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The Hidden Dangers of Teeth Whitening Products



Teeth whitening products are among the best selling dental hygiene products. Quite many people struggle with decayed teeth and they will not go to the dentist for fillings, but they will certainly use teeth whitening gels in order to have a pearly white smile. Teeth whitening products come in several forms: toothpastes, mouth washes, whitening strips, whitening trays (mouthguards), and so on.

Free Dental Clinics to Offer Treatment to Needy



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7 Interesting Dental Facts



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.

Important Vitamins Help Reducing Gum Disease Risk



Eat your vitamins… is not just another insignificant phrase. According to a recent study, which has been published in the Journal of Dental Research, people who do not get enough Vitamin C and E in their system are extremely likely to develop periodontal disease.

Untreated Gum Disease Long Term Effects on Health



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.

How to Treat Periodontal Disease at Home

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.

Hidden Dangers of Common Toothpaste



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.

Zirconium Dental Implants – A Ceramic Alternative to Titanium



Usually, dental implants are made from titanium or a titanium based alloy. An implant consists of a metal rod, an abutment and crown and serves ideally as an artificial tooth. However, those who would rather not have a metal product like titanium in their mouths or have concerns about possible risks of titanium can opt for zirconium dental implants.

Volunteers Dentists to offer Free Dental Services to Uninsured



NOVA Plans Free Dental Care Day. Mobile Dentistry Unit Present in Yankton, South Dakota. Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Gurnee, IL.

Dental Stem Cells Influenced by Chemicals in Bad Breath



Stem cell researchers from Japan have investigated the effect of hydrogen sulphide found in bad breath. This chemical gas is actually the one which generates the bad odor in stink bombs and even in bad breath or flatulence. The study has been published in the Journal of Breath Research.

Woman Dies from Legionnaires Disease after Dental Visit

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.

Dental Tourism Safety Tips



More and more people nowadays are undertaking dental tourism as the next best option for getting the treatment that they need. They choose dental tourism because it is cheaper, and besides getting proper and high quality treatments at low prices, they also get to travel to beautiful tourism destinations around the world.

Why You Should Only Have Teeth Whitened by a Professional



The purpose of this article is to inform you why you should never have your teeth whitened anywhere else other than a certified dental professional. These beauty salons are breaking the law by hiring people to perform these dangerous and foolish teeth-whitening procedures.

Herbal Toothpastes May Contain Nicotine



Recently, a study conducted by the Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research has revealed that many well known brand toothpastes or toothpowders do incorporate as ingredient the nicotine. However, most of the companies deny this usage, while many do not respond at all.

Oral Healthcare During Pregnancy



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.

Tips for Preventing Oral Cancer



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.

Patients Urged to Ask Their Dentist about the Risk for Cross-Contamination



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.

Amalgam Fillings: Dangerous or Not for Your Health?



The FDA characterizes the silver plugs that are used for filling in the cavities of the teeth, as representing “moderate risk” for the health of people. However, these fillings contain extremely low levels of mercury, and they do not pose any kind of risk for your health. Therefore, many scientists and organizations agree that the FDA should categorize the amalgam fillings as “low risk” and not moderate risk.

Collier County Fluoridation Debate

A few weeks ago the county commissioners have been asked by Frank Oakes from Oakes Farm Market fame to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies. Oakes argued his wish by telling that although fluoride helps keeping teeth strong and keeps away tooth decay, it represents quite an imminent danger to the other organs in the human body.

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Tonsil Stones



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.

Mouth Cancer on the Rise in Ireland



A drastically growing number of both males and females are developing mouth cancer, and this alarms dentists from all over. Cancer of the mouth is an extremely dangerous disease, which kills at least 2 people every week.

What are Cold Sores and Fever Blisters?



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.

The Citizens of Massachusetts Regard Highly their Dentist, Survey Shows

According to a study that has been recently released by the MDS (Massachusetts Dental Society), the citizens of this state place a high level of importance on their general oral health. They further believe that dental hygiene services should be made available and advantageous for everyone, even for those being aided by governmental programs.

Obama Quit Smoking for Better Oral Health. Do You?



To start with, it is important to mention that last year, around this period the controversial health care bill has been passed in the US. President Obama himself, made it a sort of commitment that if everything goes well, he will quit smoking. And so he did, and his helpful tools were the healthy celery sticks and the nicotine gum. The very first devastating effect of smoking can be seen on the general oral health.

European Dentists Plan to Ban Mercury Fillings



Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany have banned or restricted use of the fillings. The European commission may soon call for their phasing out. The material commonly used to fill holes in our teeth is half mercury, a toxic substance.

Medicines and Drugs that can Destroy Your Teeth



There are also some medications such a heart drugs and antidepressants may reduce the flow of saliva in your mouth. Because saliva protects your gums and teeth from infection, a lack of it increase the risk of gum disease. The mouth of a methamphetamine user is often called meth mouth because of the tooth decay that it represents.

Healthy Toothpaste is The Only Solution for Your Dental Health



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.

Study Names Most Germ Killing and Affordable Toothpaste



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.

How Tobacco and Nicotine Affect Your Dental Health

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.

Dangerous Chemicals in Toothpaste



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.

Study to Determine True Cost of Oral Cancer

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and three healthcare partners are working together to determine the true cost-burden of oral cancer.

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5 Steps to Good Oral Health



Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies.

Dental X-Ray – Is It Dangerous?

Many of those who have to treat their teeth quite often know what a dental x-ray means. The procedure has been completely studied and there are no secrets from the client. However, many persons consider that it may bring harm to their bodies by extending radiation. Fortunately it’s a myth. It can be easily calculated that even if you practice dental x ray quite often, its effects on your health are virtually insignificant.

Dental Emergency: Prevent Unpleasant Complications

Dental emergencies may happen with everyone, usually in the most irrelevant moments. It is very important to have knowledge that will help you prevent any unpleasant complications, even small ones.

Top 7 Abscessed Tooth Dangers

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.

Most Dangerous and Not Healthy Foods

What makes a food really bad and not only bad for teeth? In the edibles department, a food gets the seal of disapproval if it does more harm than good – that is, if it supplies calories but little else, and also contains heart-disease-promoting substances like saturated and trans fats. Trans fats are the nasty man-made fats used to give foods a longer shelf life