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At Smiles by Design we have combined the luxury and comfort of a day at the spa with the latest in dental technology, to create the dental experience you could only imagine.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-89898929722553756792013-10-31T08:35:00.000-07:002013-10-31T08:35:00.682-07:00Livermore Dentist - Halloween Can Be Scary, Especially for Kids’ Teeth- Smiles By Design in Livermore <img src="http://www.news4sanantonio.com/news/features/top-stories/stories//images/AP-HalloweenCandy-Small_4861.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your kids may be ready to indulge in sweet treats this
Halloween, but don't let the holiday turn into an oral health nightmare. To
keep your children's smiles safe from creepy cavities this season and all
year-round, consider these tips from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don't Get Stuck<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Sticky, chewy candies are cavity-causing
culprits," says AGD spokesperson Connie White, DDS, FAGD. "Gummies,
taffy, caramel—they all get stuck in the pits and grooves of teeth, where it's
nearly impossible for saliva to wash them away. The longer that candy remains
stuck in the teeth, the higher the risk of developing cavities." Encourage
children to brush their teeth following candy consumption. If a toothbrush
isn't handy, says Dr. White, give them a glass of water to help swish away the
sugars.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If the candy is sour, however, hold off on the brushing.
Sour candy is likely acidic, so it's best to wait at least 30 minutes to an
hour before brushing. The action of brushing can actually spread the acid onto
more tooth surfaces, increasing its erosive action on tooth enamel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eat, Then Treat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Halloween night, allow children to enjoy a few pieces of
candy, but only after they've eaten a nutritious meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Chewing during a meal stimulates saliva, which has
protective enzymes and minerals to cleanse the teeth and protect against
cavities," says AGD spokesperson Mark Malterud, DDS, MAGD. "Plus,
eating before treating will give kids nice full tummies, tummies that might
have a little less room for candy." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do Your Part </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When trick-or-treaters visit your home, pass out
teeth-friendly treats. For example, sugar-free lollipops, hard candies, and
chewing gum are better options than their sugary alternatives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Sugar-free gum actually can help prevent
cavities," says Dr. Malterud. "Not only does it dislodge food
particles from between the teeth, but it also increases saliva to help wash
away the sugars."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brushing Basics</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"No matter what season it is, kids should be brushing
their teeth for two minutes twice a day and flossing once a day," advises
Dr. White. "It's especially important to brush before bedtime. Otherwise,
sugars will linger on the teeth all night long, increasing their risk of
cavities."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Think of all the time you’d save if brushing your teeth only took six seconds. Seriously, just think of all the things you could do with those spare moments. Take up taxidermy? Sure. Learn Latin? Why not.</div>
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(<strong style="font-weight: bold;">MORE: </strong><a href="http://techland.time.com/2013/01/15/beam-toothbrush-connects-to-your-smartphone-can-tattle-to-your-dentist/" style="color: #1b5288; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beam Toothbrush Connects to Your Smartphone, Can Tattle to Your Dentist</a>)</div>
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Say hello to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.blizzident.com/" style="color: #1b5288; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Blizzident</a>, the futuristic toothbrush that, yes, promises to clean your teeth perfectly in six seconds flat. It’s basically a bizarre little contraption that you bite down on, and then it does the rest of the work. The Blizzident website<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.blizzident.com/how-it-works.html" style="color: #1b5288; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">explains</a>:<a href="http://www.blizzident.com/how-it-works.html" style="color: #1b5288; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>
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All Blizzident-bristles are tailored to your own teeth. They are placed on the surface of your teeth in a 45 degree angle. They are also aligned exactly along your gumline in a 45 degree angle.</div>
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Pretty cool in theory, right? But the contraption looks kind of scary, like one of the mean, aggressive fish from <em>Finding Nemo</em>. Do you really want that in and around your mouth? What if it accidentally brushes your <em>face</em>?</div>
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Blizzident currently costs $300 and lasts for a year. If you’re interested in looking like a robotic piranha with super clean teeth, check out the below Blizzident video:</div>
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</footer><br />Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-50248423766677442632013-10-25T07:30:00.000-07:002013-10-28T08:29:52.188-07:00Livermore Dentist - Red Wine or White? Teeth a Fright - Smiles By Design in Livermore <br />
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Monika Jones, 28, loves red wine. What she doesn’t love is the “monster mouth” it gives her.</div>
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“I’ve found that red wine not only stains my teeth — it turns the inner part of my lips a dark magenta after just two glasses,” says Jones, a Seattle writer. “My friends call it ‘monster mouth.’”</div>
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In an effort to avoid monster mouth (and stained teeth), Jones recently switched from red to white and cut back on her coffee.</div>
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But is this actually the right choice? After all, if you stick with white, you could miss out on the heart-healthy benefits of red. On the other hand, going for the full grape gusto means you risk walking around with red-tinged “Twilight” teeth.</div>
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What’s a health conscious (and somewhat vain) vino drinker to do?</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Setting the stage for stains<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>A new study indicates you might want to decide<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">when</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>you’d rather have stained teeth. Now — or later?</div>
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“Red wine is an amazing staining material, but white wine makes the teeth more susceptible to staining,” says Dr. Mark Wolff, a professor at the New York University College of Dentistry.</div>
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“When you drink an acidic beverage, you wind up in a scenario where you etch the outer surface of the tooth slightly, making it more susceptible to chemicals that have pigment in them.”</div>
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In a study presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for Dental Research, Wolff and his colleagues soaked one set of cow teeth (a close match to human teeth) in water and another set in white wine. Then they immersed both sets in black tea and compared stains. The wine-soaked teeth had “significantly darker stains” thanks to the way white wine set the stage for staining.</div>
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As a result, white wine drinkers can wind up with stains nearly as intense as red wine drinkers simply by following a glass or two of Chardonnay with tea, coffee or cola, says Wolff.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Killer combos<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>Chasing white wine with a glass or two of red is another sure-fire stain-maker, perhaps even powerful enough to spawn a new motto ala “Beer before liquor, never been sicker.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Red after white and your smile will be a fright? </em></div>
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But that’s not the only thing that can give a white wine drinker dark teeth.</div>
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“We’ve looked at blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, sodas, teas and sports drinks,” he says. “White wine and anything that’s deeply pigmented will cause stains.”</div>
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And yes, that also includes those glistening bowls of holiday cranberries.</div>
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As a result of the study, Wolff says he doesn’t tell people to avoid wine, but instead suggests they pay attention to their combinations. Also on his list of things to watch for: dental overkill.</div>
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“Drink in moderation and when you’re done, rinse with water,” he says. “Don’t run to the bathroom and brush right after.”</div>
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“That can cause aggressive wear,” he says. “You want to let your saliva get to the teeth and remineralize them. It rehardens the tooth and gets rid of the areas that are etched in [by the acidic wine]. When you’re done drinking, rinse with water and then brush with a good whitening toothpaste when you get home.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
<strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></strong>Of course, there’s more to wine than acid and tannins and colorants that stain the teeth. There are also all those studies touting various health benefits, as well as the risks of drinking too much.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 15px/24.06px Georgia, Times, serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">A recent study at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, for instance, concluded that red wine and white wine are equal in terms of breast cancer risk. Other studies claim mild-to-moderate red wine drinking may lower lung cancer risk, protect the prostate and reduce heart damage. A new study out of Italy even found a relationship between moderate intake of red wine and better sexual health in women.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 15px/24.06px Georgia, Times, serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">“I think there’s convincing evidence for reduced risk of heart disease, reduced risk of diabetes and reduced risk of overall mortality [for red wine drinkers],” says Dr. Eric Rimm, associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. “But people who have one to two [alcoholic] drinks a day have those benefits regardless of the beverage they’re consuming.”</span></div>
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Rimm says his research — and that of many others — suggests the health benefits stem from the ethanol, which is present in red wine, white wine, beer and spirits.</div>
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“There’s some suggestion that red wine may be more beneficial than other beverages, but there are an equal number of studies suggesting the opposite,” he says. “It would be a shame for people to give up their white wine because they think only red wine is beneficial.”</div>
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Monika Jones says she’s leaning towards the middle.</div>
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“There are just too many studies,” she says. “One day it’s a pro and the next a con. I decided it’s just a matter of moderation. And lately, I’ve been thinking of rosé.”</div>
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Numerous studies have shown that cavity-causing bacteria can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth.</div>
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When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have “caught” them from her mom.</div>
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“The dentist handed me this piece of paper that talked about saliva transfer,” said Sarah, a 37-year-old writer from San Francisco. “It said not to share cups or utensils or food and said, ‘No kissing your kid on the lips.’ I was shocked; I’d been taking a bite of food and then giving her a bite since she started eating. I told the dentist I’d never heard of this and he said these were new findings.”</div>
