tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63509637519111804322024-02-19T05:45:36.226-06:00Taylored to YOUAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331268227352928117noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350963751911180432.post-63244974885335893772018-12-04T09:44:00.000-06:002018-12-04T09:44:24.689-06:00Oral Piercings: Self-Expression With Risks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">WE ALL LIKE</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> to show off our personality and sense of style in the way we present ourselves, from clothing to hairstyle to cosmetics. Piercings are often an important component of personal image, but unlike clothing and hairstyles, piercings come with health risks — particularly oral piercings.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<strong>Common Oral Piercing Risks</strong></h3>
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There will always be risks associated with piercings, even the most basic earlobe piercings, such as infection or an allergic reaction to the metal. Oral piercings share those risks, and they also have a few unique ones.</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Infection.</strong> The human mouth is home to <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/400012/oral-ecology/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">numerous species of bacteria</a>. Good oral hygiene is crucial to keep it in check, but a piercing can put that bacteria in closer contact with the bloodstream, leading to infection, pain, and swelling.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Damage and injury.</strong> It’s easy to develop a habit of fidgeting with a tongue or lip piercing, but this can lead to chipped or cracked teeth, damaged fillings, and injury to the gum tissue, lips, or tongue.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Gum recession.</strong> When the gum tissue is constantly in contact with a piercing, it can wear it away, exposing the roots of the teeth and leaving them vulnerable to decay.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Numbness.</strong> Tongue piercings can leave the tongue temporarily or permanently numb due to nerve damage. This can affect taste and mouth movements.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Drooling.</strong> Our salivary glands are activated by the presence of foreign objects in the mouth. Usually this means food, but a piercing can trick your salivary glands into working overtime.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>X-ray interference.</strong> A piercing can obscure important areas in a dental X-ray, making it easier for cavities to slip under the dentist’s radar.</li>
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<strong>Oral Piercings And Orthodontics</strong></h3>
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For orthodontic patients, oral piercings are even riskier. It’s very easy for a piercing to become tangled up in braces, and this can damage the appliance and cause injuries if the piercing tears free. Even if you’re willing to accept the dangers of an oral piercing, <strong>we strongly urge you to wait until your orthodontic treatment is over.</strong></div>
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<strong>Taking Care Of Piercings</strong></h3>
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Whether you already have an oral piercing or you’re willing to accept the risks of getting one in the future, there are ways you can <a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/o/oral-piercings" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;">minimize those risks</a>, aside from being diligent with your oral hygiene habits. These aren’t as effective as not getting piercings or removing them, but they do help.</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Keep the piercing site clean.</strong> Don’t let bacteria and food particles build up around the piercing site; make sure to rinse after every meal or snack.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Avoid clicking it against your teeth.</strong> Try to be gentle in how you move the piercing around your teeth so they don’t chip.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Make sure the piercing is secure.</strong> This will prevent it from coming loose and becoming a choking hazard.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Remove all piercings while playing sports.</strong> Any piercing becomes a hazard during intense physical activity, so make sure to take it out before workouts, practices, and games!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Signs of infection? Go to the dentist.</strong> Any symptoms like swelling, pain, or unusual redness around the piercing, as well as fever, chills, or shaking could mean infection, so go to the dentist or the doctor right away!</li>
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<strong>Let’s Keep That Mouth Healthy!</strong></h3>
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As dental professionals, our top priority will always be helping our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums for life, and oral piercings introduce a lot of unnecessary risks. If you’d like to know more about how a piercing can impact your oral health, drop by or give us a call!</div>
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We encourage you to make good oral health a lifelong goal!</h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331268227352928117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350963751911180432.post-76780186664727819772018-11-20T16:19:00.003-06:002018-11-20T16:19:40.125-06:00Reasons To Be Thankful For The Dentist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">WE’RE ALMOST AT</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> the end of another year, and one of the best parts of the holiday season is getting some time to take stock of all the things we’re grateful for. From our families to our careers, our homes to our country, those lists can be pretty long, and one more great thing to add to your list is your dentist!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<strong>We Owe Our Smiles To Our Dentists</strong></h3>
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You might think it’s silly to include your dentist on the list of things you’re thankful for, but we can give you a few great reasons why they should make the cut. Between their advice on how to take care of our teeth and their treatment of dental problems that arise, dentists do a lot to keep us healthy and happy.</div>
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<strong>Thanks to dentists, we know…</strong></div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>…the right way to brush our teeth.</strong> Brushing too little leads to plaque buildup, cavities and gum disease. Brushing too hard contributes to gum recession and strips away enamel. Thanks to our dentists, we know to brush twice a day for two minutes with soft-bristle brushes.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>…how often to floss.</strong> When we don’t floss, plaque can build up between our teeth even when we brush the rest away from the outer surfaces. Daily flossing like the dentist tells us to keeps the in-between spaces just as clean as the rest!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>…tricks for beating bad breath.</strong> While bad breath can have a variety of causes, good habits like daily brushing and flossing, making sure to clean our tongues, and breathing through our noses instead of our mouths can really help!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>…how important dental check-ups are.</strong> One of the best things we can do to keep our teeth and gums healthy is to schedule twice-yearly dental visits. It’s always better (and cheaper) to catch dental problems early on than to suffer through the pain and have to get more intense treatment later on!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>…what to eat (and avoid) to reduce tooth decay.</strong> Cutting down on sugary foods and drinks means giving less food to the bad bacteria in our mouths, which means our teeth and gums are healthier. We can replace them with fruits, vegetables, and sugar-free treats.</li>
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<strong>And We’re Just As Thankful For Our Patients!</strong></h3>
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We love helping our patients keep their smiles healthy, which is why we love nothing better than getting to see you when you come in for your appointments. You make our days and our lives brighter! We hope to see your smiling faces again soon!</div>
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Make the end of this year wonderful!</h4>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331268227352928117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350963751911180432.post-13883214391844999322018-11-06T11:42:00.002-06:002018-11-06T11:42:21.637-06:00The Impact Of Smoking On Oral Health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">YOU’RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> with some of the ways smoking impacts our health, particularly lung cancer. However, that’s not where the damage ends. Smoking can harm every part of the body, including our oral health. And the problems don’t end with stained teeth and bad breath.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<strong>Gum Disease</strong></h3>
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Gum disease begins as an inflammation of the gums, which, if left untreated, can lead to serious damage to the gum tissue, tooth loss, and even bone loss in the jaw. It can also give bacteria access to the bloodstream, risking life-threatening infections. <strong>Smoking doubles the risk of developing gum disease</strong> by introducing hundreds of toxins into the mouth, and it also makes gum disease harder to treat.</div>
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One particularly strange effect smoking can have on oral health is that it can produce <strong>white patches on the roof of the mouth</strong>. These are stomatitis nicotina, or smoker’s keratosis. The condition is not well understood, but the white patches could be the result of inflammation of the mucous glands in the mouth. It usually isn’t painful, but it can be pre-cancerous.</div>
