Miscellaneous
06/08/2006
Dr. M. Kelly Soutas DMD,PC
What are dental sealants?
The term "dental sealant" or "tooth sealant" refers to a plastic which a dentist bonds into the the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth as a means of helping to prevent the formation of tooth decay (cavities)
Why are dental sealants placed on teeth?
Tooth decay is caused by the white film that forms on a person's teeth.Dentists refer to this film as "plaque." The longer plaque remains on a tooth's surface, the more likely it will be able to create a cavity. The idea behind brushing teeth is that the plaque that has accumulated on a tooth's surface is scrubbed off.
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04/24/2006
By Jill Rhynard
Apr 21 2006
We used to think it didn't matter if we looked after our baby's teeth - after all, we thought, they just fall out anyhow.
The truth is children have these teeth until age 10 or older and they need healthy baby teeth to help them eat well, learn to speak clearly, and to prevent adult teeth from growing in crooked.
Healthy habits lead to good dental health for your child.
Get into the habit of cleaning your baby's mouth everyday because establishing a routine at an early age makes mouth care easier when your child is older.
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04/12/2006
The causes of bad breath are numerous. They include:
Food. The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can cause a foul odor. Eating foods containing volatile oils is another source of bad breath. Onions and garlic are the best known examples, but other vegetables and spices also can cause bad breath. After such foods are digested and the pungent oils are absorbed into your bloodstream, they're carried to your lungs and are given off in your breath until the food is eliminated from your body. Alcohol behaves in the same fashion, allowing the measurement of alcohol levels by breath tests.
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04/07/2006
By Dr. Biren Yajnik
DENTAL caries (tooth decay) is a disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure. It is sometimes called dental cavities or tooth decay.
Causes and risk factors
Dental caries usually occurs in children and young adults but can affect any person.
Bacteria, normally present in the mouth, convert all foods -- especially sugar and starch -- into acids. Bacteria, acids, food debris and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque that adheres to the teeth.
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04/06/2006
Most people dread the paperwork to be filled out when seeing a new physician, going to the emergency room, riding in the ambulance or even going in for elective surgery. The information you gave in the emergency room last week is just not available to the nurse you're seeing now for surgery. The information you gave at one hospital is not available at the other hospital. It's not enough to know you take a blue pill for your diabetes, or an oval pill for your blood pressure. No one plans a hospital visit when you're on vacation, but it happens. When was your last Tetanus Shot?
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04/05/2006
Diabetes & Periodontal Disease
The two-way relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes…
For years we’ve known that people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes.
Recently, research has emerged suggesting that the relationship goes both ways – periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.
More research is needed to confirm how periodontal disease can make it more difficult to control blood sugar.
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04/05/2006
I Want to Quit Smoking!
Turn this positive inclination into a smoke-free reality. Your “journey of a thousand miles” begins with this single step. Gather support from your family, friends and seek help from your dentist.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why is my dentist concerned about tobacco use?
Smoking tobacco, whether it's cigarettes, cigars or pipes, increases the risk of cancer on the lips, in the mouth or in the throat.
Facts
Depending on the number of cigarettes smoked, cigarette smokers are six times more likely to die from different mouth related cancers.
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04/01/2006
Numerous studies have already shown the benefits of chewing gum. But the world's largest chewing gum maker, Wm. Wrigley Jr. (WWY), wants people to take such research more seriously.
RED BULL'S EXAMPLE. On Mar. 29, it established the Wrigley Science Institute, which will fund significant research in all these areas. It will be headed by Gilbert A. Leveille, a former professor of food science and nutrition at Michigan State University who has worked in the food industry for many years.
"It's a smart move from Wrigley's perspective," says Lynn Dornblaser, an analyst at consumer research firm Mintel.
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