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Dental Destructive Habits

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

dental destructive habits

Unwittingly, some habits are often done, can cause rapid tooth is damaged. Not only cause pain in the tooth itself, its impact also triggered various problems of the gum and even the jawbone.

Because erroneous assumptions, habits that often do not realize the danger. Chewing gum containing xyltol for example, is considered good for oral health but it can trigger sore jaw.

There are also some bad habits that never even occurred to the danger. For example snacking at night, biting your nails and breathe through your mouth, even apparently trivial but also causes problems no less serious.

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Dental Sealants

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

dental sealants

A good care of teeth includes a good oral hygiene with brushing teeth and flossing, using fluoride toothpastes, fed with low blood sugar and a healthy portion of milk (rich in calcium) and course, a periodic visit to the dentist.

Dental sealants, also known as sealants are thin plastic coatings that are placed on teeth to form a protective cover against cavities. The teeth of the children have small grooves that can not always be cleaned with a toothbrush, sealants cover these grooves and stay prevents food particles and germs.

It is a liquid that is applied to the tooth, the same which hardens quickly without causing discomfort or pain. The sealant protects the tooth up to 10 years, but it is always necessary to review to ensure that it is in good condition, otherwise apply more sealant.

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