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Women more prone to gum disease.
Periodontal (gum) disease comes from bacteria and toxins in dental plaque that forms on teeth. If this plaque is not removed immediately it hardens into tartar and a dentist must remove it during routine teeth cleaning.
The bacteria in plaque infects the gums and causes redness and inflammation, which destroys the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. As a result the gums separate from teeth and cause infection. Common causes of periodontal disease include tobacco, medications, genetics, stress, poor personal hygiene, nutrition, systemic diseases and for women, hormones.
For the most part, women take much better care of their oral health than men do; however, women’s oral health is not markedly better than men’s. This is because women’s hormone levels fluctuate throughout various stages of their lives, affecting many tissues in the body including the gums. As a result, women ...
May 4, 2010AdviceGeneral0Continue reading
The Bottled Water Boom and Your Child’s Teeth
Keeping your child's gums and teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing and flossing. During a check-up, your child's dentist might inquire about your drinking water supply. That's because fluoride, a substance naturally found in water, plays an important role in cavity prevention and the healthy development of children's teeth.
Fluoride combats tooth decay in two ways. It strengthens the tooth enamel, the hard shiny substance that protects the teeth, so that it can better resist the acids formed by plaque. Fluoride also allows teeth damaged by acid to repair, or remineralize themselves. While fluoride can't repair cavities, it can reverse low levels of tooth decay, which could prevent newcavities from forming.
Though fluoride benefits adults, it is especially critical to the health of developing teeth in children. Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases ...
May 3, 2010Dental News0Continue reading
Reduce Dental Costs With Regular Check-Ups
As dentists, we sometimes receive telephone calls from people shopping for the least expensive treatment options available. While cost is certainly important, it should not be the most important thing to consider before having dental work done.
The long term needs of your teeth and gums and the quality of the dental work should be of paramount importance.
The key to reducing dental costs is prevention. There is a lot you can do to avoid serious dental problems. Regular dental checkups are an essential part of any prevention program. If you see a dentist regularly, any dental problems you may have can be treated in their early stages.
Fact is, in our competitive environment here in the greater Belleville I Trenton I Picton areas, most people discover that the cost of dental care really doesn't vary that much from one dental office to another.
You can request a quotation before ...
May 3, 2010Dental News2Continue reading
Is Your Toothbrush Making You Sick?
Just about everyone knows that you should change the oil in your car's engine at least every three months or 6,000 km's, but how many of us are mindless when it comes to maintaining and changing our toothbrushes?
Under normal conditions, you should replace your individual toothbrushes every three months because they can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause infection such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Moreover, toothbrushes stored in the warm, steamy environment of a bathroom (one of the most contaminated areas of the home) can harbor germs that can prolong sore throats and oral infections.
While not asubstitute for quarterly toothbrush replacement, soaking your toothbrush in an anti-microbial mouthwash for at least 30 minutes after each use can help to cleanse your toothbrush.
Alternatively, you might consider cleaning your toothbrushes in the dishwasher after every use. If ...
May 3, 2010Dental News0Continue reading
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