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<strong>Oral Cancer</strong></h3>
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<strong>Four out of every five people diagnosed with oral cancer smoke or chew tobacco.</strong> Oral cancer is cancer that affects any of the tissues in the mouth and throat. Early symptoms include unusual white patches, persistent sores or pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, swelling, numbness, and the sensation of having something lodged in the throat. The dentist is the first line of defense against oral cancer, as many of these symptoms can be caught early during a regular dental exam.</div>
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<strong>Secondhand Smoke</strong></h3>
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Even people who don’t smoke can still be negatively affected by secondhand smoke. <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/threats-to-dental-health/ada-02-study-explores-how-secondhand-smoke-may-affect-childrens-teeth" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Studies suggest</a> a link between cavities (in both baby teeth and adult teeth) and regular exposure to secondhand smoke. <strong>The dangers of secondhand smoke are particularly serious for infants and young children.</strong> They include asthma attacks, infections, and even SIDS.</div>
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<strong>It’s Never Too Late To Quit</strong></h3>
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Luckily, smoking is a very preventable cause of all these different dental problems. All we have to do is quit smoking or never pick up the habit in the first place. Even those with a long history of smoking can <a href="https://www.dentegra.com/health-and-wellness/lifestyle/nine-oral-health-reasons-quit-smoking" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">significantly improve</a> their chances of avoiding health complications by quitting, so don’t think there’s nothing you can gain from it!<br /></div>
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There are many resources available for smokers who need help quitting. Some of the best ones are supportive friends, family, and counselors. You can also find a lot of great information on the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/resources/index.htm" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CDC’s website</a>. We, as your dental health specialists, care deeply about your overall health. If you are a smoker, be sure to schedule regular dental exams, sometimes more than two a year, so that your mouth can stay healthy!</div>
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We can’t wait to see you!</h4>
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The year has really flown by and we would like to take this opportunity to remind you about your dental benefits. November and December are usually very busy months for us so be sure to schedule with us soon if you would like to use your 2018 benefits.</div>
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<br /><strong>Here are a few helpful reminders:</strong></div>
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<br />1. <strong>Maximize your benefits!</strong> Most dental insurance benefits operate on an annual basis, from January 1st to December 31st. Don’t lose out on your benefits as the end of the year approaches.</div>
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<br />2. <strong>Satisfy your deductible</strong>. Your deductible (the amount you have to pay out-of-pocket before dental insurance starts to pick up the bills) will reset at the start of the year. If you’ve already satisfied your deductible, now is the time to get in those last-minute treatments.</div>
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<br />3. <strong>Use FSA funds</strong>. Remember that Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are a use-it-or-lose it type benefit. If you fail to use the money you deposited into the account before the year is up, you’ll forfeit the funds.</div>
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<br />4. <strong>Dental Treatments Matter!</strong> Don't delay dental treatments because of money. Dental problems tend to worsen (and become more expensive) the longer they go untreated. We see many patients with significant problems that would have otherwise been minimal if they had come in earlier.</div>
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Keep in mind that we offer several convenient financing options to better serve our patients. We have partnered with Harvesters Credit Union and CareCredit to give our patients options of financing with no down payment and no monthly interest for up to 12 months. </div>
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<strong>Toothbrush Qualities To Look For</strong></h3>
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Have you ever noticed that the toothbrushes you bring home from dentist appointments have very soft bristles? This is no accident. Hard bristles might seem like they’re better equipped to clean away plaque, but they could be damaging your teeth and gums while they’re at it. <strong>We recommend choosing a toothbrush with <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/selecting-dental-products/choosing-the-right-toothbrush" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; font-weight: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">soft bristles</a>.</strong> This is particularly important for anyone with sensitive teeth or gums.</div>
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The next thing to look for is the <a href="https://www.1800dentist.com/at-home-dental-tips/how-to-pick-a-toothbrush/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">size of the brush head</a>. Mouths and teeth come in different sizes depending on age and genetics, which is why toothbrush heads have a range of sizes available. <strong>Find the toothbrush that matches the size of your mouth.</strong> Just like bristle hardness isn’t an indication of effectiveness, having more bristles doesn’t make the brush better if it won’t fit easily around your teeth.</div>
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You might think that a toothbrush’s handle is its least important part, but a toothbrush with the wrong kind of handle is a difficult toothbrush to use. Is your toothbrush comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver, or does it slip in your hand? <strong>The better you are able to hold your toothbrush, the better it can clean your teeth.</strong> This is a particularly crucial consideration for people with arthritis or other conditions that make it difficult to grip objects.<br /><br /></div>
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This is one of the biggest debates when it comes to choosing a new toothbrush. A lot of people swear by their electric brushes while others claim manual ones are better. <strong>Some electric toothbrushes can do a better job of removing plaque,</strong> but it’s up to you to decide if that is worth the greatly increased price tag. <a href="https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Electric toothbrushes</a> can be particularly beneficial to orthodontic patients who have to brush around braces, people with dexterity problems, and even children!</div>
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Regardless of what type of toothbrush you have, remember to always replace it between three and six months, and store it upright somewhere it can fully dry between uses. If you still have questions about what to look for in a toothbrush, just ask us! We want to make sure all our patients have the best tools for keeping their teeth healthy and clean.</div>
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Before an emergency happens, there are steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family. The first is to <strong>find a dental practice that is right for you</strong>. This way, you’ll know where to turn when something goes wrong unexpectedly, and you won’t have to waste precious time looking up dental practices. You want a dentist who is within easy driving distance, has a good reputation, is within your price range, and who makes you and your family feel comfortable.</div>
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In addition to knowing where to turn when an emergency happens, you can also prepare for dental emergencies by becoming educated on what you can do on the way to the dentist. Here are the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s recommendations for three common dental emergencies:</div>
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If a baby tooth is knocked out, contact your dentist immediately. Most likely, even if the tooth was not loose, they will not replant it because it could compromise the developing permanent tooth underneath.</div>
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If a tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken, contact your dentist right away because this will need treatment as soon as possible. Rinse out your mouth with water and find any broken fragments of tooth, then <strong>place them in cold milk to preserve them</strong> and bring them with you to the dentist. Do not ignore a crack or chip! If the dental pulp is exposed, it is <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/dental-emergencies-and-sports-safety/fractured-and-broken-teeth" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">in danger of infection</a> unless treated quickly!</div>
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If a permanent tooth is <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000058.htm" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">knocked out</a>, head straight to the dentist. In most cases, a <strong>knocked out tooth can be saved if the dentist sees you within an hour</strong> of the accident. Before you get there, you can help preserve the tooth by replacing it in the socket and holding it in place with clean gauze or a washcloth. If it won’t go back in, store it in cold milk.</div>
