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Answers to your Questions about Braces

There have been a lot of changes in braces over the years. They know come in smaller, more comfortable size, you can get them in colors and you can even have them attached to the backs of your teeth! Still, there are some valid concerns for anyone who may be getting ready to get braces.

Will getting braces hurt?

While every possible avenue is taken to assure the comfort of the patient getting braces, the truth is there will definitely be discomfort the first few days after getting braces, as well as a few days after readjustments. As for sharp edges that may be causing pain to the inside of the mouth, wax can be placed over those edges to give some comfort. Otherwise, over the counter medication for pain is suggested.

How long do braces have to be worn?

Depending on the severity of the malformation of the teeth, braces can take as little as six months to produce the desired effect, upwards to about 3 years in severe situations.  Discuss the different available options for braces with your dentist in deciding which ones will be best suited for the amount of time that you’ll have to wear them.

Won’t a retainer work just as well?

Retainers are not strong enough to do the job that braces will accomplish. A retainer is made primarily for “retaining” or holding a tooth, or teeth, in place. Braces on the other hand, have the job of actually moving the teeth into realignment all together.

Will I have to wear a retainer when the braces come off?

Yes, a retainer will need to worn on a fairly regular basis after your braces come off. This helps to keep the teeth in place while the tissues, muscle and bone get use to the new placement of the teeth. If you’re concerned about how often you will have to wear a retainer, be sure to speak with your dentist.

How often will I have to brush my teeth with braces?

Brushing your teeth while wearing braces is of the utmost importance. You should brush after each and every time you eat. Food particles can get caught in between and under braces and cause cavities, so this is extremely important. It’s also important to rinse with mouthwash often as well.

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The Princess Smile of Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton is one of the most newsworthy people alive right now. It seems that people want to know everything about her, from which clothes she prefers to wear, how she raises her children and how she spends her free time.

There was a notable different between her teeth in 2006, and her smile that was noted on a recent tour of Canada. A difference so notable, in fact, that it was obvious some form of dental work had been done. And so, of course everyone had to know what changed.

Who knew that the secret to the Princess-perfect smile of Kate Middleton would be imperfection? While her smile has been the absolute twitter amongst Canadians and Americans alike, the secret was still not out for some time. No professional, friend or acquaintance was telling any stories, and there was much speculation amongst the people.

The secret is now out, however, and that secret is said to be that of a French dental specialist who used imperfection to mould her mouth into the perfect shape. Rumors abound that braces were used on the backs of her teeth to achieve at least some of the look she now has, but no one will either deny or confirm such statements.

It was stated that, especially in America, the vision for “perfect” teeth is sometimes what leaves smiles lacking. On the contrary, the practice of something known as macro rotation – which was used in sculpting Kate’s smile – gives way to a very natural look. It’s that natural air about her that makes her more appealing and very much real to everyone who gets a look at her.

Creating this type of smile though, takes plenty of time and plenty of money! Taking anywhere from six months up to a whopping eighteen months, it can set you back in the neighborhood of over ten thousand dollars. One would almost have to be royalty to afford such a treatment merely for appearance sake.

One of the dentists’ most important tools in a procedure like this is the use of computer software to project the final look of the tooth, once the procedures are done. This can give patients the needed outlook to get past the time it takes in reaching that coveted end. Though the process can take awhile, knowing what the finished product will look like sometimes makes it all worthwhile.

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Celebs Who Won’t Fix Their Teeth

You are constantly bombarded by people who constantly talk about this and that celebrity that has the nicest teeth, the straightest teeth, the whitest smile, the brightest mouth, and so forth. But there are a handful of celebrities that seem to have embraced the uniqueness of their imperfect teeth, refusing to have them fixed.

Anna Paquin: Anna has a gap in her teeth that remains each time she is seen, and there seems to be no end of it in sight. In spite of that, however, she has been called “a conventionally beautiful woman” whose teeth set her apart from magazine-cover faces that all seem so similar.

Madonna: The woman who only needs one name does NOT have a desire to over bleach her teeth. But the slightly dingy smile also contains a gap between her front two teeth. She doesn’t seem to care and has had years and years and years to do something, if she were going to. She is apparently at ease with her face, and the smile on it.

