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Learn the Tips on Flossing Your Teeth

Monday, March 28, 2011

Tooth brushing is the most popular and effective technique of oral hygiene. However, as a rule, your toothbrush can not reach all the areas in your mouth, especially the spaces between your teeth or under your gum lines. Therefore, pieces and particles of food remain in those areas and create a favorable environment for plague to develop and cause tooth decay, gum disease and other unwanted consequences. Fortunately, there is a great solution for this problem.
Flossing is another important dental procedure that supplements brushing and helps to improve your oral health. It involves using so called “dental floss” or “floss”: a thin nylon or plastic thread that is used for scraping your teeth, especially the areas around the gums. The earliest types of dental floss appeared in the United States in the beginning of the nineteenth century. Nowadays, dental floss with special textured surface area or with advanced tension control design is available, and for your convince it is supplied as ribbon in a plastic dispenser or as a pack of floss filaments. You can use waxed or unwaxed floss, thin or strong one, flavored one or the one with no flavor. Finally, there is a special tool called floss pick that can be used for flossing.
Flossing includes the following procedures:
  • Wash your mouth with a rinsing solution, a mouth wash or drinking water.
  • Flossing Stage 1 Cut an 18-inch piece of your floss.
  • Wrap about a half of the floss around the middle finger of your hand.
  • Wrap a half of the rest of the floss around the middle finger of your other hand.
  • Hold your floss tight with your thumbs and forefingers
  • Glide the floss very gently between your teeth. Avoid harsh movements, as well as snapping or forcing the floss.
  • Flossing Stage 2 When you feel that the floss reached your gum line, curve the floss in the shape of the C-letter around the base of your tooth and start scrapping your tooth by sliding the floss up and down very carefully.
  • Repeat the same procedure for all of your teeth using a clean area of floss for every tooth.
  • Do not forget to floss behind your back teeth.
  • Finish flossing session with rinsing your mouth with drinking water.
For the beginners, flossing procedure may seem to be a bit difficult, but after several minutes of practicing one can learn the secrets of effective flossing very easily. It is recommended to floss your teeth after every meal, but usually one procedure a day (preferably, before going to bed and when your teeth are already brushed out) is enough. Regular flossing helps to remove the plague, small particles and bits of food that could not be removed with the toothbrush and were left in between your teeth or trapped under your
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Essential Information About Teeth Whitening


Teeth Whitening SmileIn our modern society, pearly white teeth are considered to be the main factor that defines attractiveness of a smile. That is why nowadays, teeth whitening is a very popular dental treatment that is demanded by thousands of people around the world. Whitening is a dental procedure that means bleaching your teeth with the help of some natural materials or chemicals. Our teeth are permanently under effect of various colorants containing in our foods, drinks, medicines, tobacco or cosmetics. The other factors that can affect the color of our teeth include age, traumas and accidents, smoking, our eating habits, genetic factors, having certain antibiotics, and so on. Fortunately, modern whitening techniques are very effective for bringing back beautiful natural white color of your teeth and making your smile enchanting and captivating.
There are several methods of teeth whitening, which can generally be classified as the methods of clinical teeth whitening (the procedures that must be implemented by dental professionals in their cabinets or clinics) and at-home methods of teeth whitening (using whitening toothpastes, whitening gels or strips, special whitening kits, etc.). The results of such procedures are strictly individual: some people can have noticeable improvements of the color of their teeth, but some people can be left unsatisfied with the outcomes of the procedures. Anyway, average results of teeth whitening can be represented as the following:
Teeth Whitening
A number of teeth whitening procedures can be done at home. The easiest, cheapest and most popular technique is using whitening toothpaste, which contains abrasive and polishing chemical elements. Also, it is possible to use special peroxide-based whitening stripes or gels, which are available in every drugstore or pharmacy. Such products must be applied regularly to your teeth for about a two-week period of time, but the first results can be noticed within the four or five days after the beginning of the treatment. In-office bleaching is one of the most popular clinical whitening procedures. It involves applying a special whitening gel with further treatment of your teeth with laser, heat or light that stimulate activity of the gel. The results of this procedure usually can be seen in 30-60 minutes.
Teeth whitening is quite a common procedure, which, however, is connected with several risks. The most significant risk is increased sensitivity of teeth after whitening sessions, because bleaching or treatment with abrasive chemicals slightly damages the enamel. The other risks associated with whitening include irritation of soft tissues in the mouth that usually lasts up to three days, and possible problems with tooth restorations as they do not change color after teeth enamel whitening procedures. That is why people with gum diseases, problematic enamel, sensitive teeth and other dental problems, people with very dark or damaged teeth, as well as children, old people, pregnant and nursing women must choose to avoid teeth whitening.
Nevertheless, if you are determined and really want to try one of those miraculous aesthetic procedures, consult your dental specialist about the most effective whitening methods that will not be harmful for your teeth. Also, ask for independent opinions of the people who may have already tried one or another teeth whitening methods. Finally, be very careful when using special teeth whitening toothpastes, gels and other whitening agents for at-home whitening. Never forget that safe and effective teeth whitening requires professional equipment and control of an experienced dental specialist.
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Dental Chewing Gum


