tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73139046343424779292024-03-11T21:51:02.700-07:00Dentist Dentist #near me, #Schenectady, #Scotia, #Niskayuna, Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-68519340974989850582019-12-20T10:02:00.000-08:002019-12-20T10:02:07.722-08:00<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Serif", serif; padding: 0px 66.9531px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">ONE OF THE MOST</span> common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and oral health have a close relationship. If the diabetes isn’t carefully controlled, it will be much harder to maintain good oral health, and vice versa.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What Does Blood Sugar Have to Do with Oral Health?</span></h3>
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You’ve probably already heard that sugar is bad for oral health. The harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat leftover sugar stuck to our teeth after we enjoy a tasty treat. Unfortunately, high blood sugar is just as delicious to harmful oral bacteria. High blood sugar also weakens the immune system, making that same bacteria harder to fight. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This leaves diabetic patients more vulnerable to tooth decay and oral inflammation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Diabetes and Gum Disease</span></h3>
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An estimated 22 percent of diabetics (both type 1 and type 2) have gum disease. It might only be in the early stages of inflammation (gingivitis) or it might be much more advanced (periodontitis), threatening the health of the teeth, gums and even the supporting bone. If the bacteria causing the gum disease makes its way into the bloodstream, it can threaten overall health too.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Symptoms of gum disease include red, swollen, or bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, and looser teeth.</span> Other problems associated with diabetes can also increase the risk of gum disease, such as dry mouth, impaired ability to heal, burning mouth syndrome, more frequent and severe infections, enlargement of salivary glands, and fungal infections.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How to Fight Back Against Diabetes</span></h3>
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Fortunately, good oral health is still achievable even for patients struggling with diabetes, and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">maintaining good oral health will make it easier to keep good control over diabetes</span>. Brush twice a day for two full minutes with a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, be careful with sugar intake, and avoid smoking. If you’re doing all of this and scheduling your recommended number of yearly dental appointments, you’ll be on the right track!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How Diabetes Can Impact Orthodontic Treatment</span></h3>
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We want everyone to have healthy, properly aligned smiles, but <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">gum disease can make it difficult or impossible to begin or continue orthodontic treatment</span>. That’s why it’s even more crucial for diabetics who are current orthodontic patients or who are considering orthodontic treatment to maintain careful control of their diabetes and their oral health.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take Advantage of Good Resources</span></h3>
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We want to emphasize the importance of those regular dental visits. The dentist can recognize warning signs before you can and recommend adjustments to the daily oral hygiene routine before any problems can get worse. The dentist and the doctor can also work as a team to help keep you, your teeth, and your gums healthy — just make sure to keep them both up to date!</div>
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Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.com2600 Franklin St #114, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA42.8123143 -73.93772719999998342.811586299999995 -73.938987699999984 42.8130423 -73.936466699999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-4212078771877523212019-12-13T08:00:00.000-08:002019-12-13T08:00:00.306-08:00<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bleeding Gums: Causes and Treatment</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">BLEEDING GUMS ARE</span> the most common symptom of gum disease, but that’s not the only thing that can cause this problem. Let’s take a closer look at bleeding gums, the various causes, and what we can do about it.</div>
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Over time, plaque (a sticky, bacteria-filled film that coats our teeth) builds up along our gumlines if we aren’t careful enough in our brushing and flossing routines. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eventually, plaque hardens into tartar, which irritates the gums</span>, making them more likely to bleed and leading to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-gums#treatment" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">gingivitis</a>, or the early stage of gum disease.</div>
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More advanced gum disease is periodontitis, where the infection impacts the jaw and supportive tissues connecting the teeth to the gums as well as the gums themselves. Tooth loss is a major concern at this stage, so don’t let it get this far!</div>
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If your gums are bleeding but you don’t have gum disease, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ask your doctor to check your vitamin C and K levels</span>, and make sure you’re including good sources of these vitamins in your diet, such as: citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, and bell peppers for vitamin C, and watercress, kale, spinach, lettuce, mustard greens, soybeans, and olive oil for vitamin K.</div>
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It’s also possible (though uncommon) to damage gum tissue to the point of bleeding (and worse) simply by brushing too hard. Remember when you’re brushing that you aren’t cleaning out tile grout; you’re cleaning soft, living tissue, and gentle brushing is enough. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s best to use a brush with soft bristles.</span> One way you know you’re probably brushing too hard is if the bristles quickly become bent outward.</div>
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Sometimes <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/gum-disease/5-causes-of-bleeding-gums-you-should-know-0613" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">flossing</a> for the first time in a while can cause a little bleeding, but this is no reason to stop flossing. The bleeding should clear up after a few days if there isn’t another cause, but <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">make sure that you’re gentle on your gums when you floss</span>. You want to get beneath the gumline, but avoid pulling straight towards the gums when getting between your teeth. Instead, work your way down carefully with a back-and-forth motion.</div>
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The first step to having healthy gums is good dental hygiene. This includes twice-daily brushing for a full two minutes with that soft-bristled toothbrush, daily flossing, and twice-yearly visits to the dentist. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A good way to soothe tender gums is by swishing with warm salt water</span> (but don’t swallow it). You might also want to consider switching to an electric toothbrush. They’re better at cleaning and you’re less likely to brush too hard with them.</div>
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If you’ve noticed your gums bleeding when you brush or if they’ve felt sore or swollen lately, the first thing to do is to schedule a dental appointment. The dentist can determine what the source of the problem is and recommend the right next steps to take to get back to great gum health!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Conquering Dental Anxiety</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">EVEN THOUGH WE</span> know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of staying healthy, many of us don’t find it particularly fun to lie flat on our backs while someone pokes around our teeth and gums. For some people, the very thought of visiting the dentist fills them with anxiety, and it could even be a full-blown phobia. That’s why we’d like to put our focus on helping our patients overcome their dental anxieties and fears.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dental Anxiety Statistics: You Are Not Alone</span></h3>
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Fear of going to the dentist is fairly common, with an <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/dental-visits/what-is-dental-anxiety-and-phobia" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">estimated</a> <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">nine to 15 percent of Americans completely avoiding visiting the dentist</span> because of anxiety and fear. That means up to 40 million Americans are taking a serious gamble with their dental health. Putting off a basic twice-a-year cleaning out of fear leaves patients much more susceptible to tooth decay and painful infection. It’s always better (for your wallet as well as your health) to view dental care as preventative, not just reactive.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why Does Dental Anxiety Happen?</span></h3>
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A lot of people who avoid the dentist due to dental anxiety or fear do so because of a previous negative experience they had that soured them on the concept of dentistry altogether. The feeling of not being in control is another reason people might be nervous. We understand this, and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">we’re dedicated to helping our patients feel comfortable</span> so that they can move forward with the right professional oral health care to keep their teeth strong and healthy for life.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">History and Pop Culture Skew Versus Modern Dentistry</span></h3>
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If you’re worried about going to the dentist, that might be because history and pop culture have given you the wrong idea. Before World War II made anesthetics the norm, dental procedures were uncomfortable, to say the least. The field has come a long way since then, even though movies and TV haven’t done much to update cultural expectations. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Modern dental offices maintain a high standard of comfort and care for patients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tips for Overcoming Dental Anxiety</span></h3>
