What Is A Rechargeable Toothbrush?

A rechargeable electric toothbrush (also known as a “power” toothbrush) can help you do more to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. Many rechargeable toothbrushes use oscillating-rotating technology to provide better oral health results than regular manual toothbrushes. This brushing action is very different from that of regular manual toothbrushes, as it provides the movement, while you need only guide it.
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When one or more teeth become loose and fall out, it is termed as tooth loss. Tooth loss can happen to anyone at anytime. Tooth loss is natural for kids; they loss their baby teeth which are replaced by the permanent set of teeth. Apart from this, tooth loss is undesirable and occurs due to physical injury or disease. The condition of missing teeth is medically termed as edentulism or anodontia.

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Foods to Avoid For A Whiter Smile
Tea
Although tea has a reputation for being a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea, especially the basic black variety can cause more stains than coffee. Recent studies have found that herbal and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.
Sauces
Although tasty, rich colored sauces like soy sauce, tomato sauce, and curry are also believed to have significant tooth staining potential. Try lighter cream sauces as a less damaging option. Rinse and or brush as soon as possible after eating to reduce the potential staining.
Sports Drinks
Acidic foods and drinks have also lead to tooth discoloration. New research indicates that highly acidic drinks such as sports or energy drinks erode tooth enamel, which leads to staining. When exercising, try and limit your intake of these drinks. Water may be a better choice, at least for your teeth.
Wine
If a food or drink can stain a tablecloth or carpet, chances are it can stain your teeth. Red wine is an acidic drink with intensely pigmented molecules called tannins and chromogens. Red Wine is notorious for tooth discoloration. But did you know white wine is even more acidic and can lead to stains, too?
Berries
Pigmented molecules stick to dental enamel. That’s why blueberries, blackberries, cherries, pomegranates, and other bright colored fruits can stain teeth. Juices and pies made from those fruits can also cause stains. Fruits with less pigmentation — like white grapes and white cranberries — are less likely to stain teeth. But these acidic substances can still harm enamel, so be sure to brush and floss.
Soda, Cola and Other Carbonated Drinks
The acid and chromogens in these drinks can lead to serious staining of your teeth. Even light-colored sodas contain enough acid that they can encourage staining by other foods and drinks. The acidity in carbonated drinks is so intense that it actually compares to the acidity in battery acid. Many of these beverages contain flavored additives that add to their erosive effects.
Candy, Sweets, and White Teeth
If your favorite sweet — like hard candy, chewing gum, or popsicles — makes your tongue change colors, it may contain teeth-staining coloring agents. Fortunately, unless you eat those goodies often they probably won’t do much to stain your teeth.
Minimize Staining: Cut Back
You may not want to cut all teeth-staining food and drinks out of your diet. Many of those foods and beverages — like blueberries, blackberries, and tomato sauce — are rich in antioxidants. You want these beneficial nutrients in your diet. So keep eating them — but in moderation — or substitute other antioxidant sources such as cauliflower, apples, grapefruit, and melon.
Use a Straw to Fight Stains
Try using a straw to sip your favorite drinks — like sodas, juices, and iced tea. This should keep teeth-staining drinks away from your front teeth and reduce your risk of unsightly stains.
Swallow Swiftly
Don’t let stain-causing foods and drinks linger in your mouth for long. Instead, swallow them quickly to help protect your teeth from stains. To avoid choking, it’s still important to chew your food well before swallowing and be sure not to gulp.
Rinse — then Brush — After Eating
Swish your mouth with water right after eating a stain-causing food or drink. For about 30 minutes after you consume something acidic, the enamel on your teeth is especially at risk of abrasion from tooth brushing. So rinse, then brush well after every meal. If you can’t get to your toothbrush, chew a piece of sugarless gum as soon as you’ve eaten.

In two minutes your whole entire life could change. I know what you’re thinking, “Huh? What are you talking about?” I’m talking about getting an oral cancer exam. “Oh but I don’t smoke so I’m fine. I don’t need that.” That’s where you’re wrong. Twenty-five percent of all oral cancer victims are non-smokers, non-drinkers and have no other lifestyle risk factors. According to the American Cancer Society, oral cancer affects more than 35,000 people in the U.S. each year. In the U.S. alone, one person dies from oral cancer every hour.

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Maintaining a healthy diet isn’t just good for your body, it’s also good for your teeth. When in doubt, the food pyramid is a great resource. The food pyramid is designed to be your outline for healthy servings of all the necessary food groups you need throughout the day to help your body and teeth stay healthy and strong. We know it’s hard to pass up sugary treats like cookies and candies. But just as with your body, food choices play an important role in tooth decay. Some foods can harm your teeth, while others contain essential nutrients to keep them healthy and strong. To help prevent tooth decay, look for the following food groups and we guarantee you a healthy smile.

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When you’re selecting dental insurance, choosing the network of health care providers is often the most important decision you’ll make. You will hear words like HMO and PPO but what do those mean exactly. Well, HMO stands for health maintenance organizations and PPO means preferred provider organizations. Both are types of managed health-care systems and both offer excellent access to quality professionals. I will explain the differences to help inform you on making the choice that is right for you.

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