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Reasons Why Some People May Be More Vulnerable To Cavities
It is well known that the risk of developing cavities and tooth decay can be minimized with a thorough oral hygiene routine of brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist. However, despite following these guidelines, there are certain factors which can increase the likelihood of suffering from these problems:
– There are certain medications which can increase the chances of developing tooth decay. Individuals suffering from eating disorders also have an increased risk of cavities.
– If certain areas are harder to reach when brushing and flossing, bacteria can build up, which can then cause damage to the teeth.
– Sucrose left in the mouth, as a result of eating sugary foods, can cause any bacteria to multiply more rapidly. This then increases the rate at which tooth decay can develop.
Although these factors can increase the risk of developing cavities, regular check ups at the dentist can help to identify and treat problems in their early stages. Seeing your dentist regularly helps rectify the problem, so you can have a smile to be proud of.
Read the full story here: http://positivemed.com/2017/03/10/5-ways-may-vulnerable-cavities/.
Posted by adwords on 11th May 2017, under Miscellaneous
Fix Gum Disease to Maintain Your Smile
Gum disease, or inflammation, is often painful and bleeds. Plaque builds up on the surface of your teeth causing gum inflammation which may first be noticed by your dentist.
Periodontal disease can follow if left untreated which can cause serious problems for the rest of the body – including heart disease. There are a number of ways to reduce plaque and preserve your smile:
– Brush teeth regularly using the correct techniques. Always brush twice a day after flossing to loosen food particles. If left, plaque becomes tartar which causes bleeding gums that allow bacteria to enter your blood stream.
– Eat health. Avoid processed foods high in sugar and choose organic vegetables to access the vitamins and minerals required to attack germs in your mouth.
– Seek professional help. Your dentist can clean below the gum line using specialist tools to reverse disease and keep your smile.
“Don’t take any chances with your oral health.”
Read more:
http://www.yourwellness.com/2017/02/gum-disease-can-fix/
Posted by adwords on 23rd March 2017, under Practice Blog
Some Patients Might Need to Take Antibiotics Before a Dental Treatment
Certain dental patients could be at risk of infection and should take antibiotics before they receive treatment for their teeth and gums, says an expert. Patients might need to take antibiotics if they suffer from a number of different conditions to prevent developing an infection.
Key takeaways
– People who have had a heart transplant recently might need to take antibiotics before they have a treatment on their teeth and gums.
– People who have a heart defect could also be at risk of developing an infection and should speak to their dentist before they have a dental procedure.
– People who have had an artificial heart valve might also need to take antibiotics.
“Whether you’re getting a simple teeth cleaning or getting treatment for gum disease or a tooth extraction, talk to your dentist about whether or not you should receive antibiotics before the procedure.”
Read the full story here:
http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/when-to-receive-antibiotics-before-denta
Posted by adwords on 4th March 2017, under Practice Blog
Protecting Children’s Dental Health
A healthy mouth is paramount to a child’s development and esteem. Apart from the pain and discomfort of dental problems, the child can be afraid to smile. Five times more prevalent than asthma, cavities are the most common challenge to your child’s overall growth.
However, cavities are preventable. All it takes is strict and healthy dental norms that start early – even with one-year-olds.
• Infants need a regular wipe inside their mouths, visits to the dentist and clean baby bottles.
• Ensure that your toddler maintains a healthy lifestyle and diet – with restrictions on sugary foods.
• Emphasise the need for regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups.
Take time to show your child how to brush and floss. Remember, the earlier you and your child start visiting the dentist, the better. Give your child confidence to smile by protecting their teeth!
Learn tips on children’s dental health at: http://www.craigdailypress.com/news/2017/feb/12/thoughtful-parenting-february-national-childrens-d/
Posted by adwords on 21st February 2017, under Practice Blog
Snack Ideas for Sports Lovers to Protect Their Teeth
Watching a game with family and friends can be a good way to relax, catch up and have some fun. It is inevitable to have a snack as the game progresses.
Key takeaways:
– Hummus is a good dip with raw veggies and will make teeth resistant to dental plaque due to high levels of folic acid.
– The sour cream in the seven-layer dip can be replaced with Greek yogurt which provides probiotics and calcium that promote oral health.
– A fruit salad snack should include kiwis and oranges rich in vitamin c for gum health.
“Raw crunchy vegetables like carrots, celery, peppers, and cucumbers make great additions to your hummus plate. These vegetables also help clean your teeth, as their crunchiness can actually “scrub” plaque away while you’re eating!”
Read the full story here
http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/sports-lover-eat-these-snacks-during-the-game/
Posted by adwords on 9th February 2017, under Miscellaneous
Is It Worth Getting Custom Mouthguards?