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As it turns out, studies about the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria from mom to baby have been published for 30 years. The primary culprit is Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth.</div>
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According to a 2008 study in Pediatric Dentistry, “strong evidence demonstrated that mothers are a primary source of MS [mutans streptococci] colonization of their children; a few investigations showed other potential sources … notably fathers.”</div>
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“There have been many, many studies,” said Dr. Jane Soxman, a pediatric dentist from Allison Park, Pa. “It’s well-documented. You can’t blame it all on kissing a child on the lips — that’s one of several different factors that would have to be working together. But the main thing to know is that tooth decay is a bacterial infection and you can spread it from one person to another during the window of infectivity, which is during infancy and especially during the time of tooth eruption. That’s when the teeth are most vulnerable. It’s as if you had a bad cold and were kissing your child, you would spread the cold virus.”</div>
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Only parents (or caregivers) with active tooth decay can spread the Streptococcus mutans bacteria through the transfer of saliva. And Soxman stressed that the transmission of bacteria-laden saliva is just one piece of the puzzle. Tooth decay is caused by a combination of factors, including the transfer of infectious saliva, genetics, oral hygiene, and feeding practices, such as letting your baby constantly suck on a sippy cup full of juice or milk or other sugar-laden liquid. (Bacteria uses the sugar to produce acid, which breaks down enamel.) Baby teeth are particularly vulnerable to decay.</div>
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“When teeth first come into the mouth, when they first erupt, the enamel is very soft,” said Soxman. “They’re brand new virgin surfaces and are very susceptible.”</div>
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Eat your way to teeth like Scarlett Johansson's.</div>
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Stars like Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson need killer smiles for their livelihood, but for us mere mortals, a whiter, brighter smile can do wonders for our appearance and self-confidence. Plus, surveys reveal that one of the first things that people notice about others is their smile, and as that old saw goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression.</div>
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Dr. Timothy Chase, a 15-year veteran of cosmetic dentistry in New York City says white teeth and healthy gums can take 10 years off your appearance. And while professional dental products work best for whitening, what you eat and don’t eat can play a huge role in how white your teeth are. It seems certain fruits, vegetables and other foods can aid in your quest for whiter teeth. Here’s what you should know about the white smile diet:</div>
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Apples, cauliflower, celery and carrots work to whiten because they function as an abrasive scrub for teeth. These foods are nature’s toothbrush. They also stimulate the production of saliva, which helps keep plaque from forming. Stain sticks to plaque.</div>
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The acid in oranges and pineapples may whiten and brighten the surface of the teeth. The acid also contains enzymes that kill bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. “Saliva is the body’s wonder fluid,” says Chase, and eating juicy citrus increases saliva production that washes away foods that stain like coffee, soda and red wine.</div>
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Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid that can whiten teeth. Munch berries several times a week to naturally whiten chompers.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-size: 1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pass the cheese, please</strong></div>
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Dairy products such as yogurt, milk and hard cheeses like cheddar contain lactic acid, which may help protect teeth against decay. Researchers think proteins in yogurt may bind to teeth and prevent them from attack by harmful acids that cause cavities. Dairy is also loaded with calcium, which guards and strengthens bone that holds teeth in place. Plus, chewing hard cheese creates saliva that helps remove food particles that stain.</div>
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You can also try to avoid stain-causing foods. Any food that causes a stubborn laundry stain can discolor teeth, too. If you look at a tooth under a microscope, it looks like a kitchen sponge with many little nooks, crannies and holes. When stain-causing foods and beverages get stuck in those nooks and crannies, especially over time, dark stains develop. While we hear a lot about coffee, tea and red wine, soda is actually one of the worst offenders. It not only contains acids that open up those nooks but then stains them with cola color.</div>
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While you're at it, be sure to go easy on other teeth-staining food and drink, such as coffee, tea, blueberries, red wine, soy sauce and tobacco.</div>
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“It only takes seven minutes for destruction to start, but you can stop it by rinsing with plain water for seven seconds until you can brush and remove plaque,” says Dr. Joe Kravitz, a Washington D.C. dentist and author of “Dirty Mouth.” If you can’t get to a toothbrush or drink water, chew sugarless gum to remove stain food causing particles.</div>
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Drinking milk after eating sweet foods can reduce the damage sugar can do to your teeth, say researchers in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.</div>
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When you eat food with sugar in it, bacteria in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Plaque.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Plaque.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">plaque</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on your teeth produce acids that attack your teeth and can cause decay (also known as “caries”). Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s School of Dentistry conducted a study to see if drinking milk, apple juice or water after eating a sugary cereal would affect the acidity of dental plaque.</div>
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Twenty adult participants visited the study site at University of Illinois at Chicago once per week for six weeks. Based on a computer-generated random order, participants completed different study test search week. At their weekly visits, they either rinsed with a control solution (sugar or sorbitol) or they ate sugary cereal followed by drinking whole milk, apple juice, tap water or nothing at all.</div>
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Researchers then measured the levels of acid in the plaque on the participants’ teeth at intervals up to 30 minutes for the cereal only, sucrose and sorbitol groups and up to 35 minutes for the cereal followed by milk, apple juice or ware groups.</div>
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They found that found that drinking milk after eating cereal helped lower plaque acid levels the most, followed by water, cereal only and apple juice.</div>
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“When discussing the cariogenicity of foods and beverages with patients, dentists and other health care professionals should emphasize that the order of ingesting sugary and nonsugary foods is important and may affect their oral health,” stated the researchers in their article.</div>
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source: <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ADA/2013/article/ADA-07-Milk-May-Help-Reduce-Tooth-DecayCaused-by-Sugary-Foods.cvsp">http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ADA/2013/article/ADA-07-Milk-May-Help-Reduce-Tooth-DecayCaused-by-Sugary-Foods.cvsp</a></div>
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Take a deep breath and relax. Stress and anxiety may bring some unwanted oral health concerns, such as teeth grinding—and you may not even be aware of it.</div>
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Also known as<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bruxism.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bruxism.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">bruxism</a>, teeth grinding is when you clench your teeth, or slide your teeth back-and-forth over each other. Often, it occurs unconsciously while you sleep.</div>
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Although it’s not considered a dangerous disorder, it can put pressure on the jaw muscles and tissues, and wear down your teeth, according to the National Institutes of Health. It may lead to jaw pain, headaches and earaches, and permanent damage to the teeth.</div>
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While there are various causes to teeth grinding, daily stress may be the biggest trigger for most people. Symptoms include sensitivity in the teeth, sore jaw and insomnia.</div>
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To treat teeth grinding, the NIH recommends reducing your daily stress and learning various relaxation techniques, such as meditation. Relaxing your face and jaw muscles throughout the day—to make a habit out of it—can also help.</div>
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Often, avoiding hard foods such as candies and nuts, drinking plenty of water, and massaging the muscles of the neck, shoulders and face can help relieve or reduce any pain.</div>
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However, there are other possible causes of teeth grinding. These include: sleep disorders; an abnormal<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bite.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bite.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">bite</a>; misaligned teeth; and in children, irritation in the mouth and allergies. In such cases, dentists may provide you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep. Dentists may also recommend a muscle relaxant to be used before going to bed.</div>
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source: <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ADA/2013/article/ADA-09-Stress-Anxiety-Can-Lead-To-Teeth-Grinding.cvsp">http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ADA/2013/article/ADA-09-Stress-Anxiety-Can-Lead-To-Teeth-Grinding.cvsp</a></div>
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Healthy<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gums.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gums.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">gums</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>may mean a healthy baby.</div>
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Research has indicated that women with<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Periodontal-Disease.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common-Concerns/Gum-Disease/article/What-is-Periodontal-Disease.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">periodontal disease</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or low-birth weight baby, according to the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology.</div>
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"Tenderness, redness or swollen gums are a few indications of periodontonal disease," said Dr. Nancy L. Newhouse, president of the AAP and a practicing periodontist. "Other symptoms include gums that bleed with toothbrushing or eating, gums that are pulling away from the teeth,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bad-Breath.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bad-Breath.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">bad breath</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and loose teeth. These signs, especially during pregnancy, should not be ignored and may require treatment from a dental professional."</div>
