• May 14

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    As far as hygiene and maintenance of your teeth is concerned, it would be wise to get regular cleaning of your teeth as much as possible. Some may be fine with regular brushing but dental cleaning is really something that does a more extensive way of cleaning your teeth.

    There are various things in your mouth you may not see. They cannot be cleaned by constant brushing of your teeth. Special procedures and applications must be done which only dentists or orthodontist can do.

    You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain from religious cleaning of your teeth. Just make a monthly visit and you will see the difference in no time.

  • May 9

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    There are a lot of smokers out there and one reward they get from excessive smoking would be weakened gums and potential infections due to the nicotine and tar that they leave in the mouth. These are all given. But the thing is, if you choose to keep on smoking, this is the first thing you will note.

    You can notice this when your teeth start to wiggle from place. Next thing you will know they have to be extracted. While it is not yet too late to quit, this is one good reason why you should. No matter what treatment you apply, smoking will ruin your teeth and gums.

  • May 5

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    Our gums would be the victim of excessive pain if our teeth do not grow properly. Regular visits to your dentists can help monitor their movement and growth. If dentists cannot accommodate the wear and tear your teeth provides, chances are you will be referred to an orthodontist for checking.

    Once this happens, do not worry. It is merely a precaution since dentists just want to make sure that their theories are supported by specialists. These are two different fields and to avoid problems and blame, it would be best to see what an orthodontist would advice once they check your teeth and gums out.

  • May 2

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    When we eat, we rarely notice the proper way our teeth would sink its teeth into the meals we digest. For most, it is a matter of chewing and digesting them to get into our stomachs. But what we fail to realize is that should we fail to notice proper biting, out teeth and gums will be the ones to suffer in the end.

    Our teeth and gums are normal as any parts of our body. They suffer trauma if too much pressure is applied each time we bite. Make sure to have your teeth checked. If a dentist cannot fix them, an orthodontist will.

  • Bactidol

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    Apr 26

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    One such mouthwash that has anti-bacterial properties is Bactidol. Bactidol is a moutwash by Pfizer, the multinational pharmaceutical company. The active ingredient in Bactidol is Hexetidine, an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent used in human medicine as well as veterinary medicine. Besides the above properties, it is also an astringent, a deodorant, an anti-plaque ingredient, and a local anesthetic.

    The chemical is a medicinal ingredient in Sterisol, which is purportedly effective in treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, Vincent’s angina, and other postoperative hygiene following throat, oral, or tonsillectomy surgery. Mouth sprays and gargle solutions of Hexoral, also by Pfizer may contain 0.2% of Hexetidine as their active ingredient.

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  • Mouthwash

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    Apr 24

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    Mouthwash, also known as mouth rinse, is an oral product used for oral hygiene. Most mouth rinse contain antiseptic and anti-plaque ingredients that purportedly have properties to eliminate the bacteria plaque causes carry, gingivitis, and bad breath.

    Anti-cavity mouth rinses that have fluoride help protect against tooth decay. Though this may be the case, it is generally agreed upon in the orthopedic society that the use of mouthwash does not nullify the need for standard oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing. If ready-made mouthwash is not available, gargling with water will suffice in removing food particles and other materials in the mouth.

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  • Apr 22

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    Recently, Colgate-Palmolive introduced the Colgate 360. This toothbrush featured innovative technology that cleaned teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gum. Special soft bumps on the back of the toothbrush gently scrape away bacteria that retain in the inside of the cheeks as you brush your teeth. The specially designed bristles arrangement are there to help scrape off plaque more efficiently from the tooth surface and special rubber polishing cups between the bristles help in the cleaning process.

    Even better, Colgate-Palmolive introduced another version of the Colgate 360, this time featuring extremely fine and soft bristles. Patients with sensitive gums and gingivitis are most likely to buy the toothbrush since its soft bristles allow them to clean the deeper rooted plaques in the gum line as well as not irritate it too much compared to normal hard bristles.

  • Apr 16

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    Overall cost for getting those new set of Hollywood choppers lies in several factors.

    First, of course, lies in the dentist performing the procedure. Naturally, a dentist whose reputation precedes him/her would charge a higher amount because of a guaranteed expertise in carrying out the process. The location where the procedure was performed may also be of relevance to the cost. Typically, metropolitan areas charge more for health care than others.

    The brand of teeth whitening is also a major factor. Whether the dentist is offering you from a selection to choose or you yourself are selecting one from the shelves of a store, effective and well known brands will certainly cost more. The last factor is dental insurance though sadly, cosmetic dentistry is typically not covered by it.

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  • The vanity of teeth

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    Apr 4

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    To understand how to make our teeth whiter, we must first take into account what turns them into yellowish ugly choppers. A teeth is porous and therefore is not immune to stain or discoloration. The food that we eat, the drinks that we drink, the medication, the habits, even traumas or falls can cause discoloration. Coffee and tea, two of the popular sources of caffeine for most people, is a major contaminant of white teeth. Nicotine and tar along with the other chemicals in a smoke can tarnish the white gleam as well. A fall directly to the teeth can cause tooth death or tooth necrosis which causes discoloration.

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  • Mar 20

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    More than 10,000 children with severe dental problems are waiting up to seven years for corrective treatment on the NHS. Orthodontists have warned that in many cases the children suffer from much more serious problems by the time they are finally given treatment. These can include jaw deformities and an inability to bite properly. They also warned that the government’s introduction of an 18-week waiting time target for orthodontics at the end of the year would be so difficult to meet that patients would not be referred at all and treatment would be rationed further.Evidence of the collapse in orthodontics in parts of the country is revealed in research by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS).