tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11589443927609797592024-03-19T14:00:35.709-07:00South Bay Dental SolutionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776920499206309455noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1158944392760979759.post-38424724588423872052013-02-27T10:21:00.000-08:002014-10-23T11:21:09.964-07:00South Bay Dentist Advises: Get The Most Out Of Your Dental VisitSouth Bay dentist, Dr. Bryan Baker, sees a lot of clients in his Manhattan Beach-based dental office. Many of his clients have been seeing him for years, and yet still aren't fully prepared for their office visit when they arrive. As such, Dr. Baker is posting this article from Web MD that details what you should be prepared for at your next dental check-up:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dental visits aren't just for <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/prevention.html" target="_blank">cavities and teeth cleaning anymore</a>. During a check-up, your dental hygienist and dentist assess the overall health of your mouth and gums. "A dentist check-up is an essential part of preventive care," says Leslie Seldin, DDS, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association. Here are five ways to get more out of your next visit to the dentist.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">1. Make a Checklist of Questions or Concerns</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be prepared with questions you'd like to ask your dentist or hygienist. Be sure to mention any of the following problems:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To continue reading this article, Dr. Baker recommends heading over to Web MD: <a href="http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-2/dental-visit">http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-2/dental-visit</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776920499206309455noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1158944392760979759.post-85472878219566355492013-02-19T17:51:00.001-08:002014-10-23T11:20:53.742-07:00Manhattan Beach Dentist Says: The Ugly Truth About Your Toothbrush<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dr. Bryan Baker, a Manhattan Beach dentist, recently found this interesting article from Web MD about the health of your important tool for keeping your mouth clean: your toothbrush. You'd be surprised to know that the one instrument you have to better oral health may </span>inadvertently<span style="font-family: inherit;"> be making your mouth a haven for more bacteria: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you know what's lurking on your toothbrush?</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Your toothbrush is loaded with germs, say researchers at England's University of Manchester. They've found that one uncovered toothbrush can harbor more than 100 million bacteria, including <i>E. coli</i> bacteria, which can cause diarrhea, and staphylococci ("staph") bacteria that cause skin infections.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">But don't panic. Your mouth wasn't exactly sterile to begin with.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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Mouthful of Bacteria</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The bottom line is, there [are] hundreds of microorganisms in our mouths every day," says Gayle McCombs, RDH, MS, associate professor and director of the Dental Hygiene Research Center at Old Dominion University.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's no big deal. <a href="http://www.southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">Problems only start</a> when there is an unhealthy balance of bacteria in the mouth. McCombs says.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"It's important to remember that plaque -- the stuff you're removing from your teeth -- is bacteria," says dentist Kimberly Harms, DDS, consumer advisor for the American Dental Association. "So you're putting bacteria on your toothbrush every time you brush your teeth."</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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Could Your Toothbrush Be Making You Sick?</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Probably not. Regardless of how many bacteria live in your mouth, or have gotten in there via your toothbrush, your body's natural defenses make it highly unlikely that you're going to catch an infection simply from brushing your teeth.</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Fortunately, the human body is usually able to defend itself from bacteria," Harms says. "So we aren't aware of any real evidence that sitting the toothbrush in your bathroom in the toothbrush holder is causing any real damage or harm. We don't know that the bacteria on there are translating into infections."</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">When it comes to lighting up some of Hollywood's brightest smiles as well as tending to the pearly whites of the average Joe, New York City dentist Steven Roth, DMD, does it all. With more than 25 years of cosmetic and restorative dentistry experience, he created a technique that allows patients to "test drive" cosmetic dental procedures (such as temporary veneers) before taking the plunge. We chatted with Roth from his Manhattan office, SmilesNY, and asked him to share the seven things he always tells every patient.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">1. You probably aren't seeing the dentist enough.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The standard twice-a-year visit (covered by most dental plans) is only half enough. Adults should see the dentist every 90 days. I know it sounds like a lot (and believe me, I get some resistance from reluctant patients), but, after just three months, the bacteria we clean out of your mouth during a check-up -- it's all recolonized! I know it can seem expensive, especially if you have to pay for the additional visits out of pocket, but it's well worth it from a health perspective. If you think about what you might spend on regularly cutting or coloring your hair, it's really not far off from that.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">2. If you're scared of the dentist because you think it's going to hurt, you're not seeing the right dentist.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today we can manage every single aspect of discomfort with the right medications to handle the annoyance of keeping your mouth open for a long period of time, or anesthesia for more extensive, invasive procedures like <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/dental_treatments.html" target="_blank">root canals</a>. You name the issue, we can address it.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">3. If you wait until you feel pain, it's way too late.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Know this: Most dental issues don't cause pain at first. <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">Cavities</a>, before they become deep, are painless. Gum disease -- also silent. But once you're wincing in pain, that means there's probably already an infection or the pockets of your gums have become riddled with bacteria. Bottom line: Make frequent check-up appointments to nip invisible-to-you problems in the bud, and put your dentist on speed-dial should you notice any problems.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">4. Nothing can replace good, old-fashioned dental floss.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sure, you can buy sharp little instruments at the drugstore for picking at your teeth or follow every meal with a toothpick, but until you get in between the teeth, where the surfaces abut one another, you're not attacking the location where some of the worst bacteria hide. The truth is, brushing only gets about 50% of the nasty stuff off of your teeth. Floss is the only thing that can attack the other half. No matter how fantastically high-tech your brush is or how thoroughly you go over each tooth, you still need to floss.</span></blockquote>
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Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are the ABCs of <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/about_teeth.html" target="_blank">oral health</a>, but they're only the beginning. A marvelous mouth takes more than squeezing paste out of a tube -- think improving your toothbrushing technique, ditching the daily soda habit, and saying good-bye to cigarettes.<br />
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<li><b>Pay a visit.</b> If you're prone to ditching the <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/dental_treatments.html" target="_blank">dentist</a>, you're among the roughly 50% of adults in the United States who don't see a dentist yearly because of dental phobia, finances, or just plain neglect. But spend some quality time with your dentist (twice a year, the American Dental Association advises), and you'll catch problems such as decay, gum disease, trauma, or cancer at an early stage when they're treatable, not to mention more affordable to take care of. </li>
