Showing posts with label Sedation Dentist Hunterscreek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sedation Dentist Hunterscreek. Show all posts
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Dental care is the maintenance of healthy teeth.
Forms include:
*Oral hygiene, the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gum disease, and other dental disorders
*Dentistry, the professional care of teeth, including professional oral hygiene and dental surgery
*Oral hygiene, the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gum disease, and other dental disorders
*Dentistry, the professional care of teeth, including professional oral hygiene and dental surgery
Monday, September 8, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
8 Ways to Help Ease Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
8 Ways to Help Ease Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist -http://bit.ly/1gNhms3
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Ultimate Guide To Healthy Teeth: Healthy teeth for life
Not only will a radiant smile make you look younger, a healthy mouth is also a good indicator of overall well-being. Every day, it seems like another new study links oral health problems to other big health issues such as heart disease, premature birth, and erectile dysfunction. Of course, taking care of your chompers starts with daily brushing and flossing and regular dentist checkups—something not all of us are diligent about. About 13.5% of adults admit to never flossing, according to one report, and about 25% of adults ages 35 to 59 have untreated tooth decay. But there are plenty of simple habits you can practice and foods you can eat to protect your pearly whites for a prettier, healthier smile.
Source: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/ultimate-guide-healthy-teeth
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Friday, June 13, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
The Truth about Tooth Decay or Dental Caries
Tooth decay, or dental caries, is caused by prolonged exposure to
acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. We cannot avoid bacteria in
the air. When we breathe it enters the mouth and attaches itself to
everything, including the teeth. In fact, there are more microcosms in
one mouth than there are people on the earth.
Sugar is the main culprit in tooth decay, because that is what the bacteria eat. Bacteria then produce acids as a byproduct. Those acids eat at the enamel of our teeth, until hole or cavity in the tooth appears.
Our story begins in the 17th century, when sugar plantations developed in the "new world." Until then food was produced and prepared with much less added sugar. Then the 18th century saw sugar beets being harvested in England. Now, virtually everything we consume, from cereal in the morning to steak and eggs at night contains extra sugar. Bacteria on our teeth count themselves lucky to live in the 21st century, where there is an almost unlimited supply of free food for them to thrive on.
We are in cahoots with sugar and bacteria when we do not brush and clean our teeth. Leaving the bacteria to feed upon sugar and produce acids in our mouths allows the bacteria time to form a visibly organized colony between the gums and the tooth that we call plaque. Plaque actually acts as a cover for the acids that sit on the surface of our enamel. Without cleaning, acids will eat at out enamel almost at will, creating tooth decay and dental caries.
Decay is demineralization. In other words, the outer tissue of the tooth is so hard because it is 95% mineral. The inner tissue of the tooth, dentin, is a little softer because it is only 66% mineral. Normally, saliva is a natural remineralizer when acids have begun demineralizing, but when plaque is involved saliva is almost powerless to repair the damage. Acids will begin with a little hole in the enamel, and once it makes it through to the dentin, it eats the tooth tissue from the inside out. This means serious dental action: fillings, or even a root canal.
With plaque the acid concentration is also higher (Ph 4 or lower), packing a more potent punch through the outer enamel tissue of the tooth. Saliva could take two or more hours to even penetrate the plaque and begin the healing process.
There are a variety of preventative measures to take. I know people who have taken to a no-sweets diet to cut down on their sugar intake. There are many who bring toothpaste and a toothbrush to school or work with them in order to clean after each time they eat. Many more carry floss with them.
May I caution against two things? Please do not depend too heavily on fluoride. Little children who take in too much fluoride, even by swallowing toothpaste accidentally or unwittingly, develop dental flourosis, or yellow and white stains on their teeth in later childhood. Take it in healthy doses.
The second caution is to avoid too much brushing. People who brush excessively or applying too much pressure tear away the gums and expose the roots directly to the acids.
Now, may I suggest two things? Clean frequently and softly by brushing and by flossing. If you can hear the brushing sound as much as the other noise around the house, you are brushing too loudly. With brushing and floss, you don't need to try too hard to eliminate the plaque or the bacteria.
My next suggestion is to carry around gum that is not only sugarless but also supplemented by a natural element called xylitol. Be careful that you choose a gum where xylitol is the leading ingredient. Xylitol fights against the habit bacteria has of settling into tissue to live. Xylitol is a natural bouncer, making cleaning throughout the day easier and cleaning in the morning or at night more thorough.
One transcendent element is sugar. It is almost impossible to escape, and it is not healthy to escape altogether. Though we cannot and should not escape it completely, we can control it and prevent its decaying effects on our teeth.
Sugar is the main culprit in tooth decay, because that is what the bacteria eat. Bacteria then produce acids as a byproduct. Those acids eat at the enamel of our teeth, until hole or cavity in the tooth appears.
Our story begins in the 17th century, when sugar plantations developed in the "new world." Until then food was produced and prepared with much less added sugar. Then the 18th century saw sugar beets being harvested in England. Now, virtually everything we consume, from cereal in the morning to steak and eggs at night contains extra sugar. Bacteria on our teeth count themselves lucky to live in the 21st century, where there is an almost unlimited supply of free food for them to thrive on.