The effects of dental chewing gum on our oral hygiene has been an arguable issue for many years. Many specialists found it beneficial to chew some sugarless chewing gum after meals since it stimulates saliva production, helps to rinse away tiny pieces of the foods, as well as neutralize the effects of some bacteria and acids, eventually lowering the risks of developing dental plague and cavities. However, some experts used to point out potential problems, related with dental chewing gum. In particular, those include possible problems with temporomandibular joints, which can lead to muscle fatigue, discomfort or even headaches. Besides, specialists claim that some sugar-free chewing gum can contain some sorts of sweeteners, which can be dangerous to our dental health.
Chewing gum
Nowadays, a great variety of dental chewing gums with xylitol are available in our markets and pharmacy shops. A great number of competent researches and studies found evidence for positive effects and the importance of xylitol for the improvement of oral hygiene. Xylitol can inhibit the development of many oral bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans and substantially reduce dental decay. Xylitol is used in many foods as a sweetener, and it also occurs naturally in many fruits, berries, as well as such foods as lettuce, corn, mushrooms and others. Every day, our body produces up to 15 grams of this useful substance, which is quite sufficient for tooth decay prevention.
Recent studies show that regular use of dental chewing gum with xylitol can assist in decreasing dental plague formation and lowering the risks of tooth decay up to 80%. Moreover, using dental products with xylitol is claimed to help in preventing ear infections in children and lower the risks of having earaches up to 40%. Besides, according to the specialists, chewing dental gum with xyliol can provide a relief for those people, who have dry mouth. Finally, dental chewing gum with xylitol have very pleasant taste, as well as excellent cooling and refreshing effects.
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It is absolutely individual choice, whether to use dental chewing gum or not. Some people simply do not enjoy chewing and prefer brushing or flossing their teeth after having meal. Besides, a lot of other dental products wit xylitol, such as pastilles or gummy candies, are currently available for everyone. However, using a dental sugarfree chewing gum with xylitol for 5-15 minutes 3-5 times a day (preferably, after every meal) is recommended as an effective solution for decreasing the amounts of cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth, refreshing your breath and improving your dental health.
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A Revolution in Dentistry: Decayed Tooth Enamel Regowth

Sunday, March 27, 2011


A group of Australian specialists from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Oral Health Science, leaded by Professor Eric Reynolds and Dr. Nathan Cochraine, recently came up with a new technology in tooth enamel restoration. This innovative approach can help to re-grow enamel of a decayed tooth, this way giving an opportunity to avoid using filling, and possibly prevent and even reverse tooth decaying process. Many experts are convinced that this promising technique should be considered a new revolutionary breakthrough in modern dentistry.
The treatment includes application of a strong solution (containing such elements as calcium, fluoride, phosphate and other constituents) on the affected tooth and keeping the solution overnight. “The localised application of the mineral treatment re-grows the crystals of the tooth, repairing damaged tooth enamel,” Nathan Cochraine comments in the results of the hard work. At that, the specialists used only natural materials derived from cow’s milk for preparing the solution. The ions of natural calcium, phosphate and fluoride can be stabilized and encouraged to diffuse into the enamel, improving the quality of the crystal lattice.
There is no need to mention new opportunities and horizons for the humanity which can be opened due to this innovative technique. “Dentists who have patients showing signs of early decay will be able to prescribe the nightly use of the remineralisation treatment for a given period, potentially avoiding treatments such as fillings and extractions,” the specialists underline. The invention is expected to be presented soon at the international conference the Pathfinders: the Innovators Conference at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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Stewed and Roasted Vegetables Can Harm Our Teeth


The Naked Chief Jamie Oliver made the people throughout the world like vegetable stews and oven roasted vegetables. If cooked with love, such meals are very tasty and, in addition, they are considered to be very healthy and useful for our body. In particular, stewed and oven-roasted vegetables are beneficial for our digestive system. However, according to a research carried out two years ago by a group of specialists at the University of Dundee, Scotland, eating a lot of stewed and oven roasted vegetables can be harmful to our teeth and stimulate tooth decay.
The researchers were analyzing chemical content of stewed vegetables cooked in oven for 45 minutes and in a traditional way (boiled in a pot on the top of the stove). They discovered that stewed squash, eggplant and green belly pepper have increased acidity, which can be compared to the acidity level in sodas, the most powerful destroyers of human teeth. Red peppers should be also associated with increased acidity and negative effects on our teeth enamel. At the same time, such vegetables as tomatoes and onions do not have high acidity levels whatever way of cooking is chosen.
“The acidity of ratatouille prepared by oven roasting is the same as that of some carbonated drinks that, when consumed in excess, are believed to contribute to the development of dental erosion,” Dr Graham Chadwick of the School of Dentistry, one of the leaders of the research, comments. The results of this interesting study were published in 2006 in European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Acid erosion is one of the most common and dangerous dental conditions which affects modern people of all ages.
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Dental Care and Medications


