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Scientists have warned that fruit drinks can actually contain acidity levels which are similar to those of pure vinegar. One of the worst combinations for teeth is that of sugar and vinegar.
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A “gummy smile” is one in which there is a greater visible portion of the gum than the teeth. It is aesthetically unpleasing, and many patients choose to undergo gum contouring in order to reshape their smile.
There is a brand new dental technique available, where dentists treat the decayed tooth without actually drilling and filling.
Having a beautiful set of teeth is attractive and healthy, but a white and bright set of teeth is also reflecting your overall health status.
If left untreated, gum disease may lead to permanent tooth loss, and then to some infections within the body.
A new study reveals that too much exposure to a certain type of bacteria that is responsible for gum disease might actually increase the risk of the patient for developing cancer.
Around 50% of the adult population in the US is struggling with some form of periodontal disease.
Researchers have come up with a new cavity system which will kill successfully all the bacteria from the cavity but will also help the tooth regenerate nicely.
According to a new study, the elderly who will go through regular dental plaque removal treatments, are less exposed to heart attack or stroke complications.
Oral health says a lot of things about general health, this is why it is so important to pay attention to the color of your tongue.
Toothpaste is vital in keeping your teeth and gums healthy, but toothpaste can have many harsh chemicals that harm instead of help your health.
In America, 16 million low-income children on Medicaid do not receive routine dental care.
New research in the medical field links hip and knee joint failures to bacteria that reside in the mouth.
Brushing the teeth is such a monotonous practice that people many times forget about the importance of performing it the right way.
A few decades ago, a root canal treatment simply meant torture for the patient. However, nowadays the root canal treatments are painless and thanks to the technology and instruments used by the dentist, root canals are highly efficient too.
A recent study from Queen Mary, University of London led in joint collaboration with US health study groups brings forward evidence on why gum disease risk increases considerably as we age.
Quite a big percentage of the dental health products intended for kids do contain harmful additives, as a parent, you are responsible for your child’s good health.
The banal floss is such an overlooked dental health accessory, although the greatest majority of dentists agree that regular flossing can prevent severe health issues such as diabetes.
Almost every day, there is a new innovation brought to light in the field of medicine. Whether a big breakout, or a small technological wonder, all these innovations help medicine progress and thus scientists are able to come up with more and more efficient medical aids that help us get rid of health complications.
Periodontal tissue is susceptible to a range of systemic medications. The effect of systemic drugs such as antihypertensives, antiepileptics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs on the periodontium can cause an adverse effect on the periodontal tissues or afford some degree of protection against periodontal breakdown or can lead to an increased risk of periodontal breakdown.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has released the findings of an important study on the most oral health friendly foods.
Believe it or not, your dentist can actually tell if you have problems with alcohol consumption. The regular dental checkups are recommended twice per year, and these will help maintaining proper oral health. Moreover, regular visits can help with oral cancer early detection and prevention.
Tooth problems oftentimes occur whenever there is an excessive consumption of sugar or sour foods. In fact, children are the most victims of this ailment. In the case of adults, tooth problems are the results of unfavorable practices that lead to their felt pains. After birth of the child, the first tooth problem he encounters is the popping out of his baby tooth.
You’ve probably heard already that poor oral health may lead to heart complications, or to diabetes, but have you heard that poor oral health might be directly linked to obesity?
When it comes to choosing a toothbrush, the task seems so complicated mainly because there are so many colorful choices on the shelves. You can’t decide whether to buy this time an electric brush with a vibrating or rotating head, or one that has a cheek and tongue cleaner…and you most often end up buying the same manual toothbrush with bristles that seem to be to be the less harsh on your teeth.
Flossing the teeth with the string floss is not the favorite dental hygiene procedure of the majority of the patients, and dentists agree with this statement. However, dentists highlight that flossing is even more important than brushing the teeth.
It has already been scientifically proven that patients who suffer from diabetes, kidney disease complications or the smokers are at high risk of developing periodontal disease. However, scientists wanted to see whether heart complications do have a direct effect on oral health.
The greatest majority of the parents believe that they should not pay any special attention to their baby’s oral health. Those baby teeth will eventually fall out, bringing instead the permanent teeth. However, the dental health experts warn that tooth decay can actually develop at any time, after the first baby teeth erupt. Even children who are 6 months old, can develop tooth caries.
There is a huge number of people struggling with yellowish and stained teeth, even though they perform a strict daily dental hygiene. They brush and floss the teeth twice a day, and they also visit the dentist regularly. So what is the reason for these teeth discolorations?
When you think about dentistry, the very first image popping into your mind is the dental chair, the white scrubs and the almighty drill. However, at times it is important to de-tension a little bit and have a look at some interesting facts related to dentistry.
According to a study released by Yale scientists, elderly people who do not care properly for their dental health are facing the risk of developing pneumonia. The research has found a strong link between the bacteria that reside in the mouth and lung complications. The development of pneumonia is actually preceded by certain changes of the bacteria that can be found in the mouth, warns Dr. Samit Joshi from the Yale University.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and James Bramson D.D.S. who is the chief dental officer for United Concordia Dental, wishes to raise the awareness that there is a strong correlation between proper oral health and colon health.
According to the results of a new research, the oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream can be responsible for the life threatening blood clots, which might lead to endocarditis. Scientists who presented their work at the Society for General Microbiology at the Spring Conference in Dublin, say that further research is needed in order to come up with new drugs that will help cure infective heart disease.