Mouthguards have a bad reputation as being bulky and uncomfortable. While store-bought mouthguards may be inexpensive, they do not fit well.
Key takeaways:
– Custom mouthguards fit much better, and effectively reduce discomfort and damage to the teeth.
– Custom mouthguards enhance protection of every tooth.
– An poor-fitting mouthguard will affect your breathing, especially when participating in sport. A custom-fitted mouthguard works much better.
“With custom-fitted mouthguards, the discomfort is gone, the protection is there, and you can breathe better. This is because this mouthguard was made specifically for you.”
Read the full story here
http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/custom-mouthguards-are-they-really-worth-it/
Posted by adwords on 4th February 2017, under Practice Blog
The Number of Lost Teeth Can Determine Longevity
New research findings reveal that tooth loss could predict how long you are going to live. Tooth loss has been associated with how bad you’re taking care of your health.
Key takeaways:
– Those people who still have their entire set of teeth at 74 years of age are most likely to reach the ripe age of 100 years.
– Stress, including lifestyle choices, social and emotional stress, chronic diseases, and genetic disorders were identified as the major factor behind tooth loss.
– Tooth loss has many causes — smoking, trauma or poor oral hygiene. Gum disease is another cause, and is closely linked to heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health problems.
Read the full story here
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/living/510746/how-the-number-of-teeth-youve-lost-can-determine-how-long-you-will-live/
Posted by adwords on 4th February 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Skipping Brushing Your Teeth May Lead To Many Health Issues
All manner of health issues have been linked to poor oral hygiene. Failure to brush your teeth twice every day may affect cardiac health.
Key takeaways:
– Bad breath is a complete turn-off. Build up of plaque when you fail to brush will cause foul breath.
– When you don’t brush adequately and skip flossing, you increase risk of coronary heart disease. The bacteria in the mouth will find their way into the bloodstream causing damage to the heart’s vessels.
– Ensure that you brush your teeth twice every day for about two minutes to maintain good oral hygiene.
According to dentists, skipping the twice daily cleanse can lead to all sorts of health issues such as loose teeth, bleeding gums and even coronary heart disease.
Read the full story here
Posted by adwords on 1st February 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Safeguard Teeth from These Bad Habits
Over your lifetime, you will only get two sets of teeth. You must take good care of teeth to keep them healthy.
Key takeaways:
– People may use their teeth to pry open packages and bottles. This habit is damaging to the teeth leading to chipped teeth and sensitivity.
– Frequent snacking on sugary foods over the course of a the day will predispose you to plaque formation and tooth cavities.
– Constantly biting the nails is not good for your teeth, often leading to chipped teeth.
Snacking could put your teeth at risk for cavities, especially if it involves sugary drinks and food. After you’ve eaten, bacteria in your mouth feast on the leftover food and produce acid that affects your tooth enamel.
Read the full story here
Posted by adwords on 31st January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Discolored Tooth Necessitates Dental Check-Up for Polar Bear
Keepers at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park were worried after noting that a polar bear named Victor had a discolored tooth. A dentist was called in to check all of the bear’s teeth.
Key takeaways:
– After spotting the discolored tooth, keepers at the park recommended that a dental checkup be carried out to diagnose the problem.
– A team was constituted to have the polar bear undergo a dental checkup as well as any other necessary tests.
– The planning phases took an entire month with the culmination of the procedure being a full dental checkup of all 42 teeth and an x-ray. After all that, the dentist found no treatment was necessary.
The 18-year-old bear was lifted onto a makeshift operating table where all his 42 teeth were checked as well as an x-ray.
Read the full story here
Posted by adwords on 31st January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Office Cakes Could Be Eroding Your Memory
The brains of obese people contain less white matter compared to the brains of lean people. Sugary foods have been found to affect memory and other brain activity.
Key takeaways:
– The Royal College of Surgeons has taken a stand against the cake culture and other sugary treats in the office.
– The biggest concern has been the rise of issues such as obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.
– The consumption of high amounts of sugar has been linked to poor memory and is generally bad for your brain.
Increasingly, science is showing that eating a lot of sugar is bad for your brain and memory. The reasons why are not well understood, but it’s possible that unhealthy foods raise blood sugar levels, or feed inflammation in the body, including within the brain.
Read the full story here
Posted by adwords on 30th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
More Women in Their 20s Going For Botox
The biggest surprise for many women going through Botox for the first time is how fast and effective the procedure is. Botox has no adverse side effects and can be used as a preventive measure.
Key takeaways:
– Some want to get rid of wrinkles especially around the forehead and the eyes that are the result of squinting.
