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The combination of the two compounds and increases the occurrence of the disease according to the National Oral Cancer Foundation. Oral cancer begins as a normal looking sore in the mouth usually in the gums with no other outward signs. Left untreated, it can cause a lot of complications and even kill. If a visit to your dentist does detect it early on, a biopsy (tissue sample analyses) is conducted to ensure the accuracy of the suspicions and treatment commences depending on the type and advancement of the disease. It can also form on the lips in ulcers much similar to regular ones so get them checked if they stay longer than regular ones. Sunscreen on the lips (lip-screens, not the regular sunscreen you use for your body) is best when in the sun to prevent burning the skin on your lips. Regular six month check-ups are also good than annual ones.

Posted March 29, 2008 Comments(0)

The Oral Cancer Foundation has found that one person dies of the disease every hour in the United States alone. Statistics for other countries would be much higher sue to differences of health care and other environmental factors. As with all other forms of cancer, early detection is the key to a successful treatment and frequent visits to the dentist are the best way of finding the disease and treating them early on. So little is known about the disease that many don’t even know they have it leaving them untreated and painful. The proximity of the gums and teeth to the brain and the healthy supply of blood tends to make the disease spread fast and cause more damage that leads to death if it is left untreated.

Posted March 25, 2008 Comments(0)

Not all dentists recommend rinses and mouthwashes for they argue that rinsing with water after proper brushing, has the same desired effects which is to remove food debris and plaque loosened by brushing. Using them to hide or conceal bad breath may prevent dentists from actually detecting serious dental infections which result is such smells and undesired odors. These rinses and mouthwash are to be used only to supplement daily brushing and should not be treated as a permanent replacement for a regular dental exam. Improper brushing results in lessened effectivity of rinses and mouthwashes which emphasizes that the key is the proper toothbrush, frequency of use and regular check-ups by your dentist which is still best for your teeth.

Posted March 21, 2008 Comments(0)

You’ve heard all the hype about powered toothbrushes and their abilities but dentists say that their ability to clean teeth is just the same as with any other toothbrush. Select the optimum size of brush according to your child’s age (some toothbrush manufacturers have recommended types which they label according to standardized age brackets of children) ensuring proper head size, length and proper grips for easy use.. Select toothbrushes that have soft bristles for harder bristles can pull back gums exposing more of the tooth which can lead to sensitivity to heat and cold. Powered toothbrushes which are intended as aides for elderly people and for motivational purposes, (where it encourages you to brush more often) are recommended to allow better results. Toothbrushes should also have a proper grip so one can easily reach and manipulate it to reach all parts that need brushing.

Posted March 17, 2008 Comments(0)

A permanent tooth that has been knocked out can be successfully re-implanted if the child and intact tooth reaches the dentist’s office within 30 minutes. The tooth is best re-placed in its cavity if possible just make sure the child is old enough not to swallow it. Soak the tooth in water, milk, salt water or even saliva just enough to cover the tooth to ensure that any tissue that is still attached remains fresh and does not die out. Exposure to air not only dies out but kills of the cells of the teeth’s inner structures which could render it useless and the re-implantation a failure.

Posted March 13, 2008 Comments(0)

More often than not, toddlers are more prone to get a knock on their teeth due to their excessive activity and the trips and falls that accompanies that stage of life. If you happen to have a child who gets a knock to the teeth enough to allow it to move around yet do not fall out of place, dentists recommend a soft diet for three or more days to allow the tooth/teeth to harden up a bit. If it does fall out, don’t worry for the permanent teeth will usually take its place in a few weeks or months. Dentists assure that no permanent speech disorders or developmental impairment will occur and that they are as the condition is only temporary. If the teeth gets knocked out but you see some unexpected swelling or have noticed sudden change of the child’s temperament, rush the child to the nearest hospital for a check-up to make sure the problem is only teeth deep.

Posted March 9, 2008 Comments(0)

The mainstay of children’s and adolescent life are soft drinks which come in all shapes and sizes. They are not only attributed to be the highest cause of diabetes but also of severe teeth weakening due to the excessive amounts of phosphoric acid they contain which tends to eat away at teeth. The chemical component of soft drinks also limits the body’s ability to absorb calcium which prevents teeth and bones from growing properly leading to more health risks in later adult life. A direct link between the excessive consumption of soft drinks and teeth loss has been established and the risk is higher for young girls for they also tend to suffer more form osteoporosis in adult life. By the age of 16, girls are said to have attained their maximum bone growth rates which is influenced greatly by soft drink consumption. The drinking of such beverages should be lessened and proper diet be taken up to prevent health risks asociated with these food beverages.

Posted March 5, 2008 Comments(0)

Teenagers who are becoming more and more active as they become more adventurous and go outdoors more frequently may spell disaster for their long and cherished teeth. Poor nutrition due to the fast-paced lifestyle they often live are a common contributory factor for premature tooth loss and weakening of the tooth structure. The effects of poor diet cannot be reversed in later life and tooth loss, especially of permanent teeth may spell the end of perfect smiles as they load up on junk foods and sweets in order to fuel their fast growing bodies that should be getting optimum nutrition for sustained growth not only of teeth but of overall health. Obesity due to too much salts, sugar and fats is a major cause of obesity and studies have shown that obesity in adolescence is a sure sign of obesity in later adult life.

Posted March 1, 2008 Comments(0)