Author: Jarvis Noel
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Home teeth bleaching products has come popular because of the fact that many professional teeth whitening procedures may be costly. All are already informed with at home teeth bleaching. Since dental teeth whitening options are pricey, at home teeth bleaching grant inexpensive alternatives.
OTC teeth whitening products are marked risk-free and effective by the
American Dental Association. Dentist-prescribed home teeth bleaching made by authorized producers or those used per dental instruction are acknowledged safe and sufficient teeth whitening products.
Several alternatives for home teeth bleaching include:
* Teeth Whitening Trays
* Teeth Whitening Strips
* Teeth Whitening Toothpastes
Teeth whitening strips may be really prevalent and may be acquired in any drugstore. They are composed of plastic and put directly to the surface of your teeth. Same with trays, they're to be worn for several hours. As the concentration of the carbamide peroxide (teeth whitening agent) is half correlated with those found in teeth bleaching trays, most teeth whitening strips may be worn overnight. Once you use them regularly, you could regard your teeth growing whiter, though they do consume time to gain clear-cut results.
Teeth whitening trays may be obtained via the dentist. They come with a specialized tray formed to conform with the special form of the mouth, as well as prescription bleaching compound. These teeth bleaching trays give wonderful results when they're used routinely, similar to getting professional teeth whitening.
There are a few drawbacks with teeth bleaching trays. Intermittently the bleaching solution are too active and result to sensitive teeth. There may be moments when the mixture sinks into the dentin, leading to further teeth and gum irritation. Many people still see teeth whitening trays an unviable alternative as making the customized trays are costly.
For teeth bleaching toothpastes, majority is made up of low concentrations of carbamide peroxide. Once teeth is whitened professionally, teeth bleaching toothpastes can be good complements in keeping them. If not, using them alone may require patience to have perceptible results.
Whatever home teeth bleaching you prefer to use, consulting your dentist first is the best way to assure strong and safe teeth whitening.
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About the author:
Jarvis Noel writes regularly about health related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
Thursday 30 April 2009
Bad Breath and How To Deal With It
Bad breath, do you even know if you suffer from it? If you do not look after your teeth and gums then you probably do. The only trouble is other people may realise before you do.
The medical term for bad breath is Halitosis, and everybody at some time or another has or will suffer from it, whether it be because of poor dental hygiene or have eaten a particular foodstuff such as onions and garlic. Generally a bad breath problem relating to these types of foods, if you have a good regular teeth care routine, will clear up without a need for treatment due to your body breaking it down and removing it naturally.
If you do neglect your teeth and gums, bacteria will build up inside your mouth, left untreated then it is likely you will have bad breath and therefore you will need to do something about it. Having a dry mouth either through exercise, lack of fluid, stress can also contribute to having bad breath.
There are many products on the market which say they help eliminate a bad breath problem, such as mouthwashes, sprays, chewing gums and mint sweets. These merely mask the odour, not cure it. First of all visit your dentist to get his opinion, after all he is the professional and will tell you what is best for your teeth and gums. When he checks your mouth he will be able to tell you if the odour is because of your dental health or another factor has contributed to it. If it is a dental issue he/she can either treat it or advise you of another method. If not dental related they could refer you to your GP. Bad breath can signal other health issues, so it does need to be taken seriously.
But at the end of the day looking after your teeth is the key, to eliminate the threat of bad breath, brush your teeth after eating foods such as meat, spicy foods, fish, cheese, garlic and onions. In general you should brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and use a good mouthwash. Of course no one intentionally wants to have bad breath, if you do it can affect your self confidence and can be very embarrassing. But it should not be, look after your teeth and gums.
The medical term for bad breath is Halitosis, and everybody at some time or another has or will suffer from it, whether it be because of poor dental hygiene or have eaten a particular foodstuff such as onions and garlic. Generally a bad breath problem relating to these types of foods, if you have a good regular teeth care routine, will clear up without a need for treatment due to your body breaking it down and removing it naturally.
If you do neglect your teeth and gums, bacteria will build up inside your mouth, left untreated then it is likely you will have bad breath and therefore you will need to do something about it. Having a dry mouth either through exercise, lack of fluid, stress can also contribute to having bad breath.
There are many products on the market which say they help eliminate a bad breath problem, such as mouthwashes, sprays, chewing gums and mint sweets. These merely mask the odour, not cure it. First of all visit your dentist to get his opinion, after all he is the professional and will tell you what is best for your teeth and gums. When he checks your mouth he will be able to tell you if the odour is because of your dental health or another factor has contributed to it. If it is a dental issue he/she can either treat it or advise you of another method. If not dental related they could refer you to your GP. Bad breath can signal other health issues, so it does need to be taken seriously.