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), babies with a birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds may be at risk of long-term health problems such as delayed motor skills, social growth or learning disabilities. Similar complications are true for babies born at least three weeks earlier than their due date. Other issues associated with pre-term birth include respiratory problems, vision and hearing loss or feeding and digestive problems.</div>
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The clinical recommendations released by the AAP and the EFP state that non-surgical periodontal therapy is safe for pregnant women and can result in improved periodontal health. Published concurrently in the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the report provides guidelines for both dental and medical professionals to use in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease in pregnant women.</div>
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In addition, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released a statement encouraging pregnant women to sustain their oral health and recommended regular dental cleanings during pregnancy.</div>
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"Routine<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">brushing</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Flossing.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Oral-Hygiene/Brushing-and-Flossing/article/How-to-Floss.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">flossing</a>, and seeing a periodontist, dentist or dental<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">hygienist</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for a comprehensive periodontal evaluation during pregnancy may decrease the chance of adverse pregnancy complications," says Dr. Newhouse. "It is important for expectant mothers to monitor their periodontal health and to have a conversation with their periodontist or dentist about the most appropriate care. By maintaining your periodontal health, you are not only supporting your overall health, but also helping to ensure a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.”</div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-43271690858963410872013-10-04T07:30:00.000-07:002013-10-04T07:30:03.203-07:00Tracy Dentist - Alzheimer's disease linked to poor dental health - Smiles By Design in Livermore<img src="http://www.dental-tribune.com/thumbCache/6/5/0/adaptive_1350048056_uploads_images_592160ca9c6d747ee6ccbc21a18c9c0a_jpg_610x325_100.png" /><br />
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<strong>A study has found that people with poor oral hygiene or gum disease could be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's compared with those who have healthy teeth.</strong></div>
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Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the UK, discovered the presence of a bacterium called<em>Porphyromonas gingivalis</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in the brains of patients who had<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142214.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What is Dementia? What Causes Dementia? Symptoms of Dementia">dementia</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>when they were alive. The bug is usually associated with chronic periodontal (gum) disease.</div>
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For the study, published in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Journal of Alzheimer's Disease</em>, 10 brain samples from patients with dementia were donated for analysis by a scheme called Brains for Dementia Research, alongside 10 brain samples from people who had not had the disease.</div>
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Examination of the samples revealed the presence of the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Porphyromonas gingivalis</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in the samples of the brains affected by Alzheimer's.</div>
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This bacteria is usually found in oral cavities, and enters the blood stream through a variety of daily activities, such as chewing, eating and brushing teeth. However, it is more likely to enter the blood stream after invasive dental treatment, where it is possible that the bacteria can enter the brain regularly, the researchers say.</div>
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<strong>Each time the bacteria enter the brain, the researchers note, this could potentially trigger immune system responses, causing the release of excess chemicals that can kill neurons.</strong></div>
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The researchers say that this activity could lead to symptoms such as confusion and deteriorating memory - typical symptoms of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159442.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?">Alzheimer's disease</a>.</div>
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The study adds to previous findings that Alzheimer's is linked to poor oral health. Research from New York University in 2010 revealed long-term evidence that linked<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196804.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;">gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease</a>, finding that<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167727.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What Is Gum Disease? What Is Gingivitis? What Causes Gingivitis?">gum disease</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>could increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction.</div>
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Another study has suggested that other bacteria and viruses are linked to the disease. Research from the University of New Mexico suggested that Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) was linked to Alzheimer's. See<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/221222.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;">"Cold sores" connected to cognitive decline</a>.</div>
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Professor St John Crean, from the School of Medical Dentistry at UCLAN, says of this most recent research:</div>
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"Whereas previous studies have indicated a link between dementia and other bacteria and viruses such as the Herpes simplex virus type 1, this new research indicates a possible association between gum disease and individuals who may be susceptible to developing Alzheimer's disease, if exposed to the appropriate trigger."</blockquote>
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"Research currently under way at UCLan is playing an active role in exploring this link," Prof. St John Crean continues, "but it remains to be proven whether poor dental hygiene can lead to dementia in healthy people, which obviously could have significant implications for the population as a whole. It is also likely that these bacteria could make the existing disease condition worse."</div>
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The researchers hope that continued donation of brain tissue will enable examination of more samples from people with and without Alzheimer's disease who have relevant dental records.</div>
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They add that future research will involve determining whether the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Porphyromonas gingivalis</em>could be used as a marker for a blood test that predicts the development of Alzheimer's disease in patients who are at higher risk.</div>
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After looking at pictures of dental treatment scenes, researchers[1] discovered that female patients scared of the dentist were six times more likely to be disgusted with what they saw, compared with non-dental phobic women.</div>
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In a battle of the sexes, dental phobic women struggled to hide their emotions. Although both men and woman faired equally when asked about their feelings towards the dentist, women afraid of the dentist were more repulsed than their men counterparts.</div>
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Survey data from the Adult Dental Health Survey[2] showed almost half of adults were moderately to extremely afraid of the dentist. With almost 30 million people visiting the dentist, Karen Coates, Dental Advisor at the British Dental Health Foundation, uses the research to reassure anxious patients that they are not alone and that there are ways make visiting the dentist a manageable experience.</div>
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Karen said: "The good news is that more and more dentists now understand their patients' fears, and with a combination of kindness and gentleness can do a great deal to make dental treatment an acceptable, normal part of life. Make sure that the practice knows you are nervous, so that they can help you. You are not alone and your fear will be much less if you share it with your dental team.</div>
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"Dentists are aware many of their patients have some form of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/anxiety/" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What is Anxiety?">anxiety</a>. There are dentists who specialise in treating nervous patients and will make more time for you. Book appointments at a time of day when you feel at your best and when you do not have any other commitments to worry about. Allow plenty of time so that you can get to the practice in a relaxed frame of mind.</div>
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"Agree with your dentist a sign that means 'stop I need a break' before the treatment is started. Usually you can just raise your hand, and the treatment can be stopped for a few minutes until you are ready to start again. Once you know that you can control the situation you will feel more confident. Some people find that listening to music whilst they are having treatment can help. If you are still nervous there are other techniques your dentist can use to help you, such as relaxation and sedation so ask the team about these.</div>
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"Patients anxious of the dentist are, in theory, likely to have poorer oral health than those who get regular check-ups. Even if you are fearful it is important to visit the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend giving them a chance a chance to assess your oral health. Catching any problems whilst they are still small will mean that the treatment involved is much less and lighter on your pocket too. Truly a case that prevention is better than a cure. Always remember that you are in charge of your oral health for the rest of the time and brushing, twice a day for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste, will help to remove plaque - the cause of both decay and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167727.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What Is Gum Disease? What Is Gingivitis? What Causes Gingivitis?">gum disease</a>. It is also important to clean in between teeth using interdental brushes or floss."</div>
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The Foundation recommends the following for good oral health:</div>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 10px;">Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste</li>
<li style="padding-bottom: 10px;">Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks</li>
<li style="padding-bottom: 10px;">Visit the dentist regularly - as often as they recommend.</li>
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<strong>According to a surprising new study, people who have more dental cavities are at lower risk of being diagnosed with head and neck cancer, compared with patients who have few or no cavities.</strong></div>
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Dental cavities (or caries) are caused by tooth decay. This is when the bacteria present in the mouth make lactic acids that strip away minerals in the tooth by fermenting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161547.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What Are Carbohydrates? What Is Glucose?">carbohydrates</a>.</div>
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According to the researchers from the University at Buffalo, NY, previous studies have shown the bacteria that causes tooth decay is linked to an immune response, which may be protective against<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;" title="What is Cancer?">cancer</a>.</div>
