Archive for the ‘General Dentistry’ Category
Saturday, January 29th, 2011 |
February is both National Heart Month and National Dental Month, and surprisingly, these two health practices have a lot in common.
While many people are familiar with traditional heart-saving practices such as eating healthy and exercising, lesser-known are the benefits that superior oral care provides to one’s cardiovascular health.
ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Kevin Boehm, DDS explains how gum disease affects heart health and what can be done to stay healthy.
· If heart disease runs in the family, a diagnosis of gum disease increases the likelihood of developing heart disease, but an improved oral care regimen and healthy diet can lower the risk.
· A consistent brushing and flossing routine will significantly lower the number of anaerobic bacteria present in the mouth. Brushing 2-3 times daily with an electronic toothbrush and thoroughly flossing once a day are practices recommended by Dr. Boehm.
· A diet high in organic foods, fruits, vegetables, small amounts of lean protein and low in processed foods provides the body with anti-oxidants to fight off both gum and heart disease.
· When gum disease bacterium are released into the bloodstream and reach the heart, heart disease can result. There is an abundance of gum-disease causing bacteria in an unhealthy mouth. Disease-fighting white blood cells increase openings in cell walls when released to fight the bacterium. These openings make it possible for toxic bacteria to be released into the bloodstream.
· It is never too late to change dental habits, and such changes do a great deal to limit the risk of disease and repair past damage.
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Thursday, January 27th, 2011 |
We all remember high school. Some of us remember it as being the time of our lives and some of us remember it as being a place filled with ridicule and torture.
Puberty can be a tough time for any teenager and as parents it is our job to protect our children at every chance we get.
We all want for our children to have a beautiful smile but, if your child is sensitive they may not be able to handle the ridicule that often comes with traditional braces.
If your child needs to get braces on their teeth you may want to consider getting them invisible braces. Traditional braces are very obvious.
They do not look attractive and often draw attention to the mouth and can make your child feel very self-conscious. It is possible for your child to have braces and no one even know.
In previous years invisible braces were hard to find and very expensive. Advancements in technology have given us many different options when it comes to braces. The price of the invisible braces has dramatically decreased over the past few years.
They are now more affordable than ever. Depending upon your insurance provider you may be able to have them covered and pay little to nothing for the invisible braces.
Invisible braces will allow for your child to get the correction they need for their teeth without the ridicule that usually comes with braces. Invisible braces are also great for kids that play sports.
Traditional braces can catch a lip and cause very painful damage to a child’s mouth. Food can also get caught in the traditional braces which can make for a very embarrassing moment.
Teens already have a tough enough time trying to fit in and getting them invisible braces is a small thing you can do to make a big difference in their life.
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 |
WORLDENTAL.ORG — Many kids do not receive the proper dental care. A number of children in US have never been to the dentist. However, dental professionals are making an effort to change situation by providing free dental care to kids as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile Day sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA).
WorlDental.org Dental Health Web Magazine provides regular reports about free dental care events scheduled on the Give Kids a Smile Day.
Initiated in 2003, Give Kids a Smile is the centerpiece of February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month. The event began in part to help provide dental care for children whose families may not have direct access to regular dental care. Limited reimbursement provided by state and federal governments for oral health programs is a growing problem that contributes to the lack of access to dental care.
“We try to highlight affordable and free dental care opportunities on our site”, said Christina Malitowski, WorlDental.org editor. “One of the our goals during Give Kids a Smile Day event is to inform our readers about as much dental events as possible, so that those unprivileged kids to get a chance to obtain necessary care”.
During the month of February, local dentists will inform parents and kids about importance of taking care of their teeth. Many dental professionals will visit schools to talk to kids in the classroom about the proper brushing and flossing techniques.
“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood infectious disease in the U.S.,” says Christina Malitowski, “five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever.
About 51 million hours of school are lost each year due to dental problems. For every $10 spent on prevention of oral health problems, an estimated $8-$50 can be saved in restorative and emergency treatment. So it is very important for kids’ dental health to receive essential care and for parents — necessary knowledge”, explained Malitowski.
The ADA advises dentists to examine a child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than the first birthday. A dental visit at an early age is a “well baby checkup” for the teeth. Besides checking for tooth decay and other problems, the dentist can demonstrate how to clean the child’s teeth properly and how to evaluate any adverse habits such as thumbsucking.
With a highly successful program history the ADA decided to look for ways to expand Give Kids a Smile to “More Than Just a Day”.
Malitowski said they expect free dental events not only on the first weekend of February, but also during the whole month. “WorlDental.org will be reporting about as many free dental care events as possible”, she added.
Subscribe to WorlDental.org for regular reports about free dental services scheduled and held. To find out if there is a program in your area visit GKAS site. Contact Christina Malitowski for interview, more information and for submitting your free dental event by email.
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