Showing posts with label Affordable Dentist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Affordable Dentist. Show all posts
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Many of us usually disregard issues connected with dental care just like taking care of their own gums, your teeth etc. Dental consideration also demands treatment in addition to prevention in diseases from the teeth as well as gums aside from the repair and even replacement for defective enamel. Gone are days gone by when a dental services was formerly a costly option. https://images.plurk.com/6lpPfsYhXNAFmF8QNNiHQv.jpg
Monday, September 8, 2014
Basic dental care involves brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, seeing your dentist and/or dental hygienist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating a mouth-healthy diet, which means foods high in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and dairy products. https://images.plurk.com/5YPjdz7ODH8vPolsg2KZ5n.jpg
Thursday, August 28, 2014
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
3 Things I Have Learned While Wearing Braces
Flossing
I never use to floss at all. I thought it was a waste of
time and to me, my time is precious. Now that I have my braces on, I
floss every single day. I cannot believe the amount of gunk that gets
stuck in between your teeth that does not come out with regular
brushing. When the dentist who filled my cavities talked to me about why
I needed to floss, I began to see the importance of it.
Flossing keeps that yucky stuff from turning into plaque, which is what causes tooth decay in the first place.
I keep floss sticks in my purse so anytime I am out
somewhere, if I need to floss I can. If you were like me before hand,
don’t skip flossing. It is super important for the health of your teeth,
and for your braces.
Eating the Right Foods
One thing I
have come to realize is that sugary foods are not good for me physically
or internally. The sugar not only makes you gain weight and is
disgusting to your body, but it also breaks down on your teeth as well.
Since getting my braces on I have cut out almost all of what I eat that
is sugary. I don’t think I will ever go back to eating those types of
foods either — for the health of my body, and for the health of my
teeth.
Going to the dentist regularly
All my life I
have been scared of the dentist. Now that I have faced that fear, I
make it a point to go to the dentist on a regular basis. Once my braces
come off, I am going to continue that trend. I want to really care for
my teeth so that I can have a beautiful smile the rest of my life.
Taking care of your teeth is essential. One of the best
things you can do for yourself is to take care of you — and you can
start that by taking care of your smile. A smile can light up the world,
but if you are not happy with your smile, then you will probably be
like me and hide it from the world. Don’t do that.
Do something about it. If you need orthodontic treatment,
check into it. Braces are SO much more affordable now than they were 10
or 20 years ago. Braces are not just for kids and teens anymore. More
and more adults are getting them on NOW because they are ready for that
boost of confidence to return. A beautiful smile can do that for you.
A small amount of time with Damon System braces is
absolutely worth it for a lifetime of white pearly beautiful teeth that
everyone will fall in love with!
http://www.5minutesformom.com/74672/3-things-i-have-learned-while-wearing-braces/
Thursday, May 22, 2014
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Monday, May 12, 2014
3-Minute Cure For Food And Nicotine Cravings
If you’re longing for cookies, French fries—or a cigarette—there’s
a fun, and surprisingly effective, way to quickly block that urge, according to
a new study published in the journal Appetite.
Researchers from Plymouth University found that playing the video game Tetris for three minutes significantly reduced the strength, frequency, and vividness of cravings for food, drinks, nicotine, and caffeine.
The study included 119 young men and women, 80 of whom reported cravings for food or drink (58), caffeine (10), or nicotine (12). One group played the block-building game for three minutes, while the other sat in front of a screen that claimed to be loading the game (but didn’t, thus preventing them from playing it). After three minutes, the second group was shown a “load error” message.
The gamers experienced a 24 percent reduction in their cravings, compared to a 5.5 percent drop for those who never got to play the game.
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"Episodes of craving normally only last a few minutes, during which time an individual is visualising what they want and the reward it will bring," study researcher Jackie Andrade, PhD, a professor at Plymouth University, reported in a statement.
“Often those feelings result in the person giving in and consuming the very thing they are trying to resist,” the professor added. “But by playing Tetris, just in short bursts, you are preventing your brain creating those enticing images and without them the craving fades.”
