Dental Health Contest for Bloggers. Everybody Wins!
Dental Health is Important contest for bloggers. Everybody wins! Did you know that your dental health is strongly linked to many other health conditions beyond your mouth. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. Sometimes the first sign of a disease shows up in your mouth. In other cases, infections in your mouth, such as gum disease, can cause problems in other areas of your body, like the heart. Let’s inform our readers about the importance of dental health! The main goals of contest
- To raise awareness about importance of dental health
- To promote good oral care habits throughout the blogosphere
Who can participate?
- Any bloggers who care about their health and the health of their friends and family *Please no adult content, no new blogs (less than 10 posts) or incomplete blogs.
To enter contest
- Post your personal story, facts about oral health, your thoughts, experience or anything somehow related to the dental health topic. Being honest and funny is a plus. You can enter only once.
- Leave a comment on contest page (here) with a link to your post. “Do Follow” links will be granted. You will be contacted by email you left while commenting.
- Practice good oral hygiene habits.
Prizes
- 1st place: $300 cash! Or advertising for your blog/site on WorlDental.org: 1,000,000 ad views valued at $600!
- Other places: One of many special prizes from our sponsors including any of the following: an electric toothbrush, a teeth whitening kit, childcare dental products, an UV sanitizer, a flosser, and more!
- Bonus: All accepted to contest blogs will get “Do Follow” links from contest page.
Winners will be chosen by sponsors, the editorial staff, and friends of WorlDental.org. Sponsorship We are still accepting sponsors. Feel free to contact us if you want to become an informational sponsor or if you have something interesting to give away. Remember Everybody wins! At least, you get a link to your blog and an increased awareness about dental health. There are many topics to write about on your blog. Here are some facts and ideas for your inspiration: General Facts
- More than 1/3 of adult Americans have no dental insurance and can’t afford visiting dentist.
- About 78 percent of Americans have had at least one cavity by age 17.
- About 80% of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal gum disease.
- Dental caries are the major cause of tooth loss in children; periodontal (gum) disease is the major cause of tooth loss in adults.
- Nearly four out of five people admit to having a fear of the dentist, with as many as one in seven people never undergoing any dental treatment at all.
- Dental tourism is a popular trend now, during a time period where the healthcare system is ineffective.
- Scientists call brushing your teeth an “investment.”
- The improved smile can change your entire facial appearance and even life.
- There are eco-friendly dental products as well.
- Thirty to forty million Americans grind their teeth (have bruxism) at night which can cause jaw pain or headaches.
- The first stages of osteoporosis, bone loss, may show up in your teeth.
- Oral problems are very common if a person has HIV/AIDS.
- Tongue and lip piercings can cause blood poisoning, prolonged or permanent drooling, a damaged sense of taste, toxic shock syndrome, permanent damage to tooth enamel and oral tissue, and the transmission of infections such as hepatitis B and HIV.
- Dental hygienists screen for serious health problems, such as HIV infection, oral cancer, eating disorders, substance abuse, and diabetes.
Children
- New born babies have no caries forming bacteria.
- The biggest oral health problem for infants is early tooth decay, known as baby-bottle tooth decay.
- More than 1 in 4 children in the United States have cavities by the time they are 4 years old.
- Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting American children – five times more common than asthma.
- It’s a good idea to get into the habit of cleaning your baby’s gums even before teeth emerge.
- The swallowing of a fluoride containing toothpaste can cause many harmful effects such as fluoride toxicity (Hence kids below 5 years old should be given non fluoridated toothpastes) .
Diet
- Diet is important for good oral health.
- Chewing gum can help eliminate food particles caught between teeth after a meal and also help to prevent plaque build-up by stimulating saliva production.
- Low-carb dieters are more likely to suffer from a seldom discussed side effect: bad breath or halitosis.
- Eating celery, carrots, or apples helps clear away loose food and debris.
Women
- Gum disease during pregnancy can cause premature birth.
- Studies suggest women care more about their teeth than men do.
- Women may be more susceptible to oral health problems because of the unique hormonal changes they experience.
Oral Cancer
- Of the 400,000 people worldwide who are diagnosed each year with oral cancer, only half will be alive in five year’s time.
Also Remember
- Poor oral hygiene leads to: bad heart health, risks of getting prostatitis, an increased risk for diabetes, pregnancy problems, and headaches.
- A toothache may be eased at home.
- You can whiten teeth at home with strawberries.
- Gums bleeding isn’t good news.
- Do not neglect tooth infection, it can kill.
- Obama thinks dental care should be covered.
- There are some ways to get free dental work.
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caries are the major cause of tooth loss in children; periodontal (gum) disease is the major cause of tooth loss in adults.