But at the end of the day looking after your teeth is the key, to eliminate the threat of bad breath, brush your teeth after eating foods such as meat, spicy foods, fish, cheese, garlic and onions. In general you should brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and use a good mouthwash. Of course no one intentionally wants to have bad breath, if you do it can affect your self confidence and can be very embarrassing. But it should not be, look after your teeth and gums.
Sunday 12 April 2009
Dentists - Why Do We Need To Go and Should We Fear Them?
We all should go to the dentist twice a year, but why?
We are brushing twice a day, Flossing once a day, Using Mouthwashes, our teeth look healthy and white.
The answer, Prevention. Prevention of gum disease, tooth decay and any other conditions that may risk our dental health.
Everyone has been to the dentist at some time in there lives, especially when young, there is not such a fear factor when you are at a young age. But as you get older fear comes it to it, being afraid to go to the dentist is a very common phobia.
But is there any reason to be fearful?
When you do go to the dentist they will ask you what care you have taken of your teeth since your last visit (which in some cases may have been years.) They will then continue to check the health of your teeth, gums and mouth tissue. Dentists will use a probe and mirror to check the crown of every one of your teeth, they check these for either plaque, decay or general looseness. In relation to your gums they should be firm and pink, if they are soft, red and/or swollen it could be a sign of gum disease.
Also on top of this dentists will check the to see if you have any pockets (deep depressions) where the tooth meets the gum. If you have healthy teeth and gums and no sign of gum disease they should only be slight depressions rather than deep as mentioned above. When having a thorough check up the dentist will take x-rays of your mouth, this could flag up tooth decay or even abscesses.
After your teeth have been checked the dentist may recommend a professional clean. By having a professional clean they can remove tough plaque/bacteria build ups and will also polish your teeth which will get rid of unwanted stains (yellowness). Your dentist will run through this in more detail.
If the dentist finds a cavity you will need to return to have it filled at a later date, or if you have other issues you may be referred to an orthodontist.
It is recommended that you visit the dentist for a check up twice a year, if you do, it will only cost a small amount. Say if you do not look after your teeth at home and still do not visit the dentist regularly you could be looking at massive dentistry costs in years to come. How many people can afford unplanned dentistry works? Especially if you a struggling to pay bills at the moment.
Even if you have a healthy routine you still need these regular check ups, some people do not go to the dentist either because of fear or because they feel they do not need to, at the end of the day the dentist is the one who knows whats best for our teeth, what we think may be clean may actually not be.
Going back to the fear / phobia of dentists, or the dentist chair. If I sit back and think about the dentist I automatically think of them standing over you and drilling or pulling out a tooth. A few years ago, when I was neglecting my teeth, I had a tooth pulled out at a local dentist. I knew it was going to be done beforehand and was dreading it, to make it worse it was a cold night and when I came out my tooth absolutely killed (so to speak) I said I would never go again. But when you think logically, if you look after your teeth with regular brushing, flossing and not eating too many sugary items then you should never need to have a tooth pulled out or major work done. Going to the dentist for a check up does not involve any pain, so in fact there is now no fear factor.
Now I make sure I look after my teeth at home, while still having the twice yearly check ups, so I can hopefully avoid expensive dentistry work in the future. So is it the dentist we need to fear or ourselves for not looking after our teeth?
We are brushing twice a day, Flossing once a day, Using Mouthwashes, our teeth look healthy and white.
The answer, Prevention. Prevention of gum disease, tooth decay and any other conditions that may risk our dental health.
Everyone has been to the dentist at some time in there lives, especially when young, there is not such a fear factor when you are at a young age. But as you get older fear comes it to it, being afraid to go to the dentist is a very common phobia.
But is there any reason to be fearful?
When you do go to the dentist they will ask you what care you have taken of your teeth since your last visit (which in some cases may have been years.) They will then continue to check the health of your teeth, gums and mouth tissue. Dentists will use a probe and mirror to check the crown of every one of your teeth, they check these for either plaque, decay or general looseness. In relation to your gums they should be firm and pink, if they are soft, red and/or swollen it could be a sign of gum disease.
Also on top of this dentists will check the to see if you have any pockets (deep depressions) where the tooth meets the gum. If you have healthy teeth and gums and no sign of gum disease they should only be slight depressions rather than deep as mentioned above. When having a thorough check up the dentist will take x-rays of your mouth, this could flag up tooth decay or even abscesses.
After your teeth have been checked the dentist may recommend a professional clean. By having a professional clean they can remove tough plaque/bacteria build ups and will also polish your teeth which will get rid of unwanted stains (yellowness). Your dentist will run through this in more detail.
