of them getting home without one! This is a brilliant tactic to ensure that there will never be too long a gap between each visit, and there is no way of getting out of it!

Related: wisdomtoothpain.org

If you’re reading this, the chances are that you have a gap in your teeth – or perhaps more than one. There is a myriad of different reasons how this could have happened of course, from sporting accident to accident at home, old age or orthodontics gone wrong, or even the slightly more unpleasant gingivitis, or gum disease. Whichever way you have got to this point, you are now ready to start considering your options, and dental implants are one of the most popular considerations for people who want to fill a gap in their teeth. But with so many different options out there, how can you decide, and how can you know whether dental implants are a good choice for you?

For starters, you will need to consider whether the reason you’ve lost one tooth is going to cause you to lose another tooth again in the future. If you play a lot of contact sport, it is definitely time to pick up a gum shield and start protecting your teeth. If you have gingivitis, or gum disease, then you need to be able to get that under control before you even think about whether a dental implant is the choice for you. That is because your dentist won’t want to give you a specific treatment plan if it is just going to be repeated over and over again if you can avoid it.

Secondly, you will need to understand exactly what a dental implant is, so that you know what you are potentially letting yourself in for. A dental implant is usually comprised of two parts: a titanium screw that is drilled right into the bone of your jaw, and then a porcelain crown that is placed over the top that is made to look exactly like your other teeth with regards to shape, style, color, and fit. When you have a dental implant, it can take a few weeks to completely heal because the bone in your jaw has to grow back around the screw, but when this has happened, you’ll find that you can often forget that you even have a ‘false’ tooth in your mouth. If you take good care of it, a dental implant can last for decades, if not even longer.

Thirdly, you will need to consider what sort of dental treatments you may need in the future. If you have lost teeth before, and this is the first one that you want to replace, it may be worth asking your dentist whether you can have a slightly more complex treatment plan, like a bridge or an arch, so that more than one gap in your teeth can be filled at the same time. This will enable you to go back to having a full set of teeth all in one swoop, rather than having to wait several sets of weeks for each individual dental implant to heal and take.

What it all comes down to is your individual body, your individual teeth, and your individual set of circumstances, and that is why a dental expert such as Dr Paige Woods, one of the leading dentists in San Diego, would never absolutely recommend dental implants to anyone until she had given them a full consultation. Everyone is different, and to her mind there is no point considering a treatment plan unless you have your dentist’s approval that that treatment plan is the best course of action for your mouth. That is why, when it all comes down to it, the only way to know if dental implants are a good choice for you is to go and speak to your dentist.

More about Dr. Woods at http://paigewoods.com

For those who do not have enough money to pay for their dental treatment, they can still access affordable dental services by following these 5 tips (Learn more here):

* Dental Discount Plans
* Dental Insurance
* Regular Dental Check-Ups
* Use your Insurance Wisely
* Choose off-pick season for dental appointments

If you spend a few minutes each day brushing and flossing away plaque, you will be taking the most important single step towards oral health. If you spend a few minutes each day brushing and flossing away plaque, you will be taking the most important single step towards oral health.

Source:Stay Healthy Blog

Brushing and flossing are the basic tools of plaque control. Brushing after every meal is best. But, if this is not possible, clean your teeth at least after breakfast and after the evening meal.

The plaque between your teeth and below the gum line is very difficult - if not impossible - to reach with a toothbrush. The best way to remove it is with a piece of dental floss, used at least once a day. This is especially important in preventing gum disease.

Another useful aid in your mouth care kit is a bottle of disclosing fluid or a packet of disclosing tablets. These are made from harmless vegetable dyes, temporarily color the plaque red and the stained areas tell you where you are not removing plaque.

Brushing: Dentists usually suggest using a small-headed toothbrush with lots of soft nylon bristles trimmed evenly. Hard toothbrushes can damage your teeth and gums.

There are a number of ways to brush teeth. Here are basics of one method:

Hold the brush against the teeth and gums. Brush the upper teeth down ward towards the biting edge. This way, the gums get massaged, food between gum and tooth is brushed out and the teeth get polished on the way. Similarly, brush the lower teeth upward towards the biting edge.

