DARK TEETH happens a couple of ways. The most common include
aging, consumption of staining substances (smoking, coffee, tea,
colas). External teeth staining which is staining on the outside of the
teeth, which makes the teeth look dark. Dental visits and some
toothpastes can remove this kind of staining. Dentists call this extrinsic
staining. However, whitening toothpaste and professional dental
cleanings will not change the color or internal staining of the teeth. That
is why teeth lightening/bleaching is so popular. A whitening gel is placed
in a tray that fits over your teeth. As the active ingredient in the gel,
carbamide peroxide, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and
bleaches the colored substances. The structure of the tooth is not
changed, only the teeth are lighter and whiter from the inside.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Teeth Whitening
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BAD BREATH (Halitosis) is a common problem in people with many
causes. Halitosis has three sources for it to occur, the determination of
which is needed by a dentist/physician in order to resolve.....external,
intraoral, and extraoral odors.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Electric Toothbrush, Floss, Mouth Rinse
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MOUTHGUARDS are a plastic or rubber made material, worn in sports or
any physical activity. To prevent injury to the jaw, teeth, and other facial
injuries, which also should be worn with some type of head gear. Dental
injury is very common in sports from not wearing a mouthguard, which
can be a preventable problem.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Mouthguards
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SNORING happens when your entire body relaxes, usually when the
lower jaw (mandible) also relaxes and then moves back. This action
restricts the airway and allows the tongue to fall back onto the soft tissue
at the back of the throat. The resulting vibration is the snoring noise.
Heavy snoring sometime is a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially
dangerous and can be life threatening disorder. Sleep apnea is often
associated with hypertension, strokes, and cardiopulmonary problems.
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TOOTH DECAY, which is also called dental cavities/caries, is the
deterioration of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Decay comes from
the action of the bacteria that live in plaque, which is a sticky, whitish film
formed by a protein in saliva and sugary substances in the mouth. The
plaque bacteria sticking to tooth enamel use the sugar and
carbohydrates from food particles in the mouth to produce a acid.
Getting rid of the plaque bacteria will eliminate the decay in your mouth.
With proper brushing and flossing technique, and regular 3-6 month
visits to your dentist.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Electric Toothbrush, Floss
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GUM DISEASE is caused by a mouth full of bacteria. These bacteria,
along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless
"plaque" on teeth. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form
bacteria-harboring "tartar" that brushing doesn't clean. Only a
professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar.
But you as a patient can decrease the amount of tartar you accumulate
by having a good home care regiment. Regular 3-6 month dental visits
is suggested in proper diagnoses and treatment for gum disease.
There are many causes to this disease and should be taken care of
early.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Electric Toothbrush, Floss, Mouth Rinse
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