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<b>Count the years</b>. Toddlers and older adults tend to fly under the dental health radar, but they need mouth maintenance just like the rest of us. Children should see a dentist by the time they're 1, and until they are coordinated enough to tie their own shoes they'll need help cleaning their teeth. Older folks have their own oral issues. Arthritis can make brushing and flossing challenging, and as people age, the amount of saliva they produce decreases, which means more tooth decay and also discomfort for those who wear dentures.</blockquote>
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Worried about bad breath? You're not alone. Forty million Americans suffer from bad breath, or halitosis, according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Bad breath can get in the way of your social life. It can make you self-conscious and embarrassed. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to freshen your breath.<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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1. Brush and floss more frequently.<br />
One of the prime causes of bad breath is plaque, the sticky build-up on teeth that harbors bacteria. Food left between teeth adds to the problem. All of us should brush at least twice a day and floss daily. If you're worried about your breath, brush and floss a little more often. But don't overdo it. Brushing too aggressively can erode enamel, making your teeth more vulnerable to decay.<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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2. Scrape your tongue.<br />
The coating that normally forms on the tongue can harbor foul-smelling bacteria. To eliminate them, gently brush your tongue with your toothbrush. Some people find that toothbrushes are too big to comfortably reach the back of the tongue. In that case, try a tongue scraper. "Tongue scrapers are an essential tool in a proper oral health care routine," says Pamela L. Quinones, RDH, president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. "They're designed specifically to apply even pressure across the surface of the tongue area, removing bacteria, food debris, and dead cells that brushing alone can’t remove." <span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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Onions and garlic are the prime offenders. "Unfortunately, brushing after you eat onions or garlic doesn't help," says dentist Richard Price, DMD, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association. "The volatile substances they contain make their way into your blood stream and travel to your lungs, where you breathe them out." The only way to avoid the problem is to avoid eating onions and garlic, especially before social or work occasions when you're concerned about your breath.<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></blockquote>
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Bad breath is just one of many reasons not to smoke. Smoking damages gum tissue and stains teeth. It also increases your risk of oral cancer. Over-the-counter nicotine patches can help tame the urge to smoke. If you need a little help, make an appointment to talk to your doctor about prescription medications or smoking cessation programs that can help you give up tobacco for good.</blockquote>
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1. Sugar Is the Prime Cause of Cavities</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The truth is, acid produced by bacteria in your mouth is the cause of cavities, says Kimberly A. Harms, DDS, an American Dental Association consumer advisor and former president of the Minnesota Dental Association. However, these bacteria are triggered to make acid when you eat anything with carbohydrates -- and sugar is a carb. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here’s an important fact. It’s not the amount of carbs you eat that causes tooth decay, but the length of time your teeth are exposed. If you eat a lot of carbs for lunch, that’s one big exposure. But if you spend the day sipping sugary drinks, that’s continuous exposure -- and much more unhealthy for your teeth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fact.</b> Acidic foods such as lemons, citrus juices, or soft drinks don’t cause cavities, but they may be putting your enamel in danger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Acids can tear down your enamel and weaken your tooth," says Harms. “If you lose the enamel's protection and expose the underlying dentin, your tooth is now more prone to decay.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">However, there’s been an increase in cavities in senior citizens “because they have some unique circumstances,” she says. Some medicines dry out the mouth, for example, reducing salvia. Saliva is vital in fighting tooth decay because it helps neutralize acids, has a disinfectant quality, washes away bacteria, and helps prevent food from sticking to your teeth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Myth.</b> Swallowing aspirin is what helps reduce toothache pain. Since aspirin is acidic, placing it beside the tooth can actually burn your gum tissue, causing an abscess. "So don’t do it," says Harms. "Always swallow the aspirin!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Myth.</b> An amalgam or composite filling needs to be replaced if it breaks down or a cavity forms around it, or if the tooth fractures, says Harms. If none of those problems occur, you can keep the same filling for life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Fillings do have a life expectancy,” says Harms, but it depends on things like tooth wear and oral hygiene habits. If you brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss and use a mouth rinse once a day, you’ll have less tooth decay and your fillings may last longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Myth.</b> “That’s a big, big, bad myth,” Harms says. Mild tooth decay doesn’t cause symptoms. The pain we associate with cavities comes when tooth decay is more advanced and causes damage to the nerve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Allowing tooth decay to advance can “lead to much more expensive procedures, like root canals,” says Harms. That’s why regular dental checkups are so important. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also, once a cavity starts, it doesn’t repair itself. A cavity “will always grow once you get to a point where you can’t clean it out any longer.” Once decay gets into the dentin of the tooth -- below the enamel -- it just continues to grow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fact.</b> “Anywhere bacteria can hide that you can't, or aren't able to, reach with a toothbrush or floss is a likely place for decay,” says Harms. The deep grooves on the back of your front teeth are a good place for tooth decay, for example. “And yes, it can happen between teeth because the toothbrush won’t get in there and a lot of people have trouble flossing.” This is where using a mouth rinse with fluoride (also called an anti-cavity rinse) can give you extra protection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Lately we’re seeing more and more cracks in teeth because people are grinding,” Harms says. “Stress, worries about the economy, it makes some people grind their teeth more. ... Stress [management] can play an important role in tooth health.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fact.</b> “Clenching and grinding is one of the most destructive things you can do to your teeth,” says Harms. With normal chewing, teeth touch for mere milliseconds, suffering very little stress. But clenching and grinding puts tremendous pressure on your teeth for extended periods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That strain “can eventually cause damage and cracks and fractures of your teeth,” says Harms. If those fractures expose the weaker dentin, tooth decay can form at a faster rate. “Typically grinding and clenching lead to the need for crowns to restore the fractured tooth or root canal therapy to treat the traumatized nerve.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Myth. </b>Baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth. “If cavities are left untreated in baby teeth, they can develop into serious pain and abscesses. Occasionally the infection can spread to other areas of the body, and in rare occasions can even result in death,” says Harms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fact. </b>“Absolutely! Prevention is the key,” says Harms. You need to remove bacteria from teeth. Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, and floss and rinse daily. Antimicrobial rinses target bacteria, reducing plaque, bad breath, and the severity of gingivitis. Rinses with fluoride make teeth more resistant to decay. If bacteria are removed daily from every area of your tooth, “you won't get cavities,” says Harms.</span></div>
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Do you have red, sore gums that occasionally bleed when you brush your teeth? If so, you may have gingivitis -- the mildest form of gum disease. Most people get gingivitis at some point in their lives, and mild symptoms make it easy to overlook. But that doesn't mean you can ignore sore gums. Keeping teeth and gums healthy can help prevent periodontitis, a severe type of gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, you can easily reverse gingivitis with proper oral care.</div>
