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Manual Toothbrush

Manual ToothbrushThere are different brushing technique as a cleaning method when using the manual toothbrush, which differ in the preparation of the toothbrush and in its direction of motion. Over the preference of this or that method, there are different views and indications, but there are no universally valid as a technique to enforce:

  • Circular (circular), cleaning, modified according to Bass
  • The Charters Method in gum disease
  • Vertical (from red to white “) or plaster, modified according to Stillman

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Canker sores inside the mouth,what is causing the sore?

Canker sores inside the mouth,what is causing the sore?

What are canker sores?

Canker sores are ulcers about 1 to 2 mm in diameter that develop on the buccal mucosa (mouth, tongue, lips, gums). They appear singly or in groups dispersed.

Each ulcer forms a small crater surrounded by a yellowish-red halo.

Canker sores are not dangerous to health but can be very painful. They are not contagious or infectious
What are the causes?

The origin of canker sores is unknown but there are triggers:

* stress and physical fatigue.

* allergy or food sensitivity. The foods most often implicated are spices, acidic foods, citrus, pineapple, dried fruits and special nuts, tomatoes, alcohol, chewing gum, meat, dairy and gluten. (more…)

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Well brushed teeth, heart healthy!

Well brushed teeth, heart healthy!

A good tooth brushing cans primarily good oral hygiene.

So the ideal is at least three times a day and 3 minutes each time. But he must know that to maintain its capital dental also prevents inflammation of the gum, which may promote heart disease (myocardial infarction and stroke).
It is the Congress of the Society for General Microbiology in Dublin in 2008 which puts us forward this information.
Professor Howard Jenkinson, University of Bristol, stressed at the meeting of the Society microbial generally that poor maintenance oral could lead to heart problems. The latter said: “bad teeth, bleeding gum and poor dental hygiene can cause heart disease. Poor people with poor dental hygiene and those who have not brushed both regularly, causing bleeding gum, will send in the circular system of blood up to 700 different bacteria that are in the mouth, greatly increasing the risk of having a heart attack.” (more…)

Dental Hygiene Periodontal Disease

Dental Hygiene Periodontal Disease

Hygiene in these cases has to be special and rigorous to stop this disease that can lead to loss of our teeth.

Improved hygiene.

Hygiene in these cases has to take care especially since its cause is infection caused by bacterial plaque.

There will be regular brushing, proper dental hygiene, proper, ie with a toothbrush and toothpaste and rub on all sides of the teeth.

In the case of periodontal disease there, the brush should be placed so that their filaments form an angle of about 45 degrees to the tooth surface supported between the gum and tooth, in which space (sulcus) be made lightly. (more…)

Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene will enable us to prevent gum disease and largely prevent tooth decay. But dental hygiene should be performed in the manner and with the right tools. Furthermore, it must devote the proper time to be effective.

How can we remove the plaque?

The daily plaque removal must be done following a series of steps:

* Cleaning the tongue. In the language accumulate large numbers of bacteria so that their cleaning is necessary to maintain oral health. To clean we can rub it gently forward using your toothbrush or use a tongue cleaner.

* Cleaning of the spaces between teeth. The cleaning of the spaces between the teeth (interdentally space) is different depending on the situation. If there is little space between the teeth (it’s the ideal situation) is used dental floss. If between the teeth enough space (for loss or tooth movement), use a special brush called interproximal brush. (more…)

Therapy eliminates chronic bad breath

Therapy eliminates chronic bad breath

Brushing teeth twice a day with antibacterial toothpaste and a toothbrush with a built-in tongue cleaner helps eliminate chronic bad breath.

This was indicated by a study presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Dallas, Texas. Chronic bad breath, or halitosis, usually occurs by the breakdown of bacteria in the mouth, producing substances with a strong sulfur smell.

It is estimated that 25% of adults suffer the embarrassment that causes bad breath and the percentage would reach 50% among older adults. In a study that lasted 28 days and was conducted on 14 adults with halitosis, a team led by Peter Moses, a student at the School of Dentistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo, found that brushing twice daily with a paste containing triclosan and clean the surface of the tongue would solve the problem.

Triclosan is an antibacterial drug is used to treat acne, hand soaps, detergents and deodorants. “Most toothpastes do not contain triclosan,” said Dr. Joseph J. Zambon, who participated in the study. Triclosan is found in the pulp Colgate Total, which makes Colgate-Palmolive Co., which funded the study.

At the beginning and end of the study, the researchers measured levels of air in the mouth with the odor-causing bacteria and analyzed samples of tongue scraping for 20 species of bacteria that cause bad breath. According to the authors, brushing teeth twice a day with toothpaste containing triclosan and scraping the tongue with a cleaner reduced levels of bacteria that cause bad breath of about 400 parts per billion at baseline to about 100 parts to 28 days.

All participants solved the halitosis after using the paste containing triclosan and a tongue cleaner, Moses said in a statement from the university. “The fear of halitosis, known Halitophobia, sometimes is so great that up to 25% of people who say they do not have bad breath,” said the expert, adding: “The Halitophobia is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and even caused suicides, so that effective therapies are needed for this problem.”

Sensitive teeth, drink cold or hot !

Sensitive teeth, drink cold or hot !

Sensitive teeth pain? pain that pierces you? Teeth are a sensitive reaction to one or more teeth triggered by hot food, cold, sweet or sour and beverages. The pain may even be triggered simply by breathing through the mouth in cold weather. Sensitive teeth are not reserved for old age, often young people also know the feeling.

Dentists estimate that 15-30% of the population suffer from hypersensitivity. The painful tooth sensitivity due to cold temperatures and / or hot (food, beverages, air), should be carefully interpreted as a warning signal that the tooth roots, which are normally protected by the enamel hard or gums are exposed.

The tooth root may be exposed following the failure of the enamel coating of teeth, recession of the gums, gingivitis, plaque between teeth and gums, teeth cracked and / or grinding teeth. The best prevention for sensitive teeth is a good oral hygiene, regularly clean all your teeth and mouth using a toothbrush with soft bristles.

Action against sensitive teeth.

Above all, learn and practice the correct technique of brushing. When in doubt, your dentist or his assistant can tell you the proper technique. Second, use of toothbrushes that have only soft proven effective cleaning soft but perfect. Studies have shown that a soft toothbrush clean and protect teeth better than hard brushes. Thirdly, use a toothpaste with a low abrasion value (RDA level 25-50). If this value is not indicated on the package, contact the manufacturer and only use products that declare their level of abrasion.

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