Many people find it very embarrassing to have discolored or stained teeth. They often develop undesirable and nervous habits such as covering their mouths when they smile. Some do not even smile or laugh in public and while taking photographs. But now yellow teeth are not much of a problem anymore, because several teeth whitening methods are available which will help your teeth look great and sparkling white.
There are several reasons why your teeth might develop a stained or discolored appearance. The most usual culprits are the environmental factors that you are exposed to on a daily basis and also unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking too much coffee or tea. Nicotine in the smoke reacts with the teeth to stain them. Teeth whiteners may help smokers temporarily, but if they continue smoking the teeth may revert to the yellowish tinge. Coffee and tea also stain the teeth over time because they alter the PH balance in the teeth. A good teeth whitener will help regain the lost color of the teeth.
Dentists use several teeth whitening methods to help you get your smile back. There are also quite a few teeth whiteners available in the market which will help whiten teeth. However, getting it done professionally by a good dentist is often the better option because you can be assured of the results. Professional teeth whitening also lasts longer. A home teeth whitener may be a good choice if you desire only a slight change.
Teeth whitening is often cosmetic, most people who desire to whiten their teeth have perfectly healthy teeth. Find the best teeth whitening product that works for you and get into a constant routine to maintain those pearly whites. As a child, your teeth were completely covered by strong, white enamel that acts as a protective barrier. Due to the daily stress this enamel wears away slowly becoming more and more translucent and the core of the teeth, dentin, begins to show through. Dentin is yellow in color and that is the reason why teeth develop a dull, unattractive color.
Taking care of your teeth should get into your daily routine. Brush your teeth as you wake up and before you go to bed. For extra care, get into the practice of brushing your teeth after breakfast as well. Floss, scrub your tongue and also use a good mouth wash. Adding a teeth whitening product to your regular brushing routine is a recommended practice to boost the whiteness of the teeth.
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вторник, 25 августа 2009 г.
суббота, 15 августа 2009 г.
Preventing gum disease
Everyone knows that all the diseases of teeth and gums, usually caused by bacteria, and therefore must comply with the basic rule of prevention - a good oral hygiene.
This means not only cleaning brush teeth 2 times a day, and the use of sutures or dental flossa for a thorough cleaning interdental spacing.
In addition, after each meal should rinse your teeth. According to many dentists, not only effectively cleans the teeth but also help strengthen the teeth and gum chewing gum. This does not mean, of course, that throughout the day you need to chew gum - would be enough and 10 minutes. There is a need to buy do not contain sugar, chewing gum, and not to use several times a gum. Also recommended after eating chew natural deodorant means-piece aira root or twig of black currant.
Bleeding gums may occur not only because of their defeat by bacteria, it may be due to a number of diseases that are not related to dentistry, such as: diabetes, anemia, leukemia, other forms of scurvy and beriberi. And in such cases must also be treated to the dentist, but in parallel and should be treated by specialists in major diseases.
It is shown that the health of teeth and gums is very important not only hygiene, but also proper nutrition. Food should be rich in vitamins, and carbohydrates should be limited quantity. Especially useful is the raw hard fruits and vegetables: apples, carrots - it not only supplies the body with vitamins, but also an excellent strengthening gums. Such a strengthening of the gums is recommended to start from childhood, and for the inhabitants of megacities is particularly relevant.
There are cases where gingivitis starts as a result of improper sealing of dental equipment or deficient prosthetic teeth. If after installing the prosthesis in a gum pain, gum swollen and red - to immediately contact the dentist. When inflammation of the gums as a result of the removal of teeth or improper treatment, a dentist at no extra cost to cure the effects of medical errors.
вторник, 4 августа 2009 г.
Care of the mouth in children
Recently, the development of caries increased among 2-3 year old children. At this age it is very difficult and even dangerous to provide any effective relief, and treatment is usually performed only under anesthesia.
Prevention of caries should begin when the child has not yet increased milk teeth, because the greatest number of microbes into the mouth to the child at this time. And it happens because:
• The child has no individual dishes
• Adults to try feeding foods with a spoon
• Frequent kiss moms, dads and other relatives
• Adults lick fallen dummy instead of what would oshparit her with boiling water
We recommend that after every meal to clean the baby mouth. It needs warm boiled water, cotton swab or gauze cloth. When you first milk teeth - purchase toothbrushes with soft bristles.
Pastes is better to use from about the age of two. Brush your teeth for children should be parents. This activity can be conducted in the form of the game.
The main disadvantages of toothpaste for children under 6 years:
1. Low even in the complete absence of fluoride. Typically, this is indicated on the package. We recommend that you apply the paste to the content of fluorine ions to 500ch/mln.
2. Small abrasive (abrade the impact of the paste on the tooth hard tissue). Abrasive should be in the range of 50 units (also available on the package).
