Month: May 2018

Dental cavities, bleeding gums, and other symptoms may alert us of underlying threats to our wellness.

Key takeaways:

– Dry mouth, gum disease (gingivitis), and oral thrush sometimes occur with diabetes.

– Thrush comes from Candida infections, with white spots on the tongue, redness, difficulty swallowing and cracked skin.

– Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could lead to stomach acid eroding the enamel on the inside of the teeth.

According to a study in the American Heart Journal, people with advanced gum disease (periodontitis) are more likely to suffer cardiac problems.

Read more from a dentist here:

http://www.health.com/oral-health/oral-symptoms#91e274f6-0309-4f45-89fc-0efbd737ab40

Teeth should be brushed twice daily and flossed once. Flossing is necessary to remove debris, bacteria and plaque build-up from between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach. However, many people use dental floss incorrectly or at the wrong time.

The following are key components in using dental floss to achieve the maximum benefit.

– Teeth should be flossed before brushing

– An up-and-down motion should be used

– Use between 15 and 18 inches of floss

Your dentist can advise on how to use dental floss correctly and doing so should be an integral part of (your) oral care routine.

To learn more about flossing properly see the article at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/how-can-i-know-if-im-flossing-correctly/.

Multiple factors can cause that bad taste, including dental cavities. Tobacco, alcohol, coffee and soda also leave an aftertaste. Side effects of medical treatment, certain dietary supplements and natural hormonal changes might also cause a sour taste.

Key takeaways:

– Antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-inflammatory, cardiac and diabetes medications are medications that can cause a bad taste.

– Home remedies can improve oral hygiene and provide temporary relief from disagreeable tastes.

– Avoid complications: see your doctor or dentist for a diagnosis and to check your teeth for caries.

Drinking water and limiting or avoiding alcohol, caffeine and sodas will help.

Click for more advice:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321438.php

People who brush their teeth every day usually get surprised when they find out that they have cavities. Brushing your teeth too aggressively can harm your teeth. Here are the risks of aggressive brushing.

Main takeaways about aggressive brushing:

– Erodes the enamel and exposes the tooth nerves.

– Causes sensitivity or pain when you eat hot or cold foods.

– Causes gum tissue to pull away from teeth.

Avoid brushing more than twice per day. Also, use a soft-bristled or an electric toothbrush and visit the dentist for a checkup.

Read more here:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/am-i-brushing-my-teeth-too-hard-what-are-the-signs/

While a dentist will always recommend utilising a fluoride-infused toothpaste to protect the teeth and gums, they are not able to prevent dental erosion. What statistics were analysed to come to this conclusion?

– All nine toothpastes studied showed varying levels of enamel erosion.

– Research was carried out over a five-day period in order to appreciate short-term effects.

– Donated teeth were exposed to acidic levels similar to real-world situations.

“The test showed that some [toothpastes] caused less surface loss than others, but they all resembled the control toothpaste.”