If the dentist finds a cavity you will need to return to have it filled at a later date, or if you have other issues you may be referred to an orthodontist.
It is recommended that you visit the dentist for a check up twice a year, if you do, it will only cost a small amount. Say if you do not look after your teeth at home and still do not visit the dentist regularly you could be looking at massive dentistry costs in years to come. How many people can afford unplanned dentistry works? Especially if you a struggling to pay bills at the moment.
Even if you have a healthy routine you still need these regular check ups, some people do not go to the dentist either because of fear or because they feel they do not need to, at the end of the day the dentist is the one who knows whats best for our teeth, what we think may be clean may actually not be.
Going back to the fear / phobia of dentists, or the dentist chair. If I sit back and think about the dentist I automatically think of them standing over you and drilling or pulling out a tooth. A few years ago, when I was neglecting my teeth, I had a tooth pulled out at a local dentist. I knew it was going to be done beforehand and was dreading it, to make it worse it was a cold night and when I came out my tooth absolutely killed (so to speak) I said I would never go again. But when you think logically, if you look after your teeth with regular brushing, flossing and not eating too many sugary items then you should never need to have a tooth pulled out or major work done. Going to the dentist for a check up does not involve any pain, so in fact there is now no fear factor.
Now I make sure I look after my teeth at home, while still having the twice yearly check ups, so I can hopefully avoid expensive dentistry work in the future. So is it the dentist we need to fear or ourselves for not looking after our teeth?
Flossing, What Is It All About?
As we all know brushing your teeth is hugely important, but did you know flossing is equally so. This post gives a brief insight into the world of flossing and how it can help improve your overall dental hygiene.
A lot of people may brush there teeth but not floss, why? With flossing it can remove old traces of food that get stuck between your teeth, under the gum line or if you wear braces it can remove the food traces from there too.
For the type of dental floss to use, it is probably best if you consult your dentist as everyone’s teeth are different. They will also show you the best way of how to floss. The last thing you want to do is damage your gums because either you are using the wrong type of floss or flossing the wrong way. Unwaxed dental floss is generally good, as it gets into real small gaps. But in general take care when flossing.
Flossing will take time, especially when you first start, you have to put the floss in-between each tooth and gently move it back and forth until you reach the gum line then curl it round each tooth and glide the floss up and down the sides.
In these days we are all rushing about, but you do need to take the extra time to look after your teeth, flossing is not a quick fix and is something you need to do everyday. If you keep a regular routine of brushing, using mouthwashes, flossing and regular check up’s at the dentist you should be able to maintain a healthy set of white teeth.
A lot of people may brush there teeth but not floss, why? With flossing it can remove old traces of food that get stuck between your teeth, under the gum line or if you wear braces it can remove the food traces from there too.
For the type of dental floss to use, it is probably best if you consult your dentist as everyone’s teeth are different. They will also show you the best way of how to floss. The last thing you want to do is damage your gums because either you are using the wrong type of floss or flossing the wrong way. Unwaxed dental floss is generally good, as it gets into real small gaps. But in general take care when flossing.
Flossing will take time, especially when you first start, you have to put the floss in-between each tooth and gently move it back and forth until you reach the gum line then curl it round each tooth and glide the floss up and down the sides.
In these days we are all rushing about, but you do need to take the extra time to look after your teeth, flossing is not a quick fix and is something you need to do everyday. If you keep a regular routine of brushing, using mouthwashes, flossing and regular check up’s at the dentist you should be able to maintain a healthy set of white teeth.
Thursday 2 April 2009
What Is Plaque And Tartar?
Plaque is a transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth.
To remove plaque you need to brush regularly, recommended 2-3 minutes for a minimum of twice a day. Also include in your teeth care routine, flossing once a day and using mouthwash after every brush.
Tartar is plaque but in a hardened form that is more difficult to remove and can cause more damage to your teeth and if left to develop.
To remove tartar, there are specific toothpastes (anti tartar) on the market to help, but also brushing regularly as mentioned above, especially near the salivary glands can help reduce the growth of new tartar. Therefore hopefully reducing dental hygiene issues in your mouth.
To remove plaque you need to brush regularly, recommended 2-3 minutes for a minimum of twice a day. Also include in your teeth care routine, flossing once a day and using mouthwash after every brush.
Tartar is plaque but in a hardened form that is more difficult to remove and can cause more damage to your teeth and if left to develop.
To remove tartar, there are specific toothpastes (anti tartar) on the market to help, but also brushing regularly as mentioned above, especially near the salivary glands can help reduce the growth of new tartar. Therefore hopefully reducing dental hygiene issues in your mouth.
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