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For this study, published online in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery</em>, the researchers set out to determine if there is a significant link between dental cavities and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).</div>
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The study involved 399 patients newly diagnosed with HNSCC, and 221 participants without the cancer who were all selected from the Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Roswell Park Cancer Industry between 1999 and 2007.</div>
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The researchers analyzed the dental history of all patients, particularly their history of dental cavities, by measuring the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth.</div>
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Of the 399 patients with HNSCC, 146 (36.6%) had oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Oropharyngeal SCC occurred in 151 (37.8%) patients, while 102 (25.6%) had laryngeal SCC.</div>
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<strong>The results of the study overall showed that those who had high cavity numbers and who placed in the top third of participants were less likely to have HNSCC, compared with participants who had low cavity numbers in the bottom third.</strong></div>
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The study authors explain:</div>
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"Caries is a dental plaque-related disease. Lactic acid bacteria cause demineralization (caries) only when they are in dental plaque in immediate contact with the tooth surface. The presence of these otherwise beneficial bacteria in saliva or on mucosal surfaces may protect the host against chronic inflammatory diseases and HNSCC.<br />
We could think of dental caries as a form of 'collateral damage' and develop strategies to reduce its risk while preserving the beneficial effects of the lactic acid bacteria."</blockquote>
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The researchers say that a potential strategy to reduce the risk of dental cavities while still preserving the lactic acid bacteria could be to implement mechanical plaque control, preservation of saliva and use of fluoride, as well as controlling diet and other risk factors.</div>
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"Future studies assessing the potential effects of the oral microbiome and associated immune responses on HNSCC will help elucidate the biological mechanism of the clinical association that we have observed in this study."</div>
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<em>Medical News Today</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>recently reported on a study that suggested poor oral health and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265083.php" style="color: #990099; text-decoration: none;">gum disease could lead to a higher risk of throat cancer</a>.</div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-52499201961380823232013-09-27T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-27T07:00:07.027-07:00Pleasanton Dentist - What is Good Oral Hygiene - Smiles by Design in Livermore<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px 10px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<b>What is Good<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Oral-Hygiene.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Oral-Hygiene.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">Oral Hygiene</a>?</b><br />Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means:</div>
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If your gums do hurt or bleed while<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">brushing</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Flossing.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Oral-Hygiene/Brushing-and-Flossing/article/How-to-Floss.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">flossing</a>, or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your dentist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.</div>
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Your dentist or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">hygienist</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>can help you learn good oral hygiene techniques and can help point out areas of your mouth that may require extra attention during brushing and flossing.</div>
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<b>How is Good Oral Hygiene Practiced?</b><br />Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being.</div>
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Daily preventive care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and is much less painful, expensive, and worrisome than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.</div>
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In between regular visits to the dentist, there are simple steps that each of us can take to greatly decrease the risk of developing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Tooth-Decay.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Tooth-Decay.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">tooth decay</a>,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gum-Disease.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common-Concerns/Gum-Disease/article/What-are-the-Stages-of-Gum-Disease.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">gum disease</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and other dental problems. These include:</div>
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<li style="background-image: url("http://www.colgate.com/CP/common/images/backgrounds/bullet_grey.gif"); background-position: 0px 6px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 8px;">Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals</li>
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Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gumline.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gumline.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">gumline</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline.</div>
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Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Tooth.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Tooth.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">tooth</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>using short back-and-forth strokes.</div>
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Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath.</div>
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Use about 18" of floss, leaving an inch or two to work with.</div>
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Gently follow the curves of your teeth.</div>
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Be sure to clean beneath the gumline, but avoid snapping the floss on the gums.</div>
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</span>source: <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular-Topics/Oral-Health-Basics/article/What-is-Good-Oral-Hygiene.cvsp">http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular-Topics/Oral-Health-Basics/article/What-is-Good-Oral-Hygiene.cvsp</a><br />
Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-47201972483540910202013-09-25T07:30:00.000-07:002013-09-25T07:30:01.296-07:00Tracy Dentist - Diabetes and Oral Health Problems - Smiles by Design in Livermore <img src="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/what_your_mouth_says_about_your_health_slideshow/small_versions_421x286/whitmore_rf_photo_of_diabetic_teeth_and-_gums.jpg" /><br />
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For the nearly 21 million Americans that have diabetes, many may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition. Research shows that there is an increased prevalence of gum disease among those with diabetes, adding serious gum disease to the list of other complications associated with diabetes, such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.</div>
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<strong>Is There a Two-Way Street?</strong><br />Emerging research also suggests that the relationship between serious gum disease and diabetes is two-way. Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes. Research suggests that people with diabetes are at higher risk for oral health problems, such as<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gingivitis.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common-Concerns/Gum-Disease/article/What-is-Gingivitis-Signs-and-Symptoms.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">gingivitis</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(an early stage of gum disease) and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Periodontitis.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common-Concerns/Gum-Disease/article/Periodontitis.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">periodontitis</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(serious gum disease). People with diabetes are at an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gums.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Gums.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">gums</a>.</div>
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The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health states that good oral health is integral to general health. So be sure to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Brushing.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">brush</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and floss properly and see your dentist for regular checkups.</div>
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<strong>If I Have Diabetes, am I at Risk for Dental Problems?</strong><br />If your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you are more likely to develop serious gum disease and lose more teeth than non-diabetics. Like all infections, serious gum disease may be a factor in causing blood sugar to rise and may make diabetes harder to control.</div>
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Other oral problems associated to diabetes include:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Thrush.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Thrush.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">thrush</a>, an infection caused by fungus that grows in the mouth, and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dry-Mouth.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dry-Mouth.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">dry mouth</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>which can cause soreness, ulcers, infections and cavities.</div>
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<strong>How Can I Help Prevent Dental Problems Associated with Diabetes?</strong><br />First and foremost, control your blood glucose level. Then, take good care of your teeth and gums, along with regular checkups every six months. To control thrush, a fungal infection, maintain good diabetic control, avoid smoking and, if you wear them, remove and clean<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dentures.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dentures.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">dentures</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>daily. Good blood glucose control can also help prevent or relieve dry mouth caused by diabetes.</div>
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<strong>What Can I Expect at My Checkup? Should I Tell My Dental Professional About My Diabetes?</strong><br />People with diabetes have special needs and your dentist and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Hygienist.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">hygienist</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>are equipped to meet those needs — with your help. Keep your dentist and hygienist informed of any changes in your condition and any medication you might be taking. Postpone any non-emergency dental procedures if your blood sugar is not in good control.</div>
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source: <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular-Topics/Diabetes-and-Oral-Care/article/Diabetes-and-Oral-Health-Problems.cvsp">http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular-Topics/Diabetes-and-Oral-Care/article/Diabetes-and-Oral-Health-Problems.cvsp</a></div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-81665534123524061592013-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:002013-09-23T08:00:03.798-07:00Livermore Dentist - Treatment Options for Tooth Sensitivity - Smiles by Design in Livermore<br />
