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For a Clean and Healthy Mouth, Do the Brushing and Flossing Thing Daily

December 21st, 2009

When it comes to good oral care, nothing beats the toothbrush and a good flossing. These marvels of modern society come in a variety of colors. There’s also the electric speed toothbrush to the latest sonic toothbrushes. They range in price from the 3 dollar simple toothbrush to about 100 dollar sonic type brush.

Personally, I think the best toothbrush for the job is the one you’re most comfortable with using. Low cost electric toothbrushes are fast and can help kids do a good job brushing. The newer sonic type brushes work even better however. I use a manual type brush while my wife prefers the ultra modern sonic brush. She has problems with adult plaque build up regardless of how often or how much she brushed with a regular toothbrush. The new sonic brush seems to break up the plaque and she says leaves her teeth feeling clean and smooth.

As for flossing, I prefer the waxed stuff and get the lowest priced floss at the store. I do NOT however use plain brand but like the consistency of the major brands like Johnson and Johnson, Oral-B and the like.
For kids and those just finding the joys of flossing, choose one that’s designed to be fray resistant. These have a little more coating that makes them mush easier to use. There are also floss tools, flat or round profile, textured, flavored floss and flossing holders to make the job easier. The point here is to do it and on a regular basis. I like it so much that I actually floss daily! Go figure ?

It’s the best thing you can do to keep your dental costs down and give you a clean and health mouth.
Brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay by keeping the damaging bacterial off your teeth. Brushing and flossing also prevent gum disease, which is a primary cause of tooth decay, lost teeth and teeth pain.
Healthy teeth make dental appointments shorter because there is less that needs to be done. You save money by practicing good dental hygiene. Here is a case where prevention can help avoid costly and complicated dental procedures.

The first line of defense in preventing dental disease is regular brushing and flossing. Serious tooth problems can be prevented or limited simply by keeping your teeth cleaned regularly. Brushing and flossing can also help prevent bad breath by ridding your mouth of the bacteria that cause bad breath. So now you see that dental cleaning is not only a good practice but can save big money when visiting the dentist. Good teeth care helps contribute to your overall good health and feelings.

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Comparing at Home Teeth Whitening Products and Professional Teeth Whitening From the Dental Professional

November 25th, 2009

There is some confusion regarding the use of home teeth whitening kits or solutions and the quality of work done by your dentist or dental office. When it comes to teeth whitening, there are several important differences that anyone should consider.

The first consideration is the convenience getting to the end result. There’s no question that a dentist is interested in your overall dental care. Therefore they are more likely to focus on healthy, usable teeth and less on esthetics. If you think about it, this is actually a good thing.

Understand that the quality of the teeth whitening however is very comparable. The dentist typically will use much stronger whitener gels to achieve faster results. They may also use a laser or blue light which when used with “special” gel is claimed to work even faster. Speed however is not the reason why you’re considering getting your teeth whitened, it’s for a brighter smile.

The dentist will achieve results faster but they also need a formal appointment which makes the dental method less convenient.

The next important point of interest is the ability to whiten or what the final result will look like. Here, both the home teeth whitening solutions and the dentist both do an excellent job. The difference is that although the dentist may get faster results, there is a risk of your teeth becoming sensitive to temperature extremes due to the aggressive nature of the dental whitening materials used.

Another point is the need for occasional maintenance treatments. The benefit here definitely goes to the home whiteners because you can treat your teeth anytime you feel they are starting to get a little stained or dull. The dentist method will require another appointment and treatment at their office.

Finally there’s the overall cost. A high quality home teeth whitening product can be obtained for under 150 dollars. This is typically more than enough to whitening and brighten your smile in less than a couple of weeks. The dental method typically can cost several hundred up to as much as 800 dollars for the initial treatment without considering the expense of the maintenance treatments that will be needed.

Bottom line is that if you have strong and healthy teeth, using a home whitening solution can save you money and deliver the same bright smile and unstained teeth as the dentist. In the end, home whitening is both an economical, safe and convenient way to whiten all your teeth and bring back that youthful smile.

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You Don’t Need To Be a chemist To Understand Carbamide Peroxide For Teeth Whitening

November 3rd, 2009

Peroxide, that bubbly stuff used by doctors and moms to clean scrapes for years is the base chemical for this teeth whitening agent. Surprise!

Carbamide peroxide and /or Hydrogen peroxide are the two main key chemical ingredients used to whiten teeth. These are found in almost all of the tooth bleaching kits and teeth whitening products available today. The main difference between many of these products is the strength of the Carbamide peroxide gel. A general rule is that the higher the strength, the faster the results…and the greater the risks of gum damage.

Most professional whitening /bleaching gels use only a couple of different chemicals to whiten teeth: Carbamide peroxide, used for a few hours to overnight, or Hydrogen peroxide usually used for about 30 minutes a couple of times a day.
Carbamide peroxide is actually a lower strength product that can limit the irritating effects of stronger peroxide chemicals.

Still, Carbamide peroxide gels come in a variety of strengths. These range from a very safe 10% to the more typical 16 and 20-22% strengths. There’s also even stronger gels available that claim upwards of a 30%+ strength level. These can and will discolor your mouth soft tissue if the gel comes in contact with it for any length of time.

These stronger peroxide gels should probably only be considered if done by a dentist or dental professional. A dentist can make certain the material is only applied to teeth surfaces and can better protect the gums and soft tissue in your mouth. Higher strength products also are the reason why a dentist can achieve faster, though much more expensive results sooner. Although you may be tempted to get the highest strength available, the higher the potency, the higher the risk of problems. For best home teeth bleaching results, use the lower or middle range of Carbamide Peroxide strengths.

Professional Teeth Whitening kits bleach teeth for thousands of people every year without major problems. This doesn’t mean that using teeth bleaching products are completely free of any problems even if used incorrectly however. Tooth sensitivity, gum discoloration and a poor teeth whitening job can result if Carbamide peroxide gels aren’t used as directed.

Peroxide and it’s counterpart, Carbamide Peroxide, are bleaching chemicals. Specifically they’re known as oxidizing agents. Although you may be more aware of basic chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide or peroxide bleaches are also actually another well used and trusted bleaching agent in many industries. Color safe bleaches and even the now popular “Oxy-Clean” type bleaches are really oxygenating or an oxidizing bleach. To be even more clear, they’re selling bleach with an oxidizing agent, and most probably it’s a compound that includes peroxide in some strength.

Did you know that bleach doesn’t really get out stains? Depending on the bleaching chemical used, it actually adds oxygen (oxidizing) to a stain or removes or (reduces) oxygen to the stain. Chlorine bleach by the way is considered a reducing agent that removes oxygen from stains. Depending on the type of stain, it simply disappears when the right bleaching product is applied.

So Carbamide Peroxide is an oxidizing agent that bleaches or whitens your teeth by adding oxygen molecules to the stains. Remember that Carbamide Peroxide is almost the same product as that brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide moms have used for decades to clean cuts and scrapes on children. When used as directed, it’s a safe and effective tooth whitening product that can make your smile look it’s best.

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