The researchers suggest that other engrossing visual activities may have a similar effect. And since the study only looked at the immediate effect of the game, there is no evidence that playing it would lead to weight loss or increased success with quitting smoking.
It is also unknown if there is anything specific about Tetris that curbs craving, as opposed to other distracting activities, such as playing other games, doing Sudoku, or surfing the Web.
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A small study in 2013 published in Current Biology also found that the block-building game may be helpful to adults with lazy eye (amblyopia). In the study, patients “treated” with Tetris had four times greater improvement in vision than those who were treated with an eye patch.
Playing the popular video puzzle game may help strengthen the weak eye by providing an enjoyable way to train both eyes to work together to overcome the disorder, the researchers told CTV News.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/3-minute-cure-food-and-nicotine-cravings
Researchers from Plymouth University found that playing the video game Tetris for three minutes significantly reduced the strength, frequency, and vividness of cravings for food, drinks, nicotine, and caffeine.
The study included 119 young men and women, 80 of whom reported cravings for food or drink (58), caffeine (10), or nicotine (12). One group played the block-building game for three minutes, while the other sat in front of a screen that claimed to be loading the game (but didn’t, thus preventing them from playing it). After three minutes, the second group was shown a “load error” message.
The gamers experienced a 24 percent reduction in their cravings, compared to a 5.5 percent drop for those who never got to play the game.
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Why Does a Video Game Help Combat Cravings?
The scientists theorize that playing Tetris quells yearnings by distracting the brain with an engrossing visual activity that blocks craving-inducing imagery (such as picturing a luscious chocolate cake and imagining how delicious it would taste)."Episodes of craving normally only last a few minutes, during which time an individual is visualising what they want and the reward it will bring," study researcher Jackie Andrade, PhD, a professor at Plymouth University, reported in a statement.
“Often those feelings result in the person giving in and consuming the very thing they are trying to resist,” the professor added. “But by playing Tetris, just in short bursts, you are preventing your brain creating those enticing images and without them the craving fades.”
The researchers suggest that other engrossing visual activities may have a similar effect. And since the study only looked at the immediate effect of the game, there is no evidence that playing it would lead to weight loss or increased success with quitting smoking.
It is also unknown if there is anything specific about Tetris that curbs craving, as opposed to other distracting activities, such as playing other games, doing Sudoku, or surfing the Web.
13 Health Myths Busted
Other Surprising Benefits of Gaming
Intriguingly, earlier research has also reported potential health perks to Tetris, with a 2012 study linking playing it to decreases in flashbacks and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, such as irritability, poor sleep, rage, and difficulty concentrating.A small study in 2013 published in Current Biology also found that the block-building game may be helpful to adults with lazy eye (amblyopia). In the study, patients “treated” with Tetris had four times greater improvement in vision than those who were treated with an eye patch.
Playing the popular video puzzle game may help strengthen the weak eye by providing an enjoyable way to train both eyes to work together to overcome the disorder, the researchers told CTV News.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/3-minute-cure-food-and-nicotine-cravings
Friday, May 9, 2014
One-Third of Americans Haven't Visited Dentist in Past Year
About one in three U.S. adults say they did not visit the dentist at
some point in the past 12 months. The 64.7% in 2013 who said they did
visit the dentist at least once in the previous year is essentially
unchanged from the rate found in 2008. Women are more likely than men to
report visiting the dentist annually.
These findings are based on interviews with 178,072 American adults
conducted during 2013 and with 354,645 adults conducted during 2008 as
part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Respondents were asked
whether they had visited the dentist in the previous 12 months. Results
for all years between 2008 and 2013 are similar.
The American Dental Association recommends that adults develop a plan for dental visits with their dentist, but say even those at low risk of oral disease benefit from at least annual cleanings. Thus, one in three American adults do not meet this minimum level of dental care.
Blacks, Hispanics, and Young Adults Least Likely to Visit Dentist
Among racial and ethnic groups, 55% of both blacks and Hispanics report visiting the dentist in the past year. Whites and Asians, in contrast, each are at about 70%, demonstrating that there is a notable racial and ethnic divide. Dental visit rates across most groups are similar to levels found in 2008, although there has been a small decline among blacks since that time.