People struggling with untreated gingivitis, might sooner or later develop gum disease. Gingivitis is a complication which many times might go unnoticed, but some of the most common signs and symptoms include bad breath (halitosis) accompanied by swollen or bleeding gums, and also gum recession. You should always ask your dentist to check for gingivitis and ask for proper treatment in order to avoid the apparition of more severe gum disease complications.
The enamel on your teeth is the hardest part of your body, but even they can get worn down from years of misuse, neglect and abuse. Here are 15 ways to wreck your teeth that you want to avoid.
The treatment of periodontal disease largely depends on how advanced the condition already is (i.e the level of infection of your gums). If the mere act of brushing or flossing your teeth causes your gums to bleed, then you may want to see a dentist as soon as possible.
Though dentures are not real, it is still important to take care of them. Follow these simple tips to make sure your dentures remain in fantastic condition.
Bad breath (halitosis) is an extremely frustrating condition that makes many people become secluded from social life. They are simply too embarrassed to speak in public or to get near someone out of fear the other person will sense the bad breath.
As a universal rule, parents always check the labels of beverages or snacks that their children consume. They want to make sure that substances such as dangerous chemicals, food dyes, sweeteners or preservatives do not end up in their little one’s system. However, what the greatest majority of parents fail to read is the label on their child’s toothpaste.
Poor oral hygiene not only causes unsightly cavities and tooth decay, but is also a risk factor in systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, bacterial pneumonia, cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack and stroke, diabetes complications and low or very high birth weight. So it makes sense to do as much as you can to ensure good dental hygiene on a daily base. There are a few rules you can follow to encourage good oral hygiene.
You might think that the only way to get a pearly white and bright smile is if you pay $1,000+ for teeth whitening procedures at expensive cosmetic dentistry offices. The truth is that if you care about what you eat and how you eat it, you are going to get a white set of teeth quite effortlessly. According to several polls and studies, the very first thing one person notices about the other, is their smile.
A group of researchers from the Case Western University School of Dental Medicine has found that the human organism is able to fight much better gum disease, if the inflammation triggering fat cells disappear first from the body.
Tongue piercing has become quite a trend, which actually accounts for the second most widely used type of body piercing after ear piercing in the Westernized world. Given the fact that tongue piercing is a trend followed mostly by the youngsters, it is extremely important to highlight the possible complications that such a simple beauty piercing can cause.
Quite recently, researchers have found that these extremely difficult to treat mouth infections can actually be cured by using nanoparticles in the lab tests. The next step is to test whether or not mouthwash containing silver nanoparticles can be used as a preventative measure against these types of fungus infections. The research is run by Professor Mariana Henriques and her staff of professionals from the University of Minho.
A study published quite recently in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology reveals that a common oral bacterium poses a danger to the human organism, if it enters the bloodstream. Researchers from the Institute of Medical Microbiology of the University of Zurich were the ones to identify this bacterium as having the potential to cause serious diseases in the human system.
Children can get extremely thrilled when they are allowed to consume as many fizzy drinks, chocolate bars and candies as they want. However, as a parent you should make sure to limit the consumption of these harmful foods and beverages, if you want to keep the teeth of your child as healthy as possible.
A woman who was 83 years old has died from Legionnaire’s disease after contracting these harmful bacteria from inhaling the water mist in the dental office. Legionnaire’s disease is a health complication caused by bacteria. It is a type of pneumonia, which is contracted by breathing in water mist filled with harmful pathogens.
If you live in the Western world, you have probably never heard of the Siwak, or the Miswak, which is a twig obtained from the Peelu tree (or Arak tree). Now, you might think that using some tree twigs instead of the modern toothbrush is a little bit old fashioned and quite ineffective. However, some recent study results show the exact contrary.
Generally, people make up all kinds of excuses for why they do not use the floss on a regular basis. Some don’t have the time to do it; others constantly forget to buy floss, while others say brushing is actually much more important. However, dentists are here to help you forget about all these excuses and start flossing your teeth regularly.
Everyone remembers their parents harping on them to make sure they’ve brushed their teeth before going to bed. It’s practically ingrained in our psyche. That, and the “every 6 months” mantra we’ve come to associate with dropping in on the dentist.
People will spend hours at the gym to keep their bodies fit and healthy, but when it comes to oral health, even 3 minutes of tooth brushing feels like an eternity. Yet, everyone wants a great smile with gleaming white teeth with no effort at all. In fact, teeth whitening is not all there is to a great smile; maintaining excellent oral hygiene overall should be the main aim.
When you go to a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening, your teeth will be whitened through a chemical procedure. When you take care of what you eat, and keep your teeth white and healthy through a proper diet, that is a bio or natural method that will help you get a beautiful bright and white smile.
Everybody wants to have a beautiful and bright smile, but you can have perfectly healthy and white teeth only if you maintain them properly. Here are a few tips that will help you save on dental treatment costs.
Your dentist might always tell you that you should brush floss and rinse regularly; however, there are a few secret tips that can make your smile look so much whiter and healthier that your dentist won’t tell you about.
February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health in our children.
Developing good habits at an early age helps children get a head start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of medicine that is quite trending these days, and people are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that good oral health is important. However, after you have gone through a treatment such as dental implants or cosmetic veneers you need to protect your teeth from hazards.
Have you ever wondered what dentists eat in order to keep their smile white and beautiful? Read on to find out a few secrets.
A beautiful, bright & white smile will always help you stay self-confident. Here are the top 10 tips for keeping your teeth extra clean during Christmas Holidays.
The holiday season is approaching with quick steps and we all want to look fascinating. One of the most important signs of good personal care is the bright and white smile. Find below a few tips that will help you get that wonderful smile by Christmas.