Kirsten Dunst: This beauty doesn’t care a thing in the world about her imperfections in the smile section. She is quoted as saying, “I love my snaggle fangs. They give me character and character is sexy.” We are sure that many men would wholeheartedly agree with that statement.

Woody Harrelson: Does it surprise you that this mega star has refused to bow to Hollywood peer pressure? He makes no attempt to cover up, hide or change the gap between his front teeth, and will always give the biggest smile possible at all times.

Jewell: This songbird attributes the first job she ever got to her imperfect smile. After getting the job, she asked the producer why he had chosen her and he had replied that she had period teeth. Apparently, she was the only one that auditioned that had not had their smile altered in some way or another.

Vanessa Paradis: This French celebrity joins the gap-toothed ranks of many other celebrities and it may be the very thing that helped boost her renown. Magazines call her a willowing, unique beauty.

Lauren Hutton: Possibly the originator of the gap-toothed gang, Lauren has had an incredibly long career and it’s been rumored that her teeth have had a least a small part to play in it.

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How Do Dentists Handle Halloween?

A vast majority of dentists, when asked about whether or not they hand out candy at Halloween, will tell you that they do. Is it a trick, or a treat? No, they aren’t just trying to generate business for themselves later on down the line. They will still be quick to tell you candy and sweets should be limited, but that it shouldn’t be done away with completely.

There is something noteworthy, though, as to what these dentists are handing out in the Halloween treat bags. They opt for chocolate as opposed to hard candies, lollipops and the like. The reason for this is that chocolate is much less damaging to the teeth. Hard candies take much longer to consume and therefore spend excessive amounts of time on the teeth, where sugar can set in, attach and do lasting damage causing decay and wasting away of the enamel.

There are some tips that go along with this festive holiday that can also lessen the sugar damage:

Encourage eating the candy in small increments, always followed by a glass of water. This allows for less sugar to come in contact with the teeth, as well as washing it away more quickly.

Set up a “candy bank”, allowing for withdrawls to be made for certain chores done or other stipulations you might set up. This will keep children from eating up all their candy all at once as well as getting their responsibilities taken care of.

Start preparing before Halloween by brushing up on oral hygiene tips with your kids. Remind them that brushing twice a day and using a fluoride mouth rinse can help fight the effects of sweets and other factors in tooth decay.

In addition to staying away from hard candies, steer clear as well from sticky fruit snacks, caramel popcorn balls and any other candy or snack that lingers on the teeth. It’s far better to choose sweets that can be eaten and finished quickly.

It’s easy to come up with tips and tricks that can be accomplished around Halloween time, but in reality, these habits should be on going, as it is an overall healthy mouth that prevents decay and cavaties. We should be teaching our children, on a regular basis, about the positive aspects of preventative measurements.

Likewise, it’s just as important for adults to take their own advice in this situation. The breaking down of the teeth can happen at any time, not just as youngsters. So it’s best to lead by example.

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Strange Modification of Teeth Around The World

In a little remote village known as Mantawaian, natives are known to pierce and tattoo their skin but they also chisel their teeth. As it turns out, there is an old myth that says that if a spirit is not happy with the body, it can leave that body, causing its death. They think that if they make the body look prettier – and one way, in their opinion that this can be done, is by chiseling the teeth off – their spirits will stay with the body for longer periods of time.

Ohaguro means to dye one’s teeth black. While people in our own circles may find it a striking thing to do, people in Southwest Asia say it’s a must have for keeping teeth healthy and free of cavities.

In some parts of the world, pulling out the front teeth is considered to be part of a beautification ritual. Both old and young alike are having it done, while those who do not are sometimes laughed at and made fun of. Others are having the entirety of their gums died black, saying that it makes their smile more beautiful and enchanting.

In Japan, Yaeba teeth, which literally means “double tooth” is one of the hottest new trends. It is thought to be the most chic and sexy look, which is also construed to be cute and innocent.

Anthropologists have been studying Viking teeth and found that a good many of them are filed and/or painted. Although they are unsure as to why this was done, they think it may have been to show some type of achievement or to use as a scare tactic against enemies. One thing is clear – that they did not learn this practice from the area where they originated. The only other place this practice is found is in the Americas.

On some localities, an oral modification known as “tongue splitting” is being undertaken by a great many people. While it can be done in dental settings and piercing parlors, others who may not have the money to have such procedures done are opting to attempt it themselves using sharps and dental floss, which can be incredibly dangerous.