We all know so well that a good dental care includes a proper daily oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups and a low sugar diet. However, recently, Australian specialists point on one more important element of everyone’s dental care routine. After one of the researches carried out by dental experts in Sydney, it became clear that a great deal of medications and drugs we use on a regular basis are actually harmful and damaging to our teeth. According to the statistics mentioned at Perth Now, up to 40% of modern people regularly take at least one type of medications which are harmful to their tooth enamel.
In particular, there are a great number of medications which cause saliva reduction or ‘dry mouth’. This condition is quite dangerous for our normal oral hygiene because dry mouth brings to increased number of bacteria population on our teeth and tongue, slows down the processes of de-mineralization and tooth enamel reconstruction, this way creating a favorable environment and speeding up tooth decay. Also, our saliva contains special substances that can neutralize mouth acids which make our teeth decay. Therefore, using too many medications causing ‘dry mouth’ (like antihistamines, etc.) is connected with increased risks of having dental problems.
Some of modern medications are extremely acidic and can cause serious tooth decay. Those include some asthma medicines and others, and if taken for long period of time, they can be very dangerous for our oral health. Also, some medical syrups have a very high content of sugar, which is also harmful for our tooth enamel. If you are taking syrups on a regular basis, it is recommended to brush your teeth every time after your medicine is taken. In addition, such medicines as diuretics, immune-suppressive medicines, oral contraceptives and others are associated with increased risks of having various gum problems, oral ulcers, inflammation, etc.
It is also very important to remember that young children and teenagers are more vulnerable to the above mentioned negative effects of medications and drugs on their teeth, than grown-ups. That is why parents must control the use of antibiotics and other dangerous medicines. A special attention should be paid on the medications which contain fluoride, because it can be very harmful for the developing permanent teeth of children if taken in excessive amounts. Always consult your doctor or a health care specialist before giving your child one or another medication.
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Aloe Vera, A New Remedy For Sensitive Teeth


Many effective dental care and dental cosmetics products include herbs and natural remedies as they are safe and can be used by almost everyone on a long-term basis. Recently, a group of scientists studied and analyzed therapeutic properties of such popular herb as aloe vera. Numerous scientific tests showed that this natural remedy can play an important role for treating many dental problems, including periodontal disease and dental cavities. The results of the study were published in such reputable magazines as Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dentistry (a journal of the Academy of General Dentistry).
Aloe VeraAloe vera is known for its rich content of useful elements and nutrients. During the experiments it became clear that aloe vera extract can not only heal small skin damages, have calming effects on our skin and prevent sunburn, but also fight against common dental problems. In particular, aloe vera extract can effectively assist in treating bleeding gums, help to reduce bad breath and  prevent the development of dental plague, as well as some other dental diseases.
Dr. Dilip George, one of the leaders of this study, underlines that aloe vera products contain anthraquinones which have perfect anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties, as well as excellent pain-killing effects. In addition to that, dental gels and other products based on this natural remedy will be less irritable and suitable for people with sensitive teeth. Thus, producing and marketing aloe vera dental gel is considered to be a new innovative approach in cosmetic dentistry and oral health care.
At the same time, Dr. Dilip George points on the necessity to continue the researches in order to find a special effective technology for manufacturing dental products with aloe vera. He underlines that using high temperature technology can “..destroy or reduce the effects of certain essential compounds, such as enzymes and polysaccharides“. Aloe vera dental gel will be more natural, safe and less abrasive denta care alternative perfectly suitable for everyone who faces he probem of sensitive teeth.
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7 Best Ideas To Banish Bad Breath


There are dozens of ways to banish bad breath. Those include, first of all, using various sprays, mouthwashes, minty drops or chewing gums. It is possible to achieve some instant but very unstable effects using those products, but the question is: what to do if a chewing gum or bad breath spray are not available? Below, you can find some effective ideas about how to banish bad breath in a simple and natural way.
Foods To Banish Bad Breath1. Such foods as fresh crisp apples, carrots, fennel and others can help you get rid of bad breath instantly. If your problem is connected with eating too much of onions, garlic, or drinking alcohol, chew on a small piece of cinnamon or fennel root, and bad breath will go away.
2. Chewing on a small piece of coffee bean is another very effective and fast natural way to banish bad breath.
3. If you have nothing like the above mentioned foods, you can just drink a cup of strong black or white tea, or rinse your mouth and throat with some warm water. This will help at least to decrease bad breath.
4. Actually, in many situations halitosis is connected with a lack of saliva in you mouth. Our saliva is a unique mouthwash with excellent anti-bacterial properties. That is why drinking more water can assist in getting rid of bad breath pretty well.
Oatmeal 5. From this perspective, specialists recommend eating oatmeal for breakfast as oatmeal stimulates saliva production.
6. If you happened to have no toothbrush, in the morning or in the evening, you can simply use your finger to “brush” your teeth. This will not only help to get rid of morning bad breath, but also effectively stimulate and massage your gums.
7. To banish bad breath, it is recommended to use soft flesh of fresh walnut (not a shell, but a soft piece of fresh kernel). In addition to pleasant walnut taste, your teeth and gums will also receive a good anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory treatment.
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The Causes Behind Tooth Sensitivity