Bad breath is an oral health condition that is extremely frustrating. Nothing that you do seems to actually work and make the bad odor go away forever. First of all, maintaining proper oral health hygiene is extremely important for avoiding bad breath.
When damage of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth occurs, the patient is most likely struggling with periodontal disease. Unfortunately gum disease is the number one reason for tooth loss in adults, and according to several medical statistics as much as 90% of those aged 35 and older are struggling with some sort of periodontal complications.
According to a recent study, there is enough evidence to prove that having healthy teeth and gums increases the chances of avoiding heart disease complications. Unfortunately however, there are currently quite a lot of residents of Utah who cannot afford even a simple procedure such as professional dental cleaning.
There has been recorded a case in which a patient developed slight paralysis and general weakness because the dentist missed to treat a tooth infection. This respective patient visited his dentist complaining of an ache in his wisdom tooth.
If you manage to follow a healthy diet, your teeth and gums will stay perfectly healthy too. Depending on what you usually eat or drink, your teeth might look stained, might loose from their strength and you might even struggle with bad breath complications.
Oral dryness, or xerostomia as it is also known, is the health condition in which due to malfunctioning, the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. However, people struggle quite rarely with such a condition in its toughest form, and the symptoms generally last for shorter periods of time.
When a tooth is badly injured, or when you struggle with an extremely deep tooth decay, you might need to undergo a root canal treatment, because the pulp of the tooth is much damaged.
Since October is the National Dental Hygiene month, people from all over the country need to be aware about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. Dental professionals constantly call the attention of people, that there are several health risks that they need to know of. For example, tooth decay is an extremely progressive disease, and if one postpones early treatment, this may lead to several complications.
In honor of National Orthodontics Health Month, Ormco Corporation, the makers of the Damon® System, an orthodontic treatment that combines patented “tieless” braces with advanced memory wire, today announced professional surfer Bethany Hamilton has signed on as the company’s official endorser.
According to experts in the health field, brushing the teeth at least two times every day will help prevent heart diseases and stroke. However, there are many people who simply cannot acknowledge the fact that by respecting a healthy dental cleaning regimen every day can help build a barrier against so many serious health conditions.
Ever since the braces were invented quite a few decades ago, both teens and adults were struck by fear when they heard they have to wear those horrible metal braces. Technology has advanced a lot ever since, and metal and rubber bands have totally disappeared from the concept of braces.
Morning bad breath is an extremely frustrating condition with which plenty of people are struggling. According to recent researches, there are some special breath freshening products available that are able to neutralize bad breath.
During pregnancy, it is extremely important to maintain a good oral healthcare. Your teeth and gums must be in a very healthy condition, so that your problems will not affect the developing baby. The bacteria are extremely dangerous for the fetus, and if you are struggling with an oral bacterial infection, that infection can travel through the bloodstream and cause other complication in major organs of your body.
According to Professor Kelly Swanson of the University of Illinois, approximately 40% of the children struggle with dental cavities, before reaching kindergarten. Then, children who come from a family with an extremely low socioeconomic status, or from a family where the mother has a low education level, are actually 32 times more exposed to carry the disease.
The number of patients diagnosed with oral cancer is unfortunately growing by the day in our world. Therefore, it is extremely important to stay educated and try to implement all the rules for a healthy lifestyle and to know how to prevent this dangerous oral health condition.
If you think that brushing a set of teeth with braces is actually more uncomfortable or difficult than a set of teeth without braces, you are wrong. Teeth with braces are the same strong as they used to be before the treatment, so there is no need to restrain yourself from performing your usual daily cleaning regimen.
There are millions of people throughout the world currently struggling with bad breath complications, and most probably this is why there is such a wide array of breath freshening products available.
Cross contamination is a process through which the bacteria can be transferred from one patient to the other through the dental equipment used at the office such as bib chains, holders, saliva trays, etc. According to an international scientist working in the field of infection control, it is extremely important that patients will ask their dentist about the risk of cross-contamination they might be exposed to in a dental office.
According to Colgate, there are approximately 3 million Americans and Canadians who wear dental braces and twice as many who wear mouth guards and retainers. Then, according to the Dental Economics approximately 37 million Americans wear dentures. These data automatically reflect that orthodontics is a very important dental medical field, but it also means that there might be a few millions out there who struggle with the bad breath issue.
A new 27 year research project suggests that mothers with poor oral health are likely to have children who also have poor oral health when they reach adulthood.
Last time you were waiting in line to pay for your groceries, you may have noticed various chewing gum brands advertising the use of xylitol in their products. You may have been left wondering what xylitol is, and why it is featured on gum labels.
From the age of 4 to 10 months, babies start to grow their teeth. By the time they are 1 years old, they will have six to eight teeth developed in their mouth, and by the time they are 2 years old, they will have around 20 teeth. Complementary feeding is extremely important during the period the teeth grow. Healthcare professionals advise parents to give their babies essential nutrition, containing Calcium, Fibers and essential Vitamins.
The tonsil stones can be found in the back of your throat, and they are formations that actually resemble little stones. They have a growth tendency, but if they grow too large they can become extremely uncomfortable or even painful. Moreover, the tonsil stones can eliminate a bad smell and cause an awful taste in your mouth.
In order to have a nice set of white and bright teeth that are also healthy in the inside, besides sticking to a daily brushing & flossing regimen, you also need to stick to a healthy diet. Bad sugars should definitely be avoided, and instead you should introduce into your diet food that is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
When it comes to your oral health, there are quite a few substances attempting to erode and stain your teeth. Why are we consuming these substances if they are deteriorating our teeth almost immediately? You may be surprised to learn that stains and cavities on your teeth are caused by some incredibly popular drinks that many of you cannot make it through your day without.