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There are a few things you can do to reduce your dental anxiety.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Come visit our practice before your appointment, especially if this is your first time coming in. Familiarize yourself with our space and members of our staff so that it doesn’t seem so foreign on appointment day. You might even want to <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">bring someone you trust</span> along with you.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Learn as much as you can about what happens in a typical dental appointment. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you take away the mystery, it will help you regain a sense of control.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Talk to us</span> about your anxiety. When we know this is something you struggle with, there’s more we can do to help you.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bring a distraction</span> like headphones and a playlist of relaxing music to your appointment.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your Friendly Neighborhood Dental Professionals</span></h3>
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Your care and comfort are our top priorities. If you or someone in your family struggles with dental anxiety and it’s interfering with getting needed dental care, we’d love to schedule a time for you to come to our practice so that you can get used to the facility and get to know our team. We can answer any questions you may have.</div>
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Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-70285135370935781392019-11-28T09:16:00.000-08:002019-11-28T09:16:06.296-08:00<br />
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Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks</h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THE EXPRESSION</span> “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession, but this oral health problem isn’t necessarily connected to age. <a href="http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130807-does-age-damage-your-gums" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Gum recession</a> is when the edge of the gingival tissue moves away from the crown of the tooth, exposing the root. The reason we tend to think of it as an age-related problem is that it tends to be so gradual that it takes many years to become noticeable, but it can begin at any age — even in childhood! — for a variety of reasons.</div>
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Gum Recession Caused by Genetics</h3>
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Unfortunately, gum recession isn’t always avoidable, because it can be caused by <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/gum-disease/receding-gums-and-treatment-and-causes-0214" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">genetics</a>. Some people simply have more fragile gum tissue or they don’t have enough jaw bone surrounding the roots of their teeth to support the gums all the way up to the crowns. However, other contributing factors are easier to control, so <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">even people who are predisposed to gum recession can still minimize it.</span></div>
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Bruxism: Bad for Teeth, Bad for Gums</h3>
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Bruxism (chronic teeth-grinding) can cause all kinds of problems for oral health, and one of them is an increased risk of gum recession. Grinding puts a lot of pressure on the gums, and they can’t always hold up under it and begin to recede. The habit of grinding is often difficult to break, particularly for those who grind in their sleep. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you struggle with bruxism, come talk to us.</span> You don’t have to fight this alone.</div>
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Overbrushing: Too Much of a Good Thing</h3>
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Dentists spend so much time encouraging patients to brush their teeth more that you might be surprised to learn that <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it’s possible to brush your teeth too much</span>. It’s certainly possible to brush them too hard. We call this over brushing, and it can lead to enamel erosion and gum recession.</div>
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This problem is an easy one to avoid. Always keep in mind that brushing teeth is not the same as cleaning tile grout. Soft bristles are better for our gums and tooth enamel than hard bristles, and two minutes twice a day is usually enough. If you’re brushing so hard that your toothbrush bristles rapidly bend and fray within a couple months, it’s time to ease up. The same applies to flossing. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily flossing is essential, but be gentle on your gums.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gum Disease Leaves Gum Tissue Vulnerable</span></h3>
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Gum disease, particularly in the advanced stages, destroys the supporting gum tissue and bone around teeth. It’s the main cause of gum recession. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The best way to fight it is with good oral hygiene habits and regular dental appointments.</span> Professional cleanings are absolutely crucial for maintaining good gum health, because once plaque hardens into tartar, it can only be removed by the dentist. The longer it remains, the more irritation it can cause the gums.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kids Can Have Gum Recession?</span></h3>
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It’s true; even kids aren’t completely safe from gum recession. The causes are the same for adults: improper brushing and flossing (specifically, overbrushing), bad oral hygiene, and teeth grinding. It can also come on as the result of an injury to the mouth. As with gum recession in adults, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the best treatment is prevention</span> through good oral health habits.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s Keep Those Gums Healthy!</span></h3>
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If you’re worried that your gums may be beginning to recede or you want to learn more about how you can prevent gum recession, schedule an appointment with us! We can help you take care of your gum health and discuss treatment options if needed.</div>
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Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.com0600 Franklin St #114, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA42.8123143 -73.93772719999998342.811586299999995 -73.938987699999984 42.8130423 -73.936466699999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-21429983987412134862019-09-26T12:49:00.000-07:002019-09-26T12:51:50.197-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What Kind of Toothbrush Is Right for You?</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THE TOOTHBRUSH HAS CHANGED</span> a lot over the last century, and we consider ourselves very lucky that we don’t have to use animal hair as bristles. However, there are now so many different toothbrush options to choose from that it can be a little intimidating trying to find the perfect one.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bristle Firmness</span></h3>
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Conventional wisdom would suggest that the harder you scrub, the cleaner you get. That might be true with household chores, but we need to be a little more gentle on our teeth and gums. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Brushing too hard can actually scrape away enamel and damage gum tissue</span> — increasing your risk of gum recession, which can be permanent. This is why it’s typically better to use a toothbrush with soft bristles.</div>
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When electric toothbrushes first hit the scene, there wasn’t much difference in their effectiveness compared to that of manual toothbrushes. The technology has come a long way since then. Modern electric toothbrushes actually can do a better job of cleaning the plaque out of hard-to-reach spots.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A good electric toothbrush will reduce plaque levels by up to 21 percent more than a manual toothbrush,</span> as well as reducing the risk of gingivitis by 11 percent. With an electric toothbrush, you’ll also have an easier time brushing for the full two minutes and you’ll be less likely to brush too hard.</div>
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Even if you decide you want an electric toothbrush, there are still a lot of options to choose from, but don’t worry too much. Oscillating brushes (the ones with spinning tops) and sonic brushes (the ones that vibrate side to side) are both great ways to get a cleaner smile. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">And you can always ask us for a recommendation at your next appointment!</span></div>
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Having the world’s best toothbrush won’t do you much good if you don’t store it the right way, because <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">an improperly stored toothbrush is a breeding ground for all the bacteria you just scrubbed off your teeth</span>. Make sure to store your toothbrush upright somewhere with enough air flow that it can fully dry between uses — preferably far away from the toilet.</div>
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In addition to proper storage, it’s important to replace your toothbrush (or toothbrush head, if you have an electric one) every few months. A dirty, frayed toothbrush is nowhere near as effective as a fresh, new one.</div>
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We want all of our patients to have the best tools for the job of keeping their teeth healthy and clean, but don’t forget that your best resource for good dental health is your dentist! We look forward to seeing you twice a year!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dental health is all about having good habits, the right tools, and a great dentist!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How To Choose A Great Dentist</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THERE ARE A NUMBER</span> of reasons why someone might need a new dentist. Maybe their insurance changed, they’re moving to a new area, or they simply haven’t looked for a dentist yet. Whatever the reason, if you don’t already have a dentist, it’s a good idea to choose one now so that you and your family can get regular dental exams and so that you’ll be ready in the event of a dental emergency.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Five Factors To Consider In Your Dentist Search</span></h3>
