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| Baking Soda for Teeth Whitening |
| 2012-04-18 08:41:00 |
Baking Soda For White Teeth
One thing all individuals want is to have sparkling white teeth. There are several products on the market which promise these results in a period of a few days. Though they may work, these products tend to run quite expensive! Wouldn’t it be great to have beautiful white teeth just by using what’s lying around the house? Thanks to baking soda, that is now a possibility.
Baking soda is one of the best known teeth whiteners. Not only does it whiten teeth, but it also cleans them. In fact, from the 18th century, up until modern day toothpaste, baking soda was what was used to brush teeth with!
To use the paste as a method for whitening it needs to be made into a paste. About one tablespoon of baking soda should be placed into a small bowl. Then a liquid mixture of ¼ part hydrogen peroxide and ¾ part water should be added to the baking soda. It needs to be made sure that only enough liquid is added in to give the baking soda a ...
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| Dental care in pregnancy |
| 2012-04-18 06:43:00 |
Dental care in and after pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the fetus. Women have more of a chance during pregnancy to get gingivitis, gum disease, and other periodonatal diseases due to the rise in hormones in their body. Poor oral health can affect how much nutrition the expectant mother intakes which is essential for the fetus's growth and survival. The health of a woman's teeth also affects the development of the baby's teeth while it is still in the womb. Studies have shown that women that do not have dental care in pregnancy can have complications which include preterm labor and a baby with low birth weight.
A woman should have one full dentist checkup and one cleaning at least once during her pregnancy. Some dentists may even request a second visit to ensure the woman's teeth and gums are healthy. The cleaning is done to prevent any periodonatal disease that could arise. The cleaning and check up is also important because morning sickness is very c...
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| Mountain Dew Mouth |
| 2012-04-14 09:47:00 |
Mountain Dew Mouth
A term coined by tooth experts, Mountain dew mouth is a kind of tooth decay that is caused by consuming excessive amounts of sugar laden soft drinks. While a vast majority of soft drinks can result in tooth decay, Mountain Dew with its very high sugar content can cause acute or advanced tooth decay in adults as well as kids.
Mountain dew mouth is similar to another dental condition called meth mouth in that it can lead to excessive tooth decay and major gum problems just like the latter. The undisputed leader of sodas, Mountain Dew can lead to adverse dental issues when consumed regularly. This is because of the high caffeine and sugar content in the drink that can wreak serious damage to your gums and teeth. Even though most of the sodas contain one or both of these ingredients, these are present in them only in smaller quantities. Mountain Dew on the other hand contains very high amounts of caffeine and sugar which makes it a bad choice among soft...
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| Wisdom Teeth Removal |
| 2012-04-13 20:56:00 |
Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth Removal You might expect the removal of your wisdom teeth to be a truly horrible experience by the way many people talk about it, but it is rarely bad at all. Anesthetic and modern oral surgery methods have made the entire process much more comfortable than it was long ago. Having an idea of what to expect can take the worry out of the anticipation, however, so here is some information on what you can expect when you get your wisdom teeth taken out.
Pre-Surgery Instructions
If you have arranged to receive general anesthesia, where you are unconscious during the procedure, your dentist will instruct you to stop eating and drinking for at least eight hours leading up to the surgery.
The Actual Surgery
Patients who receive general anesthesia often remember receiving anesthesia, falling asleep, and then nothing else until well after the end of surgery.
Those who opt for local anesthetic will have an interesting experience, but ther...
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| Adjusting to Dentures |
| 2011-10-11 14:57:00 |
It is a fact of life that some of us will lose our teeth and require dentures. If this happens you may find it useful to learn how to adjust to dentures. You will have to adjust and practice pronunciation if you are going to get dentures. Trying to speak to fast at first may cause the new dentures to slap together. Practicing pronunciation will slow down the speech. While you are adjusting to new dentures you may tend to spray saliva while speaking. Until the saliva glands readjust themselves, swallow more often to prevent saliva build up.
It could take several weeks to adjust to dentures. Adjusting to dentures does require some patience. The mouth produces more saliva as it adjusts to the dentures. The saliva glands have not yet determined the dentures are a permanent fixture. Anything new in the mouth will activate the saliva glands. The mouth will have a full feeling but that will go away with time. Speech will be slurred at first as the mouth and tongue adjust....