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A few things <strong>you should NOT do</strong> if a permanent tooth gets knocked out are letting it dry out, handling it by the root, scrubbing it clean, or using soap, alcohol, or peroxide on it. <strong>Doing any of these things will damage the root of the tooth</strong>, reducing the chances the dentist will be able to successfully replant it.</div>
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Even if your tooth shows no external damage, a <strong>toothache</strong> is a sign that something could be wrong on the inside, and that should be seen by a dentist as soon as possible. Now, hopefully you will never have to put any of this preparation to the test, but if you do, you now know where to go! If you have any questions about what else you can do to prepare for a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to ask us.</div>
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Over the last couple of years, <a href="http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/The-Doctor-is-In-Teeth-whitening-trends-to-avoid-488607911.html" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">you’ve probably heard</a> about some of these trendy teeth whitening approaches, such as activated charcoal, lemon juice, and oil pulling. Oil pulling is an ancient folk remedy, but there is no scientific evidence to back up the claims about its health benefits. Lemon juice is absolutely a bad idea, because you’re essentially applying a strong acid directly to your teeth. Tooth enamel is highly vulnerable to acid, and <strong>enamel loss is permanent</strong>.</div>
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Activated charcoal might be able to absorb stains and toxins, but those benefits are debatable when it comes to teeth, because charcoal is also abrasive, so <strong>it could be scraping away enamel even as it removes stains</strong>. Hold off on buying that tube of charcoal toothpaste until you see the ADA Seal of Acceptance, and definitely don’t mix up your own.</div>
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Another recent DIY whitening trend is using the baking soda in the pantry and the hydrogen peroxide in the medicine cabinet to bleach teeth. The reasoning behind this idea is that hydrogen peroxide is used in professional whitening and baking soda is present in many ADA approved whitening toothpastes, and both proven to be effective at removing stains.</div>
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While it is true that peroxide and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) are used in professional and approved whitening products, <strong>that doesn’t mean these are safe chemicals to apply to our teeth</strong> however we want. There is a delicate balance between using too little, which won’t produce much of a whitening effect, and using too much, which can damage the enamel and the soft tissues of the mouth. Only dental professionals have the knowledge, training, and materials needed to strike that balance.</div>
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Your teeth will thank you if you put your trust in dental professionals for your whitening needs rather than trying something risky at home, so bring your teeth whitening questions with you to your next appointment. Together, we can make a plan for how best to whiten your smile. In the meantime, the best things you can do to keep your smile healthy and bright are to keep up with your daily brushing and flossing habits, avoid foods and drinks that can stain your teeth, and don’t smoke.<br />
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<strong>EVERYONE LOVES A</strong> good sweet snack once in a while, but unfortunately, that includes the bacteria in our mouths. Those little germs’ favorite food in the world is sugary treats, and the more sugar they get, the more they put our teeth at risk of tooth decay. So how can you satisfy your sweet tooth without giving your harmful oral bacteria a treat? By snacking healthy!<br /><br />
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Sometimes it seems like the healthy snacks are the ones that take longer to make or cost more, but that isn’t always true! So before you reach for that jelly-filled doughnut or bowl of ice cream, take a look at some of these quick, affordable, tasty options that are better for your teeth:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Coconut whipped cream with strawberries.</strong> <a href="https://detoxinista.com/easy-coconut-whipped-cream/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Coconuts are exceptional bacteria killers</a> and they can also reduce the amount of plaque build up, and strawberries are great for scrubbing away plaque too! Coconut whipped cream is a great substitute for dairy whipped cream because it’s low in sugar and high in healthy fats.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Frozen dark chocolate bananas.</strong> <a href="https://greatist.com/health/healthier-dessert-recipes" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">This treat is great</a> because bananas are full of important nutrients that help keep teeth and gums strong, and dark chocolate is good for your teeth too. (You could also switch things up and put the coconut whipped cream on the bananas and the dark chocolate on the strawberries!)</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Fruit smoothies with yogurt and applesauce.</strong> Toss your favorite fruits in a blender, but instead of adding sugar or ice cream, use unsweetened applesauce and frozen yogurt for a refreshing smoothie that is low in sugar!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Yogurt and granola.</strong> <a href="https://nano-b.com/blogs/news/the-30-best-food-for-healthy-teeth-and-gums" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Yogurt is one of the best</a> sources of probiotics. Crowd out that harmful bacteria in your mouth with the good bacteria in yogurt. Yogurt is also a great source of calcium for building strong teeth.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Fruit Bowls.</strong> You can never go wrong by throwing together a bowl of berries and sliced fruit. While fruit does contain natural sugar, eating it whole is much healthier than drinking fruit juice (which isn’t much better for your teeth than soda). The fiber in the whole fruit makes it harder for the sugar to reach your teeth (or your digestive system!), and you get all the great vitamins too!</li>
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If you like these healthy treats and want more, we can help you find them! From sugar substitutes in baking to easy on-the-go snacks, we have you covered! And don’t forget to keep up your other good oral health habits, such as brushing twice daily for two minutes, flossing, and scheduling those regular dental appointments!</div>
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Babirusas are pigs native to Indonesia, but these pigs aren’t quite like the farm animals we’re used to. No, these pigs have a serious dental problem in the form of their multiple pairs of <a href="https://www.wired.com/2014/05/the-creature-feature-10-fun-facts-about-the-babirusa/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">very large tusks</a>. <strong>These tusks are actually the babirusas’ canine teeth</strong>, which continue to grow through their lives. The males’ upper canines grow right through their upper lips and keep growing, sometimes so much that they end up curving all the way back around towards their skulls! Yikes!</div>
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The payara is a carnivorous fish from the Amazon Basin whose lower fangs have earned it nicknames like “vampire tetra” and “saber-tooth barracuda.” <strong>These long, thin fangs range from four to seven inches long</strong>, and the payara uses them to impale its prey, <a href="http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/characins/Payara.php" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">including piranhas</a>! Payara can grow to up to four feet long and 80 pounds!</div>
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At first, you might think a goosander looks like any other duck, but if you catch one yawning or chomping down on food, you’ll notice its rows of tiny, razor-sharp teeth! These European birds are members of the Merganser genus, also called sawbills — so named because of <strong>the <a href="http://listverse.com/2013/05/18/10-animals-with-terrifying-teeth/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">150 teeth</a> lining their bills</strong>, which are designed to saw through whatever they eat, such as small mammals and sometimes even other birds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/group/triggerfish/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Triggerfish</a> are a group of about forty different species of brightly colored fish marked by the lines and spots in their scales, but don’t let their beautiful scales distract you from their teeth! Triggerfish have very powerful jaws and teeth that they use to crush the shells of crustaceans. The redtoothed triggerfish is perhaps the weirdest species of the group, with bright red fangs protruding from its mouth!<br /></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">MANY OF US HAVE TO</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14px;"> deal with tooth loss as we get older, whether because of an injury or tooth decay. What can we do when this happens to us? Fortunately, the field of prosthodontics (false teeth) has come a long way, giving us plenty of options for filling those gaps back in.</span><br />
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The first known <a href="http://www.premierexhibitions.com/exhibitions/4/4/bodies-exhibition/blog/edentulous-brief-history-dentures" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">dentures were made</a> around 700 BC in northern Italy. These dentures were <strong>made from human and animal teeth</strong>, and although a set of these dentures would deteriorate quickly, they remained the norm for two and a half millennia. However, the industrial revolution in the 1800s led to a massive increase in the amount of sugar people consumed, and this caused the demand for dentures to increase dramatically, along with a demand for higher quality!</div>