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Tooth Sensitivity – Overview</h2>
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Tooth sensitivity is due to the exposure of dentin, the part of the tooth which covers the nerve, either through loss of the enamel layer or recession of the gums. Temperature changes and certain foods (acidic or sweet) can cause the tooth or teeth to be painful. The pain usually subsides after a short period of time.</div>
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The dentin contains a large numbers of pores or tubes that run from the outside of the tooth to the nerve in the center. When the dentin is exposed, these tubes can be stimulated by changes in temperature or certain foods. Here is an image of what the dentin tubes look like under the microscope:</div>
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The dentin contains a large numbers of pores or tubes that run from the outside of the tooth to the nerve in the center. When the dentin is exposed, these tubes can be stimulated by changes in temperature or certain foods. Here is an image of what the dentin tubes look like under the microscope:</div>
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The best way to find out why a tooth is sensitive is to have dental professional examine you. They can look for the signs of dentin exposure, and run tests to determine what the true cause of the sensitivity is. Sometimes, the sensitivity is due to a cavity or gum disease – these can be treated to address the sensitivity. Other times, the cause of the sensitivity is because the enamel has been lost through abrasion or erosion, or the gums have receded, causing the roots to be exposed.</div>
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What Can Be Done?</h2>
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If the sensitivity is due to a cavity, a restoration can be placed. If gum disease is the cause, the dental professional can perform a thorough cleaning of the area.</div>
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However, if the cause is from dentin being exposed, then there are a number of professional and at home treatments that can be used to reduce the sensitivity.</div>
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<li style="background-image: url("http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif"); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;">Fluoride varnish can be applied to exposed areas, strengthening the enamel and dentin</li>
<li style="background-image: url("http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif"); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;">Fluoride foam or gel can be placed into a mouth tray; you then sit with this in your mouth for 3-5 minutes, providing the teeth with a high concentration of fluoride to strengthen the areas</li>
<li style="background-image: url("http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif"); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;">Bonding agent, the material used to stick tooth colored restorations to teeth, can be used to seal the dentin surface and provide a barrier to the stimuli that cause sensitivity</li>
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There are a number of treatments available, and your dental professional can help you find those that will work best, depending on your situation. Always seek a dental professional's help – do not try to diagnose this problem yourself. It may be the sign of something more serious, and only a dental professional can tell you what it really is.</div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-19887428709806159042013-09-20T08:02:00.000-07:002013-09-20T08:02:00.094-07:00Pleasanton Dentist - Stress of daily grind takes toll on Teeth - Smiles by Design in Livermore<a data-ved="0CAUQjRw" href="http://www.drstelmach.com/tag/teeth-grinding" id="irc_mil" style="border: 0px; text-align: center;"><img height="188" id="irc_mi" src="http://www.drstelmach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bruxism-300x188.gif" style="-webkit-background-size: 21px; -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65098) 0px 5px 35px; background-color: white; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, rgb(239, 239, 239) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, rgb(239, 239, 239) 75%, rgb(239, 239, 239)), linear-gradient(45deg, rgb(239, 239, 239) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, rgb(239, 239, 239) 75%, rgb(239, 239, 239)); background-position: 0px 0px, 10px 10px; background-size: 21px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65098) 0px 5px 35px; margin-top: 104px;" width="300" /></a><br />
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The foreclosures, the financial meltdowns, the freaky environmental disasters — they’ve all become part of our daily grind.</div>
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But for some, that's not just a metaphor.</div>
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“I’ve gone several years without grinding but now it’s back,” says Betsy Riley, a 57-year-old program manager from Washington, D.C., who’s cracked five teeth and suffered a world of dental woes due to anxiety-provoked grinding. “All the stories about the economy, all the people who’ve lost their jobs. Plus every time you turn on the TV, there are mudslides, earthquakes, volcanoes.”</div>
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Grinding and clenching — otherwise known as bruxism — is indeed on the rise, say dentists across the country.</div>
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“I would absolutely say there’s been an uptick of about 20 percent in terms of the number of appliances or chipped teeth or things directly related to bruxism that I attribute to these stressful times,” says Manhattan dentist Dr. Michael Sinken. “I have a friend who has a practice that’s 90 percent TMJ. He says he’s absolutely seen an increase in business. People are hurting.”</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chewing over our problems </strong>A recent study in the journal Head & Face Medicine found that sleep bruxism is more common with people who claimed to experience daily problems and trouble at work, a finding that hardly surprises former journalist Heather Draper.</div>
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“I was a business editor at a daily newspaper and had to cover the economy going into the crapper, at the same time realizing how bad it looked for my industry,” says the 46-year-old who now works as a nonprofit communications manager in Denver.</div>
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Looming layoffs and financial uncertainties (Draper was eventually laid off, forced to sell her house and take a job at a drastic pay cut) wore her down.</div>
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In turn, she wore her teeth down.</div>
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“I’ve done it for years — I have several crowns — but I’ve had a ton of anxiety in the last two years and it’s gotten worse,” she says.</div>
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Dr. Matthew Messina, a Cleveland-area dentist and consumer advisor for the American Dental Association, says his patients’ teeth are feeling the pressure, too.</div>
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“My office is close to a major NASA facility and when the Obama administration [made cutbacks], a large number of my patients worried about what that would mean for their future,” he says. “That led to a lot of stress and that led to grinding. We see it through headaches, joint pain, muscle pain and an increase in broken teeth, chipped teeth, broken old fillings, and fractured corners of teeth.”</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Type A teeth </strong>According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one in three people suffers from bruxism, particularly “people who are aggressive, competitive and hurried” (bruxism has also been linked to sleep apnea and as a side effect of certain antidepressants).</div>
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Unfortunately, many people who chew on their problems at night don’t know they’re doing it until they break a tooth. There are warning signs, though, including headaches, sore teeth, sore jaw muscles, flattened teeth, tooth sensitivity, ringing in the ears, and popping and clicking of the temporomandibular joint.</div>
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For those who sleep with a partner, there’s also that telltale creaking.</div>
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“My husband told me I was grinding again,” says Riley. “He can hear it at night.”</div>
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Figuring out you’re a grinder doesn’t necessarily cut the stress, though. Thanks to high cost of dental work – one crown can run from $500 to $3,000 — it sometimes just amps it up.</div>
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“You worry ‘If I go and do this how much is going to be?’” says Riley, who in the past two years has required two new crowns. “Just for laughs, I checked my dental insurance and they give you one dental night guard in a lifetime. When I was using night guards, I went through five in a space of two to three years.”</div>
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“I call my night guard my ‘fafa’, like the way a baby calls a pacifier a ‘binky,’” says Mark Naples, a 47-year-old media consultant from Philadelphia who’s had 10 teeth replaced thanks to his stressed-out grinding. “I have multiples — one at home, one in my shaving kit, one in my briefcase — I don’t ever want to be without one.”</div>
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Messina says these custom-fitted plastic dental appliances (which can run from $400 on up) are covered by some dental plans, but not everyone needs one.</div>
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“For some, just identifying that they’re under stress is enough to start them on the process to getting better,” he says. “We can teach techniques to notice when they’re clenching and show them how to relax.”</div>
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For others, though, a dental appliance (or occlusal guard) may be just the thing to get them through these dark nights (metaphorical and otherwise).</div>
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“One night guard is a lot less costly than fixing a broken tooth,” says Sinkin.</div>
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When you pop open that bottle of red wine this holiday season, consider toasting its benefits to your teeth. After all, compounds in red wine can prevent cavities and plaque build-up, researchers say.</div>
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The compounds — called polyphenols — block a molecule made by the bacteria streptococcus mutans, which are found in all our mouths, said researcher Hyun Koo, a microbiologist at University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.</div>
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Normally, these <a href="http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/antibiotics-gut-bacteria-resistance-genes-101102-0664/" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #999999; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">bacteria </a>break down sugar we eat and make sticky molecules called glucans, which let bacteria to cling to our teeth and damage their surfaces, Koo told MyHealthNewsDaily.</div>
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These bacteria also produce an acid that erodes the tooth enamel, leading to cavities, he said.</div>
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But the fermented grape stems, seeds and skins left over from <a href="http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/drinking-during-pregnancy-behavioral-cognitive-effects-101005html-0510/" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #999999; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">wine </a>production contain high amounts of polyphenols. The polyphenols can block the ability of S. mutans to make glucans, letting the good bacteria in the mouth thrive, while disabling the bad bacteria from sticking to the teeth, Koo said.</div>
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"The oral cavity is a very rich microbial environment, so you can't just smoke [the bad bacteria] out," he said. "There are <a href="http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/probiotics-treat-irritable-bowel-syndrome-abdominal-pain-101208-0860/" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #999999; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">beneficial </a>and pathogenic organism.</div>