– Botox is also preferred due to the fact that it is both a quick and painless procedure.
– Botox is FDA approved to offer relief for persistent and debilitating migraines
I was surprised at how fast and easy it was — and I loved how there is virtually no recovery time. I got more compliments on my skin from people after.
Read the full story here
www.refinery29.com/preventative-botox#slide-1
Posted by adwords on 28th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Recommendations on Getting Rid Of Bad Breath
Bad breath may have many causes. The only way to get rid of bad breath is through a multi-faceted approach.
Key takeaways:
– Ensure that you brush your teeth and brush your tongue which could be hosting bacteria that cause strong odor.
– Brush your teeth after every meal. Brushing twice per day is not just enough for people with bad breath.
– Drink lots of water to stay hydrated since a dry mouth could be the cause bad breath.
If food remains on your teeth because you don’t brush and you don’t floss, that food just sits in your mouth and is degraded by bacteria and you can just IMAGINE the odour that gives off.
Read the full story here
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/health/how-rid-bad-breath-according-12481756
Posted by adwords on 27th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Change your world with dental implants
If you’re missing a tooth, or multiple teeth, it’s certainly embarrassing. If you’ve got loose dentures, that’s equally difficult. You just don’t feel like yourself. You’re hiding your smile, eating alone. Life loses its fun when you don’t feel right. That’s where dental implants can help.
My patients, over the years, have loved their dental implants. I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard it. “It looks so natural” or “It looks just exactly like my other teeth.”
And for people with loose dentures, it’s been equally exciting. “I don’t have to worry about eating anymore!” or “Should have done this YEARS ago!”
That’s the thing. Dental implants are so well-made today, and so natural looking, they do their job very well. They function just like real teeth. And with dentures, implants make all the difference. No more strange slippage when you eat or speak. You quite simply don’t have to worry any more about your teeth!
I love giving my patients this wonderful feeling. It truly moves me to hear their reactions. It’s like I’ve given them back their smiles, their freedom – their enjoyment in life. That’s quite rewarding for a dentist. It makes my work very worthwhile.
What exactly are dental implants?
Dental implants are the next best thing to having your own teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth designed to look and feel natural and allow you to have the beautiful smile you deserve. If you’ve experienced tooth loss as a result of an accident, tooth decay, root canal failure, or gum disease, dental implants may be your answer.
Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all of the teeth. If you’ve worn dentures, a dental implant can make those dentures more secure – so they become like your natural teeth.
Dental implants have become a favored option for tooth replacement with success rates close to 98%, for healthy people. That’s excellent news for you.
The benefits of dental implants
There are multiple advantages to having dental implants, including:
- Improved appearance. Your dental implant will be custom-created to look just like your natural teeth. And because the tooth is designed to fuse with your jaw bone, they function just like your own teeth.
- Improved comfort. Because implants are a part of your jawbone, they eliminate the discomfort of dentures.
- Improved speech. If your dentures have fitted poorly, they can slip while you’re talking – so you’re slurring words, or you may mumble. With a dental implant, you can talk without worry that the dentures might slip.
- Easier eating. While dentures can make chewing difficult, implants function like your natural teeth. You can eat your favorite foods with confidence.
- Improved self-esteem. With dental implants, you can have your smile again. You’ll feel better about yourself, and it will show.
- Improved oral health. Nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, so more of your own teeth are left intact. That improves your long-term oral health.
- Implants are very durable and will last for many years. They can even last a lifetime.
- With dental implants, there’s no need to remove dentures. The embarrassment is gone, as well as the need for messy adhesives.
What’s involved in getting a dental implant?
It’s a straightforward process, but does take a few appointments.
Let’s say you have a damaged or decayed tooth. It needs to be removed, which means both the visible part of the tooth, called the crown, and the root are lost.
The dental implant, typically made of titanium, serves as the replacement for the tooth root – the very foundation of a natural tooth. Because it is placed in the jawbone and fuses with your natural bone, the dental implant forms a sturdy base for your replacement teeth.
Implants can be used to replace an individual tooth. Implants can also support a bridge or denture to keep multiple teeth secure.
Indeed, dental implants are the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. They will allow you to confidently eat, smile, laugh, talk, play and enjoy all of your regular activities of everyday life without thinking about your teeth.
Dentures supported by implants give you solid-feeling teeth. No more slippage! It’s like you have your natural teeth back again!
Are dental implants right for me?
If you’re missing one or more teeth, probably so. Nearly anyone in good health whose jaw has finished growing is a candidate. If you were born without a tooth — or lost one or more teeth – dental implants can help.
Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed. Generally, however, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care, implants can last a lifetime.
Let’s talk about dental implants for you.