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What Causes Gingivitis?</h3>
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When you forget to brush, floss, and use a mouth rinse, you leave deposits of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria and food particles, around your teeth. Plaque releases acids that attack tooth enamel, <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">causing deca</a>y. After 72 hours, plaque can harden into tartar, which can only be removed by your dentist. Tartar forms along the gum line, making it difficult to thoroughly clean teeth and gums. Eventually these plaque and tartar deposits irritate and inflame gums, causing gingivitis.</div>
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Can Gingivitis Lead to Severe Gum Disease?</h3>
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Experts used to think that if not treated, gingivitis would eventually develop into periodontitis. But research has shown that's not necessarily the case. Whether a person develops severe gum disease partly depends on how that person's body responds to the buildup of plaque and bacteria in the mouth. Studies have shown that periodontitis may develop due to these factors:</div>
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Because there's no way to know who might develop severe periodontal disease, it's important to see your dentist if you notice any sign of gum irritation.</div>
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Symptoms are often so mild that you can have gingivitis and not know it. Over time you may notice:</div>
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If you think you may have gingivitis, start by looking at your oral health habits to figure out where you may have slacked off a little. For example, if you haven't been flossing every day, try putting a reminder note on the bathroom mirror. </div>
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If you can never remember which kind of mouth rinse reduces gingivitis, ask a pharmacist for help. (It’s an antimicrobial one, which you may see labeled as anti-gingivitis, antibacterial, or antiseptic.)</div>
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If it's been 6 months since your last dental appointment, call your dentist to set up a cleaning and exam. During the exam, your dentist will use special instruments to remove tartar and plaque deposits and thoroughly clean your teeth. Also, ask your dentist about the proper way to brush your teeth -- brushing too hard or missing spots can lead to gingivitis. After a cleaning, gingivitis should improve within a week or so as long as you brush twice a day, and floss and rinse once a day.</div>
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How Can I Prevent Gingivitis?</h3>
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For healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association recommends taking the following steps:</div>
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<b>1. Brush your teeth 2 times a day</b> with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brushing once in the morning when you wake up and right before bed makes it easy to remember. Be sure to get a new toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles become frayed. Old, worn out toothbrushes won't clean teeth as thoroughly.</div>
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<b>2. Floss every day -- </b>not just when something gets stuck between your teeth. Daily flossing removes plaque buildup in places your toothbrush can't reach. If you don't like flossing, try interdental cleaners, which are picks or small brushes that fit in between teeth. It's a good idea to ask your dentist how to use them properly so you don't damage your gums.</div>
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<b>3</b>. <b>Get extra protection by rinsing. </b>Using an antimicrobial rinse can reduce the severity of gingivitis. As a bonus, you’ll also fight bad breath and reduce plaque. Look for the ADA seal. It means the American Dental Association finds the rinse effective.</div>
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<b>4. Visit your dentist every 6 months </b>for a cleaning and oral exam. Once tartar develops, only <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/testamonials.html" target="_blank">your dentist</a> can remove it. Depending on your overall oral health and risk factors, you may need to see the dentist more often.</div>
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<b>5. Eat healthy foods and limit sweets and junk food.</b> Bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars and starches from food, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel and cause decay. Junk food and candy have a lot of extra sugar and starch. Avoid them to keep your teeth and gums healthy.</div>
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<b>6. If you smoke, quit. </b>Not only is smoking bad for your heart and lungs, but it's also bad for your teeth and gums. Smoking or using smokeless tobacco increases the risk for severe gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss.</div>
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Gingivitis may come back anytime you forget to floss or brush consistently. So stick with good oral health habits for a lifetime of bright smiles. </div>
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Teeth are built tough. With regular care they can last a lifetime. Still, the <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">daily grind of chewing, brushing, and grinding, along with accidental injuries</a>, can take a toll. Here are three of the biggest threats, and what you can do to avoid them.</div>
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Teeth can sometimes chip or fracture when you bite down on something hard, such as a popcorn kernel or stale bread. “But that kind of injury is actually quite uncommon,” says Steven E. Schonfeld, DDS, PhD, a dentist in private practice and spokesman for the American Dental Association. </div>
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Teeth that have fillings or root canals are at highest risk, because they aren't as strong as intact teeth. “But even intact teeth can chip or fracture if you happen to bite down in just the wrong way on something hard,” Schonfeld says.</div>
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More often, teeth are damaged as a result of accidents or sports injuries. When researchers surveyed athletes competing in the Pan American World Games recently, they found that almost half showed signs of tooth fractures believed to have occurred over time during training or competing. In that study, sports most commonly associated with tooth injuries included wrestling, boxing, basketball, and karate. But even non-contact sports such as in-line skating or skiing can result in damage to teeth.</div>
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A dentist can repair chipped teeth. Fractures are harder to fix, especially if the crack extends below your gum line. If you have a badly fractured tooth, your dentist may remove it.</div>
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Teeth are built to chew and grind food. But unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth, over time, can damage the chewing surfaces. “Chronic tooth grinding, called bruxism, can cause micro-cracks in the enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay, and even wear down the pointed surfaces of molars,” says Anthony M. Iacopino, DMD, PhD, dean of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry.</div>
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Researchers suspect that stress or anger may lead to tooth grinding. A 2010 study found that people with sleep bruxism were more likely than people who don't grind their teeth to report trouble at work, daily problems, and physical problems.</div>
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<b>What you can do:</b> Stress management techniques may help. “I tell my patients who have signs of tooth grinding to find ways to relax,” Declan Devereux, DDS, says. “Take a walk. Learn to meditate. Avoid stressful or frustrating situations if possible.” For some patients, that may be enough to ease tooth grinding. If not, dentists may prescribe a mouth guard or splint, which fits over the upper or lower teeth, protecting them from becoming damaged.</div>
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As tough as teeth are, they become vulnerable when acid levels in the mouth are too high. Acid erodes enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay. Acidic foods and drinks, and acid-producing bacteria in the mouth are prime culprits. Enamel erosion may also be due to other conditions such as bulimia, chronic gastritis related to alcoholism, or frequent vomiting related to pregnancy. Researchers have recently recognized another threat: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).</div>
