Hygiene

5 STEPS TO A FLAWLESS FLOSS

July 1, 2019Hygiene

We know we should floss at least once a day, but not everyone knows the right way to do it. Use this step-by-step guide to find out how to properly floss your teeth:

Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty.
Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.
Guide the floss between your teeth, using a gentle rubbing motion. Never snap the floss into the gums.
When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth.
Hold the floss tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth, moving the floss away from the gum with up and down motions. Repeat this method on the rest of your teeth. Don’t forget the back side of your last tooth.
Once you’re finished, throw the floss away. A used piece of floss won’t be as effective, and could leave bacteria behind in your mouth.

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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO CLEAN BETWEEN YOUR TEETH— BEFORE OR AFTER BRUSHING?

June 24, 2019Hygiene

Plaque that is not removed by brushing and cleaning between your teeth can eventually harden into a rough substance called tartar (or calculus). Tartar collects along your gum line and can lead to gum disease. Once tartar forms, only your dentist or dental hygienist can remove it.

The most important thing about cleaning between your teeth is to do it. As long as you do a thorough job, it doesn’t matter when. Pick a time of day when you can devote an extra couple of minutes to your dental care. People who are too tired at the end of the day may benefit from cleaning between their teeth first thing in the morning or after lunch. Others might like to go to bed with a clean mouth.

And don’t forget, children need to clean between their teeth too! Start as soon as your child has two teeth that touch. Because cleaning between teeth demands more manual dexterity than very young children have, children are not usually able to do a thorough job on their own until age 10 or 11.

Keep in mind that cleaning between your teeth should not be painful. If you do it too hard, you could damage the tissue between your teeth. If you’re too gentle, you might not be getting the food out. It’s normal to feel some discomfort when you first start, but don’t give up. With daily brushing and cleaning between your teeth, that discomfort should ease within a week or two. If your pain persists, talk to your dentist.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN BETWEEN MY TEETH?

June 17, 2019Hygiene

Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent cavities and gum disease. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on leftover food or sugar in your mouth. When that happens, it releases an acid that can eat away at the outer shell of your teeth and cause cavities.

If there’s something stuck between your teeth that you want to remove immediately, it can be tempting to use whatever you have handy to clean it out. According to a recent study, most Americans have used ‘unusual items’ including fingernails (61%), folded paper or cards (40%), cutlery (fork, knife, or spoon, 21%), safety pins (14%) and even strands of hair (7%) to remove food stuck between their teeth.

In addition to being less effective than traditional flossing tools, these items can be harmful: 42% of people who used them say they’ve felt pain when using an unconventional item to clean between their teeth.

Instead, stick to using tools designed for cleaning between teeth like dental picks, string floss, tiny brushes that reach between the teeth, and water flossers.

Talk to your dentist, and try different options until you find the one that works best for you. For example, dental picks might help you get to hard-to-reach places. Water flossers might be a good option if you have trouble flossing by hand or have dental work that makes flossing difficult, like braces or permanent or fixed bridges. Stick with it and you’ll have adopted a healthy habit for life.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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ORAL BACTERIA AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

February 25, 2019Hygiene

Does gum disease indicate future joint problems? Although researchers and clinicians have long known about an association between two prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases—periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—the microbiological mechanisms have remained unclear.

New research has uncovered how the bacterium responsible for periodontal disease, P. gingivalis, worsens RA by leading to earlier onset, faster progression and greater severity of the disease, including increased bone and cartilage destruction.

Studies indicate that compared to the general population, people with periodontal disease have an increased prevalence of RA and periodontal disease is at least two times more prevalent in RA patients. Other research has shown that a P. gingivalis infection in the mouth will precede RA, and the bacterium is the likely culprit for onset and continuation of the autoimmune inflammatory responses that occur in the disease.

Prevention of periodontal disease can, therefore, help prevent the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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HOW DOES A TOOTH DECAY?

February 11, 2019Hygiene

Q: What gets a cavity started?
A: What starts a cavity is the repetition of a process that occurs in your mouth when sugars from the food and drink you consume interact with bacteria that live in the plaque on your teeth. That interaction produces acid, which begins a process called demineralization, the loss of calcium and phosphate from the tooth’s enamel. It usually starts in a spot not readily noticeable, like in a fissure. Eventually, over months and months, the affected patch of enamel collapses, leaving a hole, or cavity. Left untreated, the cavity will spread into the dentin, the softer, more sensitive part of the tooth under the enamel. If the excruciating pain hasn’t driven you to the dentist first, decay will eventually destroy the tooth.
One of the keys to preventing decay is the removal of plaque. Plaque is the filmy substance that’s on the teeth. The more it is allowed to build up, the greater the danger of decay. Brushing and flossing is so important because they are the most effective ways of eliminating plaque. Having your teeth professionally cleaned and examined is essential. No matter how well you brush and floss, some plaque hardens into calculus or tartar and can only be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist. A professional dental examination is your best chance to find cavities and other dental problems before they become more severe too.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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PREVENTING TOOTH DECAY

January 14, 2019Hygiene

Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth.