We are in cahoots with sugar and bacteria when we do not brush and clean our teeth. Leaving the bacteria to feed upon sugar and produce acids in our mouths allows the bacteria time to form a visibly organized colony between the gums and the tooth that we call plaque. Plaque actually acts as a cover for the acids that sit on the surface of our enamel. Without cleaning, acids will eat at out enamel almost at will, creating tooth decay and dental caries.
Decay is demineralization. In other words, the outer tissue of the tooth is so hard because it is 95% mineral. The inner tissue of the tooth, dentin, is a little softer because it is only 66% mineral. Normally, saliva is a natural remineralizer when acids have begun demineralizing, but when plaque is involved saliva is almost powerless to repair the damage. Acids will begin with a little hole in the enamel, and once it makes it through to the dentin, it eats the tooth tissue from the inside out. This means serious dental action: fillings, or even a root canal.
With plaque the acid concentration is also higher (Ph 4 or lower), packing a more potent punch through the outer enamel tissue of the tooth. Saliva could take two or more hours to even penetrate the plaque and begin the healing process.
There are a variety of preventative measures to take. I know people who have taken to a no-sweets diet to cut down on their sugar intake. There are many who bring toothpaste and a toothbrush to school or work with them in order to clean after each time they eat. Many more carry floss with them.
May I caution against two things? Please do not depend too heavily on fluoride. Little children who take in too much fluoride, even by swallowing toothpaste accidentally or unwittingly, develop dental flourosis, or yellow and white stains on their teeth in later childhood. Take it in healthy doses.
The second caution is to avoid too much brushing. People who brush excessively or applying too much pressure tear away the gums and expose the roots directly to the acids.
Now, may I suggest two things? Clean frequently and softly by brushing and by flossing. If you can hear the brushing sound as much as the other noise around the house, you are brushing too loudly. With brushing and floss, you don't need to try too hard to eliminate the plaque or the bacteria.
My next suggestion is to carry around gum that is not only sugarless but also supplemented by a natural element called xylitol. Be careful that you choose a gum where xylitol is the leading ingredient. Xylitol fights against the habit bacteria has of settling into tissue to live. Xylitol is a natural bouncer, making cleaning throughout the day easier and cleaning in the morning or at night more thorough.
One transcendent element is sugar. It is almost impossible to escape, and it is not healthy to escape altogether. Though we cannot and should not escape it completely, we can control it and prevent its decaying effects on our teeth.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Uses Fluoride Toothpaste to Fight High Cavity Rate in Children
To help prevent children’s tooth decay, the
CSA recommends that caregivers use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (or an
amount about the size of a grain of rice) for children younger than 3
years old and a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste for children 3 to
6 years old.
http://www.ada.org/9611.aspx
http://www.ada.org/9611.aspx
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Green smoothies may be good for your health, but not your teeth
The current trend for Green Smoothies may be great for your Health, but could be dulling your smile.
People need to realise that quite simply put, if a food or drink would stain a white top, it can stain your Teeth.
The colour in foods comes from chromogens, highly pigmented molecules which easily adhere to tooth enamel. The staining action is increased if food high in chromogens are combined with tannins, found in citrus foods and legumes as well as tea and coffee, as tannins boost chromogens’ ability to stick to the enamel.
However, you don’t have to sacrifice your morning green boost to keep your Teeth gleaming.
Tooth tips:
• To further prevent staining, drink your smoothie through a straw, minimising contact with teeth.
• Don’t mix chromogens and tannins, so omit citrus fruit from your smoothie mix
• Brush three times daily with Pearl Drops Restore White 4D to remove stains, then twice daily to prevent reoccurrence.
In consumer trials 79% of people said Pearl Drops Restore White 4D toothpolish gently removed stains, and 81% of people said new Pearl Drops 4D Whitening System, containing natural pearl powder, helped make their teeth visibly whiter and improved the shine and lustre of their teeth, feeling like they’d had a professional treatment.
People need to realise that quite simply put, if a food or drink would stain a white top, it can stain your Teeth.
The colour in foods comes from chromogens, highly pigmented molecules which easily adhere to tooth enamel. The staining action is increased if food high in chromogens are combined with tannins, found in citrus foods and legumes as well as tea and coffee, as tannins boost chromogens’ ability to stick to the enamel.
However, you don’t have to sacrifice your morning green boost to keep your Teeth gleaming.
Tooth tips:
• To further prevent staining, drink your smoothie through a straw, minimising contact with teeth.
• Don’t mix chromogens and tannins, so omit citrus fruit from your smoothie mix
• Brush three times daily with Pearl Drops Restore White 4D to remove stains, then twice daily to prevent reoccurrence.
In consumer trials 79% of people said Pearl Drops Restore White 4D toothpolish gently removed stains, and 81% of people said new Pearl Drops 4D Whitening System, containing natural pearl powder, helped make their teeth visibly whiter and improved the shine and lustre of their teeth, feeling like they’d had a professional treatment.
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