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It was around that time that people started trying new materials, such as ivory, which lasted much longer. In fact, hippo and elephant ivory are what George Washington’s dentures were really made of, not wood! <strong>Nowadays, false teeth are made of porcelain or acrylic resin</strong>, depending on the situation. These are much stronger and more durable materials.</div>
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Your individual situation will determine the type of denture that would work best for you. Obviously someone who still has some of their natural teeth won’t use the same type as someone with no natural teeth left. So what are the different types?</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Full dentures </strong>are a complete set of removable false teeth. They can be just the top teeth, just the bottom, or both. These may be made of porcelain, which imitates the look and feel of natural teeth, and they can last from 5-10 years.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Partial dentures </strong>are for people who still have some healthy natural teeth. The new teeth fill the gaps so the natural teeth don’t start to shift and cause new oral problems. They are often made of acrylic resin, which won’t wear down the natural teeth like porcelain will, but don’t last as long.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Fixed dentures</strong>, meaning non-removable dentures, come in a few different varieties. There are implants, which are surgically placed into the jaw bone and fuse over time to mimic the old root; bridges, which fill gaps by being cemented to the teeth on either side of the whole; and <a href="https://www.mydenturecare.com/en-us/getting-new-dentures/types-of-dentures/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">implant-supported dentures</a>, which use implants as anchors for dentures.</li>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">NAIL BITING IS A HABIT</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> shared by between a quarter and a third of children and nearly half of teenagers. Compulsive behaviors don’t always have negative effects on a person’s physical health, but this one </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5141299/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; color: #458fc0; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">definitely does</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">. In addition to leaving the nails torn and uneven and doing damage to the nail beds, nail biting can lead to a variety of oral health complications.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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You might think that your teeth are much tougher than your fingernails, but over time, nail biting can cause <a href="http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/basics/threats-to-dental-health/article/ada-06-nail-biting-can-be-harmful-to-teeth" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">significant damage</a> to both teeth and gums. Here are some of the biggest ways this happens:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Malocclusion and gaps:</strong> biting nails doesn’t just damage the teeth, it can also cause them to move, leading to malocclusions (problems with the bite) and gaps.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Root resorption:</strong> possibly the scariest thing nail biting can do to teeth is cause the jaw bone to reabsorb the roots, weakening them and leaving them more vulnerable to falling out. This is an even greater risk for people with wire braces.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Gingivitis:</strong> a lot of dirt and germs get trapped under our fingernails, and when we chew on them, that all gets transferred to our mouths, which can result in gum disease.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Bruxism:</strong> a nail biting habit can increase a person’s risk of developing a chronic teeth-grinding habit, which comes with even more oral health problems, along with headaches and soreness.</li>
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If nail biting has such unpleasant consequences, then why do so many people do it? It isn’t fully understood yet, but studies have indicated that it can be an effect of anxiety, boredom, or <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nail-biting-may-arise-from-perfectionism/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">perfectionism</a>. Similar repetitive behaviors include skin picking and hair pulling. Often, people may not even notice themselves doing it, and this can make it much harder to stop.</div>
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Until more is known about nail biting and what causes it, it can be difficult to know the best things to do to break the habit, but here are <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/nail-care/nail-biting" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">a few strategies</a> that can help:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Trim your nails</strong> regularly so you don’t have anything to bite.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Paint your nails</strong> with bitter-tasting polish so biting becomes associated with a nasty taste.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Get a manicure!</strong> If your nails are pretty, you’ll be more motivated to keep them that way.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Swap the nail biting habit with a more harmless way to fidget, like <strong>silly putty or a stress ball</strong>.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Figure out your triggers.</strong> When you know what sets off the nail biting, you can plan ahead and do something different.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Make stopping a gradual process. <strong>Choose one nail at a time</strong> to stop biting, and maybe cover it so you physically can’t bite it. Add more fingernails to the bite ban until there aren’t any left!</li>
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Dental care should be about <a href="https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/adults/the-importance-of-regular-dental-visits" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">preventing problems</a> before they have a chance to get worse, not waiting until they’ve become an emergency. That means it’s important to <strong>find a dentist ahead of time</strong> so that you can start making regular checkup appointments to keep your teeth healthy.</div>
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Another benefit to choosing your dentist ahead of time is that the pressure is off! You don’t have to rush and take a risk with a practice nobody can vouch for. If you start early, you’ll have plenty of time to make sure you have only the best dentist for your needs.</div>
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You might have other items you’d include on your own list, but these are five we feel are particularly important for any patient. Still, it’s up to you to decide which items on the list are a higher priority for you!</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Location.</strong> A crucial thing you should be looking at is if the office is within <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/dental-visits/choosing-a-dentist" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">a reasonable distance</a> from your home. How far are you willing to drive twice a year for your checkups? Answer that question for yourself, then choose from dentists within that range.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Reputation.</strong> Once you’ve decided how far you’re willing to travel for your appointments, research your local dentists to find the ones with great reputations. You can check their Google reviews and Yelp pages for quick information, but you can also ask your friends, coworkers, and neighbors for recommendations.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Cost. </strong>While the quality of the dental care should always be high on the priority list, cost is an important consideration as well. Determine your household’s dental care budget, research dental insurance options, and remember that good preventative dental care now will always be cheaper than dental repair work down the road!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Specialization.</strong> Are you looking for a family dental practice, or do you need a pediatric dentist for your kids? This will make a difference in your final choice. If you know you need more complicated work than a regular cleaning or filling, you might want to learn about nearby periodontists or endodontists as well.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Comfort.</strong> Even if a dentist meets all four of the other requirements, it may not mean so much to you if you can’t relax while you’re in their office. This is why it’s a good idea to go in beforehand to get a feel for the team and the overall environment of the practice. A good dentist will always look after your comfort!</li>
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<a href="http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/oral-health/mouth-breather/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Many things</a> can lead to a mouth-breathing habit. A small child might get a cold and then simply continue breathing through his mouth when his nose clears. A problem with bite alignment can make it difficult to keep the mouth closed. Persistent allergies, overlarge tonsils, or a deviated septum could make nose-breathing difficult or impossible most of the time. Fortunately, these problems can often be solved by orthodontic treatment or surgery.</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Lack of energy:</strong> getting less oxygen by breathing through the mouth will result in poor sleep quality and lowered energy levels overall. For kids, this means difficulty paying attention in school, and for adults, work productivity can suffer.</li>