Brush the inside of the teeth the same way. Brush the chewing surfaces with a backward-and-forward scrubbing motion.

Establish a routine to make sure that no area of the teeth and gums is left unbrushed.

Brush your tongue.

Dental floss can be tricky to use at first, but it is essential for proper care. It is the only way to clean below the gum margin and between teeth.

Each time, you need a piece of floss about 30 centimeters long. It removes food from between teeth - you notice that when you use it. But you also need to wrap the floss around the tooth near the gum line and pull it back and forth to remove the plaque, which is impossible to see there.

Flossing is a skill which can be developed with a little practice. It can be done any time - while you are reading or watching television, for example. But flossing at bedtime is best. It means a clean mouth through the night hours.

You can buy disclosing fluid or tablets from the chemist with the dental floss. Put a few drops of liquid or a tablet in your mouth and swish around for about 30 seconds. Rinse lightly with water and look at your teeth in the mirror. Where stains remain is where the plaque is.

Children on their second birthday should be introduced to using a toothbrush themselves - because it is a good habit to develop, but few children have the skill to do it properly until they are between 7 and 10 years old. Until then, it is the parents' job to keep their children's mouths clean.

In a child's mouth, there are four spots which need regular flossing - between the back molars on the upper and lower jaws. Again, you have to do it until your child can do it alone.

Disclosing fluid and tablets are a good teeth-care teaching aid with children. Children like experimenting and these aids get them interested in their teeth as an essential part of a healthy life.

Plaque, like piranha

Like piranha fish devouring a dead animal, millions of bugs are growing in plaque on your teeth.

Plaque is a film which builds up on teeth 24 hours a day - the stuff you can scrape off your teeth with your fingernail.

When we eat certain foods, especially those containing sugar, the bacteria in plaque react with this sugar, producing an acid which attacks a tooth.

Next, there is a hole; decay reaches the soft inner part of the tooth and the destructive process speeds up: FOOD plus PLAQUE becomes ACID, which eventually becomes DECAY.

We all have plaque continuously in our mouths. Bacteria are feeding on food and debris in your mouth right now. Fortunately, plaque is easy to remove from most areas of your gums and teeth before it has a chance to cause permanent damage.

Sugar is a recognized decay-promoter. So colas and sweetened syrup drinks are good decay starters if left on the teeth. Sticky foods containing sugars - jams, jellies and cake icings - and refined carbohydrates - biscuits and sugared breakfast cereals - are the worst offenders. They stick to the teeth and allow the bugs to build up under the line where the gums meet the teeth.

It is easy to see why "snacking" is so destructive. After breakfast, the acid level rises; but if nothing is eaten, it will drop by lunch time. Eat, say, three biscuits during the morning and the acid level rises three times. The message is clear. Snacks are poison to healthy teeth.

Plaque is invisible, but a special disclosing dye available from chemists stains it, so you can see where you are missing with your toothbrush or floss. (The dye can be obtained in liquid or tablet form.)

Proper brushing and use of dental floss will keep plaque down. Another way is to cut down on sweet foods, especially between meals.

The advantages of Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentist in Brooklyn is a specialty dentist which adapts procedures and techniques from the general specialties in order to offer primary, therapeutic and comprehensive preventing treatment of oral health to children. Pediatric dentist treats a number of diseases in adolescent, children and infants and this includes children who have special needs. They are experts in offering care and to make the patients feel comfortable. The pediatric dentist will educate patients and their parents on the importance of good oral health and preventative oral health care.

The practice involves office both exams and checkups. Parents are always looking to get the best for their children and this is especially true when it comes to their health. Even if kids are well fed, a problem can still exist in their oral health. Some people believe that once children have brushed well, they will not require seeing a dentist but this is not the case. There are many preventative benefits to taking your child to see a dentist.

When you take your child to see a dentist it will help them develop good habits. Adults who are not able to care of their teeth will usually find that it is rooted in their childhood habits. When kids have the habit of ignoring their teeth, this is a problem that can persist even in their adulthood. Many people are worried about seeing a dentist even when there is no need to worry.

When you take your child to see a dentist, you are keeping his or her mouth healthy.   Some dental problems will develop symptoms when the problem has persisted for long.  A pediatric dentist will discover the warning signs of this problem before they even start. When you take your child to see a dentist on regular basis, you are preventing expensive and painful problems that may take place in the future.