In contrast, there are much smaller differences across age groups in reported dental behaviors. Young adults aged 18 to 29 are the least likely to have visited the dentist, but only marginally less so than those who are middle aged or older. An improved rate among seniors since 2008 is offset by a similarly sized decline among those 30 to 44.
Dental Habits Improve With Income
The most pronounced differences in dental habits are those across income groups. Those who earn $120,000 or more annually in household income are about twice as likely as those who earn less than $12,000 to say they visited the dentist in the past 12 months, 82.3% vs. 42.7%, respectively. Dental visit rates have held steady since 2008 for top earners, while they have declined for all other groups, particularly for low- and middle-income households with incomes between $24,000 and $60,000 per year.
Annual Dental Visits Least Common in the South
Dental visit rates are essentially unchanged in all regions compared with 2008. As was the case in 2008, 2013 rates are lowest in the South (60.0%) and highest in the East (68.9%).
Married Adults Much More Likely Than Nonmarried to Visit Dentist
Marital status also influences dental decisions, with those who are married much more likely to report visiting the dentist annually than those who are not married. Those who are separated are the least likely to report visiting the dentist, and rates have dropped the most among this group -- nearly six percentage points -- since 2008.
Implications
Poor oral care can lead to many potential negative health outcomes. Recent medical research has indicated that when combined with other risk factors, poor oral health may be linked to both heart disease and stroke, possibly due to dislodged oral bacteria entering into the bloodstream. Maternal periodontal disease, too, has been linked to preterm births, and may increase risks for other diseases such as atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, among others.
The percentage of adults visiting a dentist in the past year varies widely across the major U.S. racial/ethnic boundaries, and may reflect several factors, including household income. Having health insurance coverage -- which is related to income -- also appears to be a meaningful factor in dental visits, although the Affordable Care Act may help minimize the disparities in professional dental care among income groups. According to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Resources Center, as many as 17 million adults could gain some form of dental coverage via the ACA over the next several years.
Regardless of income or insurance status, however, poor oral health is preventable. Health literacy, access, and motivation can all increase the likelihood of routine dental visits and help reduce the negative health outcomes associated with not visiting the dentist.
About the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index tracks well-being in the U.S. and provides best-in-class solutions for a healthier world. To learn more, please visit well-beingindex.com.
Survey Methods Results are based on telephone interviews conducted as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey Jan. 2-Dec. 29, 2013, with a random sample of 178,072 adults, and Jan. 2-Dec. 30, 2008, with a random sample of 354,645 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±1 percentage point at the 95% confidence level.
The margin of sampling error for most demographic groups is less than ±1 percentage point, but is as high as ±2 points for groups with smaller populations, such Asians or those who are separated from their spouse.
Interviews are conducted with respondents on landline telephones and cellular phones, with interviews conducted in Spanish for respondents who are primarily Spanish-speaking. Each sample of national adults includes a minimum quota of 50% cellphone respondents and 50% landline respondents, with additional minimum quotas by time zone within region. Landline and cellular telephone numbers are selected using random-digit-dial methods. Landline respondents are chosen at random within each household on the basis of which member had the most recent birthday.
Samples are weighted to correct for unequal selection probability, nonresponse, and double coverage of landline and cell users in the two sampling frames. They are also weighted to match the national demographics of gender, age, race, Hispanic ethnicity, education, region, population density, and phone status (cellphone only/landline only/both, and cellphone mostly). Demographic weighting targets are based on the most recent Current Population Survey figures for the aged 18 and older U.S. population. Phone status targets are based on the most recent National Health Interview Survey. Population density targets are based on the most recent U.S. census. All reported margins of sampling error include the computed design effects for weighting.
The American Dental Association recommends that adults develop a plan for dental visits with their dentist, but say even those at low risk of oral disease benefit from at least annual cleanings. Thus, one in three American adults do not meet this minimum level of dental care.
