Showing posts with label teeth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teeth. Show all posts
11/18/08
Selecting a Toothbrush
By Joseph Devine
In the aisle that houses dental care supplies of many drug stores, between the toothpaste and mouth wash lives a menagerie of plastic, rubber, and nylon. You have spent over three months with the current keeper of your crowns, and it is now time to part ways with your old plaque protector and get a new toothbrush. How will you ever make the decision among the millions of different bristles, rotating heads, and cartoon themed handles? Here are a few tips that make picking out a toothbrush a simple choice.
The beauty of good bristles
The single most important aspect of a toothbrush is its ability to help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. So when shopping for a new toothbrush, the thing to take note of are the bristles, which is what actually does the cleaning. General rule of thumb that will work for most mouths: bristles should be
· Soft
· Nylon
· Have round heads
This is very important because using a brush with bristles that are too hard can actually damage or hurt your gums and cause them to bleed.
From its head to your mouth
Have you ever notice how dentist tools are pretty small? There is a reason for that. Your mouth is full of tiny crevices and nooks that can be difficult to reach and get into. You want to select a toothbrush that will allow you to get all the way in there. The brush head needs to be small enough, approximately 1" by 1/2", for easy access to all of those hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
To buzz or not to buzz
There is no scientific evidence or proof to support that electric toothbrushes are more efficient at removing plaque from teeth than manual brushing by hand. They are a good way to motivate some reluctant brushers, i.e. children, to brush their teeth. They can also be very useful for people with limited dexterity, such as disabled or elderly people, as well as people with braces.
For more information on how to select a toothbrush, the correct method for brushing your teeth, or simply to speak with a Chicago family dentist, contact Dr. Bagai at www.drbagai.com
Joseph Devine
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Devine
In the aisle that houses dental care supplies of many drug stores, between the toothpaste and mouth wash lives a menagerie of plastic, rubber, and nylon. You have spent over three months with the current keeper of your crowns, and it is now time to part ways with your old plaque protector and get a new toothbrush. How will you ever make the decision among the millions of different bristles, rotating heads, and cartoon themed handles? Here are a few tips that make picking out a toothbrush a simple choice.
The beauty of good bristles
The single most important aspect of a toothbrush is its ability to help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. So when shopping for a new toothbrush, the thing to take note of are the bristles, which is what actually does the cleaning. General rule of thumb that will work for most mouths: bristles should be
· Soft
· Nylon
· Have round heads
This is very important because using a brush with bristles that are too hard can actually damage or hurt your gums and cause them to bleed.
From its head to your mouth
Have you ever notice how dentist tools are pretty small? There is a reason for that. Your mouth is full of tiny crevices and nooks that can be difficult to reach and get into. You want to select a toothbrush that will allow you to get all the way in there. The brush head needs to be small enough, approximately 1" by 1/2", for easy access to all of those hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
To buzz or not to buzz
There is no scientific evidence or proof to support that electric toothbrushes are more efficient at removing plaque from teeth than manual brushing by hand. They are a good way to motivate some reluctant brushers, i.e. children, to brush their teeth. They can also be very useful for people with limited dexterity, such as disabled or elderly people, as well as people with braces.
For more information on how to select a toothbrush, the correct method for brushing your teeth, or simply to speak with a Chicago family dentist, contact Dr. Bagai at www.drbagai.com
Joseph Devine
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Devine
11/11/08
Zoom Before and After Pictures
Are you wondering just how white the Zoom in-office whitening system can get your teeth, here is a great video that shows some patient examples. Keep in mind that as with any whitening system, results may very with different people.
11/6/08
Zoom
Zoom is a whitening system that is done chairside at a dentist's office. Unlike using trays that are custom fit to your mouth, the Zoom system is fast and can be completed in one visit, taking about 45 minutes to complete. As explained on the Zoom website:
Whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results, you should look for a whitening procedure that is:
Fast and convenient
Long lasting
Low sensitivity
Proven to be safe and effective
Performed by a Dental Professional
Want to learn more about Zoom? Watch the 2 videos below to find out how it's done.
Foods That Stain Teeth
Here are a list of some common foods that cause teeth to stain. Keep in mind this is not an exclusive list, just a sampling of foods that stain. Generally speaking, if a food has a lot of pigment it will stain teeth (for ex., cherries). If it is something that will stain a white carpet or t-shirt, it's something that can stain your teeth. Besides strong pigments, you want to look out for food that is slightly acidic like citrus foods because they open up the pores of the tooth enamel which causes teeth to stain more easily. The same holds true with drinks regarding strong pigments and acidity. Also be careful of anything extremely hot or extremely cold, as they can cause your teeth to expand and contract, allowing stains to penetrate more easily.
Staining foods/drinks
Staining foods/drinks
- coffee
- tea
- cola
- red wine
- berries
- curry
- soy sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- citrus foods
- dark fruit juices such as cranberry
- Popsicles
- tomato sauce
- beets
- tobacco
11/5/08
Go Smile
Go Smile is a teeth bleaching system that incorporates a Two-Step Smile Program using their exclusive whitening ampoules. If you are new to GoSmile, you start with their Smile Whitening System that you use for 7 days. It includes 14 ampoules as you use 2 of them every day. They also offer many products that maintain your white smile after using the Smile Whitening System. When using the ampoule you simply pop the tip and use the soft applicator to apply the product to your teeth. The ampoules are supposed to provide the hydrogen peroxide in a more stabilized form than other whiteners, thus making it more powerful. According to the GoSmile website, their product is safe to use on natural teeth, crowns, veneers and other restorative materials. You can purchase the product directly from the GoSmile site or from retailers such as Sephora.
11/4/08
Is Bleaching The Same As Whitening?
Some people may use the terms "bleaching" and "whitening" interchangeably. However, that is not entirely accurate. A product that is bleaching is also whitening, but a whitening product may or may not be a bleaching one. Confused? Let me explain it this way: when the term bleaching is used to describe a product, it means that teeth can can be whitened to a point beyond their natural state. For a product to bleach teeth, it will usually contain hydrogen peroxide.
If a product is labeled as whitening it means it can remove stains to bring your teeth to their natural white color. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion you may have regarding these 2 terms and make you a more informed consumer.
If a product is labeled as whitening it means it can remove stains to bring your teeth to their natural white color. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion you may have regarding these 2 terms and make you a more informed consumer.
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