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Many variables play a role when you’re choosing the best dentist for you and your family. How you rank your priorities is up to you, but here are five items that we feel should be on everyone’s list.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The location of the practice</span> is definitely something to consider. How close is it to your home or to your child’s school? Is the distance convenient enough that twice-yearly checkups will be easy? Set up a range based on your answers to these questions and look for dentists inside it.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What is the dentist’s reputation?</span> Within the radius you’re willing to travel, which dentists have the best reputations among their other patients? Find out by checking Yelp and Google, and ask around if you know any of the patients in person. You can also get recommendations from neighbors and friends.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do you need a dentist with a certain specialization?</span> Do you need a family practice, someone particularly good with kids, someone who specializes in treating gum disease or root canals? Be sure to research different types of dentists to find the one that suits your needs best.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As important as it is to get high quality dental care, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">cost is an important factor</span> too. What’s your household’s budget for dental care? Do you have dental insurance or can you get it? Keep in mind that <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">preventing dental problems or treating them early will be much cheaper than waiting</span> until they get serious, so slightly greater upfront costs are often well worth the investment.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How comfortable are you around the dentist?</span> It doesn’t matter how affordable and skilled a dentist is if you can’t relax in their practice. Go in for a visit ahead of time to get a sense of the place, the team, and the dentist. Good dentists always prioritize patient comfort!</li>
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Hopefully this list gives you a good place to start in your search for a great dentist, but if you’re still uncertain, come see us! We can answer your questions about our practice and find out if we’re a good fit for you and your family’s dental needs.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Common Toothbrush Mistakes To Avoid</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">MAINTAINING GOOD DENTAL</span> health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality. There are several mistakes many of us make when brushing our teeth, whether because we’re using the wrong tools or because we’re using the right tools the wrong way.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Keeping A Toothbrush Too Long</span></h3>
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How long has it been since you got a new toothbrush? The American Dental Association recommends <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">replacing your toothbrush at least three times a year</span>, because broken, frayed bristles can’t do as good of a job of keeping your teeth clean.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The average time people spend brushing their teeth is 45 seconds</span>, which obviously falls far short of the full two minutes recommended. If you’re having trouble making it through two whole minutes, try setting a timer or playing a song.</div>
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You might assume that the harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth will get, but <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">you really only need gentle pressure to scrub the leftover food and bacteria away</span>. If you brush much harder than that, you risk damaging your gum tissue.</div>
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Like brushing too hard, using a toothbrush with hard bristles can do more harm than good, especially to gum tissue. Talk to us if you’re not sure which type of bristles your toothbrush should have.</div>
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A common mistake people make when they’re trying to take good care of their teeth is to <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/brushing-and-flossing/is-brushing-teeth-after-eating-good-for-you-0313" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">immediately</a> brush them after a meal. Acidic foods and drinks temporarily weaken our tooth enamel, and brushing right away can cause damage. This is why <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">we should wait at least half an hour to brush</span> so that our saliva has time to neutralize things.</div>
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Is your toothbrush smelly? Do you store it somewhere it can get plenty of air, or do you put it in a case where it never really dries out? Bacteria love moist environments, so <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the best thing we can do to keep our toothbrushes clean is to store them upright</span>somewhere they can air dry between uses.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Bad Brushing Technique</span></h3>
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Even brushing for two full minutes twice a day with the best toothbrush with the perfect bristle firmness won’t do much for your teeth if your technique is off. Remember that you’re brushing to get plaque and food particles out of the gumline, so <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">hold your brush at a 45° angle to the gums and gently sweep the bristles in small circular motions</span>. Do this at least 15 times in each area of the mouth, on the tongue side and outside of the teeth, and don’t forget the chewing surfaces!</div>
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If you want to learn more about good brushing technique, toothbrush storage, or how to pick the perfect toothbrush for you, just give us a call! We want to make sure that all of our patients have the right tools and knowledge to keep their teeth healthy for life!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How Clean Is Your Tongue?</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">“BRUSH YOUR TEETH</span> for two full minutes twice a day and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how many times you’ve heard that, but how often have you heard that you should be cleaning your tongue every day too?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Difference A Clean Tongue Makes</span></h3>
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More bacteria likes to live on our tongues than just about anywhere else on our bodies. That’s because <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">all those tiny crevices in the tongue’s surface are prime real estate for all kinds of pathogens</span>. If we don’t actively keep our tongues clean, the harmful bacteria will stay put and multiply, causing bad breath and contributing to tooth decay on the inner surfaces of our teeth.</div>
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Another reason to regularly get rid of all that tongue bacteria is that <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it can dramatically improve your sense of taste</span>. When the tongue is covered in bacteria, the tastebuds have a hard time doing their job, but with the bacteria gone, they’re free to absorb all those delicious flavors at their full capacity. Yum!</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chemical digestion begins in our mouths</span>, and a clean tongue makes this process more effective too. So, if you want to enjoy your favorite foods as much as possible, keep your breath clean and fresh, and improve your digestive health, clean your tongue!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finding The Best Tools For Cleaning Your Tongue</span></h3>
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Keeping your tongue clean takes more than swishing mouthwash or rinsing with water. The bacteria hiding in all those tiny grooves is very stubborn, and washing with liquid won’t be enough do dislodge them. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">To really clear off the biofilm of bacteria, you need to scrape it with a tongue-scraper.</span></div>
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If you don’t find these in the grocery store near the toothbrushes, you can order one online, and some toothbrushes have tongue scrapers built in on the reverse side. Between brushing and rinsing your teeth is the best time to scrape your tongue. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Start at the back and work forward, and try to get as much of the surface area as you can.</span></div>
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For the first few days, you might be surprised by how much biofilm comes away with the tongue scraper, but <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the longer you stick with it, the cleaner your tongue will become</span>, until it seems like you’re scraping away nothing but clean spit. See if you notice the difference in your breath and your sense of taste when you get to this point!</div>
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If you’ve never heard of tongue-scraping before, you might think it’s a new idea, but it’s actually been around since ancient times in some cultures. It’s part of the daily hygiene routine in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Tongue-scraping tools have been made of many different materials across the centuries, including copper, silver, gold, ivory, whalebone, and tortoiseshell. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Today, they’re typically plastic or stainless steel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have Any Questions About Tongue Cleaning?</span></h3>
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If you have questions about tongue cleaning or would like our recommendations on the best tools for the job, just give us a call! We’re always happy to help our patients improve their daily dental hygiene regimens, and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED</span> any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming? You aren’t imagining things, though it usually takes more than just one trip to the local pool before there are any effects. But what does swimming have to do with tooth sensitivity?</div>