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The negative effects of mouth-breathing don’t stop in the short-term. They can actually be <a href="http://www.healthline.com/health/mouth-breathing#overview1" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">life-altering</a>, particularly when the habit begins in childhood and goes unchecked.</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Facial structure:</strong> mouth-breathing can actually lead the bones of the face to develop differently, yielding flat features, drooping eyes, a narrow jaw and dental arch, and a small chin.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Sleep apnea:</strong> the risk of sleep apnea goes up with mouth-breathing, and this can make it difficult to get a restful night’s sleep.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Orthodontic treatment:</strong> the narrowed dental arch of a chronic mouth-breather rarely has enough room for the full set of adult teeth, and this will require orthodontic treatment to correct.</li>
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Breathing through the nose doesn’t just help you avoid the effects of mouth-breathing; it comes with additional benefits too! Here are <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mouth-breathing#advantages" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">just a few</a> of them:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>The nose acts as an air filter</strong>, delivering clean air to the lungs and reducing the amount of allergens that get in.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Nose-breathing produces nitric oxide, which helps with oxygen absorption and sterilizes the air.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Nose-breathing <strong>strengthens the immune system</strong> by activating immunoglobulin production.</li>
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If you or your child has a mouth-breathing habit, it can be tricky to break, especially if the cause is a physical obstruction that requires treatment. Schedule a dental exam right away so the cause can be detected and you can get on the road to healthier breathing and all the benefits that come with it!</div>
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A few of the things <a href="https://askthedentist.com/how-to-brush-your-teeth/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">we should avoid</a> when we brush our teeth are brushing too hard, only brushing up and down or side-to-side, and always starting in the same place. Brushing too hard can damage our enamel and our gum tissue, which is why we should also <strong>avoid hard-bristled brushes</strong>.</div>
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When we only brush up and down or side-to-side, we tend to miss the spaces between teeth, which allows plaque to build up and leads to tooth decay. Because brushing our teeth is such a routine thing to do, it can be very easy to do it the same way every time, but when we always start brushing in the same place, we tend to pay unequal attention to the first teeth we brush compared to the last. <strong>Try mixing things up</strong> so that your whole mouth can get the same level of attention!</div>
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The first rule of good brushing is one you’ve likely heard all your life: <strong>brush twice a day every day for at least two minutes.</strong> Do whatever you need to do to make brushing your teeth an unskippable part of your morning and evening routines. You could even play music so you know how long to keep brushing!</div>
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However, brushing isn’t just about quantity; it’s also about quality. For the best cleaning action, hold your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle and focus on the gum line. Use gentle circular motions to brush the outsides, insides, and chewing surfaces of every tooth. And <strong>don’t forget to brush or scrape your tongue</strong> before you’re done! Like daily flossing, tongue-scraping is another crucial step for getting rid of harmful bacteria (and it will help keep your breath fresh!).</div>
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Timing is also important. Our teeth often feel unpleasant after a meal, but as much as you want to clean them, make sure you <strong>wait at least half an hour after eating <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/brushing-and-flossing/is-brushing-teeth-after-eating-good-for-you-0313" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">before you brush</a></strong>. The acids in our food and produced by oral bacteria soften our enamel right after we eat, and it takes about half an hour for our saliva to restore a neutral pH. If we brush too soon, we can actually brush away some of our enamel!<br /></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">THERE ARE SO MANY</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> things that can make us smile, from seeing an old friend to watching a good movie to randomly remembering a great joke we heard years ago. Well, we’re about to give you another reason to smile: it’s good for your health! That’s right, smiling has actual health benefits, so prepare to flash those pearly whites as you read all about them!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<strong>Smiling And The Feel-Good Hormone</strong></h3>
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When we smile, it triggers a chemical reaction in our bodies: the release of endorphins. Endorphins are natural <strong>hormones that inhibit pain and produce feelings of euphoria</strong>. We get them after a good workout, and we also get them when we’re happy. What’s really cool is that our brains associate smiling with happiness so strongly that even a fake smile will trigger that endorphin release. So if you get injured, take advantage of this trick to reduce your pain levels!</div>
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<strong>Smile To Reduce Your Stress</strong></h3>
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Another benefit of endorphins released by smiling is that they help relieve stress. When we become stressed, our heart rate increases. Smiling (fake or real) has been proven to bring heart rates back down more quickly and lower blood pressure.</div>
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/08/smiling-benefits_n_6598840.html" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">A study from 2012</a> involved giving subjects a stressful task to complete. One group had to complete the task while clamping a pencil between their teeth, forcing them to smile the whole time. The other group had to grip the pencil between their lips, forcing them to maintain a more neutral face. <strong>Those with the larges smiles returned to their resting heart rates the fastest!</strong></div>
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<strong>Strengthen Your Immune System With Smiles</strong></h3>
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The more endorphins we get from smiling and the more we reduce our stress, the easier it is for our immune systems to keep us healthy. Our cells become less rigid when we are less stressed, and this makes quicker paths for our immune response cells to react to pathogens and other threats to our health. It can even <strong>lower our chances of getting cancer</strong> by reducing the number of stress-induced mutations in our cells!</div>
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The cumulative effect of all of this is that we can even add years to our lives <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">by smiling</a>! So get started earning those laughter lines!<br /><br /></div>
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<strong>Bonus Benefit Of Smiling: Productivity Boost!</strong></h3>
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When we are in a good mood, <strong>we tend to get more done</strong>. And because we can actually make ourselves feel better just by the physical act of smiling, we can improve our productivity at work by smiling more! Your coworkers could even catch the smiling bug, because we all know how contagious smiles are!</div>
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<strong>Let Us Give You Reasons To Smile</strong></h3>
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Even with all these benefits, it can be difficult to smile with confidence without healthy teeth and gums. Make sure to maintain those good brushing and flossing habits to keep your smile in good shape, and visit your dentist twice a year for a deep-clean and to stop any dental problems in their tracks!</div>
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As parents, it’s important to be able to strike the right balance for our children when it comes to thumb-sucking or pacifier habits. <strong>Forcing them to stop too early can bring them unnecessary stress,</strong> but allowing them to continue sucking that thumb too long can cause significant problems for their oral health.</div>
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Sucking on things is a reflex babies develop <a href="http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/life-stages/childrens-oral-care/article/thumb-sucking-the-good-the-bad-and-the-normal-0514" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">before birth</a>, and it can be very comforting for them. Sucking their thumb or a pacifier will help them feel safe and happy in their earliest years of life. Benefits to thumb-sucking or pacifier use at this stage include <strong>helping them sleep</strong> (which also helps you sleep), <strong>keeping them calm</strong> when separated from you, and <strong><a href="https://www.babycenter.com/0_pacifiers-pros-cons-and-smart-ways-to-use-them_128.bc" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">reducing the risk of SIDS</a></strong>.</div>
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Many parents worry that their toddler’s thumb-sucking or pacifier use will cause their adult teeth to grow in crooked, but <strong>there’s no need to worry at this age</strong>. Most children stop sucking their thumbs on their own by age four, and when they begin school, the desire to appear as grown-up as their peers will encourage them to stop.</div>
