Daily brushing and flossing of our teeth and seeing a dentist regularly, is best advise for good oral and dental health care.  However having proper preventive dental care habits helps not only our oral health but our overall health care.

More and more research exists that links periodontal disease to a number of medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and premature or low birth weight infants.  By taking care of our oral health we also practice preventive care for our over all health

There are much better ways of delivering fluoride then having it added to city drinking water.  The fact is the vast majority of fluoride added to water supplies is wasted.  Over 99% of tap water is not actually consumed by a human being. It is used instead to wash cars, water the lawn, wash dishes, flush toilets, Your pet drinking water and so on.

When water fluoridation began back in the 1940s and 50s, dentists believed that fluoride needed to be swallowed in order to be most effective. This belief, however, has now been discredited by an extensive research.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, fluoride’s predominant effect is posteruptive and topical. This means any benefits that accrue from the use of fluoride, come from the direct application of fluoride to the outside of teeth, and not from ingestion. There is no need, therefore, to expose all other tissues to fluoride by swallowing it.

Published in Nature Immunology (March 25, 2012), the study was collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and research teams in the United States. Scientists found that because an older population is more susceptible to chronic inflammatory diseases that produce neutrophil-mediated tissue injury like periodontitis, they closely examined a protein called Del-1. Del-1 works with the immune system to stop white blood cells from attaching and attacking mouth tissue. The defensive properties of Del-1 were revealed as researchers experimented with young and old mice; mice lacking Del-1 exhibited severe gum disease and bone loss in addition to a high amount of white blood cells in the gum tissue, while mice with Del-1 had fewer cases of gum disease and bone loss and a reduced number of white blood cells. Taking these findings into consideration, the study further established that Del-1 tends to decline in individuals as they age. Because this protein is integral to protecting the gums from disease and periodontitis, the lack of Del-1 leaves an individual more vulnerable to oral complications. This opens the door for more research centered on the properties of Del-1 and could establish new ways to better treat gum disease.

Glacier Technologies, a leading California based company is dedicated to oral hygiene has introduced highly functional dental irrigator in the market to ensure good oral health of clients.

Glacier Technologies, a leading California based company, dedicated to oral hygiene has come up with highly functional dental irrigator to ensure good oral health. The company has been successful in bringing plenty of information on oral hygiene and best available oral health products to enable clients achieve healthier life. The engineered device from Glacier is unique and sticks to the highest standards of quality, design and functionality. Configured with high-end technology, the device serves effective in cleaning the teeth followed by reducing tartar, plaque and bad breath.

If your gums bleed when you are brushing or flossing your teeth you should take note and talk to your dentist about your gum health.  Bleeding gums are one of the warning sings of gum disease. Other signs of gum disease would include:

Red, Swollen or Tender Gums
Sores in your mouth gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Persistent bad breath
Loose or separating teeth
Periodontal/Gum Disease is second only to cavities in dental care services needed.

When you have a toothache you want to be seen as quickly as possible. At West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Florida Emergency Dental Walk-Ins has initiated a business model that directs patients in pain to dentists. The ease of communication allows faster appointments and better service.

Current research proves that up to 30% of the population may be genetically susceptible to periodontal /gum disease.  That for these people, despite having good oral care habits, they may still be six times more likely to develop periodontal disease. Being able to identifying these people with a genetic test before they even show signs of gum disease, will help them keep their teeth for a lifetime.

Current studies have shown that an enzyme found in grapefruit can negatively interact with some prescriptions and possibly lead to liver damage and even kidney failure. Periodontist Dr Alex Farnoosh at The Total Smile comments, “Grapefruit is very popular and an essential element to many people’s everyday diets. Because many Americans are now on at least one type of prescription medication, this finding is incredibly important.  Medical professionals like myself can better treat our patients by ensuring their health and safety and keeping them well informed of any possible dangers.” Grapefruit is not the only fruit containing this enzyme, it also found in seville oranges and tangelos.

Many people still thing that tooth loss is a natural part of aging.   By having proper oral hygiene habits and be seeing a dentist regular you can maintain your teeth for a lifetime.

However,  when a person dose not have good oral hygiene  habits and dose not see a dentist regular that a person can develop periodontal/gum disease which can lead to tooth loss.  Perodontal disease is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults 35 and over.

One of the largest providers of dental health services in the Atlanta-region, GEDC offers convenient hours at its 35 locations for patients. Many offices are open on Saturdays. A complete listing of offices and their respective addresses can be found by visiting the dental practices website.

People now have healthier mouths then ten years ago, on average e have fewer cavities and people are keeping their teeth longer. The decline in dental decay was larger in kids but the down wards trend is in every age group.     Over the past last ten years the proportion of seniors age 60 who’d lost all their teeth had decreased from 33% to 25%.   Use of dental sealant was up 64%.  30% of kids had had at least one sealed tooth   However for Smokers: Smokers still remain three times more likely than non-smokers to lose all their teeth.  This figure has not changed from a decade ago

Dr Karthilde Appolon DDS is a highly trained and experienced Manhattan cosmetic dentist in New York City. Dr. Appolon is dedicated to achieve outstanding results by keeping in mind the overall dental health of the patients. He offers expert dental advice regarding the best methods and thereby helping the dental patients achieving their specific health and aesthetic goals. Recently, Dr Appolon was named as “ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP DENTISTS by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.”

British scientist warned back in 2010 that dental X-rays given to millions of Britons every year may increase the risk of of thyroid cancer.     Researchers found that patients who had been X-rayed by their dentist at least ten times were more likely to develop the disease.  They warn that X-rays should not be given at check-ups or when registering new patients and that dental X-rays should be only be prescribed when the patient has a specific clinical need.     With rates of thyroid cancer more than doubling in 30 years, the scientists said that the potential dangers of dental X-rays were often overlooked.

April was Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and about 40,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with  oral cancer every year. One person dies from this affliction very hour of every day. The outlook doesn’t have to be bleak, though.  Along with seeing your medical doctor, dentist can also do oral cancer screenings.  Ask your dentist about oral cancer screenings many dentist provide such service for free.

There are two categories for teeth whitening. First is extrinsic the removal of surface discoloration. Brushing your teeth is extrinsic whitening by physically removing colored biofilm adhering to teeth and uncovering the natural enamel underneath.

There there is intrinsic, changing the color of the tooth. Chemical bleaching is  intrinsic whitening it penetrates the surface and actually whitens the enamel. The bleaching procedure can be done professionally at a dental office or be a prepared product either in a dental office or at home under dentist supervision. It also can be done at home using over-the-counter products you can buy in most food stores.

You may want to talk over your whitening options with your dentist to find out what is the best choice for you.

According to a new study the high acidity levels in apples can damage your teeth if eat slowly. That drinks most often associated with dietary erosion, such as cola, showed no increased risk. The study results emphasize that dietary advice should be targeted at strong acids rather than some of the commonly consumed soft drinks. People who ate apples were 3.7 times more likely to have dentine damage, while carbonated drink consumers had no additional risk.

The Centre for Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry offers exclusive cosmetic dentistry services to build up a new image. Dental surgery procedures applied by qualified and skilled cosmetic dentists can correct almost all types of defects such as chipped, cracked or broken teeth, deeply discolored teeth and so on. The Centre for Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry with its cutting edge medical technologies and expert team of professionals make it possible for the patients to regain their self-esteem.

I am looking for a dental insurance plan that provides excellent benefits with no long term waiting periods.  Most of the dental insurance plans provide their services after six months to a year but what I need to have done I can not afford to wait out such waiting periods. Are there any dental insurance plan that provide their dental health services right away?