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When you hear the phrase “swimmer’s calculus,” you might think it’s advanced math for mermaids, but it’s actually the name of what gradually happens to tooth enamel with enough exposure to acidic chlorine ions in pool water. Chlorine in pools is great for keeping them sanitary for the public to swim in, but it also changes the acidity of the water.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prolonged exposure to the diluted hydrochloric acid in pool water can wear away the tooth enamel</span> of avid swimmers, leading to yellow and brown stains on the teeth and increasing tooth sensitivity. A few visits to the pool over the summer wouldn’t be enough to produce this result, but members of swimming or diving teams, water polo players, and anyone who swims laps multiple times a week to work out, could be susceptible.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Deeper Dive: Scuba Diving And Teeth</span></h3>
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Natural bodies of water won’t give you swimmer’s calculus, but they come with their own dental concerns. If you’ve ever dived into the deep end of a pool, you’ve probably felt the pressure building up in your ears on the way down. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The deeper you go, the stronger the pressure becomes, and it can even happen in your teeth.</span></div>
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Tooth squeeze (barodontalgia) is when tiny air bubbles that get trapped in crevices, cracks, and holes in our teeth change size due to pressure, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">which can be painful and may even cause a tooth to fracture!</span> This is why it’s a good idea to visit the dentist before you begin diving, especially if you’ve had dental work done in the past.</div>
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A lot of divers agree that the “one size fits all” design of the mouthpieces is more like “one size fits none,” but if you want to breathe underwater, you have to grip it between your teeth for the entire dive anyway. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This can be pretty hard on your jaws.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Clenching your jaws for extended periods can lead to temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ),</span> with symptoms like jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing. If you dive more than once or twice a year, a good solution might be to get your own custom-fitted mouthpiece.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s Get Those Teeth Ready For The Water!</span></h3>
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In addition to these issues, simple tooth injuries are more common around pools than other places. To avoid these kinds of accidents, be careful around those slippery surfaces, don’t come up out of the water too fast at the edge of the pool, and don’t dive in shallow water. If you have any questions about what you can do to protect your teeth at the pool, just give us a call!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope that all of our patients are having a wonderful summer!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You’ll Be Smiling Again With Dental Implants</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">TOOTH DECAY, ACCIDENTS,</span> and sports-related injuries are a few of the most common causes of tooth loss, but thanks to modern dentistry, we don’t need to live with a gap in our smiles. Among the most effective ways to fill in the gaps are dental implants.</div>
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Dentures (whether partial or full) are a time-honored solution for missing teeth, but they aren’t without their drawbacks. If they aren’t fitted well or properly secured, they may slip and fall out frequently, and they can also lead to soreness in the gums and jaw. Unlike real teeth, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">dentures don’t stimulate the jawbones, which results in gradual bone loss.</span></div>
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Unlike dentures, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone beneath the gums, the metal posts serving as new roots for <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">replacement teeth that look and act just like natural teeth.</span>Dentures may be cheaper than implants, but that’s the only advantage they offer. Implants prevent bone loss and stay in place while you’re speaking or enjoying your favorite foods, and you can brush them just like your regular teeth!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Types Of Implants</span></h3>
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Depending on how healthy the patient’s jawbone is, we may recommend either endosteal or subperiosteal implants. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Endosteal implants are ideal for patients with healthy jawbone.</span> These consist of titanium posts placed into the jaw with oral surgery. After a healing period, a crown is placed on top in a second surgery.</div>
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Patients with insufficient bone to support endosteal implants may still be eligible for subperiosteal implants, which consist of metal frames placed between the jawbone and gum tissue. Posts are added to this framework and protrude from the gumline so that crowns can be attached to them.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Even if you don’t need implants, you might benefit from artificial crowns:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Should Implants Come Before Or After Braces?</span></h3>
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Typically, when a patient needs orthodontic treatment as well as one or more implants, braces come first. This is because <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">an implant won’t move once it’s in the jaw.</span> Sometimes, an implant can be placed before or during orthodontic treatment, and then it might be used as an anchor to help the natural teeth move into their proper place.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk To Us About Implants</span></h3>
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Over three million people in the U.S. alone have at least one dental implant, so you’ll be in excellent company if you choose this option to complete your smile. If you have a missing tooth and need to fill that gap, give us a call to schedule an appointment! We’ll evaluate the health of your jawbone and see what type of implant will be best for you.</div>
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Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.com1600 Franklin St #114, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA42.8123143 -73.93772719999998342.811586299999995 -73.938987699999984 42.8130423 -73.936466699999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-20184618290487784292019-07-05T18:37:00.000-07:002019-07-05T18:37:26.074-07:00<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Serif", serif; padding: 0px 69.8641px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Don’t Take A Vacation From Oral Hygiene!</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER</span> comes the season of family vacations and exciting trips to new places. We’re as excited for it as our patients, but before everyone leaves to explore parts unknown, we want to give you a few tips and reminders about taking care of your teeth while you’re away from home.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before You Go, See The Dentist</span></h3>
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The last thing anyone wants while relaxing on a beach or enjoying the rides at a theme park is for their fun to be interrupted by a toothache or dental emergency. Depending where you go on your vacation, it might be hard to get proper dental treatment. You’ll <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">save yourself a major potential hassle by simply scheduling a dental appointment before you leave!</span></div>
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A simple dental checkup will ensure that your teeth are clean and cavity-free when you start your trip. It’s especially important to get any restorations (e.g. crowns and fillings) checked in case they’re becoming loose, and untreated cavities and weakened dental work can become painful due to the pressure changes on flights.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don’t Get Too Carried Away With Vacation Food</span></h3>
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We can probably all agree that the food is often one of the best parts of any vacation, but that can make it easy to overdo it. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Try to avoid eating too many sweet treats and snacks,</span> and maybe keep a pack of sugar free gum handy to help prevent cavities.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don’t Slack On Brushing And Flossing</span></h3>
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When we’re at home, it’s easy to go through daily routines like brushing in the morning and brushing and flossing in the evening. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure to pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss when you go,</span> and quickly establish these routines in your new location.</div>
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One important thing to remember is that <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">bacteria grows fast on a toothbrush that is damp and in an enclosed space,</span> such as in luggage. Give your brush time to dry before you pack it, and store it somewhere it can get plenty of ventilation between uses.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Instead of leaving your toothbrush out on a hotel counter, try a simple solution like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have A Great Vacation!</span></h3>
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Following these tips will help you keep your teeth strong and healthy while you’re away from home. That should make it easier to flash a big, bright smile for the camera during your adventures! Have a wonderful time, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ACCIDENTS ALWAYS SEEM</span> to happen when we least expect them. When those accidents involve tooth damage, it’s important to know what steps to take. Being prepared before a dental emergency occurs can save a damaged or knocked out tooth, prevent infection and decrease the need for extensive treatment.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step One: Find Your Dental Home</span></span></h3>
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The most important step to being well-prepared for a dental emergency is establishing a dental home. This means finding a dental practice that is right for you and sticking with it. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When the worst happens unexpectedly, it can be a great help to have a dentist and practice you trust by your side.</span></div>