The power of the internet should never be under-estimated; after all, the world as we know it is completely unrecognizable thanks to the way that we can communicate almost instantly over the internet, learn immediately when something has happened in another country, transfer money into different currencies and to other countries across the world in an instant, and even apply for jobs and manage our own money, all by a few clicks of a button. There are not many things that you cannot do over the internet any more – even finding the love of your life! However, there are some things that could still be a bit difficult to do via a screen rather than in real life, and one of them is having a Botox lesson. So why are so many Botox courses moving online?

One of the reasons is quite simple, and it is that having to travel in order to take part in a Botox course can be very difficult and complex for people, and so it sometimes prevents them from taking part at all. Take, for example, a single parent who does not have the support around them to take care of their child if they wanted to go away for a training course. Travel can be very expensive and this is especially true if you need to travel out of state in order to get to the training course. Travel can also prevent people who are anxious about public transport or who do not have the confidence to fly on their own. By having a Botox course online, on the other hand, you can remove all the pressures of travel, and the students can take each lesson right where they are, at home.

If the Botox course is a weekly event then the costs can multiply exponentially, and this is another thing that can prevent people from signing up to a Botox course if they have to appear in the flesh – and the typical costs do not stop there. A Botox course leader often has many costs such as hiring a hall, lighting and heating, health and safety . . . the list goes on and on. But when the Botox course can happen online, none of those costs are required, and so those costs do not need to be passed on to the students. This dramatically lowers the costs of undertaking a Botox course, and that means that more people are able to learn.

Lastly, time can be a huge pressure on people, and sometimes they cannot simply take up a course that has particular times and dates which they have to attend. There are many people who want to re-train and start a new career; they have to work normal working hours, and so there is no way that they could attend a course that occurs during the day – and going to one in the evening would exhaust them, and mean that they do not do very well in their course, failing it not because they are not smart enough to understand, but because they are too exhausted to be able to concentrate! Time is such a precious commodity, and it is one that you cannot simply magic up for the want of it. Doing a Botox course online enables people to take each lesson whenever they have the time to do so, and that can be of huge benefit to people who are typically strapped for time.

Botox courses online are becoming more and more common, and you can see why; it enables people no matter what their background to learn something new.

Related: http://dentox.com/all-courses/botox-training/

We can go through life as individuals looking for people that we can trust, and in this post-modern world, it is getting more and more difficult. Two or three hundred years ago, when you knew everyone that you grew up with and your parents knew their parents, and your grandparents had known their grandparents, it was a lot easier to trust people. Now that we live in a globalized world, it can be difficult to know exactly who to trust when it comes to things like fixing a leaky tap or selling you the best used car. Those simple life decisions used to be easy, but now they can be fraught with difficulty, as there is always the chance that you are going to be conned. How much more important is it, therefore, to find a Botox professional that you can trust, as they are going to be physically altering your face!

The simplest way to go about things is to look out for Botox certification. This may sound obvious, but you would be surprised at how many people will happily lie down in a chair and allow someone to inject them with Botox – they hope – without checking to see whether the person with the rubber gloves on has actually received any training for Botox whatsoever! When you go into a consultation with someone who administers Botox, make sure that you talk to them about their Botox training. Where was it, and how long ago did they receive it? Were they taught by someone eminent, such as Dr Howard Katz who own several of the patents for the process of administering Botox, or were they taught by someone that no one has ever heard of? When was the last time that they attended a conference, or topped up their training?

These questions may seem a little intrusive, and we do not normally as people ask so many deep and personal questions: but when a person could literally alter the way that you look, you have to take precautions into your own hands and ensure that you are going to be able to trust that Botox professional. After all, you would rather ask those questions and be confident that they are (or as the case may be, are not) happy with working with them, than not even think about asking the questions and leave that chair with a face that even you do not want to look at in the mirror!

Finding a Botox professional that you can trust can be difficult, and it can be time consuming. Sometimes you will feel impatient and just want to go with the next person that you talk to, because you’re so desperate to move on and stop asking the same questions! But it is definitely in your benefit to make sure that you only work with a medical provider with professional Botox certification, and the only way to be absolutely sure of that is to ask. You may get bored of it, but it is definitely better than the alternative of never asking.

Medical professionals that would like to become skilled Botox injectors, visit - http://dentox.com/live-courses/

Decay rates generally are falling through more awareness of the need for dental health.

The major improvement has come about in large part because of the addition of fluoride to community water supplies. Some communities actually achieved these results earlier this century because fluoride occurred naturally in the water. Because fluoridation saves money as well as teeth, the cost of dental care in a community is reduced.

Chicago, one of the first major American cities which fluoridated its water, saved more than $20 million in dental bills in the first 15 years of fluoridation. Tooth decay dropped by half among schoolchildren.

When fluoride is consumed while teeth are being formed, it strengthens the enamel, making it much stronger and of higher quality. When the teeth come through, there are very few weak spots which can be attacked by acids from plaque.

There has been controversy about whether it is safe to add fluoride to the water supply. The level at which it is added is very low one part in every million parts of water - and the weight of scientific evidence suggests that it is very safe.

Fluoride toothpastes also have helped to reduce decay rates.

The fact is, the more times that fluoride is brought in contact with the teeth, the more protection the teeth get. So toothpaste helps, as does the periodic application of topical fluoride by your dentist. Topical fluoride treatment and the taking of fluoride supplements are the key to the dental health of children living in communities with non-fluoridated water.

Selecting a good dentist

How do you find a good dentist? That may sound a silly question, but it is a valid one.

You can ask other parents if they know of a dentist who likes to work with children. But it is not always necessary to take a child to someone who specializes in child dentistry.

Some of the following points, which one should seek from a dentist, will help you to decide on the right dentist for you:

Good dentists emphasize by word, and by fluoride applications, their interest in dental care and prevention of possible decay.

Is the surgery clean and tidy? Do you like him or her at first meeting? Higher qualifications indicate the degree of competence. Does he or she examine the entire mouth for abnormalities?

The time to choose a dentist is well before you need one. That way you can make a more reasoned choice.

Before a dentist begins any complex work, make sure that he or she explains what is to be done, how long it will take and what it will cost. Ask if there are options.

Be aware of the possibility of over-servicing and over-charging.

Free treatment for those on low incomes is available at many hospitals.

Source: https://www.happyshop123.com/A STUDY carried out some years ago by nutrition scientists found that the New Zealand Maoris used to be remarkably free from tooth decay because their diet consisted mainly of coarse unrefined foods which required lots of chewing. 

But as soon as they, and other peoples such as the Eskimos, switched to refined foods introduced by the white man, tooth decay became common.

Carbohydrates, such as sugars, cause dental disease. Sweet and sticky foods are bad because they are partly converted into acid by bacteria. Sugars have been implicated in other problems besides dental disease. So eating a good diet, including lots of cereal products, fruits and vegetables, is important.

Reference:

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs318/en/

There is a major breakthrough in the realms of dentistry! A team of researchers from KU Leuven university, Belgium have developed a dental implant that can gradually release drugs from a built-in reservoir. It helps in preventing and fighting infections.

Traditional Dental Implants

There are many micro-organisms in our mouth including fungal and bacterial pathogens. In conventional dental implants, these pathogens form a biofilm which is resistant to drugs such as antibiotics. As a result, these traditional implants are quite prone to infections that are difficult to treat.

For more information on Built-In Reservoir for Dental Implants

When the root of the teeth is exposed, there is a higher risk of getting tooth decay. This condition is known as the gum recession. If this condition is not treated early enough, it may eventually lead to teeth loss. There are various causes of gum recession such as;

• Poor oral hygiene. This often poses as a bacteria breeding site thus tearing down the gums.
• Tobacco smoking accelerates the irritation of the gum thus causing the recession.
• If the teeth are abnormally positioned, they cause abnormal forces on the gums and the final result may be the recession.

Generally, there are two major ways of treating the gum recession, that is, the surgery procedure and the home remedies. In order to go for the method that best suits you, it is important to consider the cause of this recession. If the recession has been there for a while, the best solution would be undergoing surgery. In the surgery case, there are some procedures that your Plymouth Dentist can perform in order to fix this condition. These procedures are:

• Thepedicle grafting.

