Thursday, January 28th, 2010
If you’re like many Americans, when it’s time for a visit to the dentist, you roll your eyes and begrudgingly make your way to the office because you know you’re supposed to. You sit down in that chair expecting a filling, a tooth extraction, a root canal or maybe a simple cleaning; but I bet you don’ t think that a visit to the dentist can actually save your life?
In addition to providing the services that you naturally associate with a visit to the dentist, your dental office can help detect conditions like oral cancer that affect some 35,000 Americans each and every year. At annual dentist visits, professionals can look for signs of oral cancer; with early detection the survival rates increase substantially. Dentists can also teach patients to do their own examinations to ensure that their oral health is a priority.
When you visit your dentist it goes beyond simply explaining your brushing and flossing routines; it can change your life.
Via: Medical News Today
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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It’s an age-old myth that chewing gum is bad for oral health and one that was perhaps created by moms who got tired of finding gum stuck to their hardwood floors, in their childs’ hair, or as a result of the simple irritation of watching a young one chew gum with their mouth open.
If you choose a sugar-free gum (or even one that’s not) there are benefits to your teeth, and they’re greater than just minty fresh breath if spearmint is your flavor of choice.
1. Chewing gum is the next best alternative to brushing – if you can’t brush and floss, chewing gum can help improve your oral health. Of course, it shouldn’t replace brushing or flossing, but if you do these things twice a day, chewing gum in between will keep your mouth in even better shape
2. Chewing for long periods cleans teeth – you receive the best benefit from chewing gum for longer periods of time; even after the flavor has run out. Doing this cleans plaque and food particles from the surface of your teeth
3. Chewing gum develops saliva - saliva can help prevent bacteria that causes decay and neutralizes acid in your mouth, even that from food or drink. The more your salivate, the better you’re protected!
Via: MyNewSmile
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Tags: chewing gum, dental health, foods that harm your teeth, foods that help your teeth, keeping teeth clean, oral health
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