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If they don’t stop on their own around kindergarten age, this is when it’s important to intervene. Once the permanent teeth start coming in, vigorous thumb-sucking can lead to changes in the shape of the palate and an open bite between the upper and lower teeth, which will mean expensive orthodontic treatment down the line.</div>
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Bite and dental alignment problems are less common with pacifiers because parents can simply take the pacifier away if the child doesn’t stop using it on their own by age three, but if your child is getting close to age six and still sucking their thumb, here are a few safe strategies you could use:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Create a rewards chart</strong> so they can see the progress they’re making and what they’re working for.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Keep their hands and minds occupied</strong> with activities like arts and crafts. Sometimes they thumb-suck because they’re bored!</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Cover their hands with socks at night</strong> to keep them from thumb-sucking in their sleep. (You may need to tape these in place so they can’t remove them.)</li>
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Don’t forget that these strategies are for kindergarten-age and older children, not toddlers! Toddlers are too young to understand why you want them to stop sucking their thumb, so attempts at discouragement will only <a href="http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/thumb-sucking/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">upset them</a>.</div>
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If you’re worried about your child’s pacifier use or thumb-sucking habit, don’t hesitate to talk to us! We can answer your questions and help you develop an effective strategy to ensure your child’s healthy dental development.</div>
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The reason swimming pools contain chlorine is that it helps to decontaminate the water from microbes and other unpleasant things that could pose health and sanitation risks to swimmers. However, when chlorine is added to water, it forms a weak acid, and unless the pool’s pH isn’t carefully regulated, that <strong>acid can lead to a condition called <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/adult-oral-care/the-effects-of-chlorine-on-your-teeth-1215" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">swimmer’s calculus</a></strong>.</div>
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Swimmer’s calculus is yellow and brown stains that can develop on teeth enamel after too much exposure to chlorine. It’s also what can make our teeth feel more sensitive after swimming, because enamel erosion leaves the dentin underneath more vulnerable. When we have good oral health, our saliva works to keep our mouths as <a href="http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=s&iid=331&aid=1324" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">close to a neutral pH</a> as possible, thus protecting our enamel from erosion, but <strong>acid exposure can harm enamel</strong> before the saliva can do its job.</div>
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This isn’t usually a problem for casual swimmers, but anyone who is a serious swimmer or participates in water sports should be aware of the possibility of developing swimmer’s calculus. The best ways to prevent chlorine damage to your teeth are to <strong>maintain a good oral health routine</strong> with daily brushing and flossing, drink plenty of fresh water to flush out the chlorine residue, and keep your mouth closed while swimming!</div>
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<strong>Check out this video to learn about other ways our teeth are exposed to acids:</strong></div>
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If swimming pools aren’t your thing but you love snorkeling and diving, your teeth will be safe from the effects of chlorine, but they may still face other problems. <a href="http://www.mci-forum.com/barodontalgia-toothache-triggered-by-hypobaric-and-hyperbaric-conditions/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Barodontalgia</a>, commonly called <strong>tooth squeeze</strong>, is when tiny air bubbles trapped in cracks, crevices, and holes in our teeth change size due to pressure. This pressure change can result in significant tooth pain and can even fracture teeth, and a good preventative measure is a dental appointment before diving season begins!</div>
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Most divers are familiar with how uncomfortable those “one size fits none” mouthpieces can be, but do you know <strong>they can be bad for your teeth</strong>? Divers with poorly-fitting mouthpieces have to clench to keep them in place, and this can lead to <a href="http://www.scubadiving.com/divers-mouth" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)</a>, which causes jaw pain and headaches and makes it uncomfortable to chew. If you’re a frequent diver, you might want to invest in a custom-fitted mouthpiece.</div>
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We want all of our patients to have a wonderful summer enjoying their favorite water sports and activities without fear for the effects on their teeth. Schedule a dental appointment so that we can make sure your teeth are healthy and answer any of your questions about underwater tooth problems and how to avoid them!</div>
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Stains can affect the outside of the tooth and the inside. White spots are surface stains affecting the enamel, and they can occur on an otherwise healthy tooth. These spots are most commonly caused by <strong>fluorosis and demineralization</strong>.</div>
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Fluorosis occurs when the adult teeth are <strong>exposed to too much fluoride while still developing</strong> beneath the gums. This doesn’t damage the teeth, it just unevenly bleaches them. The best way to avoid fluorosis is to make sure your child doesn’t use too much toothpaste before their adult teeth start coming in. Just a pea-sized dab is enough for a young child, and no more than a smear the size of a grain of rice should be used for babies and toddlers.</div>
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Demineralization is far more harmful than fluorosis, as it involves the leaching of minerals out of the enamel through exposure to acids. This happens when plaque isn’t cleaned away effectively. <strong>Good brushing habits and regular dental cleanings are crucial</strong> for preventing this problem. Demineralization is a particular risk for people with braces, so make extra sure to <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/developmental-disabilities/how-to-get-rid-of-white-spots-on-teeth-1215" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">clean around those brackets</a>!</div>
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Another cause of white spots is <strong>enamel hypoplasia</strong>, meaning enamel is thinner than usual, leaving the teeth more vulnerable to stains and decay. This condition can be caused in a child’s teeth when the mother smokes while pregnant, and it can also be caused by malnutrition and premature birth.</div>
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<strong>Treatment Options For White Spots</strong></h3>
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The best thing to do is always to prevent the white spots from developing in the first place, but when they do form, there are a few different ways they can be treated. With the <strong>microabrasion</strong>route, a thin layer of enamel is carefully removed to give the teeth a more uniform appearance. This can be paired with whitening treatments.</div>
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Another way of giving your teeth more balanced color is <strong>bleaching</strong>. Over-the-counter bleaching kits do help, but we recommend professional whitening in the dentist’s office or dentist-approved take-home kits for best results.<br />In cases of particularly severe staining that can’t be corrected with bleaching, <strong>veneers</strong> are an excellent option. The dentist attaches thin porcelain to the teeth, which gives them a natural, white appearance.</div>
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When visiting the dentist for a check-up, there are a few things that will typically happen. If you don’t have any existing dental concerns or conditions, <strong>the first step is usually dental X-rays</strong>. Your medical and dental history, your age, and your current oral health will determine how often you need these. Dental X-rays help dentists to find and diagnose tooth decay hiding between the teeth and other places hard to see with the naked eye. They also identify dental and orthodontic issues beneath the gums.</div>
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Next, <strong>the hygienist will begin cleaning the teeth</strong>. They use a small metal tool called a scaler to scrape away any tartar in between the teeth and around the gumline. Then they’ll polish the teeth using a lightly abrasive paste and a polishing tool. This gives your teeth a nice, deep clean and removes any remaining tartar. They finish the cleaning off with flossing.</div>
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Once the hygienist is done, it’s <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/dental-visits/dental-visits-the-dentist-visit-and-what-to-expect" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">the dentist’s turn</a>. They’ll review your X-rays, check your teeth and gums for signs of decay and gum disease, measure the depth of your gingival pockets, check for swelling and redness, test how well your teeth come together when you bite down, and examine your neck, lymph glands, and mouth for signs of oral cancer. When they finish, they’ll discuss treatment for any dental work you need and give you tips on improving your daily dental care routine.<br /></div>
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<strong>Why Visiting The Dentist Is Important</strong></h3>