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Koo, who was a dentist for two years before becoming a microbiologist, also found that compounds in cranberries work similarly — they block the molecules that enable the sticky surface to form on our teeth.</div>
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When researchers fed rats the cranberry compounds, called A-type proanthocyanidins, they found that the bacteria's production of acid and glucans were reduced by 70 percent, and cavities were reduced by 45 percent, according to a study Koo published in March in the dental health journal Caries Research.</div>
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But Koo warned that eating heaps of cranberry sauce or downing glass after glass of red wine won't help you reap the <a href="http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/dental-procedures-increase-risk-heart-attack-stroke-101018-0571/" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #999999; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">dental benefits </a>of these compounds. Cranberry products, such as cranberry sauce or cranberry juice cocktail, contain a lot of sugar and aren't good for the teeth, and red wine can stain the teeth, he said.</div>
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Instead, Koo and his colleagues hope to find a way to add these compounds to mouthwashes, toothpastes or chewing gum to combat plaque and cavities. He hopes to test the findings in a clinical setting in the next four years.</div>
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Stars like Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson need killer smiles for their livelihood, but for us mere mortals, a whiter, brighter smile can do wonders for our appearance and self-confidence. Plus, surveys reveal that one of the first things that people notice about others is their smile, and as that old saw goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression.</div>
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Dr. Timothy Chase, a 15-year veteran of cosmetic dentistry in New York City says white teeth and healthy gums can take 10 years off your appearance. And while professional dental products work best for whitening, what you eat and don’t eat can play a huge role in how white your teeth are. It seems certain fruits, vegetables and other foods can aid in your quest for whiter teeth. Here’s what you should know about the white smile diet:</div>
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Apples, cauliflower, celery and carrots work to whiten because they function as an abrasive scrub for teeth. These foods are nature’s toothbrush. They also stimulate the production of saliva, which helps keep plaque from forming. Stain sticks to plaque.</div>
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The acid in oranges and pineapples may whiten and brighten the surface of the teeth. The acid also contains enzymes that kill bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. “Saliva is the body’s wonder fluid,” says Chase, and eating juicy citrus increases saliva production that washes away foods that stain like coffee, soda and red wine.</div>
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Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid that can whiten teeth. Munch berries several times a week to naturally whiten chompers.</div>
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Dairy products such as yogurt, milk and hard cheeses like cheddar contain lactic acid, which may help protect teeth against decay. Researchers think proteins in yogurt may bind to teeth and prevent them from attack by harmful acids that cause cavities. Dairy is also loaded with calcium, which guards and strengthens bone that holds teeth in place. Plus, chewing hard cheese creates saliva that helps remove food particles that stain.</div>
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You can also try to avoid stain-causing foods. Any food that causes a stubborn laundry stain can discolor teeth, too. If you look at a tooth under a microscope, it looks like a kitchen sponge with many little nooks, crannies and holes. When stain-causing foods and beverages get stuck in those nooks and crannies, especially over time, dark stains develop. While we hear a lot about coffee, tea and red wine, soda is actually one of the worst offenders. It not only contains acids that open up those nooks but then stains them with cola color.</div>
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While you're at it, be sure to go easy on other teeth-staining food and drink, such as coffee, tea, blueberries, red wine, soy sauce and tobacco.</div>
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“It only takes seven minutes for destruction to start, but you can stop it by rinsing with plain water for seven seconds until you can brush and remove plaque,” says Dr. Joe Kravitz, a Washington D.C. dentist and author of “Dirty Mouth.” If you can’t get to a toothbrush or drink water, chew sugarless gum to remove stain food causing particles.</div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img alt="Dental Implant | Morris Budak | Dentist | Sunnyvale, CA" src="http://doctorbase.com/static/assets/B8/B8376C92-7051-11DF-81B6-A1C89D1297B4.jpeg" style="border: 0px currentColor; float: left; height: 175px; max-width: 100%; padding-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; width: 101px;" title="Dental Implant" /><br />Using titanium inserts, dental implants replace missing teeth with a natural look and feel. Tooth loss, also known as Edentulism, can create several problems to one's health. Nutrition may suffer, as foods that were once enjoyed become too hard to chew. Remaining teeth may suffer as well, as they have to bear the load of the missing teeth. This ends up straining and possibly damaging themselves.</div>
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<br /><br />Fortunately, dental implants can combat Edentulism. Because implants “mimic” natural teeth, they allow the patient to go on with their lives as before the tooth loss occurred. The same foods can be eaten, and the risk of resorption is greatly reduced.</div>
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<!-- google rich snippets --> <!-- end: google rich snippets --> Tooth decay is a major problem affecting most people. When it begins to cause problems in the mouth, it simply looks like a black line, seemingly unthreatening, When the dental disease process is allowed to progress in the mouth it can cause bigger problems that is more serious than a dark line on the occlusal or biting surfaces of the <a href="http://www.teethcenter.com/">teeth</a>. Bacteria will eat the hard tissues of the mouth, breaking it; and when the bacteria has come deep enough to expose and infect the pulp tissues, the patient will begin to feel some pain and sensitivity. If the infection spreads is left on its own course, the pulp can become inflamed, indicating a need for a pulp therapy or an even more unfortunate dental extraction.<br />
The disease process in the mouth usually follows a slow progression, but once the disease is full blown, you are left alone to suffer the consequences. The best way to deal with dental cavities is to completely avoid them and that is where tooth sealants will become very important.<br />
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Investigations on the effectiveness of dental sealants began in the 1960s and after a decade, it was approved for use by the FDA, for use on dental patients. They are plastic-like coatings that are meant to seal the deep grooves and fissures on the tooth or <a href="http://www.teethcenter.com/">teeth</a>, so that food particles cannot accumulate and provide a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Sealants can actually be applied on any kind of tooth, but since the molars have deeper grooves and they are subjected to most of the masticatory forces of the mouth, they are most susceptible to tooth decay and dental infection. For this reason, the molars are most indicated for dental sealants; and although adult teeth can also be applied with sealants, it is most commonly done on the molars of children between the ages of 5 and 12 years.<br />
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Brushing and flossing the teeth on a daily basis is the backbone of good oral hygiene, but can these two actions really work to prevent cavities from forming on the teeth? If not, what other actions can be taken in order to effectively prevent the occurrence of cavities?<br />
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<strong>What is a Cavity?</strong><br />
Before we can begin to tackle the topic of whether or not cavities can be prevented through brushing and flossing, it is important to understand exactly what a cavity is and how it is formed.<br />
<a href="http://www.teethcenter.com/cavities/">Cavities </a>are decayed spots on the teeth that present as black or brown spots, and/or holes in the surface of the teeth. These are a result of a build-up of food particles that attract bacteria to feed on them. This breaks down the enamel of the teeth, leaving areas of decay or holes.<br />
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<strong>Does Brushing and Flossing Prevent Cavity Formation?</strong><br />
<strong></strong>The simple answer to the question of whether or not brushing prevents cavity formation is “yes”. Dentists agree that brushing is a huge part of good oral hygiene, and good oral hygiene helps in the prevention of cavities. Brushing the <a href="http://www.teethcenter.com/">teeth </a>serves to remove food particles left over after eating, and when the saliva of the mouth is unable to fully clean the teeth. And, because brushing is not able to fully reach all areas of the mouth, flossing is extremely important. Floss is able to reach in-between the teeth where foods can get caught and bacteria can thrive. Flossing daily removes these particles, thus preventing a build-up of bacteria that can breakdown the teeth causing serious damage to the enamel, and ultimately cause a cavity.<br />
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Brushing alone can greatly assist in preventing cavities, but the rate of cavity prevention goes up when both brushing and flossing are used together. It is recommended that an individual brush at least twice a day (in the morning after breakfast and at night before bed) in order to have the best effect on preventing tooth decay and tartar build-up. Flossing is recommended at least once a day (at night) to remove all leftover food particles and bacteria before bed. Because cavities are more likely to form overnight when the mouth is idler, flossing before bed has the greatest effect. While flossing during the day does contribute to the overall health of the teeth, the effect is much greater when flossing is done at night, removing all cavity causing agents before sleep. <strong></strong><br />
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<strong>Other Methods of Cavity Prevention</strong><br />
<strong></strong>Brushing and flossing are excellent methods to prevent cavities. In fact, they are the primary at-home activities for preventing cavities. However, they are not the only methods out there. Other methods that assist in cavity prevention are: using a fluorinated mouthwash, seeing a dentist at least two times a year, chewing sugar free gum between meals (keeps saliva moving throughout the mouth, thus removing bacteria), getting a new tooth brush every six months or less, and limit the consumption of foods containing large amounts of sugar (such as candy and cake).<br />
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-34971117196508980602013-09-06T08:00:00.000-07:002013-09-06T08:00:04.892-07:00Pleasanton Dentist - Tooth Extraction - Smiles by Design in Livermore<br />
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If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, your dentist will try to fix it with a filling, crown or other treatment. Sometimes, though, there's too much damage for the tooth to be repaired. In this case, the tooth needs to be extracted. A very loose tooth also will require extraction if it can't be saved, even with bone replacement surgery (bone graft).</div>
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People getting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Braces.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Braces.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">braces</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>may need teeth extracted to create room for the teeth that are being moved into place.</div>
