According to the The Renfrew Center Foundation up to 24 million people in the United States experience an eating disorder. This is dark figure that can be even high due to the fact that many people keep their eating disorder a secret.

According to a study by the University of Bergen in Norway, showed that patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as Anorexia and Bulimia, experienced substantially more dental health problems. For example, sensitive teeth, severe dental erosion and facial pain compared to those without.

Even though there has been some considerable amount of concerns raised about at home whiten products being safe for your teeth, you may want to know that there have been numerous clinical studies that have demonstrated that using a home system to whiten your teeth is both safe and effective when used as instructed. 

The fact is that the effectiveness of many home teeth whitening products is so good that there are numerous dentists that complain that they are losing money and patients.  However in most cases that is not correct. At home whitening products actually cause their patients visit their dentist more, and take more pride in their dental health because they have actually raised to a certain level of awareness. 

It is advised to consult with your dentist prior to making a decision about or selecting a teeth whitening product which is recommended by most all of the advertisements for legitimate teeth whitening products.

Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition.  Due to dental issue children miss 52 million hours from school every year. If dental problems are left untreated children will develop further health problems.  30% to 50% of children between 4 and 5 years old already struggle with tooth decay.   

There are many reason for this problem but a few are due to the fact that dental benefits are not provided though the parents employer.  Some parents fail to acknowledge the important of early dental care for kids. Children of low income families are more predisposed to developing tooth decay and Dental care cost is too expensive for children.

As we draw closer to the end of the year this is a reminder to use your dental benefits.  Many people do receive dental benefits though their employment but still do not visit the dentist and use the benefits they receive.  Also companies will tend to review the employee benefits offer and will normally make changes in the beginning of the year. Therefore it is best to take care of all your dental needs before any changes take place.

Proper dental care right from the start will make fore health teeth that will last your child lifetime.   The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) recommends that a child should be seen by a dentist when their first tooth appears.  

A good Pediatric dental office loves to see children in the office and will often provide a friendly visit for first-time patients. Many times children are shown around the office, they are shown dental instruments, have a ride in the dental chair and, if ready, a cleaning and check-up.  Making the visit to the dentist an enjoyable one. 

Preventative Measures Paves Way to Tackling Gum Disease.

The unexpected findings could pave the way for the development of preventative measures in tackling gum, by manipulating the normal bacteria in the same way that probiotic yogurt works to protect the intestine. Researchers at Queen Mary’s Blizard Institute, including Medical Research Council Clinical Research Training Fellow Mark Payne, worked with scientists in the US; they published their findings in the journal Cell Host and Microbe.

Why you should see a dentist for regular dental check ups.

Dental Health, Why you should see a dentist for regular dental check ups. Dental check ups consist of more then just X-rays and cleanings. The dentist is looking at more then whether or not you have any cavities or if you been flossing good enough.

Dental check ups also include oral cancer screenings. By going to the dentist for your regular check ups, the dentist or hygienist is also checking for any signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer is a serious dental disease in which claims lives on a daily bases. However it is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages.

Many people do not have regular dental check ups due to lack of having dental benefits though their jobs and or due to cost of dental services and feeling they can not afford to go to the dentist. In some cases you can not afford not to go to the dentist.

If you have Gum Disease an no dental insurance currently, you may want to look into buying a dental HMO insurance plan. Dental HMO’s are typically a the lower cost insurance plan option, more importantly however, is that they generally do not have waiting periods. This is important when it comes to gum disease as you will want to treat it as soon as possible before it turns into an even larger dental care issue.

If you have gum disease it is important to have dental insurance in place to help you with the cost of dental care. If you are wanting to stay with your current dentist a dental PPO plans would let you do that. However, keep in mind many PPO plans to have waiting periods for major dental care services and treatment of gum disease in most cases fall into major services.
Therefore you need to be ware of the waiting periods the plan has or buy one with no waiting periods. PPO plans without waiting periods tend to be more costly then those that do so get what best make sense to you and your budget

According to a growing body of evidence, gum disease could also play a role in a surprising range of seemingly unrelated health problems.

Heart Disease: Although not everyone with heart disease has gum disease, and not everyone with gum disease has heart disease, there does appear to be a correlation. Whether gum disease is an independent risk factor for heart disease is still being discussed, there are some theories as to how the two might be related.

Cancer: Fum disease and cancer do not, on the surface, appear to have much in common. However, according to a study published in 2008 which investigated tooth loss and cancer in 48,375 men, the authors concluded that there was, indeed, a link between gum disease and cancer.