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Which Dental Procedures are Considered Cosmetic?

Some dental procedures are completely necessary and others are labeled simply as cosmetic dentistry. Some cosmetic procedures do improve the oral health and the appearance and function of the teeth.

Cosmetic procedures include:

Whitening of the Teeth: Many different products can be used to whiten the teeth and not all require a person to actually be sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Composite Bonding: This is a procedure in which a type of resin is used to repair chipped teeth.

Veneers: Simply stated, these are artificial enamels used to mask a variety of imperfections of the teeth.

Crowns: Teeth that bear a great deal of damage can be covered with a porcelain crown, which covers more area and is thicker than veneer.

Bridges: A bridge can be put into the place of a missing tooth, bridging across the space and keeping the teeth from moving closer together.

Dental Implants: Implants are meant to recreate the look of a real tooth, using a titanium-based root with a porcelain crown or top.

Inlays: In some instances, a filling can be fabricated of composite material or porcelain and matched to closely resemble the color of the tooth it is being attached to.

Orthodontic Aligners: Older teens and many adults who might otherwise need metal braces can choose to go with aligners. They are clear and basically do the same job as braces but are much less noticeable.

Gum Surgery: Outside the need of surgery for necessary medical reasons, gums can also be surgically realigned to give a more even appearance.

Contouring and Reshaping of the Teeth: Using a drill or in some instances a laser, dentists can contour and reshape the teeth to give them a more defined and even appearance.

If you are choosing cosmetic dentistry for any reason, you will want to make sure that the dentist you choose has a proven record of accomplishment of successful cases. They should be able to provide before and after photos of a good many clients, along with proof of continuing education in the field to keep up with changing trends.

In order to find a cosmetic dentist, you can contact the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). They are a professional organization with over 5,000 members with superb training and exceptional accreditation.

When you visit a cosmetic dentist for the first time, you make want to bring photos of what you use to look like, or would like to look like, as a reference in letting the dentist know what you’re looking for.

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Overcoming Severe Fear Of Dentist Visits

Most everyone has a certain amount of fear or nervousness associated with seeing a dentist. For some, it’s the fear of needles they will come in contact with for localized numbing, for others it might be that they aren’t sure what’s going to happen during the procedure for which they are scheduled, and still others have fears they just can’t seem to put their fingers one.

These fears may often be rooted in a previous bad experience that left you feeling somewhat betrayed or you may have walked away with a notion that all dentists are like the one who gave you a bad experience. In this instance, it is important that for all future appointments, you shop around until you find a dentist that fits your needs. Call the office, ask questions, get feedback from previous patients, check out online reviews…the options are plentiful in getting a broad, up front picture before you ever even make the first appointment.

One of the first things you can do if educate yourself on the procedure for which you are going in to have done. Don’t be afraid to ask questions whether it be your dentist, the receptionist, or anyone who might be involved in your care. Believe it or not, they care about your level of comfort and will do what they can to alleviate those fears.

If you have shared your levels of fear and anxiety to the dentist, they may have some in office helps as well. The use of “gas” is often a big relief for patients who are fearful or have a great deal of anxiety. It allows the patient to calm down and be much more relaxed for procedures, thus eliminating a great deal of fear.

If you are afraid of needles, well, there isn’t much you can do about that. One note of advice would be to tell them upfront about this fear and to let you know when they are getting ready to give the injection. This way you can simply close your eyes and it might help that you don’t actually see what’s going on. And don’t be embarrassed by it. If you were the only one to experience that type of fear, there would be no need for this article!

No matter what it is in particular that you are afraid of, know that there are helps available to you, and most of them can be found in the very dentist’s office!

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"Sugar Free" Doesn’t Keep your Teeth Safe

A lot of the time, when people thing about soft drinks, sports drinks and candy, they most quickly associate the damage they do to the teeth to sugar. However, studies are more and more frequently showing that this is not always the case.

These studies showed that in most cases, the acidic additives and pH levels that were low cause a great deal of harm to the teeth, even if they are sugar free.

While it is still very true that sugar, especially in large amounts, can cause tooth decay, the acidity causes as much damage by tooth erosion. This erosion takes place by dissolving the hard tissues of the tooth and, if left untreated, can eventually wear away and expose the soft pulp underneath.