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GERD causes the highly acidic contents of the stomach to back up into the esophagus, sometimes even into the mouth, where it can erode teeth. Anyone who suffers GERD is at risk. In a study of 117 patients with GERD, 28 had dental erosion. Another study of 20 patients found evidence in about half of the patients.</div>
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<b>What you can do:</b> Ask your doctor for support and referrals to treat bulimia or alcoholism. If you’re pregnant and vomiting a lot, it might be a good time for you to get a dental checkup (one is recommended during pregnancy).</div>
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If your dentist notices signs of enamel erosion and suspects that the problem may be GERD, she is likely to recommend you see your doctor. The only way to prevent further damage is to control your GERD. In addition to taking a prescription acid-blocker medicine, make some changes to what and when you eat to reduce the frequency of reflux. Start by avoiding foods that make GERD worse: chocolate, peppermint, fatty foods, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Eating smaller meals helps prevent GERD. Also, don’t eat for at least two hours before bed so your stomach has time to partially empty before you lie down.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;">Mouth rinse or mouthwash is a product <a href="http://www.southbaydentalsolutions.com/prevention.html" target="_blank">used for oral hygiene</a>. Antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth rinse claims to kill the germs that cause plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath. Anti-cavity mouth rinse uses <a href="http://www.southbaydentalsolutions.com/prevention.html" target="_blank">fluoride to protect</a> against tooth decay. Mouth rinses are generally classified either as cosmetic, therapeutic, or a combination of the two. Cosmetic rinses are commercial, over-the-counter (OTC) products that help remove oral debris before or after brushing, temporarily suppress bad breath, diminish bacteria in the mouth, and refresh the mouth with a pleasant taste. Therapeutic rinses have all of the benefits of cosmetic rinses but also contain an added active ingredient that helps protect against some oral diseases. Therapeutic rinses also can be categorized according to use: anti-plaque/anti-gingivitis rinses or anti-cavity fluoride rinses, for example.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dentists will prescribe special rinses for patients with more severe oral problems, such as cavities, periodontal disease, gum inflammation, and xerostomia (dry mouth). Therapeutic rinses also are strongly recommended for those who can't brush due to physical impairments or medical reasons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether or not you should use a mouth rinse depends upon your needs. Many dentists consider the use of fluoride toothpaste alone to be more than adequate protection against cavities. Although anti-cavity rinses with fluoride have been clinically proven to fight up to 50 percent more of the bacteria that cause cavities, and most rinses are effective at curbing bad breath</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">and freshening the mouth for up to three hours, initial studies have shown that most OTC anti-plaque rinses and antiseptics are not much more effective against plaque and gum disease than </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">rinsing with water.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Most dentists are skeptical about the value of these anti-plaque products, and studies point to only a 20 to 25 percent effectiveness, at best, in reducing the plaque that causes gingivitis. Mouth rinses can cause harm by masking the symptoms of an oral health disease or condition.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before using mouth rinses, dentists suggest that you brush and floss your teeth well. Then, measure the proper amount of rinse as specified on the container or as instructed by your dentist. With your lips closed and the teeth kept slightly apart, swish the liquid around with as much force as possible. Many rinses suggest swishing for 30 seconds or more. Finally, thoroughly spit the liquid from your mouth. Teeth should be as clean as possible before applying an anti-cavity rinse to reap the full preventive benefits. Consumers should not rinse, eat, or smoke for 30 minutes after using rinses, as these practices will dilute the fluoride and rinse it away.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, check your posture and consult your dentist about <a href="http://www.southbaydentalsolutions.com/tmi_tmd.html" target="_blank">temporomandibular disorder (TMD)</a>, recommends the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Poor posture places the spine in a position that causes stress to the jaw joint. When people slouch or hunch over, the lower jaw shifts forward, causing the upper and lower teeth to not fit together properly, and the skull moves back on the spinal column.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Many different types of food can cause tooth decay in children, not just candy. Foods that are high in carbohydrates, as well as some fruits, juices and sodas, peanut butter, crackers and potato chips are culprits. Factors that cause tooth decay include the frequency in which the foods are eaten and the time they remain as particles in the mouth. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dentists believe that kids who consume too much soda and not enough nutritional beverages are prone to tooth decay in addition to serious ailments later in life, such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Drinking carbonated soft drinks regularly can contribute to the erosion of tooth enamel.<span style="line-height: 1.4em;"> </span>Enamel breakdown leads to cavities. If erosion spreads beneath the enamel, pain and sensitivity may eventually result. This can cause nerve infection, which can result in the need for a root canal. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes. Any prolonged exposure to soda can cause damage. Sipping a soft drink all afternoon is more harmful to your teeth than drinking a large soda with a meal and then not drinking any soda for the rest of the day. While many dentists advocate drinking nutritional beverages, such as milk, many agree soda should be consumed from a can rather than a bottle with a replaceable cap to discourage prolonged exposure to soda.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Children at school should rinse their mouth with water after meals, leaving their teeth free of sugar and acid. Children also should seek sources of fluoridation. If you purchase bottled water, be sure that it is fluoridated. Encourage children to drink tap or fountain water. Use a straw when drinking soda to keep sugar away from teeth. Remember, bottled juices are not a good alternative due to the high sugar content. Regular dental checkups, combined with brushing with fluoride toothpaste, also will help protect children's teeth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parents should take their child to the dentist just after the first tooth appears. Brushing teeth after meals, regular flossing and fluoride treatments are the best ways to prevent tooth decay. Children should also be supervised as they brush. A good rule of thumb is that when children can dress themselves and tie their own shoes, then they are ready to brush unsupervised. Children should be supervised in proper flossing techniques until the age of 10. If you have any concerns about your child's dental health or want some tips on preventing tooth decay, ask your dentist.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">oral health is equally ignored</a>. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72. If he smokes, he can plan on losing 12 teeth by age 72. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal (gum) disease.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Since men are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, they also are more likely to be on medications that can cause dry mouth. If you take medication for the heart or blood pressure, or if you take antidepressants, your salivary flow could be inhibited, increasing the risk for cavities. Saliva helps to reduce the cavity-causing bacteria found in your mouth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you smoke or chew, you have a greater risk for gum disease and oral cancer. Men are affected twice as often as women, and 95 percent of oral cancers occur in those over 40 years of age.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.4em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The most frequent oral cancer sites are the tongue, the floor of the mouth, soft palate tissues in back of the tongue, lips and gums. If not diagnosed and treated in its early stages, oral cancer can spread, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, irreparable facial and oral disfigurement following surgery and even death. More than 8,000 people die each year from oral and pharyngeal diseases. If you use tobacco, it is important to see a dentist frequently for cleanings and to ensure your mouth remains healthy. Your general dentist can perform a thorough screening for oral cancer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ws14" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin directly on the aching tooth or gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area and contact our <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/emergency_conditions.html" target="_blank">office immediately</a>. For temporary pain relief, ibuprofen is recommended.