Tooth SensitivitySensitive teeth is a very common problem nowadays. If you feel dental pain and discomfort when eating ice-cream, biting a chocolate bar or sipping your morning coffee, as well as while brushing or flossing, there is a probability that your tooth sensitivity increased. Sensitive teeth can make you hate your favorite meals and turn your life into a misery. Fortunately, modern dental technologies can solve this problem very effectively, but in order to receive lasting effects of any treatment, it is essential to find out the roots of the problem.
There is a number of causes of tooth sensitivity (also called as dentin hypersensitivity). In the majority of the cases, the problems start when the gums that cover our tooth roots reduce and make our underlying teeth tissues (dentin) exposed. Those tissues are not as strong as tooth enamel or cementum, therefore, our dental nerves can be stimulated easily. That is why drinking or eating hot, cold, acidic or sweet meals causes pain and hypersensitivity.
The main causes of tooth sensitivity can be put to the following:
  • It is estimated that about 60-90% of tooth sensitivity is caused by improper and too hard brushing, or brushing with too hard brush. This frequently causes gum recession and dentin exposure.
  • Untreated cavities and plague also lead to sensitive teeth.
  • Gum disease and dental inflammation that is linked to gum disease may cause reduction of supporting ligaments, resulting in exposure of the tissues under the gum line.
  • Sensitive TeethDue to poor oral hygiene, tartar can from at the gum line, making tooth root more sensitive.
  • Experts say that prolonged mouthwash use can also cause sensitive teeth.
  • Tooth cracks, as well as cracks or leakage of old feelings can bring to increased tooth sensitivity.
  • Regular dental procedures, including gum surgery, tooth restoration, crown placement, etc., can make the tooth root exposed.
  • Excessive tooth whitening frequently leads to increased tooth sensitivity.
  • Bad habits like teeth clenching or grinding can wear out tooth enamel and bring to tooth sensitivity.
  • Consuming too much of acidic foods and beverages is another factor that can cause enamel erosion and sensitive teeth.
  • Specialists say that age also can play a role: it is estimated that tooth sensitivity peaks at the age 25-30.
  • Pregnancy and PMS are connected with increased tooth sensitivity in most of women
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A Good Diet and Nutrition For Dental Health


Nutrition For Dental HealthWhite shiny teeth are not only an important element of everyone’s personal charm, it is also an indicator of normal functioning of all body systems and good overall health. That is why it is important to pay proper attention on our dental care and choose only healthy nutrition for dental health. Undoubtedly, a healthy and balanced nutrition plan should be an important element of everyone’s dental care strategy. In the framework of such a nutrition plan, it is essential to include to your diet the foods containing the following vitamins and elements:
  • Fluoride. It is a known fact that fluoride is one of the essential elements for a good dental health. It helps our teeth fight against plague and can neutralize harmful effects of acids in our saliva. We receive great amounts of fluoride from water and tea we consume regularly. Also, this element can be found in walnuts, fish and other foods.
  • Iron. Iron deficiency can cause gum problems and bring to gums inflammation. Liver, red meat, beans, apples and other products are prefect sources of iron.
  • caciumCalcium. This element protects our teeth against tooth enamel damages and the effects of temperature changes. If we have a lack of calcium in our body, our teeth  can start crumbing. Therefore, it is vital for our good dental health to eat the foods with high content of calcium, such as dairy products, broccoli, soy, sesame, figs and so on.
  • Phosphorus. This element is important for the strength and durability of our tooth enamel. Also, phosphorus plays a role for proper digestion of calcium. Phosphorus can be found in fish, eggs, milk, beef and other foods.
  • Vitamin D. It is vital for effective digestion of both phosphorus and calcium. Our body can synthesize Vitamin D itself when our skin received good amounts of sunlight. Natural sources of Vitamin D include eggs, fish, mushrooms and so on.
  • Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is also important element of effective nutrition for dental health. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause mouth dryness, as well as little wounds and cracks in our mouth. We can receive good amounts of this vitamin when we regularly eat potato, spinach, tomatoes, strawberries, carrot, cauliflower and other foods.
  • Vitamin C. Consuming a good amount of Vitamin C can guarantee a good condition of our gums. There are lots of well-known sources of Vitamin C, including oranges, lemons, onions, carrots, sugar-beet and so on.
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Drinking Orange Juice Is Linked To Weakening of Tooth Enamel


It is a known fact that acidic foods and drinks, such as some sorts of fruit and fruit juices, etc. are quite dangerous to our dental health. Such foods and drinks can be useful, healthy and nutritious, contain lots of vitamins and minerals, have positive effects on the functioning of our body systems and lower the risks of developing certain diseases, but still they are very harmful to our gums and teeth. In particular, according to the latest studies of the scientists at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester’s Institute for Oral Health, such popular drink as orange juice can cause weakening and erosion of our tooth enamel.
Orange JuiceThe experiments showed that regular consumption of orange juice, especially those cheap commercial brands which we can find in any supermarket, may have absolutely devastating effects! The participants used to drink only one glass of orange juice every morning, and as a result their tooth enamel was damaged and got up to 84% softer. Yan Fang Ren, one of the leaders of the study, stressed out in the report published in the Science magazine that it is absolutely necessary to control orange juice intake, especially in young children and teenagers.
In order to illustrate the findings of this research and attract public attention to to the problem, the researchers tried to compare the effects of such heavy procedure as teeth whitening to the effects of regular orange juice consumption on our tooth enamel. It turned out that hydrogen peroxide which is usually used for most of whitening procedures has less harmful effects on our tooth enamel than orange juice. According to Ren, the juice simply washes away our tooth enamel. For those, who really like drinking OJ but do not want to damage their teeth, Ren recommends drinking this juice while eating meals, as well as never forget to brush the teeth after such “dental treatment
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A New Cavity-Fighting Chewing Gum Developed


