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DENTAL CARE TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEXTERITY CHALLENGES

August 19, 2024Health

Q: Severe arthritis limits my hand use. Any tips for dental care?

A: You’re among the thousands of Americans who suffer from diminished dexterity and find ordinary daily tasks to be challenging. And thousands more have a temporary impediment, like a cast on a wrist or tennis elbow, or some other pain that makes actions like brushing your teeth or flossing difficult. You don’t want to let a chronic or temporary impediment interfere with your home oral care, so here are a few tips on how to alleviate the situation:

An electric toothbrush, which has a thicker handle and does much of the brushing work for you, may be a good first step.
You can make your regular toothbrush handle easier to grip by wrapping a sponge around it, or by inserting the handle into a rubber ball in a slit that you can put in it.

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DENTAL CARE DURING THE WORK DAY

May 13, 2022Health Hygiene

Q: I brush and floss faithfully every morning and night. What can I do for my teeth during the work day?

A: Along with scheduling regular visits to the dentist, maintaining a good regimen of dental care at home is one of the most important things you can do to protect your oral health. Whether it is work or some other activity that keeps you busy during the day, here are some steps you can take to keep your mouth fresh and healthy during the day:

Don’t snack on foods that cling to your teeth, like candy. Keep a toothbrush and some toothpaste at work, if possible, and brush after lunch. If brushing isn’t feasible, use a paper towel or napkin to wipe your teeth after lunch. Even that wiping will remove some plaque, bacteria, and leftover food particles.

Chew sugarless gum if it is appropriate in your daytime circumstance. Chewing gum stimulates production of saliva, which is a natural mouth cleanser. Drink plenty of water during the day, and particularly after eating. This, too, will help wash away the food particles that cavity-causing bacteria thrive on. If you drink fruit juices or soda during the day, use a straw to minimize your teeth’s contact with the acid in the drinks. Sipping coffee containing sugar or creamer all day long often causes tooth decay. It is much better to drink the coffee with a meal and be done with it.

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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CHEWING SUGAR-FREE GUM AFTER EATING OR DRINKING HELPS PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

March 25, 2022Prevention

Sugar-free gum could be an easy and effective addition to oral health routines. While brushing for two minutes, twice a day is still the best way to keep teeth clean and healthy, for anyone over the age of seven, chewing sugar-free gum during the day can be extremely effective in breaking down lingering food, neutralizing harmful plaque acids and reducing the risk of decay.

Chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking increases the production of saliva, which helps to wash away food particles and neutralize harmful plaque acids which, over time, can weaken teeth and lead to tooth decay. It also promotes the remineralization of tooth enamel.

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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THE HOME DENTAL FIRST-AID KIT

March 18, 2022Hygiene

Right on top should be the phone number of your dentist. In case of emergency, you want to get to your dentist as soon as possible. But assuming your dentist is not immediately available, here are some items you should have at home to deal with emergencies: Sterile gauze pads in case you have to staunch bleeding from a cut; a mild pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help get you through the early stages of a toothache; an over-the-counter topical anesthetic ointment or liquid, like Anbesol to use on mouth sores; dental wax, which you can get from your dentist or at a pharmacy is helpful for covering a protruding, irritating wire from orthodontia, or to temporarily cover the jagged edge of a chipped tooth; and table salt, which you can dissolve in warm water to make a soothing mouthwash to address pain in the mouth or a toothache.

You can make an effective cold pack by putting ice cubes in a plastic bag and then putting the bag inside a damp dishtowel. Fifteen minutes on; fifteen minutes off. Generally for a dental emergency, you want to see your dentist. But if the dentist is not available and you think the situation is serious, also have in the kit the location of the nearest hospital emergency room.

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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NEW SURVEY FINDS STRESS-RELATED DENTAL CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO INCREASE

January 21, 2022Bruxism

More than 70 percent of dentists surveyed by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress

“The increase over time suggests stress-related conditions have become substantially more prevalent since the onset of COVID-19.” The survey also found a little more than 60 percent of dentists saw an increase in other stress-related dental conditions including chipped and cracked teeth and TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) symptoms such as headaches and jaw pain.

“As the pandemic continues, dentists are seeing stress-related dental conditions more and more,” said Marcelo Araujo, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., ADA chief science officer. “It’s more important than ever for people to maintain their dental health, including seeing the dentist regularly to address any issues that could have long-term impact.”

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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BLEEDING GUMS MAY BE A SIGN YOU NEED MORE VITAMIN C IN YOUR DIET

December 6, 2021Gum Disease

Current advice from the American Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease. However, a new study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests you should also check your intake of vitamin C.

This new study analyzed published studies of 15 clinical trials in six countries, showed that bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal hemorrhaging, were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. Additionally, the researchers found that increasing daily intake of vitamin C in those people with low vitamin C plasma levels helped to reverse these bleeding issues.