Acidic sports drinks and soft drinks alike can contribute up to a whopping 30-50% of the erosion of the enamel of the teeth. Of the sugar free candies on the market, the ones with citric acid caused the most damage to tooth enamel.

Even if foods and drinks are labeled as sugar free, that doesn’t necessarily equate to “safe” for teeth. Better labeling on these items would prove far easier to make a determination when shopping, but until such a time, people will have to be diligent in reading those labels that we do have.

There are a few things that can be done to protect the teeth though, when we do indulge in these items. First of all, of course, there is the option to drink more water. Replacing one or two drinks per day with water can greatly reduce the amount of erosion on our teeth. If you simply cannot stay away from these drinks however, you can reduce, to a small degree, the amount of damage done by drinking the beverages through a straw.

After consuming acidic drinks, make sure to rinse the mouth with water thoroughly and do not brush teeth for at least an hour. Brushing right after consuming an acidic food or beverage can remove the enamel that has been softened, hastening the erosion and decay of the teeth.

If you have concerns about your teeth and the damage that may have been caused by acidic erosion, make sure to visit your family dentist. They can do a checkup and X-rays and go from there. Be sure to share information about any drinks or foods that you think may contain these substances.

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ARESTIN: THE CARE YOUR GUMS NEED

Everyone strives for that perfect smile; to have white, shimmering, straight teeth like we see on television. However, when examining a smile, the focus most often falls on the teeth, but wait, what else forms part of having that glorious smile? The answer is your GUMS. The tissues that surround teeth are vital, not only do they protect but also serve as the foundation for support, function as well as overall esthetic. People often neglect hygiene of these tissues, avoiding flossing at least once a day leads down the path that no one wishes; that being periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults, which is why the progress of this disease must be contained before the damage is too extensive. Scaling root planing (SRP) in conjunction with ARESTIN is the best combined treatment to prevent further periodontal treatment.

With the emergence of Arestin, many dental offices have begun to utilize it effectively for gum disease. Arestin, consisting of minocycline HCl, is essentially an antibiotic treatment that is administered using a syringe. The syringe delivers a white powder that is composed of 100,000 microspheres that contain the antibiotic medication which is released slowly over time. The antibiotic will act to kill any residual bacteria that might have been left after the PSRP. The procedure is painless and is usually followed after supervising how the scaling root planing procedure affected your gums.

This medication was approved in 2011 by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in which it was stated that the correct dosage that being 1 mg could serve in conjunction with the PSRP to further reduce the periodontal pockets caused by the bacteria.

The bigger question for many patients would be how much does this treatment cost. The cost of Arestin can be hefty for people who don’t have dental insurance since what is beingcharged is both the medication and a placement fee, however, luckily medical insurance sometimes is utilized to cover the antibiotic medication which greatly helps the patient. Despite the cost the important point to keep in mind is that this medication is a great advancement in dentistry that aids in stopping the further development of periodontal disease ultimately preventing tooth loss in the population of people suffering from this.

An important concept for everyone to remember is that these procedures consisting of root scaling, root planing and the placement of arestin are all treatments for a disease that is essentially irreversible, in other words once periodontal disease attacks the bone there is no way of utilizing medication to reverse the process therefore it is important to remember to use the preventive techniques that you are taught by both the hygienist and dentist.

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Celebrity Teeth Sales

It has never been a secret that celebrity worship is real, and sometimes a growing trend, depending on what the latest tabloids have said, or what’s up with the most popular who’s who of the week. There is a difference though, in being a fan and being an outright eccentric when it comes to some celebrities. That has never been more apparent when you consider the topic of our story today.

Did you know that some people buy other people’s teeth? Hundred’s of years ago, it might have been common practice, in some cases, to purchase real human teeth for use in dentures and so forth, but in today’s society, it doesn’t happen much. It’s not sanitary or, as others would even go so far as to say, “That’s just gross!”

There have been some celebrities who’s teeth have indeed been sold, and more than that, they’ve brought a great deal of money.

John Lennon

Just about everyone knows who John Lennon was. One of the most iconic rock and roll revolutionaries of his time, he was murdered in New York City in 1980.  Rumor has it that at once time, John performed his own tooth extraction and gave it to his housekeeper for throwing out. However, as the story goes, that housekeeper gave the tooth to her daughter who was a huge Beatles fan at the time, and some decades later, she decided to cash in on what was left of John. That tooth went on the auction block of Omega Auctions of London on November 5, 2011, complete with paperwork to corroborate the claims, and sold for a staggering $31,000.