Numerous studies over the years have reported the toothbrush to be the cause of repeated infection in the mouth. Not only able to grow and reproduce on the bristles of the brush, the bacteria also have the ability to transmit organisms responsible for diseases throughout the body.
According to some recent studies led by Welsh researchers, the mad cow disease of human form could be directly linked to tooth decay. They further bring up a hypothesis according to which during the early 80′s, people have become infected with the incurable disease, because they have eaten meat that was contaminated.
According to researchers from Boston the primary culprit in EEC (Early Childhood Carries) is the bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. However, they have also identified a new species of bacteria that might be the same harmful, called Scardovia wiggsiae.
In the past several years there have been used many theories to try and explain the fact that gum disease problems are associated with heart complications. One of these theories says that the bacteria that can be found in the mouth actually enter the bloodstream, and they attach to the plaques of fat on the arteries that can be found around the heart.
Taking care of the natural set of teeth that you are born with is very important. Of course, during lifetime one will go through a few fillings, or restorative dental procedures, but even so, it is very important to stick to a proper oral health regimen. The following are a few tips that you can easily follow, and by following these habits, you will get cleaner, stronger and whiter teeth.
Currently, between 24% and 33% of the American adults are affected by major gum disease. Moreover, there are 7,500+ Americans dying of oral and throat cancer on an annual basis, and there are 35,000 new cases of such cancers diagnosed every year.
The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Cleveland Clinic pull a sort of an alarm signal, and state that regular flossing and brushing of the teeth might not be enough for the prevention of tooth loss in women who are in their postmenopausal phase.
Sometimes, it is difficult to collaborate one thing with other because combined they can cause problems to your health. This is true and there is no denying here. One of the best examples is smoking dangers to your teeth. So, you can say that your teeth and smoking would be a disastrous combination. How?
If you have chosen laser dentistry, then you will be getting loads of advantages and there is no doubt about that. Dental laser treatments result in almost negligible to no bacterial infection at all as bacteria is killed by laser.
ECC, or Early Childhood Caries is an infectious disease that is one of the most common childhood diseases in the US. The severe type of this infection can easily cause very severe damage to the teeth, or cause the apparition of abscesses.
Japanese researchers have brought to light very good news for the dental health. After in vitro tests, it has been showed that the Streptococcus Salivaris bacterium inhibits the formation of plaque on the teeth.
Cold sores and fever blisters are absolutely annoying. Another word associated with them is unsightly. The cause of sores is herpes simplex virus. Cold sores generally appear if your mouth might have had contact with herpes virus in childhood. What happens after this is that the virus finds a host cell to move into. After this, the nerve that is attacked works as the virus tells it to. So you suffer from cold sores and fever blisters.
Recent researches in the dental health field point out that dental caries actually is contagious infection. The major enemies of the teeth are not only foods that contain sugar, but any other kind of food particles in the mouth that constantly feed the bacteria that cling to the teeth.
The main preventive dental procedure is a professional mechanic or ultrasonic teeth cleaning. Our teeth enamel has an uneven surface and if you do not regularly clean your teeth, the proteins contained in food form a film and tartar on the tooth enamel due to its sticky surface.
Studies conducted by scientists at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and reported in the Letters of the Society of Applied Microbiology journal show that orthodontic retainers may pose a major risk for infections if not cleansed properly.
According to a recent study of oral health held by scientists at the Nippon Dental University of Japan, halitosis and the bacteria that cause it can be present just on any surface within the mouth.
Periodontal (gum) diseases (translated literally as “damage of tissues that surround the teeth” – that is, gum and bone tissue that support the teeth) are contagious diseases, which are the main cause of tooth loss in adults.
According to the latest researches in the field of dentistry and mouth health, used musical instruments pose a major risk of infections for children.
Dental implant procedure is a complex, multistage process, requiring the responsible attitude of not only the doctor performing the surgery, but also the patient. In order to reduce the risk of complications and rejection of dental implant to a minimum, and maximize its life, it is necessary to comply with a dentist’s prescription strictly, including those relating to the features of hygienic oral care at various periods of time after dental implant procedure.
Many parents believe that it doesn’t make sense to treat milk teeth, because they will still be replaced. However, it is necessary to stop the destructive process and remove the source of infection from the oral cavity.
Lots of bacteria colonize in the food remained on our teeth. Generally a lot of bacteria live in our mouth and some of them are pathogenic. These organisms largely feed on carbohydrates and sugars. Therefore, the persistent advice of dentists to take care of the mouth after every meal as carefully as possible has a deep meaning.
A team of researchers suggests the compounds, found in dental plaque, could help food manufacturers slash the amount of salt used in pre-prepared meals. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have found that compounds called dextrans can trick the human brain into thinking food is saltier than it really is.
Parents need to watch their mouths around children. No, it’s not just what you say—it’s about cavities. Most people don’t know that very young children can ‘catch’ dental cavities from parents. That’s because babies are born with completely sterile mouths.
A new study has found that use of non-alcohol antibacterial mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) decreases the incidence of preterm birth (PTB).
Each year, on February 9th, Toothache Day is celebrated in the United States nationwide. The only way a Toothache Day should be celebrated is to raise awareness about importance of dental health, for people to recognize that they should brush and floss teeth regularly and visit dentist at least once in 6 months. The main version of Toothache Day origin is celebration of the feast day of Saint Apollonia.