After several years of studies and researches, the specialists at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced that their experiments are completed and everything is ready for production and marketing of a new revolutionary dental care technology. It is a cavity-fighting chewing gum which is capable of dental plague dissolving and can replace so well familiar toothpaste and toothbrush. The study was sponsored by the U.S. Army Dental Research Detachment.
The researches and trials started years ago as a response on increasing number of gingivitis, bleeding gums, dental infections and other dental problem incidents that take place in modern Army. In the mid-2000′s, about 15% of all calls for medical help from the military departments were connected with dental diseases and disorders. Very often soldiers do not have an opportunity to brush or floss their teeth, and this problem has been progressing on a global level, attracting attention of thousands of dental care specialists throughout the world.
The new dental product contains KSL, an antimicrobial with certain abrasive and anti-adhesive properties. KSL agent is able to dissolve plagues, prevent dental decay and this way to lower the probability of developing other dental problems. Specialists are convinced that this cavity-fighting chewing gum will be completely effective and can serve as a replacement for toothpaste and toothbrush, though not for a long-term period of time.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Defense is looking for a reputable world-known producer for this new promising dental technology. At that, it is planned to use this chewing gum not only as a panacea for dental problems of soldiers and military personnel. In particular, this product can be sent to the children in poor contries to protect them from dental infections. “Children born with AIDS in Africa have serious and painful dental problems and I see the gum as a way to enhance the quality of their life,” one of the scientists saus. “While the focus of the research is on the troops, so many other possibilities exist
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5 Practical Suggestions To Improve Your Oral Health


Hard Foods1. Remember that our tooth enamel, being the hardest tissue in the body, is still easily breakable. Therefore, it is essential to avoid eating lots of hard foods (such as popcorn and others), chewing on hard foods and breaking them with the teeth (such as ice cubes, sugar candies, nut shells, chicken bones, and so on). Also, dentists point on damaging effects of having any tongue or other oral piercings made of hard materials. According to the statistics, in 2007 up to 40% of the people with various metal rings and other types of oral piercings had to face the problem of tooth fractures.
2. Remember that not only extra-sweet, but also extra-sore and extra-acidic foods are extremely harmful to your dental health. Sugar and acids are two most dangerous dental villains, and excessive consumption of soft drinks, commercial fruit juices, sore fruit or sore candies, and even gummy vitamins is strictly linked to enamel softening and dental health worsening. It is absolutely necessary to pay attention on your children’s consumption of acidic and low pH foods as the teeth of young children are especially vulnerable to all these negative effects of acids and sugars. In order to lower these effects, use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after meal, or just rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.
3. Braces create favorable environment for developing tooth decay and cavities. About 4 million of American children and about a million of adults are getting this orthodontic treatments, and all of them are in the risk group of having dental problems. If you are using braces, it is harder to brush your teeth and keep your mouth clean, however, it is essential to do so regularly and thoroughly. Plague can be easily formed around the brackets of the braces causing demineralization, dental spots, cavities and other even more serious problems.
Children Brushing Teeth4. Remember that excessive intake of fluoride can harm your teeth. Being a very important element for our dental health, fluoride and its levels in your body should be kept under control. Increased amounts of fluoride can cause pores and other types of tooth enamel abnormalities. Usually, young children like swallowing pieces of their toothpaste, causing extra fluoride ingestion. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to supervise your children when they are brushing their teeth, make them use only small amounts of toothpaste for brushing, or use a special fluoride-free tooth paste until the children learn to spit the paste out and not swallow it.
5. Remember that it is possible to get a missing tooth at any age. Some people never have some teeth developed, and this situation is quite frequent with the wisdom teeth, which in many cases do not appear or have to be removed. Other causes of tooth removal are cavities and gum disease. Also, some people have a genetic inclination to this problem. Getting a missing tooth is not strictly linked to old age, that is why it is essential to take a proper care about your teeth and oral heath all the time, regardless of your age, occupation or eating habits.
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Raisins Are Not Harmful To Your Dental Health


RaisinsMore and more of recent competent scientific studies and researches have been demonstrating that common assumption about negative effects of sweet foods on our dental health is actually not always true. In particular, it is believed that such sweet and sticky food as raisins can cause plague formation and damage our dental health to a great extent. However, it turned out that regular consumption of raisins can not be linked to any serious dental problems.
A group of scientists at University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, and a specialist at Kristianstad University and Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Sweden, conducted a series of the experiments to investigate the consequences of regular consumption of raisins and cornflakes with raisins on dental health of young children. The trials involved 20 children 7-11 year old, and it was proven that eating raisins and products containing raisins does not result in any plague formation or even dental health worsening.
The scientists say that the sweetness of raisins is linked to a high content of fructose, not sucrose. It is true that usually the foods similar to the taste and consistency of raisins is associated with dental plaque and other problems. However, the remainings of raisins can be removed or washed away from our tooth enamel very effectively. That is why there should be no limits imposed on consuming raisins from the point of dental health protection. It is a known fact that eating raisins is connected to a variety of valuable health benefits, such as stronger immunity, lower chances of suffering from insomnia and lower risks of having heart disease.
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British People Delay Their Dental Visits Due To Financial Issues


