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Toothbrush Care

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:19:54 +0000

You know that you need to care for your teeth. You should brush your teeth twice daily using an ADA approved toothbrush and toothpaste. Flossing should be part of your daily dental care also. Finally, you should visit a dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning.

However, your dental care doesn’t end there. Did you know that you need to care for your toothbrush? While it doesn’t require a lot of time to care for your toothbrush, it is important that you follow these suggestions. Caring for your toothbrush will keep your teeth healthier and looking their best. Here are some guidelines the American Dental Association (ADA) has provided that make caring for your toothbrush quite simple:

Rinse your toothbrush after using
Store upright and allow to dry
If your toothbrush is stored near another toothbrush, do not allow the bristles to touch
Do not store your toothbrush in a closed container
Replace your toothbrush every three to four months
If your bristles are worn sooner than that, replace the toothbrush

To learn more about toothbrush care, check out this article, A Look at Toothbrushes.

Is Your Dentist Rich?

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:13:41 +0000

The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception.

Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.

But the real culprit may be the perception of what constitutes “wealthy”. This is probably best summed up by one survey respondent: “I am not wealthy when compared to my social peers, but I am viewed as wealthy by my staff and family,” said a Delaware dentist.

Read the survey results here:

http://www.thewealthydentist.com/SurveyResults/052-Are-You-A-Wealthy-Dentist-Survey.htm

Braces Review

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:43:00 +0000

Need braces? Getting braces? Braces Review might be the perfect site for you.

Everyone knows what dental braces are. They straighten teeth and fix bites problems and can be made of a variety of materials. Most people associate dental braces with the metal from of dental braces. It is common to find people who are embarrassed to be seen with the metal brackets and wires in their mouth. The thing is, having braces doesn’t have to be that way!

Invisalign braces are clear braces that are virtually undetectable. People are very satisfied with this form of braces. With Invisalign you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing until they see the amazing difference in your smile. If you want to read more about Invisalign, I recommend that you check out Braces Review.

This site has a great Chat and Forum for discussing all you need to know about braces. It has even been expanded to include information on the best dental insurance companies.

Just two years of treatment with braces can make drastic changes to your teeth. You’ll have something to smile about, and you will be confident showing your perfect teeth. Best of all, with Invisalign braces, no one has to know about the braces. What are you waiting for? Braces Review will help you pick out the braces that fit you.

Oral Hygiene

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:34:24 +0000

Do you have dinosaur breath? It is a common misconception that bad breath comes from not brushing your teeth. While this does contribute to a person having bad breath, there are many other reasons for chronic halitosis (bad breath). Not brushing and flossing, tooth decay, severe dry mouth, Illness,gum disease and smoking, just to name a few. Hormonal changes have even been implicated with bad breath. During menstruation, estrogen causes sloughing of body lining tissue including that of the mouth. This gives additional nutrition for anaerobic bacteria. Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream also cause bad breath. We all know about onions and garlic, but did you know that sugar is a problem? It is because all bacteria thrive in a sugar environment. Don’t be fooled by the false sense of minty taste. Taste is merely one of our five senses. You can have a great taste in your mouth, but the fumes you are exhaling can be an offensive smell to someone else. Coffee is a problem because it is acidic. This causes the bacteria to reproduce very rapidly and therefore leads to instantaneous “coffee breath”. This takes place whether the coffee has caffeine or not. Alcohol causes horrible bad breath and lousy taste. Alcohol makes the mouth extremely dry and will cause instant bad breath. It doesn’t matter if the alcohol is in wine, beer or even commercial mouthrinse. In addition, several studies have shown that too much alcohol over a period of time can destroy oral tissue. It can also effect teeth whitening.

To help maintain good oral hygience, you should visit a dentist regularly. The best course of treatment for unhealthy teeth would be to see a cosmetic dentist Manchester being an exceptional place to start looking.