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If you have found your dental home, you will likely be more familiar with their hours and know if and when your dentist provides emergency services. With an already established relationship, you know your preferred practice will be able to provide high-quality care, advice and support.</div>
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We all know accidents happen. Being “prepared” simply means knowing what to do in certain situations before a mishap actually occurs. In a dental emergency, time is of the essence–it could mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), here’s how you should handle these dental emergencies:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When a baby tooth is knocked out…</span></h4>
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If this happens to your child, contact their dentist as soon as possible. The tooth will most likely not be replanted because of potential damage to the developing permanent tooth.</div>
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Contact your dentist immediately as prompt treatment is required. Rinse out your mouth with water and find any broken tooth fragments. Place the fragments in cold milk or water and bring it with you to the dentist.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When a permanent tooth is knocked out…</span></h4>
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Again, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention from your dentist. Most knocked-out teeth can be saved if a dentist is seen within 30 minutes to an hour of the accident. In the meantime, find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water (no soap), without scrubbing or cleaning it. Replace the tooth back in the socket, if possible, and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you cannot put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a container with cold milk, saliva or water.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Teeth Are Not Tools</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">OUR TEETH ARE</span> pretty amazing, and there’s a lot they can do. They chew our food, they provide structural support for the lower third of our faces, they help us speak clearly, and they give us our beautiful smiles. However, many people also find other uses for their teeth, which can be very dangerous. Teeth are not tools, and shouldn’t be used in place of them.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teeth Are Not Bottle-Openers</span></h3>
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Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, so it might seem like that makes teeth perfect to use when you don’t have a bottle opener handy, right? Wrong. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tooth enamel isn’t just hard, it’s brittle,</span> and it is not designed to win a fight against materials like metal and glass.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Using your teeth as a bottle opener can easily chip, crack, or break them</span>, as well as risking damage to the soft tissues of the lips and gums if you slip. Doing it over and over again can even cause your teeth to shift out of their proper alignment and wear down unevenly. It isn’t worth it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teeth Are Not Nutcrackers</span></h3>
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Like with trying to open a bottle, trying to crack a hard walnut, pecan, or even pistachio shells and popcorn kernels between your teeth risks chipping or cracking the teeth instead. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Teeth that are already weaker due to decay or a filling are at even greater risk of damage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teeth Are Not An Extra Hand</span></h3>
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When your hands are busy, it can be very convenient to hold a pencil, sewing pins, or maybe a few nails between your teeth. However, making a habit out of doing this can have a number of consequences. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you trip, the items in your mouth could cause a serious injury.</span> If a yawn or hiccup catches you by surprise, you might even end up swallowing or choking on the object. And over time, you can wear down your enamel. Pencils would be better off behind your ear, pins in a cushion, and nails in a utility belt until you’re ready to use them.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teeth Are Not Scissors (Or Nailclippers)</span></h3>
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A particularly common way people use their teeth as tools is to bite through packing tape instead of using scissors, and some people even try to use their teeth to cut through wire. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It takes much greater biting pressure to cut through non-food items than it does to chew food,</span> and cutting things requires grinding the teeth together. This wears down the chewing surfaces and risks chipping and fracturing.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A nail-biting habit is particularly bad, both for the teeth and for the nails.</span> The germs from the nails increase the risk of tooth decay, teeth will become worn down more quickly and shift out of alignment, and pieces of fingernail can damage the gum tissue, all while the nails themselves are left ragged and misshapen.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Protect Your Teeth By Using Them Right</span></h3>
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Cracked and fractured teeth are the third highest cause of tooth loss. Don’t take risks with your teeth by using them as tools. Save yourself an expensive emergency dental visit; use your teeth only for what they are meant for and continue your daily brushing and flossing routine to keep them healthy.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s Time To Kick That Ice-Chewing Habit</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM</span> refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the dangers it poses, as well as what someone with this habit can do to stop.</div>
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The scientific name for compulsive ice eating is pagophagia. This goes beyond a simple habit and enters the territory of a mental disorder. Getting cravings for ice can be a sign of an eating disorder called pica, which involves a compulsion to eat things with no nutritional value, such as ice, clay, hair, and dirt. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pica is often the result of a nutritional deficiency.</span></div>
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Studies have shown a <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">correlation between compulsive ice eating and iron deficiency anemia,</span> which is pretty common, with 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men being <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eating-ice#causes" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">iron deficient</a>. Without enough iron in the blood, the red blood cells can’t effectively do their job of carrying oxygen throughout the body.</div>
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What does iron have to do with ice? Well, researchers theorize that chewing ice sends more blood to the brain, temporarily improving alertness and clarity of thought. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This feels good, and so they keep doing it even when it causes dental problems.</span></div>
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Our teeth are not designed to crunch against solid ice, and they are particularly not designed to chew through several trays of ice cubes a day. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Doing this can destroy tooth enamel over time,</span> not just because ice is hard but because it’s cold. The enamel expands and contracts due to these extreme temperature changes, creating tiny cracks in it and making it much weaker, just like pavement in snowy climates. All of this leaves the teeth painfully sensitive to hot and cold and far more vulnerable to cavities.</div>
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The texture of the ice can also cause injuries to gum tissue, which you may not even notice because of the numbing effect of the cold, and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">sometimes the ice can actually chip or break a tooth!</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The first step to kicking the ice eating habit is to find out what’s causing it.</span> If the ice chewing is a symptom of anemia, getting iron supplements may eliminate the cravings, so it will be much easier to stop. If it’s pica, there are interventions to explore such as therapy and medication.</div>
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There’s also plenty you can do <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/adult-oral-care/ada-07-chew-on-this" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">on your own</a>. You can r<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">eplace the crunchy texture of ice with baby carrots or apple chunks.</span> If you struggle to give up the ice altogether, try letting slivers of ice melt on your tongue like candy rather than crunching on them. This will spare your teeth and gums from the damage of chewing the ice.</div>
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If ice chewing is something you struggle with, make sure to schedule appointments with your doctor and dentist. Iron deficiency can cause a number of other problems besides triggering ice cravings, and it’s important to get diagnosed and treated before it gets worse, particularly for pregnant women.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now go put that ice-chewing habit on ice!</span></h4>
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Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">IS A SIMPLE SPOONFUL</span> of ice cream enough to make you cringe because of the pain in your teeth? Do you have to be careful when you drink hot coffee that none of it touches your chompers? If you know the feeling, then you’re one of millions who experience tooth sensitivity. Let’s take a closer look at what causes tooth sensitivity and what can we do about it.</div>
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How We Feel Sensation In Our Teeth</span></h3>
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Each of our teeth is covered in a layer of protective enamel. Underneath this is dentin, which is a lot like bone. Dentin contains <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">thousands of microscopic tubules</span> that run through it from the inside of the tooth out to the enamel. At the core of each tooth is the pulp chamber, which contains nerves and blood vessels. Because of those tubules, the nerves inside the tooth can detect what’s happening on the tooth’s surface.</div>
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Common Causes Of Tooth Sensitivity</span></h3>