Nowadays, we hear a lot about free dental care programs and clinics operating in many regions of the United States. American government widely sponsors dental services in many clinics and medical centers throughout the country, from California to New York. Such services are supported with massive free dental care education and encouraging American children and adults to maintain good dental hygiene. However, what do we have now in the UK, the country which is known for its National Health Service providing very high quality medical treatment, services and health advice for free?
free dental care programAccording to the findings of a survey carried out by the specialists of the British Dental Association, every two of three dentists in the UK say that recently, the number of the patient who had to cancel their regular dental check ups and appointment due to financial issues drastically increased. On this background, it seems quite natural that many dentists report about substantial increase in the number of emergency dental services. This factor has obvious link with the previous one. During this survey, about 250 dental specialists were interviewed.
Specialists and executives of the British Dental Association got alarmed with the results of this survey, and many of them, including the chairman of the executive board, Susie Sanderson, expressed their concern about dental health of the nation. She underlined that delaying and canceling the dental appointments will not help saving the money in a long-term perspective and only bring to increased risks of having dental problems, including very serious dental diseases. She strongly recommended to all British people to stick with their dental check up routine and not to cancel their regular appointments. And those, who are on a low income are recommended to check out whether they are entitled to any free dental care program. Mrs. Sanderson underlined, that the National Health Service had opened a number of free dental care programs for children and teenagers under 18.
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Cranberries Can Assist In Fighting Tooth Decay1


Specialists report that refreshing beautiful cranberries give us new leads on finding effective solutions for such dental problem as tooth decay. A group of scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, leaded by food scientist and microbiologist Dr. Hyun “Michel” Koo carried out a research and studied the negative effects of Streptococcus mutans on dental health, as well as tested a number of natural materials and foods in order to reveal their possible powers to fight these bacteria. The findings were quite interesting and it seems like the compounds which can possibly protect us from cavity formation were identified.
cranberriesDr. Koo says: “Natural substances offer tremendous possibilities for stopping tooth decay. Our time spent in the laboratory is aimed at harnessing the potential of some of these compounds, perhaps eventually incorporating them into a toothpaste or mouth rinse to stop dental decay.” The researches managed to discover that there are certain compounds namely A-type proanthocyanidins, which can be found in cranberries and can offer us an effective protection from tooth decay development. Though these compounds can not kill Streptococcus mutans bacteria but can block acid and glucan production, the most harmful activities of the bacteria.
The expert explains that the white sticky substance we all have on our teeth is just the best environment for bacteria growth, but the compounds in cranberry can make this environment quite unfavorable for bacteria. It is estimated that with the help of the compounds proanthocyanidins which can be extracted from cranberries, it can be possible to lower the risks of having dental cavities up to 40-45 per cent. In addition to that, the team of Dr. Koo has discovered similar polyphenols in red wine, which also contains good natural materials to use for extracting the compounds to fight Streptococcus mutans bacteria. However, do not drink too much of red wine in order to protect yourself from dental cavities.
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Three Best Solutions For Teeth Whitening


Bella Labs Teeth Whitening System teeth whiteningis an easy-to-use teeth whitening product which has strong positions in today’s market. This is an effective natural system to whiten, brighten and polish your teeth which is a great alternative to costly professional teeth whitening procedures. All you need to do is to brush a special dental gel onto your teeth on a regular basis. You can see good results of using Bella Labs Teeth Whitening System just in one week or so, and this teeth whitening kit can definitely deliver the results similar to the ones you could get by paying hundreds of dollars to your dentist for professional cleaning and whitening.
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  • The Pros Of Bella Labs Teeth Whitening System
- very easy to apply
- polishes your teeth while whitening
- assists in plague removal
- professional cleaning at home
- no costly visits to your dentist
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definisi sifilis


Sifilis adalah penyakit menular seksual yang disebabkan oleh Treponema pallidum.

PENYEBAB
Bakteri Treponema pallidum.

Bakteri ini masuk kedalam tubuh manusia melalui selaput lendir (misalnya di vagina atau mulut) atau melalui kulit.
Dalam beberapa jam, bakteri akan sampai ke kelenjar getah bening terdekat, kemudian menyebar ke seluruh tubuh melalui aliran darah.
Sifilis juga bisa menginfeksi janin selama dalam kandungan dan menyebabkan cacat bawaan.

Seseorang yang pernah terinfeksi oleh sifilis tidak akan menjadi kebal dan bisa terinfeksi kembali.

GEJALA
Gejala biasanya mulai timbul dalam waktu 1-13 minggu setelah terinfeksi; rata-rara 3-4 minggu.
Infeksi bisa menetap selama bertahun-tahun dan jarang menyebabkan kerusakan jantung, kerusakan otak maupun kematian.

Infeksi oleh Treponema pallidum berkembang melalui 4 tahapan:
  1. Fase Primer.
    Terbentuk luka atau ulkus yang tidak nyeri (cangker) pada tempat yang terinfeksi; yang tersering adalah pada penis, vulva atau vagina.
    Cangker juga bisa ditemukan di anus, rektum, bibir, lidah, tenggorokan, leher rahim, jari-jari tangan atau bagian tubuh lainnya.
    Biasanya penderita hanya memiliki1 ulkus, tetapi kadang-kadang terbentuk beberapa ulkus.

    Cangker berawal sebagai suatu daerah penonjolan kecil yang dengan segera akan berubah menjadi suatu ulkus (luka terbuka), tanpa disertai nyeri. Luka tersebut tidak mengeluarkan darah, tetapi jika digaruk akan mengeluarkan cairan jernih yang sangat menular.
    Kelenjar getah bening terdekat biasanya akan membesar, juga tanpa disertai nyeri.
    Luka tersebut hanya menyebabkan sedikit gejala sehingga seringkali tidak dihiraukan. Luka biasanya membaik dalam waktu 3-12 minggu dan sesudahnya penderita tampak sehat secara keseluruhan.