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ws14" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room. Sometimes a wrung out teabag can be used as a compress, the caffeine in the tea helps control the bleeding.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ws14" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span><span class="ws14" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rinse the area with warm water, typically cold temperatures will annoy a fractured tooth. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ws16" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span><span class="ws14" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Recover the tooth and make sure to hold it by the crown only, not the root end. Rinse with saline or milk, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth into the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth until you get to the dental office. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is critical, <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/appointment.html" target="_blank">see a dentist immediately</a>.</span></span><br />
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Everyone has a <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/common_problems.html" target="_blank">dry mouth once in a while</a> — if they are nervous, upset or under stress.</div>
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But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.</div>
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<strong style="outline: none;">Dry mouth ...</strong></div>
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<li style="background-image: url(http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;">Can increase your chance of developing dental decay and other infections in the mouth</li>
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Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. So if you think you have dry mouth, see your dentist or physician — there are things you can do to get relief.</div>
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Dry mouth is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet.</div>
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<li style="background-image: url(http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;">Trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting or speaking</li>
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Without enough saliva you can develop tooth decay or other infections in the mouth. You also might not get the nutrients you need if you cannot chew and swallow certain foods.</div>
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What causes Dry Mouth?</h2>
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People get dry mouth when the glands in the mouth that make saliva are not working properly. Because of this, there might not be enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. There are several reasons why these glands (called salivary glands) might not work right.</div>
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Dry mouth treatment will depend on what is causing the problem. If you think you have dry mouth, see your dentist or physician. He or she can try to determine what is causing your dry mouth.</div>
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Remember, if you have dry mouth, you need to be extra careful to keep your teeth healthy. Make sure you:</div>
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Jennifer Flach was a college junior when her wisdom teeth started making themselves known.</div>
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"My other teeth started moving around," she remembers. "The wisdom teeth were pushing out and undoing some of the orthodontic work I had done in high school."</div>
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At the same time, her brother — who's two years younger and was also in college — had no symptoms. But the family dentist suggested his wisdom teeth should come out too.</div>
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Jen and her brother had back-to-back wisdom tooth extractions and recovered together at home during spring break. "It was quite a week at my parents' house," she says.</div>
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Patrick Grother was 26 when his dentist mentioned that his wisdom teeth might need to be removed. His bottom left wisdom tooth had partially erupted into his mouth and a flap of gum still covered it. "The dentist said food would get trapped there and it could get infected," he says. Patrick then visited a periodontist, who said that the gum flap could be cut away but it would grow back.</div>
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"I put it off for awhile," Patrick said, but he eventually had the wisdom teeth on the left side of his mouth extracted.</div>
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A few people are born without <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CommonConcerns.cvsp?Article=Article_WisdomTeeth_WisdomTeeth" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;" target="_self">wisdom teeth</a> or have room in their mouths for them, but like Jen and her brother, many of us get our wisdom teeth taken out during our college years. And like Patrick, many of us are first alerted to the problem when our wisdom teeth don't emerge (erupt) into the mouth properly because there is not enough toom for them to fit.</div>
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"A part of the tooth may remain covered by a flap of gum, where food particles and bacteria can get trapped, causing a mild irritation, a low-grade infection called <a href="http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32219/t.29748/pr.3.html" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">pericoronitis</a> and swelling," says Dr. Donald Sadowsky, professor emeritus of clinical dentistry College of Dental Medicine and the Mailman School of Public Health. This usually happens with the lower wisdom teeth. Pericoronitis and the pain it causes is the most common reason people need their wisdom teeth taken out.</div>
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Pericoronitis is just one of the reasons that you may need to have a wisdom tooth or more than one removed.</div>
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In many people, the wisdom teeth never even partially enter the mouth. Often the teeth are tilted under the gum and blocked from coming in by bone or other teeth. Dentists call these impacted teeth; they may cause pain, but you may feel nothing at all for years. You may not even be aware that you have wisdom teeth until your dentist sees them on an <a href="http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31855/t.32271/pr.3.html" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">X-ray</a>.</div>
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Regular dental visits are important during your teens and early twenties because this is the time when teeth are most likely to decay. Regular visits allow your dentist to follow the progress of your wisdom teeth with X-rays.</div>
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Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing any pain or other problems, they may cause problems at some point. The most common problems are decay, infection, and crowding or damage to other teeth. But more serious complications can occur, including the development of a cyst that can cause permanent damage to bone, teeth and nerves.</div>
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However, not all wisdom teeth need to be removed.</div>
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If removing wisdom teeth is necessary, it's easier in younger people because the tooth roots are not fully developed and the bone in which the teeth sit is less dense. Extracting your wisdom teeth before any complications develop also allows for shorter recovery time and less discomfort after the surgery.</div>
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Unlike teeth with obvious fractures, teeth with cracked tooth syndrome usually have fractures that are too small to be seen on X-rays. Sometimes the fracture is below the gum line, making it even more difficult to identify.</div>
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Cracked tooth syndrome more often occurs in molars, usually lower molars, which absorb most of the forces of chewing.</div>
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People who grind or clench their teeth may be more susceptible to cracked tooth syndrome because of the constant forces put on their teeth. Sometimes a person's normal bite causes certain molar cusps (the highest points of the tooth) to exert so much pressure on the opposing tooth that it cracks.</div>