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Even for people with great oral health habits like brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing daily, visiting the dentist every six months is crucial to maintaining <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/dental-exam/about/pac-20393728" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">good oral health</a>. The reason for this is that <strong>dental problems don’t go away on their own</strong> and tend to get worse, which also makes them more difficult (and expensive) to fix. Regular dental checkups catch problems early so that more intense treatment doesn’t become necessary.</div>
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<strong>Why Does Bruxism Happen?</strong></h3>
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Sleep bruxism, also called nocturnal bruxism, is sometimes the <strong>side-effect of sleep apnea or snoring</strong>, while awake bruxism (diurnal bruxism) can be a <strong>side-effect of stress</strong>. However, not everyone with bruxism is dealing with a sleep disorder or stress, and everyone with a sleep disorder or a lot of stress in their lives will have bruxism. <strong>Improperly aligned teeth can also cause bruxism.<br /><br /></strong></div>
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Treatment for bruxism can sometimes be tricky because there isn’t a single clear cause, so the focus tends to be on reducing symptoms and minimizing the damage. You might not be consciously aware of a teeth-grinding habit, but if you experience at least some of the following symptoms, it could be because of bruxism:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Frequent headaches</strong> from the constant strain</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Overdeveloped jaw muscles</strong> (because you’re giving them a major workout!)</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Shifting teeth</strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Flattened chewing surfaces</strong> of teeth</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Exposed dentin</strong> and increased tooth sensitivity</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Chipped, cracked, or split teeth</strong></li>
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There are a variety of treatments or approaches to either reduce the grinding or the damage it causes, depending on the type of bruxism you have.</div>
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You can become more aware of your clenching/grinding habits with behavioral therapy or habit-reversal techniques and consciously work to stop. Because it’s much harder to control what your jaw muscles do in your sleep, this option tends to work better for awake bruxism.</div>
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Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing exercises, massages, warm baths, calming music, and a full night’s sleep can help you de-stress and stop grinding if your bruxism is stress-related.</div>
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Medicine is rarely used to treat bruxism, especially if other treatments are helping, but muscle relaxant medication prescribed by your doctor might help you unclench while you sleep.</div>
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Partial and full dentures have been a common solution for missing teeth for many years, but they have their disadvantages. They are prone to slipping and falling out if not properly secured, and they can lead to jaw pain and soreness in the gums. They also do not stimulate the jaw bones, so <strong>patients with dentures tend to suffer bone loss.</strong></div>
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Implants, on the other hand, are metal posts surgically placed in the jawbone under the gums and are basically a <strong>new root for a replacement tooth that looks and acts like a natural tooth.</strong> The only advantage dentures have over implants is that they are cheaper. It’s important to fill in the gap with an implant as soon as possible so the bone doesn’t erode and the surrounding teeth don’t collapse into the hole causing alignment and bite issues.</div>
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The health of the underlying jaw bone will determine a patient’s eligibility for implants and which type they will receive. In a patient with healthy bone, an <a href="https://www.aaid-implant.org/dental-implants/types-of-implants-and-techniques/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">endosteal</a> implant will be used. This is simply a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone. After a healing period, the patient will have a second surgery in which a crown is placed on top of the post.</div>
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For patients with bone that can’t support an endosteal implant (or patients who don’t want the surgery involved with them), there are <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/implants/what-are-dental-implants" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">subperiosteal</a> implants. Instead of a titanium post, a metal frame is placed under the gums but on top of the jawbone. Posts are then added to this framework, and they protrude from the gum line like endosteal implants so that crowns can be attached.</div>
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In most cases where a patient needs orthodontic treatment as well as implants, <strong>the braces come first</strong>, because once an implant is in the jaw, it won’t move. On rare occasions, if the braces only need to shift the front teeth and the missing teeth are located in the back, the implant can be placed before or during orthodontic treatment!</div>
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Getting dental implants is nothing to be worried about! <a href="https://www.aaid-implant.org/dental-implants/what-are-dental-implants/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">3,000,000 people</a> in the United States alone have at least one dental implant and that number continues to grow. If you need a dental implant, just talk to us! We’ll evaluate your situation and develop the perfect plan to get you the smile you deserve.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331268227352928117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350963751911180432.post-84284791077701733442018-05-29T12:47:00.001-05:002018-05-29T12:47:59.313-05:00What Makes Our Smiles Unique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">EVERY PERSON IS BORN</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> with their own unique smile. Some smile with all of their teeth, some only show the top row, and some don’t show their teeth at all, and a smile can come in all shapes and sizes and still be genuine. We can also end up with smiles that look a lot like our family members’ smiles even if we have very different faces. How does this happen? What gives our smiles their shapes and makes them shine?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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Part of the way we smile is of course based on our personalities. Some people laugh easily, while others maintain an unbreakable poker face. Some people’s smiles light up their whole faces, spreading from ear to ear and changing the shape of their eyes. Others are less dramatic, even if their smiles are sincere.</div>
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Another component is our genes. We inherit facial features and even the some of <strong>the shapes of our facial muscles</strong> (which control our expressions) from our parents. We also <strong>all have unique teeth</strong>, which is why people can be identified by their dental records. Nobody else has teeth shaped and aligned exactly the way yours are!</div>
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Essentially, our individual smiles are one part personality, one part genetics, and one part oral health and hygiene. The <strong>color of our teeth plays a big role in the impression our smiles make</strong>, as does the health of our gums.</div>
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When we know our teeth and gums look good, it makes it easier to unleash our full smiles because we aren’t worried about how people will react. Taking good care of your teeth and gums by maintaining good oral health habits like brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will ensure that your smile always looks its best!</div>
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In some cases, smiles are either very “gummy” or very “toothy.” This can happen because of the way our lips pull back over our teeth and gums, which is perfectly normal. However, some <a href="http://www.deardoctor.com/articles/what-causes-a-gummy-smile/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">gummy smiles</a> are the result of <strong>abnormal eruption of the teeth</strong>, leaving an undesirable tooth/gum ratio.</div>
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Likewise, <strong>some toothy smiles are the result of gum recession</strong>, where the jaw bone wears away and the gum tissue draws back, exposing the roots of the teeth. There are <a href="https://www.yourdentistryguide.com/gummy-smile/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">many options</a> for patients with gummy or toothy smiles, including same-day laser treatments, surgical lip repositioning, braces, surgical sculpting of the gum tissues, and gum grafting.</div>
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<strong>Check out this video for a few tips on getting the most out of your smile:<br /><br /></strong></div>
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If your teeth are stopping you from sharing your smile as much as you want to, come see us. Whether the problem is overgrown or receding gums, tooth decay, or misalignment, together we can make a plan to get your smile to what you’ve always wanted it to be!</div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> is a major rite of passage for many in their late teens and early twenties. They post images of their swollen cheeks on social media, share videos of themselves acting loopy from the anesthetics on YouTube, and enjoy an excuse to drink as many smoothies as possible. But why do we have these teeth in the first place if most of us just get them removed?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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The prevailing theory about why we have a third set of molars is that our <strong>ancient ancestors needed them to effectively grind up the foods they ate</strong>. Unlike a modern diet of softer cooked and processed foods, theirs consisted of roots, fibrous plants, and raw meat, so they actually needed their wisdom teeth.</div>