  2. Fase Sekunder.
    Fase sekunder biasanya dimulai dengan suatu ruam kulit, yang muncul dalam waktu 6-12 minggu setelah terinfeksi.
    Ruam ini bisa berlangsung hanya sebentar atau selama beberapa bulan. Meskipun tidak diobati, ruam ini akan menghilang. Tetapi beberapa minggu atau bulan kemudian akan muncul ruam yang baru.

    Pada fase sekunder sering ditemukan luka di mulut.
    Sekitar 50% penderita memiliki pembesaran kelenjar getah bening di seluruh tubuhnya dan sekitar 10% menderita peradangan mata. Peradangan mata biasanya tidak menimbulkan gejala, tetapi kadang terjadi pembengkakan saraf mata sehingga penglihatan menjadi kabur.
    Sekitar 10% penderita mengalami peradangan pada tulang dan sendi yang disertai nyeri.
    Peradangan ginjal bisa menyebabkan bocornya protein ke dalam air kemih.
    Peradangan hati bisa menyebabkan sakit kuning (jaundice).
    Sejumlah kecil penderita mengalami peradangan pada selaput otak (meningitis sifilitik akut), yang menyebabkan sakit kepala, kaku kuduk dan ketulian.

    Di daerah perbatasan kulit dan selaput lendir serta di daerah kulit yang lembab, bisa terbentuk daerah yang menonjol (kondiloma lata). Daerah ini sangat infeksius (menular) dan bisa kembali mendatar serta berubah menjadi pink kusam atau abu-abu.
    Rambut mengalami kerontokan dengan pola tertentu, sehingga pada kulit kepala tampak gambaran seperti digigit ngengat.
    Gejala lainnya adalah merasa tidak enak badan (malaise), kehilangan nafsu makan, mual, lelah, demam dan anemia.

  3. Fase Laten.
    Setelah penderita sembuh dari fase sekunder, penyakit akan memasuki fase laten dimana tidak nampak gejala sama sekali.
    Fase ini bisa berlangsung bertahun-tahun atau berpuluh-puluh tahun atau bahkan sepanjang hidup penderita.
    Pada awal fase laten kadang luka yang infeksius kembali muncul .

  4. Fase Tersier.
    Pada fase tersier penderita tidak lagi menularkan penyakitnya.
    Gejala bervariasi mulai ringan sampai sangat parah.
    Gejala ini terbagi menjadi 3 kelompok utama :
    - Sifilis tersier jinak.
    Pada saat ini jarang ditemukan.
    Benjolan yang disebut gumma muncul di berbagai organ; tumbuhnya perlahan, menyembuh secara bertahap dan meninggalkan jaringan parut. Benjolan ini bisa ditemukan di hampir semua bagian tubuh, tetapi yang paling sering adalah pada kaki dibawah lutut, batang tubuh bagian atas, wajah dan kulit kepala.
    Tulang juga bisa terkena, menyebabkan nyeri menusuk yang sangat dalam yang biasanya semakin memburuk di malam hari.
    - Sifilis kardiovaskuler.
    Biasanya muncul 10-25 tahun setelah infeksi awal.
    Bisa terjadi aneurisma aorta atau kebocoran katup aorta. Hal ini bisa menyebabkan nyeri dada, gagal jantung atau kematian.
    - Neurosifilis.
    Sifilis pada sistem saraf terjadi pada sekitar 5% penderita yang tidak diobati.
    3 jenis utama dari neurosifilis adalah neurosifilis meningovaskuler, neurosifilis paretik dan neurosifilis tabetik.

Neurosifilis meningovaskuler.
Merupakan suatu bentuk meningitis kronis.
Gejala yang terjadi tergantung kepada bagian yang terkena, apakah otak saja atau otak dengan medulla spinalis:
- Jika hanya otak yang terkena akan timbul sakit kepala, pusing, konsentrasi yang buruk, kelelahan dan kurang tenaga, sulit tidur, kaku kuduk, pandangan kabur, kelainan mental, kejang, pembengkakan saraf mata (papiledema), kelainan pupil, gangguan berbicara (afasia) dan kelumpuhan anggota gerak pada separuh badan.
- Jika menyerang otak dan medulla spinalis gejala berupa kesulitan dalam mengunyah, menelan dan berbicara; kelemahan dan penciutan otot bahu dan lengan; kelumpuhan disertai kejang otot (paralisa spastis); ketidakmampuan untuk mengosongkan kandung kemih dan peradangan sebagian dari medulla spinalis yang menyebabkan hilangnya pengendalian terhadap kandung kemih serta kelumpuhan mendadak yang terjadi ketika otot dalam keadaan kendur (paralisa flasid).

Neurosifilis paretik.
Juga disebut kelumpuhan menyeluruh pada orang gila.
Berawal secara bertahap sebagai perubahan perilaku pada usia 40-50 tahun. Secara perlahan mereka mulai mengalami demensia.
Gejalanya berupa kejang, kesulitan dalam berbicara, kelumpuhan separuh badan yang bersifat sementara, mudah tersinggung, kesulitan dalam berkonsentrasi, kehilangan ingatan, sakit kepala, sulit tidur, lelah, letargi, kemunduran dalam kebersihan diri dan kebiasaan berpakaian, perubahan suasana hati, lemah dan kurang tenaga, depresi, khayalan akan kebesaran dan penurunan persepsi.

