If you find something in your mouth get it checked out!
Call us to schedule, 970-668-1029
These are the most common mistakes, make sure you don't make them:
- rinsing the mouth after brushing (so losing the protective fluoride we get from toothpaste)
- brushing only once per day
- not using a circular action with the brush
- missing some teeth
- not brushing for long enough
- not brushing the area where the teeth meet the gums effectively
Even though we have all been taught this is the proper thing to do, if you brush too close after your meal you can be doing more damage than good.
Brushing within half an hour of eating a meal or drinking a cup of coffee could ensure your teeth suffer worse damage.
After drinking soda or acidic drinks, the acid burns into the enamel of your teeth - and the layer below the enamel, called 'dentin'.
Brushing at the 'wrong' time - particularly within 20 minutes of finishing a meal - can drive the acid deeper into your teeth, corroding them far faster than they would have rotted by themselves.
After drinking soda or acidic drinks, the acid burns into the enamel of your teeth - and the layer below the enamel, called 'dentin'.
Brushing at the 'wrong' time - particularly within 20 minutes of finishing a meal - can drive the acid deeper into your teeth, corroding them far faster than they would have rotted by themselves.
Did you know the outside of shark teeth is made up of fluoride, the active component of most toothpaste?
Although human teeth are covered in a different mineral, both shark and human teeth are equally hard. Researchers already knew sharks never get cavities, and are able to replace their teeth multiple times throughout their lives.
Tea tree
oil can actually be used to help stop bad breath. Many toothpastes and
oral products use tea tree oil in their formulas. Sometimes it is even
used in mouthwash and other solutions for stopping bad breath.
Why is
tea tree oil used in halting halitosis? Well, it has antifungal and
antiseptic qualities meaning that it can kill fungi and bacteria that
feed on food particles left in the mouth. The antiseptic property is
mainly what makes it effective for preventing bad breath.
Studies
have shown that tea tree oil being used for bad breath is safe, since it
is a 100% natural product. It is environmentally friendly since it is
obtained from a renewable natural resource, and the tea trees are not
disturbed and are allowed to survive.
However, there are unfavorable effects of tea tree oil for halitosis, and researchers recommend that you should go to the dentist and have a professional decide if tea tree oil would be appropriate for you to use to combat bad breath. Tea tree oil may not totally get rid of plague, and it can also cause allergies, even if the chance of this occurring is low. It may possibly alter hormone levels or cause allergic reactions. Reactions are common with pure tea tree oil, so it is usually diluted when used; however, it can also cause irritation when diluted. It also should not be used if one is pregnant or breastfeeding.
As with anything, caution should be taken when using tea tree oil.
However, there are unfavorable effects of tea tree oil for halitosis, and researchers recommend that you should go to the dentist and have a professional decide if tea tree oil would be appropriate for you to use to combat bad breath. Tea tree oil may not totally get rid of plague, and it can also cause allergies, even if the chance of this occurring is low. It may possibly alter hormone levels or cause allergic reactions. Reactions are common with pure tea tree oil, so it is usually diluted when used; however, it can also cause irritation when diluted. It also should not be used if one is pregnant or breastfeeding.
As with anything, caution should be taken when using tea tree oil.
I was surprised to hear that crowning baby teeth is a very common practice.
The dentist might recommend a crown on a baby tooth because they will need it to properly chew their food, allow them to speak normally and help maintain space in their gums for his permanent teeth to erupt.
A crown can help stop the spread of dental decay as well. There are three types of crowns your toddler's dentist might use. Strip crowns are made from plastic and cover the entire tooth. Open-faced steel crowns are made with stainless steel and also cover the entire tooth. Veneered steel crowns are tooth-colored and cover the front of a tooth. The type of crown your toddler will need depends on the severity of his oral problems.
Lesson here...watch those baby teeth and take care of any decay as soon as you are aware of it.
The team followed 37 subjects over a month. They found patients on ventilators who developed pneumonia had experienced a significant shift in the 'bacterial composition' in their mouths beforehand.
Do you have Dry Mouth?
If you do and it is left untreated it can lead to serious dental issues.
Drinking water may relieve your symptoms temporarily but
our natural saliva is the only sure-fire way to protect our teeth.
Here are a few suggestions to help:
1. Mouth spray - These can range from $4-$10. Look for sprays that have the Salivary LP3 Enzyme System made of three beneficial bio-active enzymes found naturally in saliva.
2. Daily Cleaning - Make sure to use toothpaste that is SLS and alcohol free.
3. Chew Gum - Remember gum that contains Xylitol are the best for your teeth
If none of these suggestions help, call our office with an appointment with Dr. Broten
970-668-1029
Can you believe it's Tooth Decay?
Pediatric dental disease is 5 times more common than asthma
and 7 times more common than hay fever?
Left untreated, pediatric dental disease can lead to malnourished, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery, and even death. Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, poor pregnancy outcomes, and dementia.
Left untreated, pediatric dental disease can lead to malnourished, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery, and even death. Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, poor pregnancy outcomes, and dementia.
America's Toothfairy wants you to Watch the video below:
A new study published in the journal General Dentistry found that energy and sports drinks contain so much acid that they start destroying teeth after only five days of consistent use. Thirty to 50 percent of American teens use energy drinks, the paper says, and up to 62 percent drink sports drinks at least once a day.
Interdental Cleaners
These little brushes are great for kids with braces and adults where flossing isn't cutting it
Tongue Scraper
This tool dislodges bacteria and fungus that have made a home on the surface of your tongue,
they can be a short term fix for bad breath also.
Mouth Mirror
Everyone has seen one of these. They are very useful in showing areas you may be missing with routine brushing and
flossing. Mirrors can also reveal discoloration or even the presence of cavities.
Dental Plaque Staining Kit
Does anyone else remember these from school? These little chewable tabs will
leave a pink residue on any areas that you are missing when you brush.
Toothbrush and Floss
This is something everyone should have at home already!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
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What can you do to strengthen your teeth in adulthood
2. Eat/Drink foods good for your teeth - Such as Green Tea, in Japan it was discovered that men who drank at least one cup of green tea a day were 19 percent less likely to lose teeth than those who didn't take their (green) tea time.
3. Take Vitamins that are good for your teeth and gums - Calcium, Vitamin D (to help absorb the calcium), Vitamin A & Vitamin C.
So everyone knows the phrase "an apple a day keeps the Dr. away" but new research shows that an apple can be as harmful to your teeth as sweet treats or soda! Dental experts are warning that the fruit should no longer be treated as snacks between meals because of its high level of sugar and acidity which erode teeth.
Here at Frisco Dental, we use digital xrays!
Reducing the worry, and making sure that you get the best diagnostic care
is very important to us. The radiation released from our machines is the same
that you would get stepping in to the sun for a few minutes.
If you've been holding off come in and see us, 970-668-1029
Come in to speak with our Hygeniest if this is a problem for you.
Chlorhexidine might be offered as another way to combat the bacteria in your mouth therefore taking care of your bad breath and helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.
Call us to schedule....970-668-1029
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