A dental tooth implant can be used for as many teeth as is necessary and are considered a better option that some others. However there can be specific issues with a dental tooth implant. These issues seldom occur if the dental tooth implant is performed by a skilled dentist.
Wasabi, which is a pungent green horseradish that is usually served with Japanese sushi, has been found to prevent tooth decay. The chemical compound that is found in wasabi known as isothiocyanates inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans which is the bacteria that causes dental caries.
There are many things that can cause a chronic mouth infection and the cause can range from a serious problem to something very minor. A chronic mouth infection may involve the tonsils, lips, cheeks, gums, and teeth.
Having good oral hygiene means that bad breath is not a continuous problem, your gums don’t bleed or hurt and they are pink in color, and your teeth are free of dirt and clean. If after you brush your teeth you still have bad breath or your gums bleed, this usually means that the problem is in the mouth.
Since high quality dental implants that are installed by a skilled team of dentists provide much confidence, convenience, and comfort, dental implants have become very popular. Because dental implants are so expensive, it’s only natural that people will look for affordable dental implants.
Modern toothpaste is a mix of synthetics and chemicals that are meant to maintain, polish, and clean in order to maintain healthy gums and teeth. However there is some question as to whether those ingredients are necessary or safe. However, most people don’t stop to consider what they are brushing their teeth with.
Researchers in the UK have determined that there is another reason for people to continue flossing and brushing their teeth. It turns out that the same bacteria of the gums that causes dental plaque may get in the bloodstream and cause clots that will increase risk of heart disease and heart attack.
Flossing helps to prevent gum disease and it cleans places on the teeth where an ordinary toothbrush can’t reach. Brushing is a good beginning, but flossing is crucial for maintaining healthy teeth.
Approximately ½ of all of the pregnant women will develop gingivitis or swelling of the gums during their pregnancy. Usually this starts during the 2nd month of the pregnancy and peaks in the 8th month. Although it normally tapers off after the baby is born, it shouldn’t be ignored since oral bacteria can impact the baby.
Your mouth’s damp and warm conditions are the perfect location for germs and bacteria to grow and linger which can lead severe gum disease, rather expensive dental fillings, and painful cavities. According to the Science Daily you may be brushing with fluoridated toothpaste right now, but a new type of toothpaste is being researched that contains ingredients that are even better at fighting germs.
A group of consumer activists in Sydney Australia have warned that although the treats that are sugar free may appear to be healthy, they are acidic in nature which may cause severe damage to children’s teeth.
Smoking has already been a bad habit of people around the world, not minding the bad effects of nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco plants and is considered by chemists as poison.
A new Danish study has determined that late night eating significantly increases your risk of tooth loss, regardless of the type of food that you’re eating.
A new invention in the research study of Alzheimer’s disease; a defective mutant strain of a bacterium that is responsible for gingival or periodontal disease can provide clue for the effective treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Recent studies on the gum diseases revealed that the gingival crevicular fluid, an altered serum transudate produced at the gingival sulcus can give a hint on the upcoming diseases of gum. Non invasive tests done with this inflammatory exudate can reveal a lot of facts about mild and severe periodontal diseases which may lead to teeth loss. This is an in expensive test that anyone can afford.
Sugar substitutes, like xylitol, have been found to offer you advantages in terms of tooth decay prevention as well as the prevention of gum disease.
Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?
While rare, sometimes dental implants failure can occur is some instances. There are a number of different reason that dental implant rejection or failure can happen. By understanding the cited causes for dental implants failure, you can make a better decision as to whether or not dental implants are right for you and your needs.
There is a new toothpaste on the market that claims to dissolve 88% more dental plaque than other toothpastes. This is a remarkable claim, since most dentists typically advise their patients that they need to have mechanical removal of bacterial plaque done by a professional every 3 to 6 months.
For years, dentists have always told their patients that if they took care of their teeth and their health, they could avoid problems like gum disease and oral cancer. As it turns out, it’s not so simple. Recent research has revealed that genetic factors play a bigger role than one may think.
Research has found that certain ethic groups and families demonstrate a propensity for developing periodontal disease and caries. Now dentists are wondering if they should question the oral health of a patient’s parents in addition to posing questions about whether or not the patient has excellent brushing practices and if the patient uses medication or drugs.
There have been studies that have revealed that there are some dangerous chemicals in toothpaste; these chemicals include an ingredient called triclosan. Recent studies have found that triclosan may upset the balance of one’s endocrine system and it can even generate bacteria that are so strong they prove resistant to antibiotics.
A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the two conditions.
Everyone knows that cleaning your teeth is important and that the basic necessities for doing so include toothpaste and a toothbrush. Yet, what happens when you forget to pick up toothpaste while buying your supplies? Are there alternative methods for cleaning your teeth just to ensure you keep them clean until you can get toothpaste?
Regular dental braces care is important for the overall health of your gums, teeth, and mouth. When you have braces in your mouth there are specific methods for caring for the braces that have been applied. Care while wearing braces includes special techniques for brushing to ensure that the braces and teeth are well cleaned.
Women with gum disease are almost three times more likely to give birth prematurely than those with healthy gums, according to more than a decade of research. But scientists are still uncertain how significant a risk dental bacteria is to healthy pregnancies – or how to save foetuses from potentially deadly exposure.
Surveys show that bib chains and clips are on the radar as potential sources of contamination. A bib chain can ‘grab’ onto hair or accumulate patient’s sweat, make‐up, hair products, neck acne, dermatitis, etc in the crevices and inaccessible areas of the holder.
You know when you go to the dental checkup and you feel totally guilty (and it’s right) when dentist ask if you’ve been brushing and flossing twice a day because you know you haven’t? Well Jessica Simpson says she doesn’t brush her teeth every day.
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. [...]
Pediatric dentists feel that there is an increasing need to spread awareness amongst the people by marking February as National children’s dental health month. Many pediatric dentists across the country educate children about good dental habits, importance of oral health and offer free dental services.
The general causes cited for the onset of prostatitis include immune system difficulties, disorders of the nervous system, emotional stress, injury to the prostate, and infection. Now, recent research published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that there is a significant connection between periodontitis and prostatitis.
Gum (periodontal) diseases are chronic bacterial infections that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems including heart disease.
Fish oil has anti-inflammatory actions that may help prevent periodontal gum disease and improve dental health, found recent study published in the journal Nutrition.
Tooth decay or dental caries results in formation of cavities in the teeth and if untreated can spread from the tooth enamel, which is the outer most layer of the tooth into the softer dentin. Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems in the world; it is particularly common in children and young adults.
When you are pregnant you become susceptible to illnesses as well as many different oral health issues. This is mainly due to the increase in hormone levels, which can cause bacteria to accumulate quickly on the surface and between your teeth. So in order to avoid any risks to you and your baby, you need to take extra precautions.
A scientific discovery at the University of Louisville uncovers a new mechanism how P. gingivalis, a bacteria responsible for periodontal disease. The discovery could have implications for treating periodontal disease, an infection that leads to the destruction of gum and bone, causing tooth loss. P. gingivalis also is believed to play a role in heart disease, stroke and other major systemic health problems.
Second and third grade students at Lincoln Elementary School will receive free oral health care courtesy of area dentists. Participating children will receive a free dental exam, sealants and fluoride treatments.
Researchers from the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, reports the first documented link between a mother, 35, with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus.
Recent studies have indicated that drinking tea may be a good way to keep our teeth healthy.
It has been discovered that compounds found in black tea may attack harmful bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease and cavities.
People who live with dental phobia or have a fear of the dentist’s drill could be in for a more comfortable future – new plasma technology for dental care.
Tooth Infection is a slow and gradual process resulting in dental cavities or dental caries. This tooth decay occurs when disease causing bacteria produce an acid which removes the top most layer of the tooth surface, the enamel. This infection can go deeper in to the pulp chamber and results in tooth loss or it may even cause infections to wisdom tooth.
Research into passionate kissing has uncovered many valuable health benefits. Healthier mouth, saliva contains substances that fight bacteria, viruses and fungi. But Kissing may also transmit a small number of disease-causing bacteria and viruses through the oral cavity. Bacteria and viruses in the saliva or blood of one person can be spread to another person by kissing. Some diseases are more easily spread through kissing than others.
Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies.
It’s better to clean your teeth after every meal but it is not possible for those who have busy schedule, such people can chew sugarless gums in order to increase salivation and reduce bacterial activity.
Scientists from The University of Melbourne have identified candidate vaccine antigens for the wide-spread gum disease periodontitis. The advanced stages of periodontal disease is a common problem all around the world, which leads to destruction of the tissues and later tooth loss at an early or middle age, and bone loss reduces the chances of replacement with a proper prosthesis.
Dental cavities are a very common dental health problem, which is caused by improper and imbalanced diet and poor dental hygiene. Diet also plays an important role at the time of teeth development and eruption as any deficiency could affect the tooth formation and make it more prone to dental caries. But generally it’s the diet we eat that makes us more susceptible to caries; therefore in such condition maintaining a good dental hygiene plays a vital role to prevent caries. Just by brushing your teeth after every meal, you can stop dental caries.
Up to 30% of Australian adults suffer from the wide-spread gum disease, which causes gums to bleed and teeth to fall out. The condition has also been linked with heart disease, stroke, adverse pregnancy outcomes, dementia and cancer. Australia’s leading biopharmaceutical company, has today announced that a vaccine to treat severe gum disease is being developed.
You may know we need to change our toothbrush every 2-3 months. But everyday toothbrush expose to be dirtying of bad bacteria living in your bathroom. Keeping toothbrush clean is essential for effective teeth cleaning and perfect smile. Toothbrush sanitizers and sterilizers may help disinfect your toothbrush.
Kids love candy and Halloween is a great time to celebrate that love. However, what is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption? Candy usually contains sugar, which the bacteria that cause tooth decay dine on. So eating a food loaded with carbohydrate or sugar feeds the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
All of us have experienced bad breath at some point. However, suffering from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can be embarrassing and affect your self-esteem and relationships with family, friends and coworkers. The good news — bad breath is often preventable and easily treated
Swollen gums are abnormally increased, obtruding, sometimes bleeding gums that may involve one or more papillae, triangular-shaped bits between surrounding teeth. Usually the gingival swelling reaches significant levels, blocking completely the teeth.
What causes tooth decay? The answer to this question doesn’t have only theoretical purposes, it also has a practical meaning. Knowing tooth decay causes it’s much easier to prevent this widely met human’s problem. Even if everything depends on how you treat your teeth during and after each meal, there are things you may not know, so you can’t fully control the situation.
A deeper study into the subject can discover ways to find or prevent one disease by other disease symptoms. The same can be said about erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontal disease. First steps into the problem has already been done.
Years ago it was common for a dental infection to kill a patient. Since World War II and the discovery of penicillin, it’s uncommon to hear of anyone dying from dental infection. Untreated dental infection can occasionally result in death due impingement on the air ways or spreading into brain.
