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Dental Health and Your Diet |
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Fluoride and Decay Prevention |
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In our practice our goal is to show you where to find the best answers for your dental questions. Find your topic of interest in our articles above, or use the links we have researched and organized for you. These are the best sources for oral health topics on the internet. Learn about brushing techniques, flossing, tooth decay,
dentistry for children, prevention of cavities, gum diseases, root canal
treatments and hundreds of other topics in oral health and dentistry.
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The next issue is to choose a good toothpaste. In general any toothpaste that contains Fluoride will do the job, unless you have a special need that is determined by your dentist. Two of the best brands of toothpastes are Colgate Total and Crest Multicare. The first rule of brushing is to start from a specific
location and work your way to the opposite side and all the way through the
whole mouth so that you end where you started. This way you won’t
miss any area. Also usually a pea size of tooth paste is There are many different techniques for brushing your teeth but one of the most popular ones is described here: Hold the brush with a 45 degree angle toward the teeth and the
gum. Gently press against the gum so the tips of the bristles go in between
the gum and the teeth. Then apply lateral vibration for a few times and
roll down the brush
As far as frequency of brushing is concerned, ideally you want to brush your teeth after each meal. But if you can t, brush at least twice a day after breakfast and before going to bed. |
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1- Tongue (when bacteria grows in between the papilla) 2-
Teeth cavities (especially when If you or someone you know is concerned about bad breath, the first step is a dental check up. Your dentist will be able to confirm or rule out teeth or mouth as the source of bad breath. When the reason is found, treatment will be explained by your
dentist. If the These are a few other, non-dental reasons that cause bad
breath: 1- Sore throat 2- Tonsillitis 3- Some foods 4- Infection of air passages. Following a good oral hygiene routine and getting regular checkups with your dentist are best ways of preventing bad breath. |
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Although not all the electric brushes are the same, in
conclusion of all these studies it is fair to say that in general electric
brushes are more effective in controlling the plaque than manual brushes.
Theoretically you could do a very good brushing with a regular hand brush
but the movements of an electric brush makes the task easier and more
efficient.
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Probably the worst thing you can do to your teeth is to hold a soda and have a sip every few minutes during a long period of time; the same is true for snacking. It is recommended that if you want to have a snack or a soda or juice it is better to have it after food, as dessert or have it in one sitting. Eating or drinking something sweet during a long period of time creates a constant supply of sugar for bacteria that cause tooth decay! It is important to know all the sources of sugar. It is not just everything that is sweet but anything that can turn to sugar like pieces of bread. Cutting down your sugar intake is good for cavity prevention as well as general health. When you have to have sugar! The best way to prevent cavities is to prevent the sugar from staying next to your teeth. Brushing after eating sugar, rinsing your mouth with Fluoride mouth wash or chewing sugarless gum can help. But nothing has the effect of avoiding sugar! Is there any kind of food that prevents tooth decay? Well, not really. Some people believed that chewing foods like apple and carrots may have some plaque removal effect, but they still contain some sugar so any advantage of them is not clear. Another group of food that causes significant damage to teeth structure is acidic foods. Things like lime, lemon and grapefruit, if in frequent contact with teeth, can cause serious irreversible damage (erosion) to your teeth. |
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Fluoride that is absorbed by your body when teeth were forming (during mother s pregnancy to early childhood) integrates into the structure of enamel and makes it stronger. After teeth eruption fluoride that is inside your toothpaste or mouthwash, or what your dentist places on your teeth still have a positive effect on your teeth. It strengthens the enamel and reduces the chance of tooth decay. If you have children and live in an area that has no Fluoride in its drinking water you should consult your dentist and physician about Fluoride tablets that are available for children. |
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