In another, more recent, study involving more than 68,000 adults found a strong association between gum disease and overall cancer risk, the link was also significant between gum disease and pancreatic cancer.

Dental discount plans California. In California there are many good dental discount plans that are available. On our website we offer a discount plan though Aetna. Dental discount plans are a good low cost dental plan option. They do not have many of the limitations that dental insurance plans may come with.

Many dental discount plans start within the next business day of your on line enrollment. Which is very good for those people that are in dental pain since they can see a dentist right away. Dental discount plans are not for everyone. But they are a good way to reduce all your dental needs at a very affordable cost.

When deciding between dental discount plans carefully review their fee schedules. The fee schedules show the discount prices on what you pay for each dental service listed. You also want to make sure there is a dentist in the dental plan you want to go to. Since there is no outside network benefits. I suggest calling the dentist listed and confirming they are still accepting the plan as well as new members.

Discount dental plans are not dental insurance plans. A discount plan partners with dentists to provide customers with a savings on visits to the dentist office. The downside to discount dental plans is that they are not regulated and you have limited recourse if you experience dental plan problems.

HMO have a limited pool of dentist to select, but it is a more affordable insurance plan. If you are self employed and looking for a more affordable dental plan, a discount dental plan may be an alternative.

If you belong to a professional association, you might be eligible for a dental insurance or discount dental plan. Many associations partner with a PPO to provide their members with dental plans that offer very comprehensive insurance coverage at more affordable prices.

Finally, dental schools may offer affordable dental services. Dental schools seem to be safe, but can be inconvenient and treatment for one problem may have to be addressed in multiple office visits.

You can obtain quotes for more affordable dental insurance plans from companies online and through your local insurance agent or broker. Please keep in mind that there are many web sites who give the appearance of selling dental insurance but instead only offer a dental discount plan which is not insurance. Your dentist may also have affordable dental plan options available to patients. Ask the receptionist if they partner with a dental plan company and see if one might be right for you.

Although most common cause of gingivitis is the accumulation of bacterial plaque between and around the teeth. There are other cause and risk factors listed below:

• Hormones Changes: This may occur during puberty, menopause, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy. The gingiva might become more sensitive, raising the risk of inflammation.
• Some Diseases: Disease’s like Cancer, diabetes, and HIV are linked to a higher risk of gingivitis.
• Drugs: Oral health may be affected by some medications, especially if saliva flow is reduced. Dilantin, an anticonvulsant, and some anti-angina medications can cause abnormal growth of gum tissue.
  Smoking: Regular smokers more commonly develop gingivitis, compared with non-smokers.
• Age: The risk of gingivitis increases with age.
• Family History: Those whose parent or parents have had gingivitis have a higher risk of developing it too. This is thought to be due to the type of bacteria we acquire during our early life.
  

If you have some of these risk factors make sure to talk them over with your dentist in order to maintain good dental health care.

The most common cause of gingivitis is the accumulation of bacterial plaque between and around the teeth. The plaque triggers an immune response, which, in turn, can eventually lead to the destruction of gingival, or gum, tissue. It may also, eventually, lead to further complications, including bone loss and the loss of teeth.

Dental plaque can also cause tooth decay, and periodontal problems such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis, a gum infection. When plaque is not removed adequately, it can harden into calculus, or tartar, at the base of the teeth, near the gums. This has a yellow color. Plaque and tartar eventually irritate the gums, causing gum inflammation around the base of the teeth.
This means that the gums might easily bleed. Calculus can only be removed professionally. Which is why it is important to see your dentist at least twice a year for basic check up and cleaning

Signs of gingivitis include red and puffy gums, that typically bleed easily when the person brushes their teeth. As stated in the prior post (03/15/21 – What is Gingivitis) Gingivitis can often time be resolved with good oral hygiene, such as longer and more frequent brushing, and flossing. In addition, an antiseptic mouthwash may help. This along with seeing your dentist for regular dental check ups and cleanings. In mild cases of gingivitis, a person may not even know they have it, because symptoms are mild. However, the condition should be taken seriously and addressed immediately.

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. It commonly occurs because of film of plaque, or bacteria, that can accumulates on a person teeth. Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease, but untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis.

Periodontitis is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teeth. By having good at home dental care habits ie: brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist for preventive dental care services twice a year, you can generally avoid gingivitis issues