Though it looks like a tiny purple blowtorch, a pencil-sized plume of plasma on the tip of a small probe remains at room temperature as it swiftly dismantles tough bacterial colonies deep inside a human tooth.
Our mouth is like an open door to all kinds of bacteria and infection. It is highly important to have healthy teeth, because this guarantees that our body will always receive only clean and qualitatively chewed food. One of the modern and largely used method of keeping teeth healthy is the sugar-free dental chewing gum.
Scientists have found more than 10,000,000 bacteria living on a single toothbrush. This huge number does not vary a lot. Now think how dangerous becomes the everyday procedure of ‘cleaning’ your teeth if not to take the right care about your dental toothbrush. Millions of bacteria infects the oral cavity and can badly infect your damaged gums, too.
We eat and we think that food affects our teeth badly. And we are right. But, are there any foods that help keeping our teeth healthy? Is there anything that not only keeps but makes our teeth look and be better? Of course there are such products, and this article is made to describe them.
A cup of green tea per day may help keep gum disease at bay, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among middle-aged Japanese, the odds of having gum disease declined as the men’s intake of green tea rose.
Dentists call it “tooth abscess“. At first abscess looks like a swelled area that turned red. It hurts and you can feel how the temperature increased. An abscessed tooth must be treated. If it is ignored then complications are inevitable.
A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to 10 to 12 percent lower medical costs per month.
Many researches and studies reported a great importance of periodontal care and recommended an evaluation with the periodontist if a person is experiencing any of the following symptoms that may be signs of periodontal disease
University of Maryland Dental School study of diet and gum disease bears out powerful link between chronic inflammation and poor health. For men, especially older men, dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease more than for women, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and other institutions.
Clarkson University Center for Advanced Materials Processing Professor Igor Sokolov and graduate student Ravi M. Gaikwad have discovered a new nanotechnology method of protecting teeth from cavities by ultrafine polishing with silica nanoparticles.
American Academy of Periodontology said women has still a greater risk of having dental problems compare to men due to hormonal basis. According to anthropologist, the primary reason why women has poor dental health is hormonal and the increase of food intake during pregnancy.
Oral BioTech makes early detection of decay possible with a hand-held meter that utilizes ATP bioluminiscence technology to detect the levels of acid-producing, decay-causing bacteria in plaque. Extensive research has been completed on this technology, the results of which maintain that a “highly predictive…useful tool for the rapid chair-side quantification of bacterial load…”
It’s an exciting moment when a parent notices that first tooth peeking through in a baby’s mouth. What many parents don’t realize is that long before the tooth arrives, they should be working diligently to keep their baby’s mouth clean. And by the time little one celebrates birthday number one, a visit to the dentist is in order.
Are you one of those people who cringe every time you receive a reminder from your dental office telling you it is time for your yearly check-up? If so, you are not alone. Many people dislike dental visits and hold their breath when they see their dentist. Most people are ok with the regular cleaning appointment. It is the dental exam that holds the most anticipation. “Will they find a cavity? One? Two? I sure hope no more than that!” This is what goes through most patient’s minds.
Brushing teeth regularly not only provides protection against tooth decay but can also help reduce an individual’s chances of developing heart disease, a new study has revealed.
In recent years, some studies indicated a link between gum disease and an increased likelihood of suffering from heart disease or a stroke, but they were failed to explain the connection.
Chronic halitosis (chronic bad breath) has multiple causes. While the symptom may seem more of an embarrassment and a annoyance it can occasionally be a sign of serious or systemic disease.
Rather, a new study links it to the types of bacteria that dominate the back portion of the top of your tongue. Some bacteria protect against halitosis, the formal name for really bad breath, while others cause the pungent odor, says a team of researchers from The Forsyth Institute in Boston and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Root canal is the canal that runs inside the root of the tooth. It contains the nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth. Root canal is also procedure of removing of disease and injury of the tooth pulp (nerve inside the tooth), cleaning, filling and sealing the remaining space.
A professional teeth cleaning not only helps to keep your teeth healthy, it keeps your body healthy as well,” explains family dentist, Ann Nguyen. “Dirty teeth are a breeding ground for bacteria and acids that cause plaque and lead to infections.”
A tooth infection is a complication of tooth decay. It may also result from trauma to the tooth, such as broken tooth or chipped tooth. Openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (the pulp). Tooth infection may spread out from the root of the tooth and to the bones supporting the tooth.
The practice of giving antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis in susceptible individuals undergoing invasive dental procedures has been called into question by the results of a new study showing that the risk of bacteremia over the long-term is higher with tooth brushing than with tooth extraction.
Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease. In addition, following periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery, the chemicals in tobacco can slow down the healing process and make the treatment results less predictable.
An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissues around or beneath it. A bacterial infection or gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) may cause the bone surrounding the tooth to dissolve and an abscess to form. Not surprisingly, abscessed teeth are usually very painful. You may feel a shooting or throbbing pain every time you bite or chew.
If you want a beaming smile but your all important brushing and flossing still leaves you frowning, take advice from Chief Dental Officer, Barry Cockcroft, on keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
Scientists have found previously unidentified families of bacteria that contribute to an age-old problem: bad breath.
Experts on the trail of a cure for halitosis have found the bugs in the back of people’s mouths by using new techniques for gathering and analyzing bacteria.
Dentists have in-fact been worried about the issue of over-brushing and toothpaste ‘abuse’ for a while. With more abrasive whitening toothpastes on the market, more people are brushing and brushing their way to a brighter smile. Dr. David Bennet, who is also a dentist, says that damages the gum line and that’s when problems can begin.
A diet for a healthy body is also a good diet for bad breath cure. It’s not hard to get dietary advice these days – we hear about what makes up a healthy diet almost daily. A healthy diet that’s right for you may be the only natural cure for bad breath that you need.
Tooth abrasion and tooth erosion refer to a loss of part of the tooth’s outer covering, the enamel, and sometimes deeper parts of the tooth. Some cases may require specific restorative procedures, while others will not require treatment.
Did you know that failing to floss means up to 35% of your tooth surface goes uncleaned? The most common way to clean between teeth is with dental floss or tape. Many people prefer tape to floss, as it is wider and can be gentler on the gums.
Studies have found that chocolate is less likely to cause dental decay than other sweet foods. Is it truth?
In fact, researchers have found chocolate can protect against tooth decay. It is so successful in combating decay that scientists believe some of its components may one day be added to mouthwash or toothpaste.
Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. The dental sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where tooth decay occurs most often.
Despite an overall decline in dental decay rates over the last thirty years, recent data highlight the need for more rigorous early oral assessments and prevention efforts, beginning with maternal education. A national survey revealed a 15 percent increase in dental decay among young children (ages 2 to 5). More than one in four pre-school age children have experienced the disease.
Gum disease (periodontitis) can contribute to these illnesses through a spillover of bacteria and inflammatory agents from the mouth into the bloodstream, which carries them to the rest of the body.
Millions of people suffer with bad breath. The good news is that with proper understanding and proper dental care bad breath can be virtually eliminated! Bad breath or halitosis usually originates from certain foods we eat or bacteria in our mouths that feed on left over food particles. Find out these easy tips and techniques for preventing and eliminating bad breath.
Serious dental disease could lead to diabetes, according to American researchers. It is known that people with diabetes are more likely to have bad teeth. But the US study suggests chronic periodontal disease may itself increase the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.
When tooth decay has destroyed a part of the tooth a hole remains. The dentist needs to fill this hole produced by the tooth decay; a dental filling is thus placed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse.
More than just a pretty smile, clean teeth and gums are a sign of total body health. And those painful sessions with the dental hygienist could save your life, new findings suggest.
Most people know that the tedium of good oral hygiene — regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist’s office — reduces tartar, plaque, cavities, gingivitis and bone loss and helps the breath smell like roses.
Brushing your teeth should begin at an early age, around 24 months, or as directed by child’s physician. Children will need help brushing their teeth until they are around the age of 7 to 8. Even before child actually has teeth, it is important to perform mouth care.
But bad breath isn’t always the result of choosing the wrong mouthwash or toothpaste, a University of Iowa dentist says. The cause of bad breath might be the food you ate for lunch, out-of-control diabetes, or perhaps postnasal drip.
If you have a good oral hygiene and have a bad breath it can be halitosis. Halitosis is the medical name given to those who suffer from chronic bad breath.
Believe it or not, the foods you consume can affect your smile as much as brushing or flossing. Every time you eat sugary or starchy foods, the bacteria in plaque get another chance to form dental decay-causing acid. And bad breath can make you want to hide even the most pristine teeth. But choosing foods that naturally fight bacteria, remove plaque, strengthen enamel, and freshen breath is a good way to preserve your pearly whites.
Many decades ago unqualified dentists (quacks) provided certain dental treatment that was not based on scientific principles and along with this kind of assumption based treatment, myths developed which became imprinted in people’s minds. Many myths persist concerning dental care (oral hygiene) and tooth bleaching.
A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from in addition to regular brushing and flossing a daily diet that does not lack the essential vitamins and minerals that make vital contributions to a persona’s oral health. Many people overlook the importance of good nutrition in keeping their smile beautiful and their mouth healthy. Find out 10 foods for making your smile more healthy and beautiful
This was very necessary in a time in which dental hygiene would have been otherwise unknown or primitive. These early dentist were rewarded for their efforts in that nature contained a lot of herbs that could be used to prevent and treat tooth decay, these herbs were both potent and effective in fighting dental problems.
First, it is important to note that our teeth are subject to daily stresses such as chewing and teeth grinding, which wear away at our teeth and put a great deal of pressure on the tooth structure. These stresses put tremendous strain on our teeth, sometimes resulting in hairline stress fractures that eventually break teeth if left undetected.
Sadly, most people think that it’s normal when gums bleed. Well it’s not! If you washed your hands and they started to bleed, wouldn’t you get a little worried? Of course you would, yet most people don’t get worried about bleeding gums because no one is telling them it is serious gum disease that could be deadly!
A root abscess typically originates from dead pulp tissue, usually caused by untreated tooth decay, cracked teeth or extensive periodontal disease. A failed root canal treatment, may also create a similar abscess.
Tooth abscess infection mainly occurs due to deep caries where the infection spreads from the infected carious lesion to the roots. Other causes of tooth abscess are trauma to the tooth, where excess pressure is applied on the tooth or sometimes due to gum disease.
As for personal dental care teeth cleaning is, of course, the most beneficial thing you can do to your teeth and minimize dentist visits. Most people have been teeth brushing twice to thrice a day since childhood. But because teeth brushing is such a daily routine few people actually stop and think about the proper way of doing it.
Every morning you brush your teeth in order to keep them healthy and cavity free. But did you know that you could actually be ruining your teeth and gums in the process? Two out of three people apply too much pressure when brushing their teeth. This overzealous brushing actually destroys gums by driving gum tissue away from teeth.
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