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If the enamel wears away, the tubules become exposed and the nerves in the dental pulp suddenly get much more stimulation than they like. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is what makes enamel erosion one of the main causes of tooth sensitivity.</span> Without enamel, the nerves get a nasty shock whenever anything too hot or cold, or even too sweet or sour, touches the outside of the tooth.</div>
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Root exposure from gum recession also leads to sensitivity. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The enamel only covers the crown of the tooth</span>, not the roots. Those are protected by the gums. If the gums recede (sometimes as the result of teeth grinding or improper brushing over time), it exposes the roots.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cavities and tooth injuries</span> can cause sensitivity as well, even if you’ve been taking great care of your gums and enamel.</div>
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Use The Right Tools To Protect Your Teeth</span></h3>
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Fortunately for all of us, there are ways to fight back, even if our teeth are already sensitive. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Using a soft-bristled brush</span> will help prevent further enamel erosion or gum recession. There is also special toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth. Avoiding sugary and acidic foods and drinks (particularly soda) is another way to help your teeth.</div>
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We Can Help You Fight Tooth Sensitivity</span></h3>
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Your best ally in the fight against tooth sensitivity is the dentist! Schedule a dental appointment as soon as you notice a change in your sensitivity level, or if you’ve been struggling with it for a while. The dentist can help protect your teeth with a fluoride varnish, perform restoration work to combat enamel erosion, and may recommend a gum graft for receding gums or prescribe a toothpaste to help with sensitivity.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Plaque, Tartar, And Your Teeth</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">PLAQUE AND TARTAR</span> are two words that you probably hear a lot when you come in for a dental cleaning. You might already know that they cause tooth decay and gum disease, but do you know what they are? Let’s take a closer look at these two substances that are a constant threat to our oral health.</div>
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<a href="https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/tartar-plaque/tooth-plaque-dental-tartar" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Dental plaque</a> is a soft, sticky, colorless biofilm composed of bacteria, food particles, and saliva. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It builds up on and between our teeth and beneath our gums every day.</span> If you’ve ever forgotten to brush in the morning or at night, you’ve probably felt that unpleasant texture with your tongue.</div>
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Plaque contains millions of bacteria, and this bacteria digests leftover sugars and starches from the food we eat, then excretes acid onto our teeth. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Because plaque is soft, it can be removed with simple brushing and flossing,</span> but we have to be thorough and diligent to get as much of it as possible.</div>
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The reason it’s so important to scrub away the plaque is that when plaque is allowed to sit on the teeth too long, it becomes tartar. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tartar is a hard, yellow or brown substance that bonds to tooth enamel</span> and can only be removed at a professional cleaning appointment.</div>
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<a href="https://crest.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/tartar-plaque/plaque-tartar-causes-prevention-removal" rel="noopener" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">How</a> does this transformation happen? When the acid excreted by oral bacteria comes into contact with minerals in our saliva, it causes a chemical reaction that hardens the plaque into tartar. The risk of tartar buildup is higher for people with braces, dry mouth, crowded teeth, or a smoking habit, and it also increases with age.</div>
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A rigorous oral hygiene routine, paired with regular professional cleanings, is the best way to control the plaque in your mouth and prevent it from hardening into tartar. Here are some of the things a good routine should include:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Give oral bacteria less fuel by <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">cutting down on sugary foods and drinks.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Avoid smoking,</span> which increases plaque and tartar.</li>
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It might seem discouraging to think that plaque will creep back up throughout the day even after you brush and floss thoroughly. A better perspective is that it only takes a few minutes each morning and night to win the daily battle against plaque and tartar, and you can improve the odds for your teeth even more with regular dental visits!</div>
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Defeating Bad Breath</span></h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE</span> — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is far from minty fresh. Even when everything else is going perfectly, bad breath can be enough to ruin your confidence and turn a good experience sour. Why do we get bad breath, and what can we do to stop it?</div>
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Oral Bacteria And The Food We Eat</span></h3>
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In order to effectively fight bad breath, it’s important to figure out what’s causing it. The simplest and most common cause is leftover food particles stuck between our teeth after a meal. The bacteria in our mouths break down these particles, and the end result doesn’t smell good. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We can combat this with a good daily hygiene routine,</span>including daily flossing, twice-daily brushing, scraping our tongues clean, and chewing sugar-free gum.</div>
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Causes Of Chronic Bad Breath</span></h3>
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Chronic cases of bad breath (also called halitosis) might not be solved by good oral hygiene practices alone. Halitosis may be caused by:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Medications.</span> A common side-effect of medications is dry mouth. Without saliva to wash away food particles and neutralize acid, the mouth is vulnerable to problems like bad breath.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mouth-breathing.</span> Whether it happens by habit or because breathing through the nose is difficult, mouth-breathing tends to dry out the mouth, leading to the same problems as described above.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mouth, nose, and throat infections.</span> Bad breath can be the result of increased mucous when we have a cold or a sinus infection.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pregnancy.</span> Symptoms such as morning sickness and nausea can cause bad breath, because of the extra acid in the mouth. This is also a problem for people struggling with bulimia.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tobacco products.</span> Tobacco in any form leaves smelly chemicals in the mouth and can also dry it out. In addition, it increases the risk of oral cancer and gum disease, which negatively impact breath as well.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tooth decay and gum disease.</span> Poor dental health often goes hand-in-hand with chronic bad breath because cavities and periodontitis are caused by the same bacteria that produces those nasty-smelling chemicals.</li>
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Keeping Your Breath Fresh</span></h3>
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Even if strict oral hygiene isn’t enough to keep the bad breath completely at bay, it will help to manage it, and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">treating the underlying cause may be able to eliminate it.</span> If you are a habitual mouth-breather, try breathing through your nose more. Quitting smoking will eliminate a major cause of bad breath. If dry mouth is the problem, chew sugar-free gum and mints to stimulate saliva production, sip water, and use a humidifier to help keep up the moisture.</div>
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Your Dentist Can Help</span></h3>
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Discovering the underlying cause of bad breath is a crucial step in fighting back, and the dentist is your best ally here. Schedule an appointment so that you can get the answers you need to fight bad breath the best way.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Protecting Your Child’s Teeth From Injury</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">WE ALL REMEMBER WHAT</span> it was like to be a kid. Running around, playing outside, discovering the world around us, and making great friends. We also remember the scraped knees and bumps and bruises that came along with all of that. As parents, we want our kids to have all the same great experiences we did, but hopefully without some of the injuries — particularly tooth injuries.</div>
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There are a few simple things we can do to keep our kids’ teeth safe, whether they’re at home or playing with friends.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The most common cause of tooth injuries in babies and toddlers is the bathtub.</span> All that slippery porcelain makes it easy for them to fall and hurt their teeth. To minimize this risk, never leave a baby or toddler unattended in the bathtub.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Frisbees, balls, and other things meant for throwing can easily cause tooth injuries.</span> Before your child goes out to play, talk to them about safety and stress the importance of not aiming for each other’s heads.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Playground equipment such as swings, a jungle gym, or monkey bars</span> are not kind to teeth if a child falls on them face-first. Make sure your child knows to be careful before going on the playground.</li>
