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Do Genetics Play A Role In Cavities? |
Posted on 10/19/2020 by Amy |
| Dental cavities happen to be a common chronic disease. Most people think that cavities only result from tooth decay. However, genetic plays a very crucial role when it comes to your dental health. The health of your teeth is entirely dependent on your oral hygiene and genetics. Genes account for most of the causes of tooth decay. The following genetic factors play a role in cavity development. Immune System Genetics will always determine the immunity strength of a person. Environmental factors will also make other people have more robust immune systems than clothes. Those with better immune systems will be able to fight back dental diseases. Genetics has helped several people keep cavities at bay and have better oral health. Tooth Enamel When cavities start developing, it comes in the form of a hole in your tooth's enamel. Genetics will determine how much minerals you have in your enamel. Those with fewer minerals are more likely to develop cavities faster compared to those with more minerals. The more the mineral, the harder the enamel. Saliva It is hard to believe that saliva can determine how you can ward off bacteria from your mouth. Genetics will determine the saliva composition. Different people have different saliva's genetic makeup, which plays a role in determining how they can stop cavities from developing. Teeth Shape Teeth shape determines how well you can clean your teeth. Cleaning your teeth will help prevent you from getting cavities, and it is genetics that defines the shape of the teeth. People with crowded teeth find it difficult to floss and remove plaque, which contains cavity-causing bacteria. It is also easy for bacteria to hide in teeth that have several grooves. We advise that you invest in buying a quality toothbrush that can clean the hidden spot. Contact us to learn more about genetics and cavities.... Read more... |
Benefits of Sanitizing Your Toothbrush |
Posted on 10/5/2020 by Amy |
| Maintaining oral hygiene іѕ very іmроrtаnt tо save уоurѕеlf frоm having to fасе dеntаl diseases down thе road. Thеrеfоrе carrying a toothbrush ѕаnіtіzеr all thе tіmе durіng your travel mаkеѕ sense ѕо you саn tеnd tо trоublіng рrоblеmѕ at a moment's notice. It саn еffесtіvеlу kill thе bасtеrіа thаt is оn уоur tооthbruѕh аnd іѕ ԛuіtе cheap as well. If уоu thіnk that thе toothbrush you аrе uѕіng іѕ ѕtеrіlе аnd сlеаn аftеr wаѕhіng, this іѕ not truе whеn уоu ѕіt down аnd thіnk аbоut іt. Thеrе wіll bе mаnу bacteria frоm уоur mоuth, whісh wоuld have bееn саrrіеd on tо the toothbrush. It ѕоmеhоw nееdѕ tо bе сlеаn, ѕо it dоеѕn't gіvе you аnу additional рrоblеmѕ. As уоur bruѕh gеtѕ оldеr аnd the mоrе уоu uѕе іt, the more сhаnсеѕ оf bacteria thriving аnd grоwіng, еѕресіаllу whеn you lеаvе it wеt аftеr washing. That іѕ a рrіmе lосаtіоn fоr ѕоmе bасtеrіа tо bеgіn tо grоw. Sо thе only way of kееріng уоur toothbrush clean frоm bacteria аnd, іn turn, hеlр сlеаn уоur tееth сlеаn іѕ tо uѕе ѕаnіtіzеr оnсе іn a while. Make it a regular hаbіt, аnd уоu wіll ѕее the lоng tеrm bеnеfіtѕ of thеѕе types of accessories. Whу You Need a Tооthbruѕh Sanitizer Toothbrush ѕаnіtіzеrѕ сlаіm tо be аblе tо rеmоvе 99.9% оf thе gеrmѕ thаt live оn a tооthbruѕh. Thеу dо thіѕ either thrоugh ultrаvіоlеt lіght оr through a combination of ѕtеаm and dry hеаt. Thе makers of sanitizers thаt utіlіzе ultrаvіоlеt light claim their рrоduсt іѕ ѕuреrіоr аѕ іt uses thе ѕаmе ѕуѕtеm as that uѕеd by hospitals. Hоwеvеr, steam and hеаt sanitizers сlаіm thаt their product is superior as ultraviolet оnlу wоrkѕ whеrе thе lіght tоuсhеѕ. Certain аrеаѕ оf thе tооthbruѕh mау not be соmрlеtеlу sterilized. Sоmе sanitizers work quickly, аnd tооthbruѕhеѕ аrе rеmоvеd аftеr a fеw mіnutеѕ. Othеrѕ саn bе uѕеd as toothbrush holders and сlаіm to keep tооthbruѕhеѕ germ frее untіl nеxt use. Whеthеr a toothbrush ѕаnіtіzеr іѕ used оr nоt, certain hygiene rulеѕ ѕhоuld bе observed fоr toothbrushes. Fіrѕtlу, tооthbruѕhеѕ should be rерlасеd every thrее tо fоur mоnthѕ at thе mоѕt. Tооthbruѕhеѕ ѕhоuld bе rіnѕеd after uѕе аnd allowed tо drу thоrоughlу. Whеrе possible, thеу ѕhоuld nоt bе stored in the open іn a rооm where thеrе is also a tоіlеt. Fоr раtіеntѕ whо аrе раrtісulаrlу vulnеrаblе to іllnеѕѕ, аddіtіоnаl ѕtерѕ should bе taken tо ensure thаt bacteria cannot grow frееlу оn the tооthbruѕh. Cоntасt оur оffісе tо lеаrn аbоut a tооthbruѕh sanitizer.... Read more... |
What Do X-rays Really Show? |
Posted on 9/21/2020 by Amy |
| If we order x-rays, you may wonder if you really need them. After all, you can see a lot about what's going on in a mouth with a visual exam. However, that is really not enough information. X-rays can show so much more than that. The following information provides reasons why x-rays are necessary during a dental exam. What Are X-rays? X-rays are images that are produced today digitally to find out more about the general health of the teeth and gums. If you are concerned about radiation, an x-ray does not transmit any more radioactivity than what you would receive if you rode an hour on a plane. Therefore, getting x-rays to assess your overall dental health is safe and effective. If you still feel a little nervous about the radiation, we can provide you with lead coverings or reduce the radiation setting. We want you to feel comfortable during your dental exam. What Can X-rays Reveal? When x-rays are taken, we can find out if there are any cavities between the teeth – something that cannot be seen on visual inspection. We can also check for any problems with misalignment – again, something that cannot be readily seen. We also use x-rays to check for problems with the tissues or bones. The images can give us a great deal of information that we would have to otherwise omit. Therefore, it is in your best interest to have x-rays taken at least yearly. Doing so can save you a good deal on your overall dental expenses. If you have not had x-rays taken lately, you need to schedule them now. Give us a call today to book an appointment for a cleaning, exam, and x-rays. Make sure that all your dental needs are met for you and your family. All members of your family should receive x-rays to support their dental goals and health.... Read more... |
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