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HALLOWEEN CANDY: YOUR DENTAL HEALTH SURVIVAL GUIDE PART II

October 7, 2019Hygiene

Sticky and Gummy Candies

Be picky if it’s sticky. These are some of the worst candies for your teeth. This candy is harder to remove and may stay longer on your teeth, which gives that cavity-causing bacteria more time to work.

Hard Candy

Hard candies are also ones to watch on Halloween. You also tend to keep these kinds of candies in your mouth for longer periods of time, so the sugar is getting in your saliva and washing over your teeth.

Sour Candy

You might want to pass on things that make you pucker—especially if they are sticky and coated in sugar. Sour candy can be very acidic. And that acidity can weaken and damage the hard outer shell of your teeth, making your teeth more vulnerable to cavities.

Popcorn Balls

Have some floss handy if you’re enjoying one of these fall favorites. Kernels can get stuck between your teeth. They are also sticky, sugary and can be hard.

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HALLOWEEN CANDY: YOUR DENTAL HEALTH SURVIVAL GUIDE PART I

September 30, 2019Hygiene

With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins, and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful.

Here’s why: the bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, an acid is produced. That acid is what causes cavities.

It’s OK to eat candy on Halloween as a splurge as long as you’re brushing twice a day and flossing once a day all year long.

To help you sort through the trick-or-treat bag loot, we have a rundown of some common candies and their impact on your teeth:

Chocolate

Chocolate is probably your best bet, which is good because it’s also one of the most popular kinds of candy handed out on Halloween. Chocolate is one of the better candies because it washes off your teeth easier than other types of candy. Dark chocolate also contains less sugar than milk chocolate.

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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THUMBSUCKING AND PACIFIER USE

September 16, 2019Health

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world.

Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.

How Can Thumbsucking Affect My Child’s Teeth?

After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. Pacifiers can affect the teeth essentially the same ways as sucking fingers and thumbs, but it is often an easier habit to break since a pacifier can be removed from the situation.

When Do Children Stop Sucking Their Thumbs?

Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, or are concerned about your child’s thumbsucking, consult 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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DENTAL X-RAY EXAMS ARE SAFE

September 9, 2019Prevention

Dental X-ray exams are safe. The very low levels of radiation exposure with dental x-rays makes the risk of potentially harmful effects very small. Digital radiography generates an even lower amount of radiation…less than a third of that generated for conventional film radiographs. Even with digital radiography, a leaded apron which minimizes exposure to the abdomen and a leaded thyroid collar which protects the thyroid from radiation are used.

Dental x-rays are generally abstained from during pregnancy, but in an emergency, using two leaded aprons, an x-ray can be taken safely.

In general, the risk of not being able to detect unseen dental pathology by avoiding x-rays far outweighs the very low risk with dental radiographs.

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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X-RAYS

September 2, 2019Health

Dental X-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. How often X-rays should be taken depends on your present oral health, your age, your risk for disease, and any signs and symptoms of oral disease. Your dentist will review your history, examine your mouth and then decide whether or not you need X-rays.

If you are a new patient, the dentist will prescribe X-rays to determine the present status of your oral health and have a baseline to help identify changes that may occur later. A new set of X-rays may be needed to help your dentist detect any new cavities, determine the status of your gum health or evaluate the growth and development of your teeth. If a previous dentist has any radiographs of you, your new dentist may ask you for copies of them. Ask both dentists to help you with forwarding your X-rays.

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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TIPS FOR ENJOYING SPARKLING WATER—AND PROTECTING YOUR TEETH

July 15, 2019Health

Sparkling water is far better for your teeth than sugary drinks. In addition, be sure to drink plenty of regular, fluoridated water, too—it’s the best beverage for your teeth. Water with fluoride naturally helps fight cavities, washes away the leftover food cavity-causing bacteria feast on and keeps your mouth from becoming dry (which can put you at a higher risk for cavities).

Be mindful of what’s in your sparkling water, though. Citrus-flavored waters (check for Citric Acid in the ingredients list) have higher acid levels that increase the risk of damage to your enamel. Sparkling water brands with added sugar can no longer be considered just sparkling water. They are a sugar-sweetened beverage, which can contribute to your risk of developing cavities. So remember—sparkling or not—plain water is always the best choice.

For all drinks: Drink, don’t sip. Sipping gives the bacteria more time to eat the sugar and to create cavities. Drink quickly to give your body time to wash away the bad stuff. Try to drink sweetened coffees, teas or sodas in one sitting instead of sipping on them over a longer amount of time. If you give your children juice, have them drink it with meals only, and put only water in a sippy cup they might carry around during the day.

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 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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COSMETIC DENTISTRY OPTIONS

February 4, 2019Services

Your smile can be the most eye-catching feature of your face – either in a good way or a bad way! Stained, chipped or misshapen teeth can now be improved in a number of ways. Some of the choices are:

• Tooth Whitening brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. There are a number of methods used for bleaching. We use trays and professional-strength bleaching gel for effectiveness both for current usage and for touch-ups in the future.
• Bonding can improve the appearance of chipped, cracked or stained teeth and can close spaces between teeth. Tooth-colored materials are applied or bonded to the tooth surface.
• Veneers are thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front surfaces of teeth. As long as the back surfaces are not cracked, decayed or have worn-out fillings, veneers are a good option.
• Crowns are tooth-colored restorations that restore the front, side and back surfaces of teeth. They can also provide protection for teeth that have become weakened due to large fillings, fractures, and decay.

Ask, your dentist about which option would be best for you. You can have the smile you’ve always wanted!

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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DENTAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY

January 28, 2019Health

The best thing a pregnant woman can do for both herself and her baby is to continue regular dental visits. For one thing, a bacterial infection in the gum could affect the placenta, the organ that links the fetus with the mother’s uterus. There has been some concern over the years about a link between periodontal infection—gum disease—and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies.

Pregnancy is a joyous time. Let your dentist know about your pregnancy at the first opportunity. A woman’s body functions change significantly during pregnancy. Fluctuation in estrogen and progesterone levels and other hormonal changes can affect the body’s response to the bacteria, mentioned above, that cause gum infection. So the need for dental care during pregnancy actually increases. Knowledge of your condition will also affect the decisions the dentist makes regarding the use of certain sedatives, like nitrous oxide, and prescriptions he or she may recommend.

At some point during a nine-month period, you will be due for one of your six-month visits to the dentist. And as your obstetrician or general physician would tell any mother-to-be, the best way to keep an in-utero baby healthy is to keep mom healthy.

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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39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com

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HALLOWEEN CANDY: YOUR DENTAL HEALTH SURVIVAL GUIDE PART II

HALLOWEEN CANDY: YOUR DENTAL HEALTH SURVIVAL GUIDE PART I

THUMBSUCKING AND PACIFIER USE

DENTAL X-RAY EXAMS ARE SAFE

X-RAYS

TIPS FOR ENJOYING SPARKLING WATER—AND PROTECTING YOUR TEETH

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

COSMETIC DENTISTRY OPTIONS

DENTAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY

PREVENTING TOOTH DECAY

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