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People receiving radiation to the head and neck may need to have teeth in the field of radiation extracted.</div>
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People receiving cancer drugs may develop infected teeth because these drugs weaken the immune system. Infected teeth may need to be extracted.</div>
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Some teeth may need to be extracted if they could become a source of infection after an organ transplant. People with organ transplants have a high risk of infection because they must take drugs that decrease or suppress the immune system.</div>
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Your dentist or oral surgeon will take an<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/X-ray.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/X-ray.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">X-ray</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>of the area to help plan the best way to remove the tooth. Be sure to provide your full medical and dental history and a list of all medicines you take. This should include both prescription and over-the-counter drugs,<a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Vitamins.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Vitamins.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">vitamins</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and supplements.</div>
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If you are having wisdom teeth removed, you may have a panoramic X-ray. This X-ray takes a picture of all of your teeth at once. It can show several things that help to guide an extraction:</div>
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Some doctors prescribe antibiotics to be taken before and after surgery. This practice varies by the dentist or oral surgeon. Antibiotics are more likely to be given if:</div>
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You may have intravenous (IV)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Anesthesia.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Anesthesia.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">anesthesia</a>, which can range from conscious sedation to general anesthesia. If so, your doctor will have give you instructions to follow. You should wear clothing with short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up easily. This allows access for an IV line to be placed in a vein. Don't eat or drink anything for six or eight hours before the procedure.</div>
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If you have a cough, stuffy nose or cold up to a week before the surgery, call your doctor. He or she may want to avoid anesthesia until you are over the cold. If you had nausea and vomiting the night before the procedure, call the doctor's office first thing in the morning. You may need a change in the planned anesthesia or the extraction may have to be rescheduled.</div>
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After the extraction, someone will need to drive you home and stay there with you. You will be given post-surgery instructions. It is very important that you follow them.</div>
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There are two types of extractions:</div>
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A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that can be seen in the mouth. General dentists commonly do simple extractions. In a simple extraction, the dentist loosens the tooth with an instrument called an elevator. Then the dentist uses an instrument called a forceps to remove the tooth.</div>
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A surgical extraction is a more complex procedure. It is used if a tooth may have broken off at the gum line or has not come into the mouth yet. Surgical extractions commonly are done by oral surgeons. However, they are also done by general dentists. The doctor makes a small incision (cut) into your gum. Sometimes it's necessary to remove some of the bone around the tooth or to cut the tooth in half in order to extract it.</div>
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Most simple extractions can be done using just an injection (a local anesthetic). You may or may not receive drugs to help you relax. For a surgical extraction, you will receive a local anesthetic, and you may also have anesthesia through a vein (intravenous). Some people may need general anesthesia. They include patients with specific medical or behavioral conditions and young children.</div>
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If you are receiving conscious sedation, you may be given steroids as well as other medicines in your IV line. The steroids help to reduce swelling and keep you pain-free after the procedure.</div>
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During a tooth extraction, you can expect to feel pressure, but no pain. If you feel any pain or pinching, tell your doctor.</div>
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Your doctor will give you detailed instructions on what to do and what to expect after your surgery. If you have any questions, make sure to ask them before you leave the office.</div>
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Having a tooth taken out is surgery. You can expect some discomfort after even simple extractions. Usually it is mild. Research has shown that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can greatly decrease pain after a tooth extraction. These drugs include ibuprofen, such as Advil, Motrin and others. Take the dose your doctor recommends, 3 to 4 times a day. Take the first pills before the local anesthesia wears off. Continue taking them for 3 days. Ask your doctor for complete instructions.</div>
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Surgical extractions generally cause more pain after the procedure than simple extractions. The level of discomfort and how long it lasts will depend on how difficult it was to remove the tooth. Your dentist may prescribe pain medicine for a few days and then suggest an NSAID. Most pain disappears after a couple of days.</div>
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A cut in the mouth tends to bleed more than a cut on the skin because it cannot dry out and form a scab. After an extraction, you'll be asked to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bite.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Bite.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">bite</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on a piece of gauze for 20 to 30 minutes. This pressure will allow the blood to clot. You still have a small amount of bleeding for the next 24 hours or so. It should taper off after that. Don't disturb the clot that forms on the wound.</div>
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You can put ice packs on your face to reduce swelling. Typically, they are left on for 20 minutes at a time and removed for 20 minutes. If your jaw is sore and stiff after the swelling goes away, try warm compresses.</div>
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Eat soft and cool foods for a few days. Then try other food as you feel comfortable.</div>
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A gentle rinse with warm salt water, started 24 hours after the surgery, can help to keep the area clean. Use one-half teaspoon of salt in a cup of water. Most swelling and bleeding end within a day or two after the surgery. Initial healing takes at least two weeks.</div>
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If you need stitches, your doctor may use the kind that dissolve on their own. This usually takes one to two weeks. Rinsing with warm salt water will help the stitches to dissolve. Some stitches need to be removed by the dentist or surgeon.</div>
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You should not smoke, use a straw or spit after surgery. These actions can pull the blood clot out of the hole where the tooth was.</div>
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A problem called a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dry-Socket.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Dry-Socket.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">dry socket</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>develops in about 3% to 4% of all extractions. This occurs when a blood clot doesn't form in the hole or the blood clot breaks off or breaks down too early.</div>
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In a dry socket, the underlying bone is exposed to air and food. This can be very painful and can cause a bad odor or taste. Typically dry sockets begin to cause pain the third day after surgery.</div>
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Dry socket occurs up to 30% of the time when impacted teeth are removed. It is also more likely after difficult extractions. Smokers and women who take birth control pills are more likely to have a dry socket.</div>
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A dry socket needs to be treated with a medicated dressing to stop the pain and encourage the area to heal.</div>
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Infection can set in after an extraction. However, you probably won't get an infection if you have a healthy immune system.</div>
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Accidental damage to nearby teeth, such as fracture of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Fillings.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Fillings.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">fillings</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or teeth</div>
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An incomplete extraction, in which a tooth<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="glossarylink" data-info="/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Root.cvsp" href="http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Glossary/Root.cvsp" style="border: currentColor; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">root</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>remains in the jaw — Your dentist usually removes the root to prevent infection, but occasionally it is less risky to leave a small root tip in place.</div>
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A fractured jaw caused by the pressure put on the jaw during extraction — This occurs more often in older people with osteoporosis (thinning) of the jaw bone.</div>
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A hole in the sinus during removal of an upper back tooth (molar) — A small hole usually will close up by itself in a few weeks. If not, more surgery may be required.</div>
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Soreness in the jaw muscles and/or jaw joint — It may be tough for you to open your mouth wide. This can happen because of the injections, keeping your mouth open and/or lots of pushing on your jaw.</div>
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Long-lasting numbness in the lower lip and chin — This is an uncommon problem. It is caused by injury to the inferior alveolar nerve in your lower jaw. Complete healing may take three to six months. In rare cases, the numbness may be permanent.</div>
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Call your dentist or oral surgeon if:</div>