Winston Churchill

Churchill was a leader in the United Kingdom during World War II as is known quite well as a great wartime leader. He was also well known for his many dental troubles, which led to his need of false teeth. The false teeth he had made were made with direct stipulations to mimic his well-known lisp. Those very dentures wound up at an auction in 2010 and were bought by an avid Churchill memorabilia collector who gladly paid $23,723 for them.

Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb is a household name all across America, known for his place in Major League Baseball. He was also known for wearing dentures and they found their way to auction in 1999. Rumor has it that the auction winner was a dentist’s daughter who had the dentures in her possession along with some other MLB memorabilia until that collection was donated to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Weird Dental Facts

Paul Revere, in addition to his historic contributions to our country, was also a dentist. He was the first person to ever use dental forensics when he identified the body of a Colonel killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill by the bridge device in his mouth.

A mechanical mouth was developed by dental researchers, to the tune of a quarter of a million dollars, and can replicate a year’s worth of chewing in only 24 hours, at a rate of 4 bites per second. The only problem seems to be that is continually breaking down.

Tooth decay is the most common health ailment in the United States, next to the common cold, even though most youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17 are cavity free.

Cheddar, Swiss and Monterey Jack are among certain cheeses that are known to help prevent tooth decay.

The future of low-calorie sweeteners could lie in the Mexican plant, Lippa dulcis. It is 1,000 times sweeter than table sugar and does not cause any form of tooth decay.

A common wedding gift on the British Isles used to come in the form of dentures. As it so happened at that time, most people expected to eventually lose all their teeth and most often opted to have them all extracted and replaced.

Forensic Dentistry is a very important part of most CSI teams, because dental records are much like finger prints. Even identical twins do not have the same dental print.

Zane Gray, one of America’s best known western novelists, was a dentist before becoming a writer.

If you should happen to burn your mouth on the melted cheese atop a pizza, there is a coined name for that: “pizza palate”.

The first community to ever use fluoride in its public drinking water was Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1945.

Teeth begin developing in a human fetus only 6 weeks after conception.

In 1900, the tooth fairy left an average of twelve cents for a tooth. By 1998, inflation had caught up with her and she was forced to then leave an average of a dollar per tooth.

The first dentists known to exist were the Etruscans who, in 700BC, carved false teeth out of animal teeth and made and implanted bridges good enough to eat with.

Every year, North Americans purchase an average of three million miles of dental floss!

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Keep your Porcelain Veneers Looking Natural and New

Can’t stop checking out your new set of porcelain veneers in the mirror? Go ahead – they look awesome! You’re smiling a little wider and feeling much more confident. You can also check out these suggestions to keep your new veneers in pristine condition.

5 Tips To Care For Your Porcelain Veneers

Avoid chewing on ice, pens and tougher varieties of nuts and seeds. A little advice: if you have to eat any hard foods, try chewing on your back teeth.

Get your veneers polished every three months. The procedure will also clean your original teeth, so it will be totally worth the time and money spent.

Stay away from coffee, red wine, soda, beets and other foods that stain teeth. It’s also good advice to give up smoking for the sake of your bright white smile.

If you’re in the habit of grinding your teeth, make a conscious effort to stop. A dentist can help by fitting you with a night-time mouth guard.

Playing contact sports puts your teeth at risk – veneers or not. Be sure to wear a mouth guard for any rough playing.

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Dental Appointments: What To Expect

Most people are readily familiar with what a visit to their primary care doctor entails. But a lot of people aren’t quite sure about a visit to the dentist. Since they are not seen nearly as often as a family physician, there is a lot of anxiety associated with a dentist visit; so much so, that some dental offices have practices in place for just such a patient.

It always helps if we have some kind of knowledge about what to expect before we even go in. Barring any injuries or emergencies, a visit to your dentist is really nothing to be feared. Making dental appointments on a regular basis is a good way to avoid the anxiety all together, but if it’s your first time, there are some things to expect.

First of all, a dental assistant will probably get some X-rays. This is to look for underlying problems the dentist may not readily be able to see in just looking into the mouth. Some things X-rays detect are problems with the jawbone, abscesses that may be present but haven’t caused swelling or pain yet, or decay not visible to the eye.