Here, the dentist takes the gum that needs treatment it is then pulled over so as to cover the exposed area. During this procedure the dentist is supposed to leave some of the gum attached so as to give the teeth the needed support. If there is a lot of gum around the affected tooth, then this is the ideal procedure to follow.

• Tissue regeneration.

This procedure is performed if the bone that supports the teeth is affected. It helps greatly in facilitating the growth of the gum as well as the bone. In this procedure, there is a fabric put between the gum and the tooth. This is necessary in preventing the gum from growing in areas that is not wanted.

• Laser dentistry.

This method involves the use of a laser to sterilize as well as reduce the bacteria that maybe in the mouth. Once the bacteria present are eliminated, it provides a perfect condition for the growth of the gum. This procedure may seem to be easy to perform but only a few of the certified Plymouth dentists can perform this therapy.

If the condition has not caused a lot of harm, you can opt for natural remedies. It is easier to treat gum recession by following simple home remedies if the situation is detected at the early stages. Basically, you need to maintain proper hygiene, paying regular visits to the dentists, reduce intake of tobacco as well as other practices that may contribute to the gum erosion. Maintaining healthy oral hygiene will result to overall body health.

Achieve your New Year Resolution for a healthy and whiter smile in 2017. Here are some amazing tricks which will help you to achieve your healthy smile.

Brushing Apps: Everyone knows brushing twice a day is more important for healthy oral life, also you can download brushing apps on your smartphone and set your favourite music for two minutes. This app also reminds you brush between teeth and other technique. Popular Apps: BrushDJ and BrushTime.

Floss: Flossing plays an important role in improving oral life. It helps to keep your gums clean and healthy. You can find some amazing collection here.

Get Insurance for Dental Services: Insuring yourself and your family for dental services offer several advantages. Learn more about insurance for dental services.

Quit Smoking: Smoking is one of the most common reasons of your bad oral health. It can damage your oral health very badly as well as overall health.

Eat Right: Eat right food and drink enough water in a day, it helps to maintain your healthy oral life. Avoid soda, sticky and hard foods.

Keep Smiling: Smiling helps to reduce your stress which is good for your healthy oral life.

Note: If you are facing dental problem, don't ignore and make an appointment with nearest dentist. Dental checkup on a regular basis is more important for us.

Having cavities in your teeth is a wholly tiresome ordeal. It is painful enough and having to make multiple trips to the dentist to have the thing fixed puts a cherry on top of the whole deal. However, as it is with any sort of ailment, the sooner a cavity or 'bad tooth' is caught, the easier it is to handle, treat and endure. So if you suspect that one or more of your teeth are going bad due to any reason but are unsure, here are three tell-tale signs to look out for:

The Color:

Ideally, you need to brush your teeth twice a day. This prevents all sorts of dental issues. So whilst brushing, take a look at the troublesome tooth if you can. Look at its color and compare it with the surrounding teeth. Your teeth might not be stark white because everyone has different colored teeth but they will be more or less uniformly colored. Look for any brown or unusual coloring, either in the form of a stain or small dots. These could be the beginnings of a cavity and need to be checked out immediately.

You Feel Pain:

Chew carefully and try to exert pressure on that tooth. If you feel a twinge or pain or any inflammation in the gums near that tooth, chances are, the roots are rotting or at least getting attacked by bacteria. If you feel such pain or irritation, contact a dentist immediately.

There's a bad odor in your mouth:

If you've been brushing regularly and haven't changed your routine, there's no reason for your mouth and gums to smell bad. If, especially whilst eating, you feel your mouth fill with a bad odor or taste for no reason, there might be a pus pocket damaging your tooth. These release pus when put pressure upon whilst eating or chewing. Sometimes, these damage your tooth silently while you might not notice a discoloration on the tooth itself or even pain in the initial stages because these silently attack and rot away your roots. If you feel such an odor or taste in your mouth, get your tooth checked immediately.

Apart from the aforementioned points, if you feel for any reasons whatsoever that your tooth is being damaged, be sure to get it checked by your dentist. Remember that what isn't visible to the eye might be revealed in an x-ray or to a dentist so never leave anything to chance.