Read more:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants#1-2
Posted by adwords on 26th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Botox No Longer Reserved For Those past Their 40s
The use of Botox among people in their twenties has increased by about 64 percent since 2013. These young women and men want to erase and prevent signs of aging on the face.
Key takeaways:
– There has been an increase of 750 percent in Botox injections since the year 2000 with many 20 and 30 years olds going for Botox.
– The procedure is now seen as a preventative measure rather than a treatment procedure by the younger generations.
– Botox is recommended from as early as the mid-to-late twenties to reduce facial muscle over-expression and prevent wrinkles.
In your 40s: At this age, your skin is thinning more rapidly, meaning wrinkles are far more obvious. “If you’ve not yet used Botox, your muscles have been contracting for a long time and you might have a few static wrinkles.
Read the full story here
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/botox-at-every-age
Posted by adwords on 25th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Tooth Decay Causes Toothaches
The most probable cause of toothache is tooth decay. Tooth decay affects tooth pulp that contains nerve endings causing great pain.
Key takeaways:
– Inflammation of the dental pulp will cause toothaches and could be caused by tooth decay.
– Cracked teeth, bruxism, and receding gums are other possible causes of toothaches.
– Do not confuse toothaches for sinus infections, ear infections and tense facial muscles that will be accompanied by headaches.
The severity of a toothache can vary. It ranges from mild to severe, can be constant and at times, intermittent.
Read the full story here
http://www.artipot.com/articles/2048127/what-causes-a-toothache.htm
Posted by adwords on 24th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Practicing Good Dental Health Habits
The following habits will ensure that both you and your dentist will be smiling at the next dental appointment. You will worry no more about possible dental problems.
Key takeaways:
– Failure to brush and floss regularly will lead to the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth causing gum disease, and potentially triggering heart disease.
– You should see a dentist when you first notice blood when brushing. Bleeding gums may lead to bacteria getting into the bloodstream.
– Cavities are not only caused by sugary foods. Acidic foods will erode tooth enamel and lead to tooth decay.
Many say every six months, but the American Dental Association says it depends on your health status, and frequency of visits should be recommended by your dentist, based on your risks factors for tooth decay and gum disease.
Read the full story here
https://knowridge.com/2017/01/what-your-dentist-really-wants-you-to-know/
Posted by adwords on 23rd January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Unhealthy Lifestyles Cause Bad Breath
Smoking and alcohol intake are high on the list of habits that cause bad breath. Failure to brush teeth regularly is a habit that leads to halitosis.
Key takeaways:
– Foods that have strong odors such as onions and garlic will leave an odor until they pass through the body. Brushing and flossing only temporarily masks the odor.
– Halitosis could be a sign of gum disease, dry mouth, chronic acid reflux, dental caries, diabetes, and respiratory problems such as pneumonia.
– Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, drinking lots of water and quitting smoking are ways to prevent bad breath.
If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy and the odor is not of oral origin, you may be referred to your family doctor or to a specialist to determine the odor source and treatment plan.
Read the full story here
www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/bad-breath#1
Posted by adwords on 21st January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
Idaho Father, 30, Loses Seven Teeth and Is Left with Second Degree Burns After Vape Explodes In His Face
Andrew Hall, a car salesman, suffered horrible injuries when his vape exploded without warning. There have been widespread fears over the safety of the e-cigarettes.
Key takeaways:
– The accident happened while Andrew was in the bathroom with the device shattering into pieces while in his mouth.
– The e-cigarette knocked out several teeth in the mouth and left him with second degree burns to the cheeks.
– Batteries used in the e-cigarettes are widely blamed for the vape pen explosions reported by users.
‘I’ve lost at least 7 teeth, 2nd degree burns to face and neck and have been pulling chunks of plastic, teeth and foreign objects from mouth, throat and lips,’ he told Facebook friends.
Read the full story here
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4125240/Idaho-man-loses-teeth-vape-explodes-face.html
Posted by adwords on 20th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
How to Take Care of Sensitive Teeth?
Bleaching your teeth could be a cause of tooth sensitivity. Seek advice from your dentist to learn what the best methods of bleaching teeth are.
Key takeaways:
– Take good care of tooth enamel which is the protective layer. Worn out enamel exposes nerve endings leading to pain.
– Brush softly with a soft bristled brush to avoid wearing out tooth enamel.
– Teeth sensitivity could be a sign of other problems such as receding gums, teeth grinding and gum disease.
Ignoring your teeth can make things worse. Brush and floss twice a day to help keep your smile bright and pain-free. And see your dentist for a checkup twice a year.
Read the full story here
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-17/tooth-sensitivity
Posted by adwords on 19th January 2017, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention
