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How can I help my child prevent tooth decay? Brushing teeth after meals, regular flossing and fluoride treatments are the best ways to prevent tooth decay. Children should also be supervised as they brush. A good rule of thumb is when children can dress themselves and tie their own shoes, then they are ready to brush unsupervised. Children should be supervised in proper flossing techniques until age of 10. If you have any concerns about your child's dental health or want some tips on preventing tooth decay,call our office today.
Some people don't accumulate dental plaque and calculus.Most of us need to visit hygienists to get our teeth cleaned periodically. As dental hygienists can tell you, the smell of what comes out between our teeth and our gums can be AWFUL. These areas are perfect hiding places for bacteria. The bacteria that grow beneath the gum lines are a combination of those that use oxygen and those that can grow only when there is no oxygen (anaerobes). These 2 kinds of bacteria live in harmony, the first type using the available oxygen, and the second kind taking advantage of the oxygen-free environment. The aerobic bacteria may also play a role in clipping the sugar residues off the glycoproteins found in the mouth. This makes the resultant proteins more conducive to breakdown by the anaerobes. The anaerobes are responsible for the SMELL---a fierce combination of volatile sulphur compounds combined witha variety of others, possible including nitrogen-containing gases such as cadaverine (smell of dead animals), putrescine (smell of decaying meat), and other odors.
Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Dental emergencies can be avoided by taking some simple precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard during sports and recreation and staying away from hard food such as candy that may crack a tooth. Accidents do happen however, and it is important to know what actions to take immediately. Injuries to the mouth may include teeth that are knocked out, forced out of positon and loosened or fractured. In addition, lips, gums, or cheeks can be cut. Oral injuries are often painful and should be treated by a dentist as soon as possible. Call our office for any quesstions you may have.
Why should i make time for healthy habits? Quick meals in the form of "nutrition" bars and fast food help keep you alert and on schedule between school, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs. However, today's fast-paced lifestyles threatens to leave the teen generation with permanent damage to oral and over-all health. You can keep travel-size brushes in lockers or back packs. Chewing sugarless gum with xylitol after meals or snacks can also help cleanse your mouth. Drinking water throughout the day can help clean your teeth of excess bacteria and food debris.
- Drs. Dolgow and Fiacos encourage all teens to see their dentist twice a year. Regular dental visits can help catch minor problems before they become major ones!
- Healthy Gums Keep Joints Moving...Maintaining a healthy mouth has many health benefits, and researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental of Medicine and the University of Cleveland have found one more-improved joint health. In a may 2009 study, the researchers found that individuals who suffer from periodontal disease, as well as a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, experienced reduced arthritic pain, a decreased number of swollen joints, and a lessened degree of morning stiffness after they received treatment for, and were subsequently cured of, their gum disease. These findings strengthen the link between oral health and overall health.
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