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Teeth with large fillings or teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are weaker than other teeth and may be more likely to crack. People with one cracked tooth are more likely to have others, either at the same time or in the future.</div>
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Symptoms</h2>
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You may experience pain in the tooth when you bite or chew. However, it probably will not happen all the time. The tooth may be painful only when you eat certain foods or when you bite in a specific way. You will not feel a constant ache, as you would if you had a cavity or <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/EmergenciesInjuries/DentalEmergencies/Abscess.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">abscess</a>, but the tooth may be more sensitive to cold temperatures. If the crack worsens, the tooth may become loose.</div>
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Many people with cracked tooth syndrome have symptoms for months, but it's often difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are not consistent.</div>
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Diagnosis</h2>
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Diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome is often difficult. Your dentist will do a thorough examination of your mouth and teeth, focusing on the tooth in question. He or she may use a sharp instrument called an explorer to feel for cracks in the tooth and will inspect the gums around the tooth for irregularities. Your dentist also may take X-rays, although X-rays often do not show the crack.</div>
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Your dentist may use a special instrument to test the tooth for fractures. One instrument looks like a toothbrush without bristles that fits over one part of the tooth at a time as you bite down. If you feel pain, the cusp being tested most likely has a crack affecting it.</div>
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Your dentist may shine a fiber-optic light on the tooth or stain it with a special dye to search for a crack. If the tooth already has a filling or crown, your dentist may remove it so he or she can better inspect the tooth.</div>
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Expected Duration</h2>
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How long symptoms last depends somewhat on how quickly a cracked tooth can be diagnosed. Even then, treatment may not always completely relieve the symptoms.</div>
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Prevention</h2>
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If you grind or clench your teeth, talk to your dentist about treatment. Grinding can increase your risk of cracked tooth syndrome.</div>
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Treatment</h2>
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Treatments for cracked tooth syndrome do not always completely relieve the symptoms.</div>
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Treatment depends on the location, direction and extent of the crack. Cracks vary from superficial ones in the outer layers of the tooth to deep splits in the root affecting the pulp (the center of the tooth, which contains the tooth's nerves).</div>
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If the crack affects one or more cusps of a tooth, the tooth may be restored with a <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/CrownsBridges/Crowns.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">crown</a>. If a crack affects the pulp, you probably will need <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/RootCanalTreatments/RootCanalTreatment.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">root canal treatment</a>. About 20% of teeth with cracked tooth syndrome require root canals. After a root canal, the tooth will no longer be sensitive to temperature, but it still will respond to pressure. This means that if you felt pain when you bit down before the root canal, you probably will not feel it as intensely as before, but you may feel it from time to time.</div>
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In some severe cases, the tooth may need to be <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/ToothRemovalExtraction/ToothRemovalExtractions.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">extracted</a>. Some cracks extend into the root of the tooth under the bone and there's no way to fix the tooth. If your dentist decides the tooth needs to be extracted, you can have it replaced with an <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc.cvsp?Filter=CategoryTopic_DenturesAndDentalImplants" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">implant </a>or a<a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc.cvsp?Filter=CategoryTopic_DenturesAndDentalImplants" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;"> bridge</a>.</div>
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When To Call a Professional</h2>
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If you experience pain upon biting or chewing, contact your dental office.</div>
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Prognosis</h2>
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Treatment of cracked tooth syndrome is not always successful. Your dentist should inform you about the prognosis. In some people, a restoration with a crown will relieve all symptoms. In others, root canal treatment solves the problem. Some people continue to have occasional symptoms after treatment, and may need to have the tooth extracted.</div>
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Your teeth are held in place by roots that extend into your jawbone. Front teeth usually have one root. Other teeth, such as your premolars and molars, have two or more roots. The tip of each root is called the apex. Nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth through the apex, travel through a canal inside the root, and into the pulp chamber, which is inside the crown (the part of the tooth visible in the mouth).</div>
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An apicoectomy may be needed when an infection develops or persists after <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc.cvsp?Filter=CategoryTopic_RootCanalTreatments" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">root canal treatment</a>, or retreatment. During root canal treatment, the canals are cleaned, and inflamed or infected tissue is removed. Root canals are very complex, with many small branches off the main canal. Sometimes, even after root canal treatment, infected debris can remain in these branches and possibly prevent healing or cause re-infection later. In an apicoectomy, the root tip, or apex, is removed along with the infected tissue. A filling is then placed to seal the end of the root.</div>
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An apicoectomy is sometimes called endodontic microsurgery because the procedure is done under an operating microscope.</div>
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What It's Used For</h2>
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If a root canal becomes infected again after a root canal has been done, it's often because of a problem near the apex of the root. Your dentist can do an apicoectomy to fix the problem so the tooth doesn't need to be extracted. An apicoectomy is done only after a tooth has had at least one root canal procedure.</div>
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In many cases, a second root canal treatment is considered before an apicoectomy. With advances in technology, dentists often can detect additional canals that were not adequately treated and can clear up the infection by doing a second root canal procedure, thus avoiding the need for an apicoectomy.</div>
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An apicoectomy is not the same as a root resection. In a root resection, an entire root is removed, rather than just the tip.</div>
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Before the procedure, you will have a consultation with your dentist. Your general dentist can do the apicoectomy, but, with the advances in endodontic microsurgery, it is best to be referred to an endodontist.</div>
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Your dentist may take <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/XRays/XRaysandIntraoralPictures.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">X-rays</a>and you may be given an antimicrobial mouth rinse, anti-inflammatory medication and/or antibiotics before the surgery.</div>
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If you have high blood pressure or know that you have problems with the epinephrine in local anesthetics, let your dentist know at the consultation. The local anesthetic used for an apicoectomy has about twice as much epinephrine (similar to adrenaline) as the anesthetics used when you get a filling. The extra epinephrine constricts your blood vessels to reduce bleeding near the surgical site so the endodontist can see the root. You may feel your heart rate speed up after you receive the local anesthetic, but this will subside after a few minutes.</div>