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.

To prevent tooth decay:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste. Preferably, brush after each meal and especially before going to bed.
Clean between your teeth daily with dental floss or interdental cleaners.
Eat nutritious and balanced meals and limit snacks. Avoid candy, pretzels and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface. If sticky foods are eaten, brush your teeth soon afterwards.
Ask your dentist about dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars) to protect them from decay.
Drink fluoridated water. At least a pint of fluoridated water each day is needed to protect children from tooth decay.
Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exam.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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IMPROVING TEETH APPEARANCE

November 26, 2018Hygiene

There can be several reasons teeth may not look very attractive. The treatment options generally follow what the particular reason or reasons are. For some, it’s the color of the teeth or of old fillings in the teeth that is objectionable. Some teeth may have fractured edges or cracks that show. For others yet, they may be crowded or the reverse, they could have gaps between them. There may be teeth actually missing altogether too.

The appearance of discolored teeth can often be improved by a professional cleaning. If that does not offer enough improvement, then tooth whitening is generally considered. If there are fractures or worn-out old fillings, then new restorations are often needed. The restorations could be composite bonding, porcelain veneers or full crowns, depending on how much tooth structure is involved. Missing teeth can be replaced with implants or bridgework. Crooked teeth or teeth with too much space between them can be improved with orthodontia, which today can be done in ways that are barely visible to others.

The best place to start is to make an appointment with your dentist. Dentists take all of these things into consideration and then will advise you of what options would be best for your particular situation. A dentist who performs esthetic dentistry frequently should be able to show you some photographs of similar treatment he or she has performed before to give you an idea what is possible.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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TEETH FOR LIFE

November 12, 2018Hygiene Prevention

There are about four main things you can do to keep your teeth healthy and in your mouth for your whole life:

Diet: If you have three meals a day and nothing that contains sugar in between it is very unlikely you will get cavities. The more things with sugar you have between meals (fruit, juice, sugared coffee, soft drinks, etc.) the more cavities you are likely to get.
Cleaning: To prevent gum disease, you have to floss. Once a day is usually enough. It makes your breath nice and your gums strong.
Strong Teeth and Fillings: If you have old fillings or your teeth are starting to crack, it is important to have them strengthened before problems occur. If you wait until things begin to hurt, treatment can become much more complicated…and expensive!
Regular Visits: Even when everything has been fixed, you have to come and have your teeth cleaned and examined regularly. It’s the only way we can have a chance to find little things before they become big things.

That’s it. Do those things and you’ll probably have your teeth when you’re old and gray!

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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SENSITIVE TEETH

October 22, 2018Hygiene

Is a spoonful of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Possible causes include:

Tooth decay (cavities)
Fractured teeth
Worn fillings
Gum disease
Worn tooth enamel
Exposed tooth root

In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel protects the crowns of your teeth—the part above the gum line. Under the gum line, a layer called cementum protects the tooth root. Underneath both the enamel and the cementum is dentin.

Dentin is less dense than enamel and cementum and contains microscopic tubules. When dentin loses its protective covering of enamel or cementum, these tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to reach the nerves and cells inside the tooth. Dentin may also be exposed when gums recede. The result can be hypersensitivity.

Proper oral hygiene is the key to preventing sensitive-tooth pain. Ask your dentist if you have any questions about your daily oral hygiene routine or concerns about tooth sensitivity.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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ABSCESSED TOOTH

October 15, 2018Health Hygiene

An abscessed tooth is an infection caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked tooth. These problems can allow bacteria to enter the pulp (the soft tissue of a tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue) and can lead to pulp death. When pus builds up it forms a pus-pocket called an abscess. If the abscess is not treated, it can lead to a serious infection in the jawbone, teeth and surrounding tissues.

Symptoms of an abscess include:

pain
swelling
redness in the gums
bad taste in the mouth
fever

An abscessed tooth can be treated in a number of ways, depending on the severity of the infection. Here are some of the treatment methods a dentist may consider:

antibiotics
drainage of the infection
cleaning the space between the tooth and the gum (if the cause is from gum disease)
root canal treatment
extraction of the tooth

Following good oral hygiene practices and seeing your dentist regularly will significantly reduce your risk of developing a tooth abscess.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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Hygiene

5 STEPS TO A FLAWLESS FLOSS

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO CLEAN BETWEEN YOUR TEETH— BEFORE OR AFTER BRUSHING?

WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN BETWEEN MY TEETH?

ORAL BACTERIA AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

HOW DOES A TOOTH DECAY?

PREVENTING TOOTH DECAY

IMPROVING TEETH APPEARANCE

TEETH FOR LIFE

SENSITIVE TEETH

ABSCESSED TOOTH

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