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If you have an infection, your dentist usually will prescribe antibiotics.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Your smile creates an immediate<strong>,</strong> subconscious<strong>,</strong> visual impact on people you meet. A brighter smile gives the impression of youth, vitality, radiant health, happiness, and warmth. A bright smile is perceived as a healthy smile.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be sure to consult with your AACD member cosmetic dentist to learn which whitening treatment is best for you. Teeth whitening remains one of the most economical ways to enhance your smile.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Smiles Are Valuable</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Statistics reveal that we place a high value on our smiles. According to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Virtually all adults (99.7%) believe a smile is an important social asset. 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Three-quarters (74%) of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chance for career success.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And when respondents were asked, “What would you like to improve most about your smile?” The most common response was: Whiter & brighter teeth. If you are not happy with your smile, teeth whitening may be a good first step.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Causes of Tooth Discoloration</strong><br /> Deciduous (baby) teeth are typically whiter than the adult teeth that appear later<strong>.</strong> As we age<strong>,</strong> our adult teeth often become darker, yellower, or stained. This is partly why white teeth make people appear more youthful.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just as there are a number of ways to lighten or brighten teeth, there are also several different ways for teeth to become discolored. The main causes of darkened teeth are genetics, antibiotics, and certain foods<strong>,</strong> plus teeth tend to darken as we age. Internal tooth discoloration is caused by changes in the enamel of the tooth and the dentin. The main causes of internal tooth discoloration are exposure to high levels of fluoride, tetracycline, use of antibiotics as a child, developmental disorders, tooth decay, restorations, root canal issues, and trauma.<br /><br /> External tooth discoloration is caused by factors outside the body, mainly foods and tobacco. The main causes of external tooth yellowing are smoking, foods with tannins, coffee, tea, carrots, oranges, and other foods.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Types of Teeth Whitening</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are various ways to whiten your teeth, but the two most common are in-office treatment and the do-it-yourself approach<strong>,</strong> with over the counter products. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Professional tooth whitening in a dental office is the preferred whitening method because even though stronger agents are applied, the rest of the mouth<strong>,</strong> including the gums, is protected from these materials. The best whitening systems feature a buffer in the gel that protects the tooth enamel from damage<strong>, </strong>are extremely effective<strong>,</strong> and can transform teeth in a single office visit. Your teeth can literally brighten up to 10 shades in about an hour.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In-office whitening affects only the front eight teeth and is a great jump start for take-home whitening, which is always part of an effective whitening program.<br /><br /> Your dentist is best qualified to handle any issues that may arise from whitening treatments, such as tooth sensitivity. Today most tooth sensitivity cases are easily managed.<br /><br /> Tooth whitening can last for one or more years, depending on how well you take care of your teeth, and if you’re following up regularly with a home whitening product for regular maintenance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Commercially available tooth whitening systems have become popular, mainly because they’re relatively inexpensive and easy to use.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are a few over-the-counter tooth whitening methods that can be purchased without your dentist’s supervision. They include whitening strips, paint-on tooth gel, mouth trays with gel, whitening toothpaste, and even whitening gum. These are typically safe products, but if you have oral concerns, it’s a good idea to ask your AACD member dentist if these products are safe to use.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While over-the-counter tooth whitening products are available, dentist-supervised tooth whitening remains the safest<strong>,</strong> most effective method for brightening your smile. Here are some key reasons why you should always consult with your AACD dentist.<br /><br /><em>Properly Fitting Mouth Trays</em>. Often, over-the-counter tooth whitening trays do not fit the patient’s mouth properly. Improperly fitting trays may cause the tooth whitening gel to leak, which can result in gum irritation and a less effective treatment.<br /><br /><em>More Comfortable Solutions</em>. With today’s dentist-supervised systems, even patients with sensitive teeth can undergo teeth whitening treatment.</span></span><br />
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831750031791212545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120538669189794904.post-48638284918875149722013-09-02T07:30:00.000-07:002013-09-02T07:30:00.326-07:00Tracy Dentist - Five Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Mouth - Smiles by Design in Livermore<span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Five Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Mouth</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img alt="" height="200" src="http://www.aacd.com/proxy/images/Footer%20Navigation/Media%20Room/Consumer%20Media/flossspringcleaning.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 5px;" width="300" />Cleaning rituals should also include taking inventory of teeth cleaning routines, according to experts at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). The following are five habits dentists recommend that adults do each day to keep oral hygiene in top shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Be sceptical of any toothpaste that promises to "whiten" teeth. The reality is that removal of surface stains by a toothpaste will make the tooth "look" lighter, but not change its inherent color. To lighten or "bleach" teeth, schedule a professional in-office whitening treatment, or use over-the-counter name brand bleaching products that work on the internal aspect of the tooth, not just the external aspect as a toothpaste does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">A refreshing and cost-effective alternative to store-bought mouthwash is creating a <strong><a href="http://www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cms&page=1379">Homemade Anti-Cavity Mouth Rinse.</a></strong> The following recipe was developed for the AACD by Dr. Shawn Frawley, a cosmetic dentist with a family practice in Beverly Hills, Calif. This recipes uses xylitol, a sugar substitute that studies show prevents tooth decay.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Research studies show that certain foods naturally cleanse your teeth while you eat them. The AACD developed nine nutritious recipes from breakfast to dinner using these key ingredients: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">• Fruits like strawberries and pineapple are high in fiber and vitamin C. The citric acid in pineapple also provides an all-natural bacteria-fighting mouthwash.</span></div>
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The tongue may be one of the most ignored parts of your body when it comes to cleaning. Keep in mind that by simply cleaning your tongue, you can get rid of common problems like halitosis or bad breath, put an end to other tongue problems, and of course, makes French kissing more enjoyable.</div>
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Keep in mind also that once you will get tongue problems, such as those tongue lesions and geographical tongues, which can be painful and may be difficult for you to enjoy eating thus make sure always that you have a healthy and disease-free tongue.</div>
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White patches and lichens planus are among the tongue problems that you should avoid. Geographical tongue or the appearance of map-like patterns is also a common problem that may lead to a sore tongue, which can be uncomfortable.</div>
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To help you in cleaning your tongue, here are some tips and techniques that you might find useful.</div>
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- After brushing and flossing, which are the main cleaning ritual you usually do with your mouth, do gently brush your tongue and gargle with water afterwards. You don't have to brush it hard. Even if you do have a whitish tongue, it won't help to brush it too hard. Rinse your mouth after brushing your tongue.</div>
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- With a tongue scraper, clean your tongue starting farther back up to the front, but don't push it too far to prevent you from gagging. The tongue scraper allows you to get rid of that whitish color at the surface of your tongue which can be home to bacteria and other food debris that may cause bad breath. You can repeat scraping your tongue until the white part is cleansed but don't apply too much pressure to the point of pain.</div>
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- Rinse with water after you are done with tongue scraping. You can then follow it up by rinsing with a mouthwash.</div>
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Tongue cleaning can prevent bad breath but keep in mind that tongue cleaning should always be accompanied with brushing of the teeth and flossing. Yes, scraping your tongue may get rid of some bacteria in the surface of the mouth, but there are still other hiding places in your mouth for bacteria, so always try to clean them all.</div>
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You may also want to put a thin coating of your toothpaste in your tongue before you gently it off. The ingredients in toothpaste such as zinc and chlorine dioxide will help neutralize the compounds produced by the bacteria that cause bad breath. Allowing the toothpaste to sit for a minute or two before scraping can also be done.</div>
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Practice cleaning your tongue regularly to avoid bad breath and other tongue problems. With regular cleaning, you can also learn to clean your tongue without gagging. If you are in a fight against bad breath, you may also want to clean the inner sides of your mouth and at the roof of your mouth to get rid of other bacteria and food debris hiding on them. Remember however that cleaning your tongue may not solely solve your bad breath problem but it can help a lot in trying to fight against it.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regular dental exams not only help to decrease a patient's
risk of oral diseases, such as cavities and periodontal (gum) disease, but they
may also help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dentists are able to assess a patient's overall oral health
and may recognize symptoms of serious diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and
eating disorders, which often manifest as signs and symptoms inside of the
mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">More than 25 million people in the United States alone
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Because diabetes reduces the body's resistance to
infection, the gums are at risk for gingivitis, an inflammation usually caused
by the presence of bacteria in plaque," says Academy of General Dentistry
(AGD) spokesperson Julie Ann Barna, DMD, MAGD. "Additionally, those with
diabetes can experience high incidences of oral fungal infections and
persistent bad breath."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers, with
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Indicators of oral cancer may include bleeding sores,
lumps, or thick, hard spots, as well as changes in the way teeth fit
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oral cancer is sometimes difficult to self-diagnose, so
routine dental exams are recommended. A dentist will feel for lumps or
irregular tissue changes in your neck, head, cheeks, and oral cavity and
thoroughly examine the soft tissues in your mouth, specifically looking for any
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and
bulimia nervosa, can rob the body of much-needed vitamins and minerals,"
says Dr. Barna. "Without proper nutrition, the gums can lose their healthy
pink color and become increasingly soft and tender, bleeding easily."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Disorders that involve excessive vomiting, such as bulimia,
can cause discoloration and erosion of the teeth due to constant contact with
acid from the stomach. People who have eating disorders also may experience
swollen salivary glands, dry mouth, sensitive teeth, and loss of tooth enamel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Diseases negatively impact your general health, but they
also can damage your oral health. Regularly scheduled dental exams
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Patients should inform their dentists about any and
all medical conditions and medicines that may affect their oral health, as well
as any changes in their medical history," says Dr. Barna. "Remember,
maintaining a healthy body includes taking care of your oral health.</span></div>
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