Nearly four out of five people admit to having a fear of the dentist, with as many as one in seven people never undergoing any dental treatment at all.
Dental tourism is a popular trend now, during a time period where the healthcare system is ineffective.
Scientists call brushing your teeth an “investment.”
The improved smile can change your entire facial appearance and even life.
There are eco-friendly dental products as well.
Thirty to forty million Americans grind their teeth (have bruxism) at night which can cause jaw pain or headaches.
The first stages of osteoporosis, bone loss, may show up in your teeth.
Oral problems are very common if a person has HIV/AIDS.
Tongue and lip piercings can cause blood poisoning, prolonged or permanent drooling, a damaged sense of taste, toxic shock syndrome, permanent damage to tooth enamel and oral tissue, and the transmission of infections such as hepatitis B and HIV.
Dental hygienists screen for serious health problems, such as HIV infection, oral cancer, eating disorders, substance abuse, and diabetes.
hi folks….i am a fresher passout ,,,
i have done BDS FROM INDIA.
now a days dental health of peoples is falling day by day due to their hectic schedule and irregular eating habits.
I AND WITH THIS SITE ,WANT TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT ORAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE ALL OVER THE WORLD.
In the pursuit of looking good, man has always tried to beautify his face. Since the alignment and appearance of teeth influence the personality, they have received considerable attention. Most modern citizens would prefer to have dazzling white teeth seen on the magazine covers, television and movie screen.
MY ENTIRE BLOG IS ABOUR ORAL AND DENTAL HYGENE….
http://grindentals.wordpress.com
Very nice contest!
thanks!
D’Aspote, please look attentively on the top of this page to see contest duration. It is 1 to 31 March, unless there will be not enough participants to determine winners. The prizes will be awarded within the 15 days after contest’s end.
Thank you for questions!
I am in for the contest, see my article here: Important of Dental Care Looking forward to hear from you.
Cheers
Hi
Excellent idea. I hope we can work out a far longer way to promote oral health care longer than just this single month.
But a very good start. Please find the link/badge at the following post:
http://www.raydentalcare.com/2010/03/tongue-piercings/
Hey,
Here is my entry for the contest. I am a dentist and I believe in conveying the basics of dental health to the people. Too many of us dwell on advanced stuff while we do not know the basics..
http://www.edentalhealth.com/how-to-brush-teeth/
I hope we we will have must entry for the contest before the month end. This contest will real increase people awareness about oral health.
I did my part by posting a conversation with a patient from village and about their minds and thinking about dental health and their belief about it.
Added the badge, and the links as well :)
http://www.drchetan.com/tooth-decay-due-to-germs-not-worms.html
Okay, I don’t know that the entering has been extended, good luck Dr. Chetan.
I hope we will receive more contestant now…
all world
Hi Group members,
Its good for our environment to have lessons concerning human health and hygiene, this is the first priority (Health) that MAN has to take in action daily,
1. Should eat in a clean place
2. should stay in a good environment
3. Should be smart always
4. should brush his/her teeth hourly on daily basis
5. should teach others about health in the community etc.
Thanks, more to come soon.
Jacob
Hi,
Great contest! We plan to enter but we just started blogging last month and do not have 10 blogs yet. We will try to have 10 by the end of April to enter this contest :)
Hey Guys,
Here is my entry for the contest.
http://www.sanedentist.com/here-are-5-reasons-why-we-hate-the-dentist-and-what-a-dentist-thinks-about-them.html
i try to take part in this contest
@Indra, where is your post. You need to write a post base on the above information, post it on your blog which must be related to dental or health and post the link here for us to see. I think you still have some days to submit your entry for the contest. All the best.
what a blog thanks a lot. Oral care is one of the necessary part of the life. Thanks again.
But one of the query
If a person undergoes the treatment of Teeth whitening how much time he care very much?
www.sharonhills.co.uk
My blog is also my personal journal – I have been through loads in the last 5 years, from losing my apartment in an earthquake, to staying in a womens refuge, sleeping rough on the beach, and being involved with a navy love rat (the epitomy of “a girl in every port” !!!!!
Obviously, over this time, my health has suffered and this has had a direct affect on my oral hygiene and the state of my teeth – for example, when I was sleeping rough on the beach, nutrition and dental hygiene was low on my list!! Well, now, frankly this has a direct affect on my day to day living – im embarassed to smile, to speak out loud, in case somebody notices….and I know im at increased risk of oral cancer as well………..so brush and floss people……..brush and floss!!!
Cheers, Sharon (UK)
Children
Dental health is very important.
Oral health problems can impact self-esteem
for children and lead to problems eating,
speaking and attending to learning.
So, Need Every day 2 times brush your teeth
-Thanks-
http://mychildrenschoice.com link
Sep 1st, 2010 at 10:24 pm
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