September 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized by admin

Sugar plays a significant role in tooth decay and enamel destruction. The mouth contains a great number and wide variety of bacteria, which coats the surface of the mouth. Some intraoral bacteria form lactic acid, which decreases the pH in the mouth. This is when the hydroxylapatite crystals of enamel demineralize. When that happens, it allows a greater bacterial invasion to sink deeper into the tooth. Tooth morphology shows that the most common place for dental caries to develop is in the deep grooves, pits, and fissures of enamel. This is because these places are impossible to reach with a toothbrush and let the bacteria live there. As the enamel continues to demineralize, it becomes unable to prevent the takeover of bacteria, and then the underlying dentin becomes affected too. When dentin is destroyed by decay, the enamel can no longer compensate for its brittleness and breaks away from the tooth easily.
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August 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized by admin
Xylitol is a sweetener that comes straight from Mother Nature herself. It can be found, for instance, in foods like fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. But the most common source of Xylitol comes from birch wood. Xylitol differs from other sweeteners because it is not actually a sugar but it is an alcohol sugar. What sets it apart from other sweeteners is that xylitol molecules have 5 carbon atoms instead of six. Because most bacteria’s in mouth are unable to make use of such sugars, this is one reason why xylitol helps prevent decay.
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July 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized by admin
Did you know that maintaining your babies’ oral care is just as import as your own? Like adults, even small children can develop gum disease, halitosis, infections, and tooth loss if there gums aren’t properly cared for. Scientific research is telling us the importance of setting good and healthy examples for our children and oral health is no exception. As a parent you want the best health for your baby. With these simple steps you can start them out in the right direction.
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June 10th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized by admin
Xerostomia is commonly called dry mouth. It is also known as pasties, cottonmouth, or dough mouth. Dry mouth occurs when there is a lack of saliva. Saliva? Why is that important you might be wondering? Well saliva acts as the “front line” against chemical, infectious, and mechanical attacks. It also helps us digest food, protects our teeth from decay, and helps prevent infections by controlling the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Does everyone get dry mouth? It is normal for people have dry mouth from time to time, especially if they are nervous, upset, or stressed out. Even while you sleep, your body naturally decreases the amount of saliva it produces. Chronic dry mouth can have a negative impact on your oral health.

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May 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized by admin
Teeth whitening is an amazing way to help boost your confidence and one of the most common dental procedures performed today. Now you can get great results just as easily from home as it can be in your dentist office. Why whiten, you ask. Well why not? Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you so why not let it shine! Over time, the enamel on adult teeth becomes less porous which causes the teeth to darken. Other contributors that discolor teeth are bacteria pigments, certain medications, foodstuffs, and tobacco. Even everyday habits like drinking coffee, tea, red wine, and soda can cause tooth discoloration. But don’t worry; there are many ways to keep your teeth looking white and bright. Here are the top two ways: bleaching gel and light assisted bleaching.

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