You can attempt to keep an eye on your vitamin C intake through incorporation of non-processed foods such as kale, peppers or kiwis into your diet, but if you can’t find palatable foods rich in vitamin C, you should consider a supplement of 100 to 200 milligrams a day.

If someone is on a specialized diet, such as a paleo diet, it’s important that they take a look at their vitamin C intake. Vitamin C-rich fruits such as kiwis or oranges are rich in sugar and thus typically eliminated from a low-carb diet. This avoidance may lead to a vitamin C intake that is too low and is associated with an increased bleeding tendency. People who exclusively eat lean meats may also be at a particularly high risk for a low vitamin C intake.

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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THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

November 15, 2021Health

Q: How much does what we eat affect our oral health?

A: Unfortunately, our increasing exposure to so-called “modern” food has over years had a deleterious affect on our dental health. In 1939, Dr. Weston A. Price, a dentist and pioneering nutritionist, published the book “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.” He reported in the book that so-called “primitive” societies that followed a diet of indigenously produced food had nicely shaped jaws that held an abundance of strong, pearly white teeth. And this was without the benefit of modern dental care.

As “modern” foods, particularly white flour and sugar, were introduced, dental problems followed, including the previously rare issue of cavities. Price found that “primitive” diets were rich in calcium, other minerals and in vitamins A, D, E and K. The diets also were heavy in eggs, butter and fish.

It remains true today that a balanced, nutritious diet is good not only for dental health, but also for your overall well-being. Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially the green leafy variety, prepared so as to retain their nutritional value, are especially good for dental health. Try to avoid processed foods, sugar, white flour and the fast food so prevalent in our world.

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 TO PROCEED IF YOU LOSE A TOOTH

November 8, 2021Dental Emergency

Q: What should I do if I knock a tooth out in an accident?

A: Kids are not the only ones who are vulnerable to having a tooth knocked out in a rough-housing situation or a fall off a bike. A fall, car accident, collision with a tennis doubles partner—any number of sudden, unexpected events can result in a tooth loss.

So here’s what to do if you have a tooth knocked out: First, retrieve the tooth if you can. Depending on the environment, keep the tooth moist with either saliva, or milk. Don’t scrub it clean because any fibers still attached could be helpful if there’s an opportunity to replant the tooth. That having been said, go to your dentist—as opposed to a hospital emergency room—as quickly as possible. If he or she can reseat it within a reasonable time, the likelihood of saving the tooth increases.

Likewise, if you break or chip a tooth, try to retrieve the broken off fragment. If the dentist cannot repair the tooth with the retrieved part, depending on the size of the chip, he may be able to repair it with a tooth-colored resin. For a more sizable chip, the dentist may have to put a crown on the tooth.

If a tooth is knocked loose, you may be able to push it back into place yourself. But in any case involving dental trauma, you should see a dentist as soon as possible. The effects of trauma are not always evident. There may be damage that only an x-ray can detect.

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!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

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

WHAT CAUSES TOOTH GRINDING?

October 8, 2021Bruxism

The technical name for tooth grinding is bruxism. Stress is certainly one of the factors that can lead to grinding. A sleep disorder, an abnormal bite or crooked or missing teeth also can be factors.

The best person to talk to if you or a loved one has this condition is your dentist. It can be a serious problem. Some people who grind their teeth in their sleep may wake up feeling fine. Others, however, may wake with some combination of jaw, shoulder and neck pain. The grinding action also can significantly wear teeth and loosen them. In severe cases it can crack tooth enamel and chip or break teeth.

During sleep, bruxism can cause a person’s jaw to clench at pressure up to six times the level exerted during waking hours. Your dentist will first try to diagnose the cause of the condition. If it is stress related, the result, say, of pressure at work, the dentist may recommend physical therapy or counseling. Muscle-relaxing medication and/or a nighttime mouth guard, specially fitted by the dentist, may be an answer.

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 TO MAKE TEETH LOOK BETTER

July 16, 2021Cosmetic Dentistry

There can be several reasons front 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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dental tips

DENTAL CARE TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEXTERITY CHALLENGES

DENTAL CARE DURING THE WORK DAY

CHEWING SUGAR-FREE GUM AFTER EATING OR DRINKING HELPS PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

THE HOME DENTAL FIRST-AID KIT

NEW SURVEY FINDS STRESS-RELATED DENTAL CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO INCREASE

BLEEDING GUMS MAY BE A SIGN YOU NEED MORE VITAMIN C IN YOUR DIET

THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

HOW TO PROCEED IF YOU LOSE A TOOTH

WHAT CAUSES TOOTH GRINDING?

HOW TO MAKE TEETH LOOK BETTER

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