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Some theorize that it is <strong>our diets more than our genes</strong> that determine whether or not we have room in our jaws for all thirty-two teeth. Eating a prehistoric diet during the developmental years might stimulate enough growth to accommodate them, while a modern diet does not (but we don’t recommend testing this theory).</div>
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A small (but growing) percentage of people never get wisdom teeth at all, or have fewer than four, but for most, they show up between ages 17 and 21. With enough room, they can come in with no trouble, but many people experience problems that necessitate extraction.</div>
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<br /><br />The main reasons for wisdom tooth extraction are <strong>impaction</strong>(meaning they are trapped beneath the gums, where they can form cysts and damage nearby teeth and bone) and <strong>insufficient room in the jaw</strong>, which causes damage, crowding, and pain. Some dental work may require wisdom teeth removal as well. If your wisdom teeth come in correctly and you are able to clean them properly, you might not need to have them removed, so enjoy your extra chewing power!</div>
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If your wisdom teeth do need to be removed, be sure to rest up before the big day so that you’ll be able to heal as quickly as possible. Afterward, stay well hydrated and <strong>avoid alcoholic, caffeinated, and hot beverages</strong> for the first day or two, because these can all cause problems with the extraction sites. However, you can enjoy as many soft foods like ice cream, yogurt, and applesauce as you want! After a couple of days, you can add in soups, but wait a week or two before you go back to hard or chewy foods.</div>
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No two cases of wisdom teeth removal are exactly the same, which is why we approach them on a case-by-case basis. We watch their progress as they come in to determine whether extraction will be necessary. Some discomfort is normal for any teeth coming in, but if you’re experiencing what seems like an unusual amount of pain from your wisdom teeth, come see us right away.</div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">MOST PEOPLE WILL</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> develop a total of twenty baby teeth that are gradually replaced by a total of thirty-two adult teeth. Sometimes those teeth don’t all appear, a condition called hypodontia. In even rarer cases, all the normal teeth will be present, plus at least one extra! These extra teeth are </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">supernumerary teeth</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">, and the condition is called hyperdontia.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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There are two main competing theories about what causes supernumerary teeth. One possibility is that an individual tooth bud might divide abnormally and result in two teeth instead of one. Another is that extra teeth could result from hyperactivity in the <a href="https://www.identalhub.com/blog/740/causes-and-treatment-of-supernumerary-teeth" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">dental lamina</a> (the tissue in our jaws that forms tooth buds). <strong>Heredity</strong>might also play a role.</div>
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Supernumerary teeth can come in various forms. They might be conical (peg-shaped), tuberculate (with multiple cusps), supplemental (duplicates of normal teeth), or odontoma (a mass of dental tissue that doesn’t quite form a tooth).</div>
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Hyperdontia affects far <strong>more men than it does women</strong>. One study done in <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3476247" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">southern China</a> showed that only 2.7 percent of children had supernumerary teeth, with a ratio of 6.5 affected boys for every 1 affected girl. They’re also more common in permanent teeth than baby teeth. Several developmental conditions increase the likelihood of having at least one extra tooth, such as cleft lip or palate and Gardner syndrome, but there’s still a lot of debate about what actually causes hyperdontia.</div>
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The most obvious effect of a supernumerary tooth is on the appearance of the person’s smile, but not all of the concerns are cosmetic. They often remain impacted in the gum line and can <strong>cause crowding and alignment problems</strong> for the normal series of teeth, sometimes making it harder for them to erupt. In serious cases, they can cause root resorption in the surrounding teeth.<br /><br /></div>
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Sometimes, an extra tooth won’t cause any problems for the rest of the teeth, in which case it can remain where it is. If it is causing problems, however, the typical treatment is simply to <strong>extract the extra tooth</strong> or teeth so that the normal teeth will have enough room.</div>
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If you or someone you know is experiencing oral health problems because of supernumerary teeth, give us a call! We’ll be happy to take a look and determine whether or not extraction is necessary. In the meantime, keep on brushing and flossing to keep your teeth healthy, no matter how many you have!</div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HEALTH</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://www.colgateprofessional.com/patient-education/articles/why-a-healthy-mouth-is-good-for-your-body" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; color: #458fc0; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">is a goal</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14px;"> we should all be striving to achieve each and every day. Not only does this help us to feel like our best selves; having good oral health is reduces our risk of developing a variety of conditions and diseases! Brushing, flossing, tongue-cleaning, and regular dental visits are all crucial ways to keep your mouth healthy, but did you know that a healthy diet and weight management can also have a positive impact on oral health?</span><br />
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<strong>How Weight Loss And Oral Health Correlate</strong></h3>
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One way our oral health correlates to what we eat and our weight has to do with our blood glucose levels. Sugar (glucose) is the favorite food of the bacteria in our mouths, and when we eat, <strong>our blood glucose goes up</strong>, particularly when we aren’t eating healthy foods. Maintaining a healthy weight also reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which makes blood sugar even more difficult to regulate and puts oral health at risk.</div>
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<a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111109111540.htm" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Inflammation in the body</a> due to being overweight can also be harmful. It can make people’s bones lose density and they can even lose teeth because of gum disease! Maintaining a healthy diet and weight is important because <strong>our teeth and gums need the proper nutrients</strong> and vitamins from the foods we eat to be strong and work properly!</div>
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<strong>Crash Dieting Versus Oral Health</strong></h3>
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While we recommend healthy diets and lifestyles for oral health, <strong>crash dieting can do more harm than good</strong>. People want to see results fast and don’t always know the best ways to do it, so they turn to things like the internet or friends’ experiences to learn of the latest diets they can try. One example of a harmful crash diet is the grapefruit diet, which is <a href="https://harcourthealth.com/the-effects-of-weight-loss-diets-on-your-oral-health/" rel="noopener" style="color: #458fc0; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">bad for oral health</a> because it can erode the enamel on our teeth due to high acid levels. Another “easy” solution that causes problems is weight loss pills, which can lead to teeth grinding.</div>
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<strong>The Right Diets For Your Teeth And Your Health</strong></h3>
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When dieting is done right, it isn’t a problem for the teeth. Diets that encourage eating <strong>more whole foods and reducing added sugars</strong>will properly nourish your body and help oral health rather than hinder it. Vegetables, fruits, proteins, and healthy fats are all crucial to having good oral health! Eating a large amount of vegetables can help aid in healthy gums and oral tissues. Drinking whole milk will also help to provide our teeth with the calcium they need!</div>
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<strong>Continue Building Healthy Habits!</strong></h3>
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Eating and providing our bodies with the proper nutrients improves our lives in many ways, not just by improving our oral health. Conversely, maintaining a healthy weight through a nutritious diet isn’t the only way to keep your mouth healthy, so don’t forget about those other oral health habits!</div>
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Keep up the good work in living your healthiest lives!</h4>
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