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Date: February 17th, 2009
It’s not uncommon for any of us to feel the need to snack on something - when we’re working, or are just chilling out to good music or an engaging film. There are, of course, foods which are bad for the teeth, like sweets and candies in general. But there are also delicious snacks out there that aren’t so taxing on our pearly whites.
Rice and other wheat snacks are generally okay, like breads and oats. Fruits and vegetables are also generally considered pro-teeth, and are good for your general health too. Nuts are also good for your teeth - just watch out for small children, as some develop allergies to nuts or may accidentally choke on them. Cheese is also good for the teeth. As for drinks, milk and water are the best, with sodas and other sugary and artificial drinks a big no-no.
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As with everything in this recession, prices are going higher than the roof of your house and what better way to save some cash than to get into doing simple yet effective dental care tips. Water is the universal solvent having the ability to dissolve most elements, minerals and other substances, after eating drink plenty of water to wash away those food bits. Have a sore in the mouth, gargle(gargle don’t drink for you might get dehydrated with too much salt) with some rock salt dissolved in lukewarm water, trust me, it works!
Out of the house with no toothbrush in sight, no problem, get your hands on some sugar-free gum to chew on. That way, you freshen your breath and clean your teeth at the same time as the gum clings to the bits and pieces of food enough to get into those nooks and crannies. Another nice antiseptic would be the common antiseptic, hydrogen peroxide, dilute some medical grade at a rate of 1/4 to a glass of water and use as gargle(gargle not drink), it kills the bacteria in your mouth leaving it free from odor.
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Date: December 15th, 2008
Many would argue that they are doing the best they can to take care for their teeth, swearing that their personally proven regimen works. Each and every individual has a unique approach to oral care that is as unique as our DNA. Humans being creatures of habit do things that they have been doing for a long time automatically even with suggestions of changes being affected. Dentists are always sure to find ways of locating the inadequacies we have in our routine which is why the twice or at least once a year dental visit is a must for all.
It allows proper monitoring of your pearly whites as well as the treatment of hidden problems that may be lurking without you even knowing about it. Using some of the best and latest technologies using density measurement systems that peers through the teeth without invasive drilling it lessens the pain and dread we normally have with regards to the dental office. Imaging systems also allow patients to better see their overall dental state and any changes that would
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Date: November 29th, 2008
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Aside from enhancing our looks when we smile, our teeth are the primary part of our digestive system that helps to change into smaller pieces the food we eat, making it not difficult for the stomach to perform its task. It is essential that we know how to take care of our teeth. However, most people take oral and dental hygiene lightly, only rushing to the dentist if they have dental caries and need a filling. It is advisable top visit the dentist twice a year, to have our teeth examined and correct defects or conditions at the earliest possible time.
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The leading health problem for school-age children is dental decay. Dental care may help prevent many of these problems if started early. A child should visit a dentist by his or her first birthday and have an orthodontic exam by the age of 7.
Primary teeth play an important role to help guide the development of permanent teeth. They should be kept healthy until they are lost naturally. When they are lost too early, the space that is left must be maintained by a “space maintainer” to ensure that there will be enough room for the permanent teeth when they erupt. Maintaining your primary teeth with good nutrition and to chew properly is important for pronunciation and speech development. This will also help your child to feel good about the way they look to others.
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Missing a tooth can trigger your teeth to realignment, your jawbone to reduce in size, make you look elder and have an effect on your confidence. Nobel Smile suggests teeth improvement and substitution with the use of an all-ceramic dental crown or bridge, leaving away from porcelain fused to metal (PFM) and declaring farewell to gray lines because of metal. Procera all-ceramic resolution are bio-compatible and do not produce allergic reactions. Since there is no metal, no temperature feeling or metal flavor is encountered. In the present day, implant crowns and bridges, and dental veneers and dental crowns is made of Procera. They can be finished to flawlessly go with the shade of your teeth, making it unfeasible to tell your Procera and genuine teeth separately.
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As much as many are inclined to think that brushing or flossing one’s teeth is enough, this is actually a dental care myth that needs to be busted. There are many other ways to clean one’s teeth. For instance, one can always approach one’s dentist for monthly cleaning, to make sure that tartar does not build up. Subsequently, it is important to note that cavities are not the only dental health villains that threaten one’s dental hygiene. Also, individuals may opt to ask their dentists what dental treatments would benefit their condition, depending on what areas of concern they have with their teeth. In this way, an individual can maximize his or her ability to take care of her teeth.
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Brush your teeth after every meal, so the dentists advice says. But, of course, not a lot of us, whether we admit it or not, get to comply with this basic regimen of hygiene, at least regularly. In the morning after breakfast before we leave home for school or the office and (/or) in the evening after dinner before we go to bed: it is only this faror, better yet, nearthat our habit, or lack of it, takes us. These days, it is sad that only a few of us find or make the effort to include after lunch to brush.
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by: Christine Zafra
It is a fact that sugary drinks such as soda and juices can in fact damage the teeth. Plaques will form and the sugar substance can seep in the in-betweens of the teeth. There is a recent study that showed the risks of sugary drinks to 3 and 5 year olds, and the researchers found out that in 3 year olds, 31 of every 100 kids had visible plaques on their teeth and 7 out of 100 had cavity. 3 year olds who drank sugary drinks before going to bed were 8 times more at risk than those who don’t. The 5 year olds on the other hand showed that 37 of every 100 kids had plaque and 31 of every 100 had at least 1 cavity. 5 year olds who drink sugary drinks before going to bed will were at risk 2 -3 times more at risk than those who don’t.
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by: Christine Zafra
Almost 3 out of 10 old people believe that they do have bad breath. This is result of the research conducted in Kirikkale University in Turkey. What they do recommend is for the elderly to brush their teeth often and drinking lots of water to help them reduce their dry mouth. The researchers found out that most elderly brush their teeth once (or less) a day, and other factors too like wearing dentures (not properly cleaned), smoking and having less education contributed to their bad breaths. The researchers also discovered that 3 out of 4 who claimed that they had bad breath also had dry mouths. Taste problems too were rampant but it is more evident on older people wearing dentures.
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