Blacks, Hispanics, and Young Adults Least Likely to Visit Dentist
Among racial and ethnic groups, 55% of both blacks and Hispanics report visiting the dentist in the past year. Whites and Asians, in contrast, each are at about 70%, demonstrating that there is a notable racial and ethnic divide. Dental visit rates across most groups are similar to levels found in 2008, although there has been a small decline among blacks since that time.
In contrast, there are much smaller differences across age groups in reported dental behaviors. Young adults aged 18 to 29 are the least likely to have visited the dentist, but only marginally less so than those who are middle aged or older. An improved rate among seniors since 2008 is offset by a similarly sized decline among those 30 to 44.
The most pronounced differences in dental habits are those across income groups. Those who earn $120,000 or more annually in household income are about twice as likely as those who earn less than $12,000 to say they visited the dentist in the past 12 months, 82.3% vs. 42.7%, respectively. Dental visit rates have held steady since 2008 for top earners, while they have declined for all other groups, particularly for low- and middle-income households with incomes between $24,000 and $60,000 per year.
Dental visit rates are essentially unchanged in all regions compared with 2008. As was the case in 2008, 2013 rates are lowest in the South (60.0%) and highest in the East (68.9%).
Marital status also influences dental decisions, with those who are married much more likely to report visiting the dentist annually than those who are not married. Those who are separated are the least likely to report visiting the dentist, and rates have dropped the most among this group -- nearly six percentage points -- since 2008.
Poor oral care can lead to many potential negative health outcomes. Recent medical research has indicated that when combined with other risk factors, poor oral health may be linked to both heart disease and stroke, possibly due to dislodged oral bacteria entering into the bloodstream. Maternal periodontal disease, too, has been linked to preterm births, and may increase risks for other diseases such as atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, among others.
The percentage of adults visiting a dentist in the past year varies widely across the major U.S. racial/ethnic boundaries, and may reflect several factors, including household income. Having health insurance coverage -- which is related to income -- also appears to be a meaningful factor in dental visits, although the Affordable Care Act may help minimize the disparities in professional dental care among income groups. According to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Resources Center, as many as 17 million adults could gain some form of dental coverage via the ACA over the next several years.
Regardless of income or insurance status, however, poor oral health is preventable. Health literacy, access, and motivation can all increase the likelihood of routine dental visits and help reduce the negative health outcomes associated with not visiting the dentist.
About the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index tracks well-being in the U.S. and provides best-in-class solutions for a healthier world. To learn more, please visit well-beingindex.com.
Survey Methods Results are based on telephone interviews conducted as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey Jan. 2-Dec. 29, 2013, with a random sample of 178,072 adults, and Jan. 2-Dec. 30, 2008, with a random sample of 354,645 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±1 percentage point at the 95% confidence level.
The margin of sampling error for most demographic groups is less than ±1 percentage point, but is as high as ±2 points for groups with smaller populations, such Asians or those who are separated from their spouse.
Interviews are conducted with respondents on landline telephones and cellular phones, with interviews conducted in Spanish for respondents who are primarily Spanish-speaking. Each sample of national adults includes a minimum quota of 50% cellphone respondents and 50% landline respondents, with additional minimum quotas by time zone within region. Landline and cellular telephone numbers are selected using random-digit-dial methods. Landline respondents are chosen at random within each household on the basis of which member had the most recent birthday.
Samples are weighted to correct for unequal selection probability, nonresponse, and double coverage of landline and cell users in the two sampling frames. They are also weighted to match the national demographics of gender, age, race, Hispanic ethnicity, education, region, population density, and phone status (cellphone only/landline only/both, and cellphone mostly). Demographic weighting targets are based on the most recent Current Population Survey figures for the aged 18 and older U.S. population. Phone status targets are based on the most recent National Health Interview Survey. Population density targets are based on the most recent U.S. census. All reported margins of sampling error include the computed design effects for weighting.
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Dads’ dental fear may be passed on to their children
A father who is afraid to go to the dentist is likely to pass on his fear to his children, say Spanish researchers.
Although the researchers at Rey Juan Carolos University of Madrid say that previous studies have identified an association between fear levels of parents and children, no study has focused on the different roles of mothers and fathers in passing dental fear to children.