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| Toothache and no insurance? |
| 2011-10-10 19:45:00 |
Having dental insurance can be very convenient, especially if you are suffering from a toothache. But just because you have a toothache and no insurance, that does not mean you have to suffer. Many people who have had a toothache and no dental insurance have found ways to get the help they need to feel better.
For starters, let's look at some of the possible reasons behind a toothache. A toothache can be caused by a sensitive tooth that is responding to hot, cold, sweet or bitter foods. Other possible causes can be a cavity that has gotten bigger and needs to have a filling, a tooth with an exposed root that needs a root canal or an abscessed tooth. A painful sinus infection that is radiating down through the sinus cavities and to the nerve endings around the teeth can also mimic a classic toothache and fool you into thinking there is something seriously wrong with your tooth.
If you've had recent cold symptoms that may not be fully cleared up, gently press below your che...
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| What is Dry Socket? |
| 2011-09-29 12:16:00 |
Dry socket occurs in the empty tooth canal
When a tooth is removed, a blood clot will form where the tooth used to be. This clot is a defense mechanism of the body that is meant to help protect and heal the extraction site. Sometimes, this clot can dissolve or become dislodged. This will expose the bone and nerve to food, fluids, air, and anything else that enters the mouth. This condition is what is commonly referred to as dry socket.
Dry Socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that affects an estimated 2% to 5% of people that undergo tooth extraction. It is usually determined by an intense pain and the absence of a blood clot at the extraction site. Dry Socket can last five to six days and could lead to infection if not treated properly. For this reason it is vital to avoid toxins and maintain good dental hygiene to avoid dry socket.
Dry socket can be caused by a variety of reasons. Some of these include smoking, birth control, and excess trauma during extra...
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| What is plaque? |
| 2011-04-22 10:27:00 |
Plaque is a type of film that naturally develops on teeth. It is composed of colonizing bacteria trying to stick to the surface of teeth.
Dental plaque is a natural defense mechanism of the mouth. When plaque is left for too long on enamel the bacteria closest to the tooth cannot breathe. This forces them to go into anaerobic asphyxiation which means that the bacteria are breathing on sulfate and nitrate rather than oxygen. This process leaves acids as a by product and causes demineralization of enamel thus leading to cavities.
The microbe responsible for this is Streptococcus mutans. This microbe is normally harmless, but when left on enamel it builds into a thick layer.
The best defense against S. mutans is to brush everyday, this helps by preventing plaque buildup. Brush lightly and use soft bristles as hard bristles can scratch teeth on a microscopic level. The second best defense against S. mutans is to avoid sugar as it stimulates growth of this bacteria. Sodas and energy drinks...
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| How to get kids to brush teeth |
| 2011-04-21 09:07:00 |
Tooth decay occurs faster in children than in adults. For this reason oral hygiene is vital to your childs dental health and should be taught as soon as their first tooth is visible.
If brushing your childs teeth yourself, a soft bristled tooth brush is highly recommended as hard bristles can scratch teeth on a microscopic level. Add a pea-size dab of toothpaste and be sure to get the back and front teeth top and bottom. Sing a pleasant tune to associate good memories with teeth brushing for your child. Allow your child to watch you brush your teeth so that they will be at ease with the process of teeth brushing.
If your child is reluctant to brush:- purchase a colorful toothbrush to make brushing fun - tell your child "its almost time to brush" a few minutes beforehand- make oral hygiene fun by rewarding your child with a toy or game
Oral care is an important skill to teach your child at an early age. With the right attitude you can get your child to want to brush their teeth. Until ...
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| Care Following Dental Procedures |
| 2011-01-31 21:15:00 |
1. Protecting your blood clot is the #1 thing you can do to prevent dry socket.. maintain gentle pressure by biting on the gauze sponge that has been placed over the surgical area for 45 minutes. Repeat as needed. If the area is still bleeding then bite on a tea bag that had been wrapped in gauze. It is normal to have blood seep from the socket for the next 24 hours, yet should not have all out bleeding; if there is then use gauze or a tea bag. Keep your head higher than any other part of your body; do not bend over. You should sleep with several pillows to keep your head up. Do not get yourself over heated.
2. Do not rinse.. or use mouth wash for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours rinse with warm salt water. 5 times a day for the next 5 days (1/2 teaspoon table salt in 8 oz of warm water). The use of commercial mouthwashes during the healing period is not recommended.
3. Discomfort following dental surgery. It is normal to experience some discomfort, if medication has been given or pre...
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