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Sometimes accidents happen even under careful adult supervision and when the children understand potential hazards and use caution. Don’t panic if your child loses or injures a tooth. If it’s an adult tooth or if it’s a baby tooth that wasn’t already loose, try to put it back in place, then <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">come straight to the dentist.</span> Reattachment isn’t always possible, but this will give it the best chance.</div>
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If you can’t easily put the tooth back in place, store it in a glass of milk to keep the root alive while you’re on your way to the dentist. The faster you get to us, the better chances the tooth will have of being saved. Make sure you <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">don’t try to clean the tooth or put it in water</span>, though, because this will kill the root!</div>
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Another important way to protect your child’s teeth from injury is to keep them healthy with twice-daily brushing and daily flossing, as well as regular dental appointments. Healthy teeth are stronger and more resistant to injury!</div>
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Dentisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376021932746131791noreply@blogger.com0600 Franklin St #114, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA42.8123143 -73.93772719999998342.811586299999995 -73.938987699999984 42.8130423 -73.936466699999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313904634342477929.post-52016413858797616772019-05-04T04:28:00.000-07:002019-05-04T04:30:56.491-07:00Dental X-Rays: It’s Time For Your Close-Up<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">IF WE ASKED</span> you to list three things that happen in a typical dental exam, dental X-rays would probably be one of them. But do you know what they’re used for? It depends on the type of X-ray, so let’s look at what these are.</div>
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Getting The Wide Shot With Panoramic X-Rays</span></h3>
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If you’ve ever stood on a circular thing with your chin on a little platform and been told to stand still for a few seconds while a machine spun around your head, you’ve had a panoramic X-ray. This is the most common type of extraoral (outside the mouth) X-ray.</div>
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Panoramic X-rays show the entire mouth in one image. In them,<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> we can see incoming adult teeth and wisdom teeth, including impacted ones</span>, which is how we can determine whether there is enough room for them and if they’ll come in without any extra help. This type of X-ray also makes it easier to detect abscesses, tumors, and cysts.</div>
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Enhance: Periapical X-Rays And Bitewing X-Rays</span></h3>
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In photography, wide shots show a lot, but they aren’t as useful for details as a closeup. The same is true in X-rays, which is why we don’t rely only on the panoramic image. The next level of dental X-rays are the bitewing X-rays. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">These intraoral (inside the mouth) X-rays focus on a specific area inside the mouth at a time,</span> and we usually take one for each of the four quadrants of your mouth.</div>
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Bitewing X-rays give us a better view of the gaps between teeth, which are hard to see with the naked eye. These images make it easy to check for tooth decay and cavities in those areas. When we need to get even more detailed, we take periapical X-rays, which hone in on an individual problem tooth . These can be taken alongside bitewing X-rays.</div>
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Are Dental X-Rays Safe?</span></h3>
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Dental X-rays involve brief exposure to low levels of radiation, but they are considered extremely safe. The short exposure time and protective coverings like the lead apron ensure that radiation exposure is as low as possible. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We also only take X-rays as often as we absolutely need to, which further reduces exposure.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/x/x-rays" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Factors</a> that determine whether or not X-rays are necessary include the patient’s age, stage of dental development, oral health history, risk factors for various conditions, and whether or not they are presenting symptoms of oral health problems.</div>
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Still Have X-Ray Questions?</span></h3>
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If you would like to know more about how we use dental X-rays in our practice or have any concerns about safety, just ask us! We want our patients to have all the information they need to feel comfortable when they come to see us.</div>
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Your dental health is in good hands!</h4>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THE SMILE OF</span> a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2821841/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">most common</a>chronic disease of childhood. We want those smiles to stay as healthy as possible, which is why we’re dedicating a blog post to baby teeth dental care.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baby Teeth Matter</span></h3>
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Because baby teeth are temporary, you might be tempted to think they’re not very important, but don’t fall into that trap. Healthy baby teeth are <a href="https://www.wda.org/your-oral-health/baby-teeth-matter" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">essential</a> for <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">speech development, building self esteem, promoting good nutrition</span> through proper chewing, and saving space in the jaw for the development and positioning of adult teeth.</div>
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The harmful oral bacteria in our mouths that cause tooth decay love sugar. Every time we eat or drink something sugary, they have a party, and it takes about half an hour for our saliva to wash away the leftover sugars. However, when we give our kids sippy cups or bottles of milk or juice to drink over a long period of time, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">their saliva doesn’t have time to wash away the residue and their oral bacteria gets to party nonstop</span>.</div>
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This is such a common problem that it has a name: <a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/concerns" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">bottle rot</a>. You can protect your child’s teeth from bottle rot by only giving them milk or juice at mealtimes and only giving them bottles or sippy cups of water to sip on while they play or when you put them to bed.</div>
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It is perfectly natural and healthy for babies and toddlers to suck on their thumbs or fingers or use a pacifier. Doing so helps them feel safe and happy, and most children will stop on their own around age four. However, if they keep going after that, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it can begin to impact their dental alignment, creating problems like an open bite</span>. Come see us if you’re concerned about your child’s thumbsucking or pacifier habit.</div>
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One great way to give your child’s teeth extra protection from cavities is sealants. These are typically applied to the chewing surfaces of molars. They cover deep pits and grooves that are so difficult to keep clean. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The sealing process is quick and easy, with no discomfort</span>, and the teeth will be protected for years.</div>
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No matter what your child eats or drinks, if they have sealants, and if they grow out of using a pacifier or sucking their thumb on their own, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">nothing can replace good oral health habits like daily brushing and flossing</span>. While your child is too young to do it themselves, you can do it for them and with them and explain why it’s so important for keeping their teeth healthy and happy.</div>
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Don’t forget that one of your best resources for keeping your child’s teeth healthy is the dentist! With regular checkups, we can make sure that everything is going well and answer any questions you or your child have about good dental care.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s keep those teeth happy and healthy!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Temporomandibular Disorders</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">OUR JAWS DO A LOT</span> of work throughout the day, opening and closing over and over so that we can do ordinary things like talk, eat, and yawn. Ideally, all of the anatomy involved functions as it should and we can perform these tasks without trouble, but many people struggle with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders because something has gone wrong.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Anatomy Of The Temporomandibular Joints</span></h3>
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The joints on both sides of our jaw, located between the ear and the cheekbone, consists of three parts: the socket (part of the temporal bone), the ball (the top part of the jawbone), <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">and a small, fibrous disk that acts as a cushion between the two.</span> The ball and socket are covered in cartilage to help keep movement smooth and comfortable.</div>
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If the disk erodes or moves out of its proper alignment, if the cartilage on the bone is worn away by arthritis, or if there is a traumatic injury to the joint, a TMJ disorder may be the result.</div>
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Common symptoms of a TMJ disorder <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/symptoms-causes/syc-20350941" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">include</a>:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Clicking or popping sounds in the joint when chewing, or a grating sensation</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pain or tenderness of the jaw</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Difficult or painful chewing</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aching pain around the face</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aching pain in and around the ear</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Difficulty opening or closing the jaw due to locking of the joint</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tips For Relieving TMJ Pain</span></h3>