3. For maximum protection against caries in the children's toothpaste should be composed of phosphorus and calcium
4. Convenient packaging and attractive appearance
Prevention of caries should begin when the child has not yet increased milk teeth, because the greatest number of microbes into the mouth to the child at this time. And it happens because:
• The child has no individual dishes
• Adults to try feeding foods with a spoon
• Frequent kiss moms, dads and other relatives
• Adults lick fallen dummy instead of what would oshparit her with boiling water
We recommend that after every meal to clean the baby mouth. It needs warm boiled water, cotton swab or gauze cloth. When you first milk teeth - purchase toothbrushes with soft bristles.
Pastes is better to use from about the age of two. Brush your teeth for children should be parents. This activity can be conducted in the form of the game.
The main disadvantages of toothpaste for children under 6 years:
1. Low even in the complete absence of fluoride. Typically, this is indicated on the package. We recommend that you apply the paste to the content of fluorine ions to 500ch/mln.
2. Small abrasive (abrade the impact of the paste on the tooth hard tissue). Abrasive should be in the range of 50 units (also available on the package).
3. For maximum protection against caries in the children's toothpaste should be composed of phosphorus and calcium
4. Convenient packaging and attractive appearance
Teeth whitening safer than orange juice, says study
Concentrations of hydrogen peroxide used in professional and over the counter teeth whitening processes don't cause significant changes to tooth enamel, according to US researchers.
Conversely the researchers found that an everyday practice such as drinking acidic fruit juices can have significant negative effects on the hardness and the roughness of tooth enamel.
The scientists, led by YanFang Ren at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, investigated the effects of hydrogen peroxide 6 percent on tooth enamel.
According to the team, when compared to orange juice the hydrogen peroxide did not lead to any significant changes in the hardness of surface enamel.
After 20 minutes of daily exposure for five days to eBright Tooth Whitening Accelerator (6 percent hydrogen peroxide) provided by Beyond Dental Health which part funded the study, surface hardness was reduced by 5.6 percent.
Insignificant when compared to orange juice
However, compared to 20 minutes exposure to orange juice which reduced surface enamel by 84.4 percent, the researchers concluded the teeth whitening was insignificant.
"Enamel surface becomes significantly softer and rougher after the orange juice challenge," wrote the authors.
"The acid is so strong that the tooth is literally washed away," said lead author Ren.
Furthermore, softened and roughened enamel surfaces may predispose the tooth to the development of dental caries and non-carious lesions such as abrasion and attrition, according to the study.
The authors discussed the potential of fluoride to protect against the assault of acidic soft drinks on the teeth as it has been shown to help harden the enamel surface after whitening treatments; however, they were unsure as to fluoride's potential to fight against the dangers of acidic soft drinks.
"In contrast, the effectiveness of fluoride treatments on erosion caused by soft drinks has not been firmly established. Some studies have indicated that fluoride treatment had limited effect_but others have show that higher concentrations of fluoride could indeed reduce the erosive effects of soft drinks on surface enamel."
The researchers conclude that the results provide dentists with a unique perspective on the relative impact of tooth whitening on dental hard tissues.
Katie Bird,
Sourse: Cosmeticsdesign.com
http://www.dentist.net/
Conversely the researchers found that an everyday practice such as drinking acidic fruit juices can have significant negative effects on the hardness and the roughness of tooth enamel.
The scientists, led by YanFang Ren at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, investigated the effects of hydrogen peroxide 6 percent on tooth enamel.
According to the team, when compared to orange juice the hydrogen peroxide did not lead to any significant changes in the hardness of surface enamel.
After 20 minutes of daily exposure for five days to eBright Tooth Whitening Accelerator (6 percent hydrogen peroxide) provided by Beyond Dental Health which part funded the study, surface hardness was reduced by 5.6 percent.
Insignificant when compared to orange juice
However, compared to 20 minutes exposure to orange juice which reduced surface enamel by 84.4 percent, the researchers concluded the teeth whitening was insignificant.
"Enamel surface becomes significantly softer and rougher after the orange juice challenge," wrote the authors.
"The acid is so strong that the tooth is literally washed away," said lead author Ren.
Furthermore, softened and roughened enamel surfaces may predispose the tooth to the development of dental caries and non-carious lesions such as abrasion and attrition, according to the study.
The authors discussed the potential of fluoride to protect against the assault of acidic soft drinks on the teeth as it has been shown to help harden the enamel surface after whitening treatments; however, they were unsure as to fluoride's potential to fight against the dangers of acidic soft drinks.
"In contrast, the effectiveness of fluoride treatments on erosion caused by soft drinks has not been firmly established. Some studies have indicated that fluoride treatment had limited effect_but others have show that higher concentrations of fluoride could indeed reduce the erosive effects of soft drinks on surface enamel."
The researchers conclude that the results provide dentists with a unique perspective on the relative impact of tooth whitening on dental hard tissues.
Katie Bird,
Sourse: Cosmeticsdesign.com
http://www.dentist.net/
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