In a study published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, scientists surveyed 183 Madrid schoolchildren ranging in age from 7 to 12 years old, as well as their parents. Families received anonymous questionnaires that asked participants rated their level of fear on 15 items related to dentistry and other medical issues.
Scientists had two hypotheses: the greater dental fear is for one family member, the greater it would be for the other family members; and fathers will have more influence on their child’s fear level.
The data showed that mothers reported the highest levels of dental fear and researchers also said the data confirmed their first hypothesis.
They also concluded that the father’s feelings about going to the dentist play a key role in whether a mother's fear of the dentist will be passed on to their children.
“Although the results should be interpreted with due caution, children seem to mainly pay attention to the emotional reactions of the fathers when deciding if situations at the dentist are potentially stressful,” said study co-author Professor America Lara-Sacido.
Prof. Lara-Sacido said the results point to a need for dentists to reduce father’s dental fear levels by providing them with accurate information on dental treatments, simple relaxation techniques or addressing negative thoughts to prevent passing dental fears on to their children.
“With regard to assistance in the dental clinic, the work with parents is key,” Prof. Lara-Sacido said. "They should appear relaxed as a way of directly ensuring that the child is relaxed too. Through the positive emotional contagion route in the family, the right attitude can be achieved in the child so that attending the dentist is not a problem,” she said.
MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website, offers advice for parents taking their child for a first dental visit (http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/healthy-habits/)
The ADA recommends that a child’s first dental visit should be scheduled within six months after the first tooth appears, but no later than a child’s first birthday.
“Don’t wait for them to start school or until there’s an emergency. Get your child comfortable today with good mouth healthy habits,” the website advises.
Although the first visit is mainly for the dentist to examine your child’s mouth and to check growth and development, it’s also about your child being comfortable. To make the visit positive, parents should:
Although the researchers at Rey Juan Carolos University of Madrid say that previous studies have identified an association between fear levels of parents and children, no study has focused on the different roles of mothers and fathers in passing dental fear to children.
In a study published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, scientists surveyed 183 Madrid schoolchildren ranging in age from 7 to 12 years old, as well as their parents. Families received anonymous questionnaires that asked participants rated their level of fear on 15 items related to dentistry and other medical issues.
Scientists had two hypotheses: the greater dental fear is for one family member, the greater it would be for the other family members; and fathers will have more influence on their child’s fear level.
The data showed that mothers reported the highest levels of dental fear and researchers also said the data confirmed their first hypothesis.
They also concluded that the father’s feelings about going to the dentist play a key role in whether a mother's fear of the dentist will be passed on to their children.
“Although the results should be interpreted with due caution, children seem to mainly pay attention to the emotional reactions of the fathers when deciding if situations at the dentist are potentially stressful,” said study co-author Professor America Lara-Sacido.
Prof. Lara-Sacido said the results point to a need for dentists to reduce father’s dental fear levels by providing them with accurate information on dental treatments, simple relaxation techniques or addressing negative thoughts to prevent passing dental fears on to their children.
“With regard to assistance in the dental clinic, the work with parents is key,” Prof. Lara-Sacido said. "They should appear relaxed as a way of directly ensuring that the child is relaxed too. Through the positive emotional contagion route in the family, the right attitude can be achieved in the child so that attending the dentist is not a problem,” she said.
MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website, offers advice for parents taking their child for a first dental visit (http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/healthy-habits/)
The ADA recommends that a child’s first dental visit should be scheduled within six months after the first tooth appears, but no later than a child’s first birthday.
“Don’t wait for them to start school or until there’s an emergency. Get your child comfortable today with good mouth healthy habits,” the website advises.
Although the first visit is mainly for the dentist to examine your child’s mouth and to check growth and development, it’s also about your child being comfortable. To make the visit positive, parents should:
- Consider making a morning appointment when children tend to be rested and cooperative.
- Keep any anxiety or concerns you have to yourself. Children can pick up on your emotions, so emphasize the positive.
- Never use a dental visit as a punishment or threat.
- Never bribe your child.
- Talk with your child about visiting the dentist.
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