After the dentist comes in and takes a look at the X-rays, he or she will probably ask questions to evaluate dental risks. Some of these questions may be about health problems, oral care habits, and any medications you are currently taking. They may also choose to speak with you about your nutritional habits at this point.

A full dental exam will be given and the dentist will check the teeth, gums, tongue. He or she will be looking for any signs pointing to disease such as gingivitis and periodontal disease, as well as looking for overbites, cavities, and other complications that need attention.

Before your visit is over, you will probably be given a cleaning. This involves scraping away built up plaque, some type of tooth polishing and flossing. If you have any questions about which products are best to use, be sure and ask before you leave. There might be a specific kind the dentist will suggest for your personal needs, in the case that you might need added fluoride, something with a cavity fighting agent in it, or something for progressive whitening.  If you fear that you may forget something important that you wanted to ask, be sure to make yourself a list before you go.

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Old Wives' Tales about Teeth

“Old Wives’ Tales” are very plentiful, and often vary from region to region, and you hear them about a great many topics. It’s not surprising, then, that you would find almost as many about the teeth as anything else. Since the tales are so plentiful, we are often left wondering if they are true, and if so, to what extent? So let’s talk about a few of them…

Gain a child, lose a tooth

Probably one of the most common is the old adage, “gain a child, lose a tooth”. This old wive’s tale stems from the thought that a mother loses the calcium from her teeth during pregnancy, thus causing cavities, tooth decay, and eventually tooth loss. However, this isn’t quite true. The actual fact is that a baby gains his or her needed calcium from the mother’s diet, and if calcium is leeched from anything, it is the mother’s bones.

Another popular tale stems around the dental emergency of losing a permanent tooth and says that putting the tooth in milk will save it. There’s actually some truth to this one! It seems that the chemical makeup of milk is a lot like the tooth, and since it also helps to keep a dislodged tooth moist, the glass of milk works well in bringing a little reality into this particular story. If you should have this emergency though, and don’t have any milk, you can also keep the tooth in your mouth, or in a cup of water with some regular table salt added.

A couple more tales for the false side include using superglue or wood glue to put a dislodged filling back into a tooth, and holding an aspirin on an area near a toothache. In actuality, if a filling is lost, the best thing to do is use sugar free gum, or an over the counter agent sold especially for such a dental emergency. In the case of the aspirin cure for a toothache, it can actually burn the gum and other soft tissues of the mouth if left in one place for an extended amount of time. You’d have much better results from taking the aspirin, or other pain reliever, as directed and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.

You will probably run across these old wive’s tales, as well as a good many more, at some point in time. The main thing to keep in mind before acting on any of them though, is that all of them have some fact and fallacy associated: some are more true than others. When in doubt, instead of risking making the problem worse, please do call a dentist. They may not be able to give any particular advice over the phone but they can probably tell you what not to do. Always be safe.

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Chew On This - Oral Benefits Of Chewing Gum

How many times have you heard someone say that chewing gum is bad for you? That’s not entirely true. Read on to find out about the benefits of adding sugar-free chewing gum to your oral health care regimen.

How Does Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Work?

It works pretty much like any other chewing gum, really. You just chew it. The difference is that unlike regular gum, there are no ingredients in the sugar-free variety that will encourage acid production by oral bacteria. Also, by just chewing, you stimulate the production of saliva in your mouth. Within 20 minutes of chewing, the saliva will neutralize whatever acids are present and wash them away.

Other Benefits Of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum

It helps in the maintenance of tooth mineralization.

It assists the neutralization of plaque acids.

It helps to lessen sensitivity normally experienced after in-office whitening of your teeth.

It reduces oral dryness which can lead to a host of uncomfortable problems.

The varieties that contain carbamide as an ingredient have added effectiveness at neutralizing acid.

Apart from these advantages, there are several other good reason to reach for a stick of sugar-free gum after your next meal.

For starters, it contains fluoride which is well known as essential for keeping teeth healthy, as it plays a role in tooth mineralization. Demineralization of teeth makes you susceptible to developing tooth decay or dental caries.

When the gum has xylitol as a sweetener, it offers even more plaque fighting action.

