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Bad breath isalso known as halitosis. This is breath that has an unpleasant odor. This odor can be occassional or a permanent condition. It greatly depends on the cause.

There’s literally millions of bacteria living in the mouth, specially at the back of the tongue. And they are the main cause of bad breath in many people. The mouth is always warm, perfect moisture level and conditions ideal for bacterial growth. Many bad breaths are caused by something remaining in the mouth. Some types of halitosis are fairly normal. They do not pose underlying health conditions. Morning breath is one example of this. This usually happens because of changes in the mouth while sleeping. By day, saliva washes away food and odors left in the mouth. The body makes less saliva at night because it is practically resting. This in turn dries the mouth and dead cells stick to anything inside the mouth, your tongue and your inner cheeks. Bacteria uses consumes these cells as food and these produce foul odor. Bad breath can also be caused by poor dental hygiene, infections in the mouth, respiratory tract infections, dry mouth and so much more.

Posted October 6, 2008 Comments(0)

It’s not only us humans who need dental care. Pet lovers and veterinarians agree that pets, too, need oral hygiene. Dogs, cats, and other animals that live alongside people should have their teeth taken care of.

In cats, for instance, regular brushing, diet controls and regular cleaning of teeth can extend the life of the animals’ teeth, and even prevent painful conditions at later ages. And your cat would look better, too. It’s not that difficult to take care of your pet’s teeth. There are various products you can purchase for kitty teeth care, and there are even some are regular household or kitchen items (such as chicken necks).

If it’s your first time to brush your cat’s teeth, you might want to try flavored toothpaste. Some pet stores have fish-flavored toothpastes that your feline friends would likely love. And do start with dental care at a young age. Older kitties are more difficult to train, and brushing them might result in scratches!

Posted August 16, 2008 Comments(0)

Do you know that though your toothbrush seems to last forever that they do loose their effectivity in cleaning your tooth? Yes they do, most of us have the same toothbrush for a half a year with some even for the whole year. Today�s dentists and oral care specialists recommend that toothbrushes be replaced at least once every three months for the nylon bristles do tend to loose some of the stiffness they had when you first bought them leaving bent and ineffective bristles.

The design of more expensive toothbrushes even has dye�s incorporated into some of the bristles that tell you it�s time to replace your toothbrush. Most toothbrushes made by Oral-B have incorporated within them some of the latest technology has to offer all bundled into one tiny package. They even have an electric toothbrush that has an interactive guide that tells you where you haven�t brushed yet. Some other toothbrushes have incorporated tongue cleaners or scrapers that helps you clean your teeth and tongue at the same time or on the same brushing.

Posted July 1, 2008 Comments(0)

Teeth may be tough and considered as the hardest bone in the body that is able to withstand hundreds of pounds of pressure per square inch. Many do not pay much attention to them until there is a problem and the dreaded tooth extraction becomes the only option. Teeth are continuously renewed and fluoride plays an important part in assisting the re-crystallization of teeth as they are immersed in fluoride in water and toothpaste we use everyday.

The hardest bone in the body, teeth has one weakness in a sense that there are only two sets of these in a person�s lifetime. One emerge when they are young, called baby teeth or milk teeth to some, they fall out and are replaced by permanent or adult teeth usually in the first 15 years of life. So having a child with missing teeth isn�t such a bad deal but the coming of the new permanent teeth should be managed properly or else they could be lost for all time. Bacteria feeding on food produce chemicals and acids that weaken the outer tough shell of teeth making them vulnerable to decay. Once the tooth begins to ache it is a sure sign that they problem has reached the area of the root or nerve and if not treated early by a dentist can spell the loss of the said teeth.

Posted June 1, 2008 Comments(0)

Some people will go to great lengths (and distances) to get savings. For example, would you belive someone would travel from half a world a way for a tooth extraction? Yes, welcome to the world of dental tourism.

The prices draw in the tourists. For example, one person went to Costa Rica to have 27 crowns, 9 tooth implants, and jaw bone surgery. In the US, it would’ve cost him $40,000 and up but he just paid half of that, $10,200; that’s a $29,800 savings right there! Although we haven’t accounted for the airline tickets and accommodations yet, but it’s still a heck of a whole lot!

It seems that this is the next phase of tourism.

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Posted May 18, 2008 Comments(0)

The success of your dental implants depends on where you place them: upper or lower jaw. According to studies, lower jaw implants have a 95% rate of success and only 90% for the upper jaw. The reason for this being that the upper jaw is less dense compared to the lower jaw.

The remaining 5% or 10% failures are due to various reasons. The most often cited reason is the failure for the implant in the osseointegration process. If the tooth was placed in the wrong position, the implants might break, the implant may get loose, or worse get infected.

Posted May 14, 2008 Comments(0)

The discovery of high concentrations of lead in dental supplies that have come from China have sparked panic in the dental world. Dentists are flooded with calls from patients wanting to know if the materials that have been used on their teeth are lead free. Many are indeed lead free or have approved levels but some have been found. This joins the growing list of products that have been found to have excessive levels of the toxic element and other contaminants such as in toys, toothpaste, shampoos and many more that are now being made in China due to cheaper labor. The toy industry suffered a lot from the recalls and the impact on the Dental industry has not been so much due to the fact that there are a lot of sources of dental materials. China may be the biggest and cheapest but they are not the only suppliers of dental supplies and many dentists have reassured their patients that they are safe.

Posted May 9, 2008 Comments(0)

For anyone who has a sweet tooth, but con’t want to go the dentist, then this candy may be the one for you.

Candies were always thought to be bad on teeth, but according to this new experimental candy, BasicMints, it actually cuts down the risk of getting cavities! This particular candy has a compound named CaviStat that copies human saliva components that neutralizes acid that erodes tooth enamel. These soft mints were designed to be dissolved and chewed into biting surfaces of the teeth where most cavities appear.

The study showed that children who took four BasicMints candy daily and brushed their teeth had 61.7 percent fewer cavities that kids who just brushed their teeth.

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Posted May 8, 2008 Comments(0)

The practice has the dental patient taking a Valium the night before and a hallucinogenic drug sold under the name Halcion that is taken before the procedure. The practice is hailed as the cure for dental phobias and dentists say it has the ability to almost allow the patient to forget anything ever happened, no pain just a blur of activity that you know was all about your teeth. The practice is getting criticism due to the use of the drug combination for it may become addicting and the dangers for those who have underlying health problems are immense. Many who have dental phobias have benefited from the course of sedation saying that the dreaded visit to the dentist has become a pleasurable one. Many Health experts are unconvinced that the process is totally safe though many have already experienced the treatment and got their perfect smiles without knowing it was even done.

Posted May 5, 2008 Comments(0)

Is there such a thing as a pleasant trip to the doctor’s office? Most of us hold off a visit to the dentist due to the pure prospect of hearing that dental drill and feeling the prick of the needle as anesthesia is sent in. Most of us go on regular visits if there is so much pain that we cannot bear it and have to contend with the unpleasant process of having to get your teeth worked on. Dental anxiety is one of the contributors to decayed teeth due to people avoiding having to go to have something unpleasant cured with something more unpleasant and some even try to tolerate the pain just so as they do not have to go. The use of Nitrous oxide has long been in dentistry and people’s opinion on its use is highly varied. The use of nitrous oxide is quite effective in calming nervous patients while their teeth are being worked on. The gas is generally safe with no addicting traits; the effects wear off as soon as you get off it and it. A stern warning to those who have breathing problems such as asthma and others, do tell your dentist for the use of the gas might not be suited for you.

Posted May 1, 2008 Comments(0)