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The endodontist will cut and lift the gum away from the tooth so the root is easily accessible. The infected tissue will be removed along with the last few millimeters of the root tip. He or she will use a dye that highlights cracks and fractures in the tooth. If the tooth is cracked or fractured, it may have to be extracted, and the apicoectomy will not continue.</div>
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To complete the apicoectomy, 3 to 4 millimeters of the tooth's canal are cleaned and sealed. The cleaning usually is done under a microscope using ultrasonic instruments. Use of a surgical microscope increases the chances for success because the light and magnification allow the endodontist to see the area better. Your endodontist then will take an X-ray of the area before suturing the tissue back in place.</div>
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Most apicoectomies take between 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the location of the tooth and the complexity of the root structure. Procedures on front teeth are generally the shortest. Those on lower molars generally take the longest.<br />
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You will receive instructions from your endodontist about which medications to take and what you can eat or drink. You should ice the area for 10 to 12 hours after the surgery, and rest during that time.</div>
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The area may bruise and swell. It may be more swollen the second day after the procedure than the first day. Any pain usually can be controlled with over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofem (Advil, Motrin and others) or prescription medication.</div>
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To allow for healing, you should avoid brushing the area, rinsing vigorously, smoking or eating crunchy or hard foods. Do not lift your lip to examine the area, because this can disrupt blood-clot formation and loosen the sutures.</div>
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You may have some numbness in the area for days or weeks from the trauma of the surgery. This does not mean that nerves have been damaged. Tell your dentist about any numbness you experience.</div>
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Your stitches will be removed 2 to 7 days after the procedure, and all soreness and swelling are usually gone by 14 days after the procedure.</div>
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Even though an apicoectomy is considered surgery, many people say that recovering from an apicoectomy is easier than recovering from the original root-canal treatment.</div>
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The endodontist will review the risks of the procedure at the consultation appointment. The main risk is that the surgery may not work and the tooth may need to be extracted.</div>
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Depending on where the tooth is located, there may be other risks. If the tooth is in the back of your upper jaw, the infection can involve your sinuses, and your dentist may suggest antibiotics and decongestants. The roots of the back teeth in the lower jaw are close to some major nerves, so surgery on one of these teeth carries a slight risk of nerve damage. However, your endodontist will use your X-rays to see how close the roots are to the nerves, and the chances of anything happening are extremely small.</div>
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An apicoectomy is usually a permanent solution, and should last for the life of the tooth.</div>
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If you're having any pain or swelling from a tooth that has had root-canal treatment, contact your dentist, who will take X-rays and do an exam. If your dentist feels you need an apicoectomy, you will need to set up an appointment for a consultation.</div>
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Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes in the tooth material. Dentists divide discoloration into three main categories:</div>
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<li style="background-image: url(http://www.colgateprofessional.com/LeadershipUS/ApplicationAssets/images/common/pdpBullet_666.gif); background-position: 0px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 6px; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 6px;"><strong style="outline: none;">Intrinsic discoloration</strong> — This is when the inner structure of the tooth (the dentin) darkens or gets a yellow tint. Causes include excessive exposure to fluoride during early childhood, the maternal use of tetracycline antibiotics during the second half of pregnancy and the use of tetracycline antibiotics in children 8 years old or younger.</li>
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In rare cases, children with a condition called dentinogenesis imperfecta are born with gray, amber or purple discolorations.</div>
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Symptoms include stains on the enamel or a yellow tint in the dentin.</div>
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No special tests are needed. A dentist can diagnose tooth discoloration by looking at the teeth.</div>
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Some tooth discoloration can be removed with professional cleaning, but many stains are permanent unless the teeth are treated (<a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/ToothWhiteningCosDent/WhiteningBonding/WhiteningBasics/ToothWhitening.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">whitened</a>) with a bleaching gel.</div>
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Brushing your teeth after every meal will help to prevent some stains. Dentists recommend that you rinse your mouth with water after having wine, coffee or other drinks or foods that can stain your teeth. Regular cleanings by a dental hygienist also will help to prevent surface stains.</div>
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Intrinsic stains that are caused by damage to a nerve or blood vessel in the inner part (the pulp) of a tooth sometimes can be prevented by having root canal treatment, which removes organic material before it has a chance to decay and darken. However, teeth that undergo root canal treatment may darken anyway. To prevent intrinsic stains in children, avoid water that contains a high fluoride concentration. You can check the concentration of fluoride in your drinking water supply by calling the public health department. Then consult your dentist.</div>
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Discoloration often can be removed by applying a bleaching agent to the enamel of the teeth. With a technique called "power bleaching," the <a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/top_ten_questions.html" target="_blank">dentist applies a light-activated bleaching gel</a> that causes the teeth to get significantly whiter in about 30 to 45 minutes. Several follow-up treatments may be needed.</div>
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It's also possible to remove discoloration with an at-home bleaching gel and a mouth guard given to you by your dentist. The bleaching gels designed for use at home aren't as strong as those applied by your dentist, so the process takes longer — usually two to four weeks. Whitening toothpastes may remove minor stains, but they aren't very effective in most cases.</div>
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If you've had a root canal and the tooth has darkened, your dentist may apply a bleaching material to the inside of the tooth.</div>
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When a tooth has been chipped or badly damaged or when stains don't respond to bleaching, your dentist may recommend covering the discolored areas. This can be done with a <a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/ToothWhiteningCosDent/Bonding/Bonding/Bonding.cvsp" style="color: #0380d0; font-size: 11px; outline: none;">composite bonding material</a> that's color-matched to the surrounding tooth. Another option is to get veneers, which are thin shells of ceramic that cover the outer surfaces of the teeth.</div>
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Tooth discoloration is mainly a cosmetic problem. Call a dentist if you're unhappy with the appearance of your teeth. Any change in a child's normal tooth color should be evaluated by a dentist.</div>
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Have a look in the mirror at your new braces. As you see, the brackets and wires have many nooks and crannies that can trap food and plaque. This means your risk of tooth decay and gum problems may be higher while you are wearing braces.</div>
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You need to pay special attention to cleaning your teeth everyday and to your diet. Permanent damage to tooth enamel can occur if the teeth and brackets are not kept clean.</div>
