While you sleep and rest, your teeth should get some rest too!
I have clients from all walks of life, but I often make the same observation with those in the corporate world: flattened enamel tooth cusps and sore jaws. The stress of their "Big City Jobs" cause them to grind their teeth at night.
I've joked that when one moves into a high power position in NY, the negotiations should include a coupon for a fully covered nightguard at the dentist of their choice. Or, it should be part of a Welcome to NY basket given to all new residents at the tollbooth at all the river crossings!
Apparently, New Yorkers (native or otherwise) exhibit more loss of tooth structure during the night than average.
A recent New York Magazine article backs up my observations.
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/12/grinding-your-teeth.html
You only get one set of adult teeth. Gotta make them last any way you can!
Many of our patients buy expensive over-the-counter fluoride mouthwash. We applaud them for their healthy habits, but we have a tip that will leave their wallet and teeth feeling happy!
Changing up the brushing routine
Most of us brush our teeth and rinse our mouths out with water, but what if we left the faucets off? Over the counter fluoride toothpaste much more fluoride than its mouthwash counterpart.
So what's the deal?
Here is a tip that can save you time and money:
After brushing your teeth for 2 minutes spit out the excess tooth paste and DO NOT rinse with water, drink or eat for an hour. This way you will maximize on the fluoride in the toothpaste and save you time and money on using a fluoride mouthwash.
You'll get the most of your fluoride toothpaste, and the earth will thank you for leaving the faucet off and saving water!
We do note however, that children should rinse after brushing until the age of 16.
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/colgates-super-bowl-ad-is-a-haunting-reminder-of-w/
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
The mouth can tell us a lot. It is a reflection of our overall health, whether we are sick or healthy.
Our mouths act as both an entry point and defense force against diseases. Many medical conditions manifest themselves in the mouth. Some health conditions can worsen our existing oral health issues.
Good oral heath ensures your ability to eat, speak and interact with the world without worrying about pain, or discomfort or embarrassment. Good oral health also contributes to your overall physical and mental well-being and therefore shouldn't be overlooked. Its goal is to maintain the health of the mouth and its different structures over the years through healthy practices, prevention, and treatment of disease.
There are 4 different areas that concern the health of the mouth:
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