As you get older, life becomes hard and one becomes more prone to diseases. There could be many health conditions that can arise by time such as dental problems. These issues are faced by almost everyone in the old age. There is nothing scary, however, in this phase of life, you will need to put extra efforts to maintain your charming smile. If you have recently added workout or dietary changes in your schedule, why not add dental care to your priority list? A visit to a dental clinic is never a fun, however, it is worth an effort to keep your teeth in good condition for years.

Take Care of Your Teeth As Your Retirement Approaches

The best thing you can do to keep your teeth healthy is to show care for them. If you are into the habit of skipping brushing schedules, it could lead to plaque building and could eventually, mar the health conditions of your teeth. If you pamper them well it would really pay you in your twilight years. In this age, it is easy to become a victim of root decay, gum diseases, dry mouth and darkened teeth. Here, you can show care towards your gums by consulting an experienced orthodontist.

Pay a Visit to Your Dental Clinic

After every 6 months, one should pay a visit to the dentist to evaluate teeth conditions. Moreover, you can schedule your teeth cleanup session with this professional for your ease. Periodic checkups will also help you in detecting any outstanding dental issues that could cost you thousands of dollars later in the future. Follow the expert advice if your teeth have started loosening. The oral expert will check for any signs of cancer which generally starts developing due to the bumps or lumps. Diminished taste is another alarming sign indicating oral troubles.

The Must To Follow Oral Techniques For Elderly People

1. Flossing

Flossing cleans the hidden areas of teeth, which are otherwise, not reachable by brushing. This lucrative advantage makes it one of the most sought oral cleaning techniques nowadays. It is usually done by wrapping floss around the index finger. If you are suffering from arthritis, you can consider using dental tape which would be more convenient for you to use.

2. Brushing For Cleaner Teeth

A soft bristle brush is gentle on the gums. It is good to the people of all ages, especially matured persons. Enamel tends to wear away as you age which arises the need for brushing, at least twice a day after meals. Electric brush can be much more convenient than the traditional brush for the individuals suffering from arthritis. Avoid brushing too hard due to the risk of gum receding. In case you are in doubt, ask a reliable orthodontist around you.

3. Dental Implants

You may also choose dental implants as it is a permanent solution to some of your oral problems. It becomes a necessity if you are missing your teeth and looking for an alternative to fill up the gap. Once set into the place, dental implants act like regular teeth.

If you are progressing towards old age, there is nothing to worry but to act for extra gum care, so that, you enjoy good oral health as your age advances. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your teeth, consider a trusted dental clinic which can help you maintain good teeth health round the year.

Should I Use Mouthwash Every Day?

Most people know they should brush their teeth at least two times a day. Its also known that flossing controls plaque and tartar buildup in between teeth where your toothbrush can not reach. But using mouthwash is more commonly known to be used right before going out on dates or to easily help with bad breath.

However, mouthwash is more than just a tool to eliminate foul breath. It can also help reduce cavities. Everyone wants to have fresh breath, simply because bad breath turns people off. If you think you might have bad breath, ask a trusted friend or family member. They will be sure to give you a honest answer.

Mouthwash is an effective tool in the fight against tooth decay, gingivitis, as well as the promotion of healthy teeth and gums. Use an antiseptic mouthwash after you brush not only will promote dental health, but helps kill those bad breath germs as well. Mouthwashes should not be used as a substitute for brushing your teeth. It should be the final step in the oral hygiene process both in the morning and in the evening.

Mouthwash is a great tool, but be careful to follow directions on the bottle. Use the proper amount, and do not swallow it. Some rinses containing alcohol ranging from 18 to 26 percent can dry the soft tissues of the mouth and may contribute to mouth sores. Switching to a non-alcohol mouthwash might alleviate these side effects. Alcohol free mouthwash is particularly beneficial for people who have a history of alcohol abuse as well.

In conclusion, set a timer or count in your head. One essential key to using mouthwash properly is to swish it in your mouth for the ideal amount of time. Read the product label carefully. Most mouthwashes recommend that you swish the product around in your mouth for 30 seconds to one minute, then spit it out. If you believe to have a case of chronic bad breath, make an appointment to see your local dentist.


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