Your teeth and the structure of your mouth play important roles in your ability to eat and speak and stay healthy Most of us take our teeth for granted until something goes wrong Our teeth help us chew and digest food play an important role in speech and impact our health overall And by brushing up on your dental health knowledge you ll be taking the first step toward giving your teeth the attention they deserve How much do you know about your pearly whites The Development of TeethHumans have two sets of teeth primary or baby teeth and then
Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig Leibsohn DDS says he usually asks patients if they adhere to vegetarian or other special diets Most adult vegetarians are very knowledgeable about nutrition says Dr Leibsohn They maintain their diets in a proper fashion Children however need a well-balanced and nutritionally complete diet for proper growth and the potential for deficiencies is greatest among children and teenagers who put themselves on vegetarian diets without knowing enough
A sealant is a clear or tinted plastic protective coating for teeth It is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth molars and premolars These are the areas where most cavities form Molars and premolars have grooves and crevices Dentists call these pits and fissures Food can get stuck in these crevices Some are so deep that the bristles of a toothbrush can t reach into them Grooves and crevices provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and cause cavities Sealants help to prevent this from happening They cover the grooves and crevices so that food cannot
You re late for work skip breakfast and during the commute pick up a doughnut and cup of coffee and you re on your way This common quick-fix breakfast scenario can lengthen your time spent in the dental chair reports the Academy of General Dentistry AGD an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education The sugars in doughnuts have been identified as a risk factor for gum inflammation and cavities The AGD has reported findings that show the sugars in oatmeal cookies amount to only one-fifth of the sugars in plain doughnut particles The amount of sugar and
Tooth decay is an infectious disease and it is a reality All children are at risk The ODA Special Report nbsp Tooth Decay in Ontario s Children An Ounce of Prevention A Pound of Cure nbsp is a call to action for parents government and the community we all need to work together on prevention Tooth Decay Facts Did you know it is the second most common cause of school absenteeismit is five times more common than asthma in children age - it can be transmitted by sharing a spoon with young children or licking their pacifierit is preventable in
If you want to maintain strong teeth for your lifetime you need to ensure you are eating enough whole grain breads and cereals fruits and vegetables and lean meats Some other healthy snack choices include nuts and seedspeanut buttercheeseplain yogurtpopcornAcid ErosionThere are some drinks and snacks that are bad for your teeth and may contribute to acid erosion Acid erosion happens when food or drink with a low PH level more acidic are consumed That acid can linger in your mouth taking the minerals away and softening the surface of your teeth This makes your teeth more susceptible to damage
Brush Book Bed a program of the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP has a simple and clear message for parents Each night help your children to brush their teeth Read a favorite book or two Get to bed at a regular time each night Having a predictable nighttime routine will help them understand and learn to expect what comes next Additionally routines may ease the stress that some families experience at nighttime All young children need help with brushing from an adult to make sure a good job is done When possible teach children to spit out extra toothpaste but
Have you ever wondered why the American Dental Association and your dentist recommend you come back every six months It s because regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums And in between those examinations it s important that you work to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy If you need additional help your dentist may even suggest more frequent visits What Goes on During a Regular VisitChecking your teeth for tooth decay is just one part of a thorough dental examination During your checkup appointment your dentist or dental hygienist will likely
Dr Alldritt said it was particularly alarming to find those who were aware of the nbsp Dentists are warning high levels of sugar and acids in many sports drinks can have a harmful impact on a person s oral health Australian Dental Association ADA committee chair Dr Peter Alldritt said players should stick to water to avoid erosion and tooth decay People sometimes drink sports drinks thinking they are healthier than a soft drink he said They can contain six to eight teaspoons of sugar in one drink which is not far behind some soft drinks An ADA survey of
If one or more of your teeth are missing there are a number of ways to replace them An alternative to bridges partials or complete dentures may be dental implants Implants are used to replace missing roots and support artificial replacement teeth They are comfortable and look like natural teeth What are dental implants A dental implant is an artificial root made of titanium metal It is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of the natural tooth An artificial replacement tooth is attached to the implant The implant acts as an anchor to hold the replacement tooth in
Many of us brush our teeth on autopilot but our teeth and gums need TLC if you want to keep them healthy And you know you re not fooling anyone at the dentist s office when you say you floss regularly they can tell whether you are or not and in truth you re only cheating yourself of good health with poor dental hygiene Break your bad brush habits before nbsp it s too late Bad dental habit Brushing with too much pressureLighten up When you apply too much pressure you re increasing abrasion and this can encourage your gums
Dental caries commonly known as tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease nbsp In fact it is an infectious disease Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when they clean pacifiers by sticking them in their own mouths or by sharing spoons According to Liliana Rozo D D S assistant profesor University of Louisville School of Dentistry tooth decay can have a detrimental effect on a child s quality of life performance in school and success in life The disease can cause pain inability to chew food well embarrassment about discolored or damaged
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