Neurosifilis tabetik.
Disebut juga tabes dorsalis.
Merupakan suatu penyakit medulla spinalis yang progresif, yang timbul secara bertahap.
Gejala awalnya berupa nyeri menusuk yang sangat hebat pada tungkai yang hilang-timbul secara tidak teratur. Penderita berjalan dengan goyah, terutama dalam keadaan gelap dan berjalan dengan kedua tungkai yang terpisah jauh, kadang sambil mengentakkan kakinya.
Penderita tidak dapat merasa ketika kandung kemihnya penuh sehingga pengendalian terhadap kandung kemih hilang dan sering mengalami infeksi saluran kemih.
Bisa terjadi impotensi.
Bibir, lidah, tangan dan seluruh tubuh penderita gemetaran. Tulisan tangannya miring dan tidak terbaca.
Sebagian besar penderita berperawakan kurus dengan wajah yang memelas.
Mereka mengalami kejang disertai nyeri di berbagai bagian tubuh, terutama lambung. Kejang lambung bisa menyebabkan muntah. Kejang yang sama juga terjadi pada rektum, kandung kemih dan pita suara.
Rasa di kaki penderita berkurang, sehingga bisa terbentuk luka di telapak kakinya. Luka ini bisa menembus sangat dalam dan pada akhirnya sampai ke tulang di bawahnya.
Karena rasa nyeri sudah hilang, maka sendi penderita bisa mengalami cedera.

DIAGNOSA
Diagnosis ditegakkan berdasarkan gejala-gejalanya.
Diagnosis pasti ditegakkan berdasarkan hasil pemeriskaan laboratorium dan pemeriksaan fisik.

Ada 2 jenis pemeriksaan darah yang digunakan:
  1. Tes penyaringan : VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) atau RPR (rapid plasma reagin).
    Tes penyaringan ini mudah dilakukan dan tidak mahal. Mungkin perlu dilakukan tes ulang karena pada beberapa minggu pertama sifilis primer hasilnya bisa negatif.
  2. Pemeriksaan antibodi terhadap bakteri penyebab sifilis.
    Pemeriksaan ini lebih akurat.
    Salah satu dari pemeriksaan ini adalah tes FTA-ABS (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption), yang digunakan untuk memperkuat hasil tes penyaringan yang positif.
Pada fase primer atau sekunder, diagnosis sifilis ditegakkan berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan mikroskopis terhadap cairan dari luka di kulit atau mulut. Bisa juga digunakan pemeriksaan antibodi pada contoh darah.

Untuk neurosifilis, dilakukan pungsi lumbal guna mendapatkan contoh cairan serebrospinal.

Pada fase tersier, diagnosis ditegakkan berdasarkan gejala dan hasil pemeriksan antibodi.

PENGOBATAN
Penderita sifilis fase primer atau sekunder bisa menularkan penyakitnya, karena itu penderita sebaiknya menghindari hubungan seksual sampai penderita dan mitra seksualnya telah selesai menjalani pengobatan.
Pada sifilis fase primer, semua mitra seksualnya dalam 3 bulan terakhir terancam tertular. Pada sifilis fase sekunder, semua mitra seksualnya dalam 1 tahun terakhir terancam tertular. Mereka harus menjalani tes penyaringan antibodi dan jika hasilnya positif, mereka perlu menjalani pengobatan.

Antibiotik terbaik untuk semua fase sifilis biasanya adalah suntikan penisilin:
- Untuk sifilis fase primer, suntikan diberikan melalui kedua bokong, masing-masing 1 kali.
- Untuk sifilis fase sekunder, biasanya diberikan suntikan tambahan dengan selang waktu 1 minggu.
Penisilin juga diberikan kepada penderita sifilis fase laten dan semua bentuk sifilis fase tersier, meskipun mungkin perlu diberikan lebih sering dan lebih lama.
Jika penderita alergi terhadap penisilin, bisa diberikan doksisiklin atau tetrasiklin per-oral selama 2-4 minggu.

Lebih dari 50% penderita sifilis stadium dini, terutama sifilis fase skunder, mengalami reaksi Jarisch-Herxheimer dalam waktu 2-12 jam setelah pengobatan pertama.
Reaksi ini diyakini merupakan akibat dari matinya jutaan bakteri.
Gejalanya adalah merasa tidak enak badan, demam, sakit kepala, berkeringat, menggigil dan semakin memburuknya luka sifilis yang bersifat sementara waktu.
Penderita neurosifilis kadang mengalami kejang atau kelumpuhan.

Setelah menjalani pengobatan, penderita sifilis fase laten atau fase tersier diperiksa secara teratur.
Hasil positif dari pemeriksaan antibodi biasanya menetap selama beberapa tahun, kadang seumur hidup penderita. Hal ini tidak menunjukkan adanya suatu infeksi baru. Untuk mengetahui adanya infeksi baru dilakukan pemeriksaan darah yang lain.


PROGNOSIS

Setelah menjalani pengobatan, prognosis untuk sifilis fase primer, sekunder dan fase laten adalah baik.
Prognosis untuk sifulis fase tersier pada hati atau otak adalah buruk, karena kerusakan yang telah terjadi biasanya tidak dapat diperbaiki.
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