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If you’re dealing with TMJ pain, there are a few things you can do to reduce it on your own:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Keep yawning and chewing to a minimum.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When possible, avoid extreme jaw movements like from singing or yelling.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you have to yawn, control it by pressing a fist beneath your chin.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When resting, hold your teeth slightly apart rather than fully closed. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the natural resting position for the jaw,</span> even when the lips are closed.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eat soft foods that require little to no chewing.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Treatment For TMJ Disorders</span></h3>
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In most cases, TMJ pain is temporary and goes away on its own after a week or two, but not always. If it doesn’t, and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">especially if it gets worse, then it likely needs <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/temporomandibular-disorder/treatment-of-temporomandibular-disorder" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">treatment</a>,</span> which varies depending on the cause.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">These treatments include ice packs, exercise, and moist heat, medication, and splints,</span> but if none of them are enough, then measures like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound treatment, or trigger-point injections may be necessary. If all else fails, jaw surgery may be recommended.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk To Us About Your Jaw Pain</span></h3>
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If you’ve been experiencing persistent pain or tenderness in your jaw or difficulty opening and closing it completely, give us a call or stop by so that we can look for the cause and get you on the path to being pain-free.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oral pH: A Delicate Balance</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">YOU MIGHT REMEMBER</span> a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in middle school or high school. Even if you don’t, that’s okay; it’s time for a refresher course because pH plays a major role in our oral health.</div>
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We could go into some really complicated things about hydrogen ions, but the important thing to know is that a pH of 7 is neutral — neither acidic nor basic. For example, water has a pH of 7. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As the numbers get smaller than 7, the substance becomes more acidic,</span>and as they get larger than 7 (up to 14), it becomes more alkaline or basic. Make sense? Good. Now let’s look at what this has to do with our mouths.</div>
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Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, so it’s pretty tough. It is, however, highly susceptible to acid erosion. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">All it takes is an environment of pH 5.5 or lower for the enamel to begin dissolving.</span></div>
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There are many ways our teeth can be exposed to acid. The most obvious is when we eat or drink something sour or tart because we can actually taste the acid. When we consume something sugary or starchy, <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">oral bacteria eats the leftovers stuck between our teeth and produces acid as a waste product.</span> Acid reflux and vomiting also expose our teeth to stomach acid, which is very strong.</div>
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The best natural defense our teeth have against acids is saliva, which has a pH slightly above 7. Saliva washes food particles away and helps keep oral bacteria populations in check. This is why dry mouth is such a dangerous problem for oral health. <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The less saliva we have, the more vulnerable our teeth are.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sipping soda or snacking throughout the day is also a problem for our teeth,</span> because saliva needs time to neutralize our mouths afterward, and constantly introducing more acid makes that much harder.</div>
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A great way we can help out our saliva in the fight to protect our teeth, aside from the usual methods of daily brushing and flossing and regular dental appointments, is to <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">eat fewer acidic foods and trade them for <a href="https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/nutrition-and-oral-health/how-high-alkaline-foods-benefit-your-teeth-1215" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">alkaline</a> ones.</span> That means adding in more fruits and veggies and leaving off some of the breads, dairy, and meats — and we should definitely cut back on soda and other sugary treats.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We Can Fight Enamel Erosion Together!</span></h3>
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If you’d like more tips for how to protect your tooth enamel, just ask us! We want you to have all the tools you need to keep your teeth healthy and strong so that they will last a lifetime.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The First Loose Tooth: A Rite Of Passage</span></h1>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">DO YOU REMEMBER</span> losing your first tooth? Maybe it happened later than for your classmates, or maybe you fell down on the playground and it came out before you knew it was loose. However it happens, losing that first tooth is a big deal for every kid. As parents, we want to make sure it’s a positive experience.</div>
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Even though losing our baby teeth is a perfectly normal part of growing up, it can be scary for a little kid, especially when it’s their first loose tooth and they aren’t used to the process yet. We can make it easier by helping them get in the right mindset: <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">losing a tooth means they’re a big kid now! </span>If you can help your child focus on how cool and impressive it is to lose a baby tooth, rather than how it might hurt a little bit, they’ll hopefully be less afraid and more excited.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How Parents Can Help With A Loose Tooth</span></h3>
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Helping with a loose tooth isn’t just about mindset, it’s also about technique. Chasing your child around with pliers is not the best way to handle the situation, and neither is that old “I just want to feel it!” trick where you pull the tooth instead. A couple of good things to do are to <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">encourage your child to gently wiggle the tooth on their own</span> with a clean finger, their tongue, or a tissue. It’s also a good idea to let them set the pace and <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">only help them pull the tooth if they ask you to.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Another way to make it fun is to think of an interesting way to pull the tooth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Find Creative Ways To Reward Success</span></h3>
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The Tooth Fairy is the standard way of giving a child a good incentive to take care of those loose teeth, but <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">there’s no reason to reward them the same way everyone else does.</span> Maybe your child would be more motivated by the promise of a trip to the ice cream shop or getting a new toy. Think of something your child would really appreciate.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still Have Concerns? Bring Them To Us!</span></h3>
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If your child is still afraid of losing a tooth after you’ve done everything you can to make it a fun and exciting rite of passage for them, then leave it to us! As a pediatric dental practice, we specialize in working with children. You can also bring them to us if their teeth aren’t becoming loose when they should or if a loose tooth doesn’t seem to want to come out.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We can’t wait to hear about your child’s loose tooth adventures!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Smile-Friendly Breakfast Secrets</span></h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">BREAKFAST MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT</span> meal of the day, but for many of us it’s also the most unhealthy. A <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">bad</em> breakfast is not only bad for our teeth, but makes us feel sluggish before we even get out the door—setting us on a track for unhealthy choices throughout the day.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How Often Do You Eat Breakfast On-The-Go?</span></h3>
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We usually don’t give ourselves time for healthy breakfast options. We grab something handy and rush out the door. Donuts, starchy muffins, and sugary pastries gulped down with acidic orange juice or tooth-staining coffee aren’t exactly tooth friendly. Even our morning cereals <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262978.php" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">may contain more decay-causing sugar</a></span> than candy bars!</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 Smart Breakfast Tips To Protect Your Teeth</span></h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Choose whole grains.</span> They’re better for you, and easier on your teeth than refined starches.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 17px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yogurt naturally neutralizes acids on teeth</span>. Adding granola, chopped nuts, or fruit can make your breakfast more nutritious and delicious!</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 17px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If you eat acidic fruits, juices or smoothies,</span> rinse your mouth with water when finished.</li>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Smile-Healthy Breakfasts</span></h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">whole grain, sugar-light cereal with calcium-rich milk</li>
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