Our bodies need calcium to ensure the development of strong bones and teeth. Sugar-free gum has calcium – an added plus when opting to use it in situations where you are unable to brush right after a meal.

Another ingredient in sugar-free gum is vitamin C. This vitamin is involved in the formation of collagen, a substance needed for the healthy functioning of your teeth.

Some scientific studies reveal that chewing sugar-free gum also contributes to weight loss. In addition they cite it as contributing to improving your focus and alertness, while helping to reduce stress levels.

Conclusion

So, you really should reach for that pack of sugar-free gum as you make you way to your next dinner date. Feel free to order extra garlic and onion on your pizza. A stick of  sugar-free gum afterwards will not only help to freshen your breath, but also to relax and enjoy the evening.

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Check your Health on Lybrate Platform with Facebook Messenger

Many of us certainly have some health issues and don‘t have time to deal with them. In the today‘s busy world, going to the doctor for examination takes a lot of time, so the people regularly avoid it. However, someone has found the way to profit from this habit-mobile and app industry together. With so many apps released on a regular basis, the health issues have the particular place in the app store. Now, you are able to find many of them checking a variety of health conditions.

Online Doctor Consultation Platform

Lybrate platform has recently developed the app where customers can take part in health consultations. After it made a huge progress, Lybrete spread its services to Facebook Messanger app. On the Lybrete, you are able to get some health advice, ask the questions or take part in a health quiz. Anyway, there is no possibility to book the meeting with the doctor with the app, but we expect it soon. This app is easily accessible on the Facebook page as well as on the URL of the chat.

With this step, Lybrate made a real progress, supporting Facebook Messenger in sharing its information and tips about health. Now, you are able to use Facebook Messenger and check your health education with Lybrete quiz, and be sure that privacy is on the top. When announcing this step, CEO of Lybrete, Saurabh Arora, said that the integration with Facebook was a really good way of helping users in their daily needs. Additionally, he explained that the main reason for integration was a wish to find the way to contribute users on the well-known platform.

However, we must mention once again that booking the doctor is not one of the Lybretes options. As Aurora explained, Lybrete is not booking agency but company associationg doctors and clients. In addition, patients are able to ask whatever they want without indicating a particular doctor. There is no need for it, as Lybrete contains a system of algorithms registering the potential issues and determining the doctor needed. When the consultation occurs, patients must pay for it depending on the type of seansa ( text chat, phone or video call). The app has more than 100,000 qualified experts available for consultation and it recorded a huge number of downloading crossing 3 million users. Now, you can enjoy it on a regular basis and find it both on Android or iOS platform.

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The Modern Dentist: Why Dental Health Scratches the Surface

In the latest news on dental health, connections have been made with how your dental health can have effects on the rest of your body. This is something that many dentists have had knowledge of, but the fact that patients are also aware of this is making waves in the world of dentistry. What it means in effect is that the profession of dentistry is going to change in the coming years, incorporating more general medicine than it has before.

Some of the discoveries that have been made include:

Sleep

There has been a link established between modern dentistry and the ability of a dentist to help solve problems for those who have trouble breathing as they sleep. This is due to oral appliance therapy that is given by dentists, which focuses on combating snoring and sleep apnea. A new field called Dental Sleep Practice is already emerging.

Oral System Connection

It has been revealed that periodontal disease can affect many areas outside of the mouth, and is also able to aggravate cardiovascular disease. The thing with periodontal disease is that often times one does not realize that they have a dental issue until it has become very severe. With this connection in mind, dentists can recommend oral care to help prevent the onset of other complicated illnesses.

In addition to cardiovascular disease, periodontal disease has also been linked to acid reflux which causes even more damage to the teeth and can be quite painful and uncomfortable. Even diabetes can occur when one is not taking care of their teeth properly.

The New Dentist

From 2016 moving forwards, it is likely that you will see the emergence of a new dentist. With cleaning of teeth being the least that you can expect from a dentist, dental care will now require a more holistic approach. This will mean that modern dentists shall focus on providing preventive care through assessing whether a condition in the mouth is offsetting symptoms of something else that could be going wrong with the body.

If the dentist is not able to handle this, then it is more likely that dentists will begin to work hand in hand with physicians, so that care that is detailed and impactful can be given. As a customer, you can expect to benefit from this additional value, and eventually look forward to a dentist who has developed deeper skills.

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