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Areas on the enamel surface may begin to lose minerals (the early stage of tooth decay), leaving unsightly white spots. You may also develop inflamed, bleeding gums (gingivitis). Gingivitis and the early stages of tooth decay can be reversed by taking extra care with your cleaning and diet. If left untreated, they can lead to bigger problems that will require treatment and have life-long effects. While you are having orthodontic treatment, you need to continue to have regular check-ups with your family dental professional to ensure little problems don't become big ones.</div>
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Dental professionals are increasingly concerned about acidic foods and drinks that can damage tooth enamel when consumed frequently or when sipped over extended periods of time.</div>
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The chart below shows you how some common food and drinks stack up against one another. While many high acid foods are healthy for your body, low acid foods are better for your teeth. Remember- during orthodontic treatment, it's best to choose low acid foods when you sit down to eat.</div>
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Most of us are well aware that sugary foods and drinks can lead to tooth decay. Starchy foods, such as potato chips, can also stick to teeth for long periods of time and cause tooth decay.</div>
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Soda is especially hard on teeth because it not only contains acidic flavor additives, but it also includes 10–12 teaspoons of sugar, which further increases your chance of developing cavities. Studies show that diet sodas are just as damaging as regular sodas at weakening tooth enamel.<sup style="bottom: 1ex; font-size: 10px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; outline: none; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">1</sup></div>
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Saliva is your body's natural defense against tooth decay. You need to give saliva plenty of time to wash away acids that form after eating and drinking. A good rule to follow is to limit eating times each day to 3 meals and 2 snack times. You can drink plenty of water as often as you like! Be aware that bottled water may not contain fluoride.</div>
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There are foods that can loosen, break or bend wires and bands when you are wearing braces.</div>
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Avoid hard foods such as nuts and hard cookies. Foods such as apples and carrots should be chopped into small pieces before eating to reduce the stress on your braces. Avoid sticky foods such as caramels, toffees, muesli or fruit bars. No chewing gum! No chewing ice!</div>
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Habits such as nail biting, unnatural tongue thrusting, pencil chewing and nervous picking at your wires can also break braces. Be aware of these and make an effort to stop them. Remember that damaged braces mean extra appointments, inconvenience and extended treatment time. If you do break your braces, be sure to make an appointment with your orthodontist immediately. Broken braces are not correcting your teeth!</div>
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When cleaning your mouth while you are wearing braces, you need to pay special attention not only to your teeth and gums, but also to the brackets and wires.</div>
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Here are 10 simple steps for keeping your teeth, gums and braces in great shape:</div>
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<li style="outline: none;">If your orthodontist has fitted you with elastics, remove them before brushing.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Using a fluoride toothpaste and a soft, compact toothbrush, place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees against the gums. Gently brush along the gum line where the gums and teeth meet, using a small circular motion on each tooth.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Spend about 10 seconds on each tooth before moving onto the next tooth, brushing in a set pattern so that you don't miss any teeth.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Gently brush the braces. Press your toothbrush firmly enough so that the bristles spread into the gaps between the wire and the tooth. Brush in and around all of the brackets and wires. Ensure that you brush under the wires. A battery powered brush may be helpful.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Brush both the inside and the outside surfaces of your teeth using a gentle circular motion on each tooth.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">For the chewing surfaces, use a firm back and forth motion.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Spit out excess paste, then closely inspect your teeth and braces in the mirror to check that they are clean and shiny.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Replace your elastics in accordance with your orthodontist's recommendation.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">After brushing, rinse with a fluoride mouthwash, such as Colgate® Phos-Flur® , for 1 minute to help prevent cavities and white spots.</li>
<li style="outline: none;">Use other oral care products, such as PreviDent® 5000 Booster? (1.1% Sodium Fluoride), as prescribed by your dental professional.</li>
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Fluoride protection against tooth decay is needed throughout life. However, while you are wearing braces, it is much harder to keep your teeth clean. This can result in higher than normal amounts of plaque accumulation, which can cause cavities.</div>
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Using fluoride toothpaste after each meal or at least twice a day is one of the most proven ways to help you stay decay free. Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to the acids produced after eating or drinking and replaces minerals that are lost in the early stages of tooth decay.</div>
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Because your risk of tooth decay may be higher while you are wearing braces, your orthodontist may prescribe other fluoride products that give you additional protection, such as PreviDent® 5000 Booster? (1.1% Sodium Fluoride).</div>
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PreviDent® 5000 Booster? has over 4.5 times the fluoride protection than your everyday over-the-counter toothpaste. It can help repair early root cavities, so they don't become bigger problems.<sup style="bottom: 1ex; font-size: 10px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; outline: none; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</sup></div>
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Your orthodontist or hygienist may recommend using special cleaning aids such as interdental brushes or floss threaders - yes, you can and should floss while wearing braces! Ask your orthodontist or hygienist to show you. They may also suggest rinsing with an antiseptic oral cleanser, like Colgate® Peroxyl®, or applying an oral pain reliever, such as Colgate® Orabase®, to help clean, soothe and heal cuts and scrapes that are caused by wearing braces.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Because there are more permanent teeth than primary teeth, the permanent premolars come in behind the primary molars.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://southbaydentalsolutions.com/about_teeth.html" target="_blank">Permanent molars emerge</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">into an open space. The jaw lengthens as a child grows to create space for these permanent molars.</span><br />
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Eventually, the 20 primary teeth are replaced by 32 permanent teeth. The primary molars are replaced by permanent premolars (also called bicuspids) and the permanent molars come in behind the primary teeth. Most often, the first teeth to emerge are the lower two front teeth (incisors) and the upper and lower first molars, the molars closest to the front of the mouth. They are followed by the upper two front teeth. The order that teeth emerge can vary. Parents should be more concerned about symmetry (the same teeth coming in at the same time on both sides) than the time teeth emerge.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Enamel is the hard outer crystal-like layer. Dentin is the softer layer beneath the enamel. The pulp chamber contains nerves and blood vessels and is considered the living part of the tooth.</span><br />
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<li style="outline: none;">Bacteria that are exposed to sugars or carbohydrates can make acid, which attacks the crystal-like substance in the tooth's outer surface. This process is known as demineralization. The first sign of this is a chalky white spot. At this stage, the decay process can be reversed. Using fluorides at home and in the dental office can help the tooth repair itself.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">The decay reaches into the dentin where it can spread and undermine the enamel.</span><br />
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