Dental Health Care

Impacted teeth occur either because the path for their emergence is blocked, or because they have formed in the wrong position in the mouth. The eruption of teeth into mouth is not fully understood, but it is probably the result of rapid multiplication of the cells which from the tooth root, the pressure of which thrust the tooth through the overlying bone.

In cases of impaction, the problem is not usually one of failure within the developing tooth itself, but either of its position or of its relation to the other teeth nearby. Where there is crowding, that is, inadequate space in the mouth for all the teeth, the last teeth to erupt often have insufficient room, because the space available has all been taken by the teeth which have already emerged. Under these circumstances, the later erupting teeth may grow through, but out of line, or alternatively, they may be unable to emerge fully. When a tooth fails to erupt, either fully or partially, it is described as being impacted.

The cause of the crowding which leads to most impactions is not really understood, but it may arise as the result of the individual inheriting large teeth from one parent and small jaws from the other. It has also been suggested that there may be an evolutionary process in progress leading to a reduction in the size of the human jaw.

Sometimes, teeth are impacted as the result of their being formed in the in the wrong position. For example, upper canine teeth are sometimes too deeply placed, so that when they begin to erupt, they grow towards the alveolar bone [bordering the gum]. It is then not usually possible for them to erupt.

Impactions are comparatively uncommon in the milk teeth [called the deciduous dentition] because, as they are small, crowding is usually less. It is possible for any permanent tooth to become impacted, but impaction due to overcrowding most often affects wisdom teeth, the third molar, canines and premolars [situated in front of molar]. Impactions which are due to tooth development in incorrect positions affect upper canines more commonly than other teeth, and the problem often runs in families, showing that it inherited.

Chetan bhawani is a dental student and do research on dental related disorders and dental diseases and tries to provide awareness to people.

Within the last 10 years the field of teeth whitening, both in the dental office and at home, has changed immensely. Essentially, there are two different methods to get whiter teeth: dental (in-office) whitening, and an at home treatment. Discover a few secrets about teeth whitening that your dentist hopes I’ll never tell you!

METHOD #1: DENTAL (IN-OFFICE) TEETH WHITENING

I can tell you from first-hand experience, dentists LOVE the patient who wants to have a teeth whitening procedure in the dental office. Back in the early ’90’s there was only one option available.

Your dentist would make molds of your teeth, send them off to a lab, and in 5-10 days receive back your custom fitted teeth whitening mouthpiece. Then you would sit in the dental chair for 1-2 hours, with these plastic teeth whitening molds filled with peroxide (at a very low concentration) pressed against your teeth and gums.

After 3-4 visits, your teeth would be officially declared whiter (and usually they were), and you would be sent home with a nice $500 - $1,000 bill to pay. And with whiter teeth of course.

I’ll be the first to admit, dental office teeth whitening has come a long way in the past 10 years. Now the most popular teeth whitening dental office procedure known as Laser Bleaching (or Power Bleaching, Argon Bleaching, etc.) is a shorter process. Basically this teeth whitening procedure consists of the application of a concentrated peroxide gel onto your teeth, then for the next hour you sit in a dental chair with your mouth wide open, while a special light (usually argon) is shined onto the teeth whitening paste that in turn chemically reacts with the peroxide to complete the teeth whitening process in as short a time period as possible.

This teeth whitening procedure does work. Although, many dentists say that you get a whiter smile by repeated tray applications because the teeth whitening peroxide stays in contact with your teeth for longer periods of time. The downside is that you still get stuck with that fat $500 - $1,000 bill (at least for the good teeth whitening procedure).And you still need to either come back 6 months later for another teeth whitening (excuse me - a touch up!), or you’re given some take home whitening items. Why then did you spend $500 - $1,000 dollars for an in-office teeth whitening procedure?

Fortunately, as most other things in life, technology stepped in to make teeth whitening easier and more affordable!

METHOD #2: HOME TEETH WHITENING

I’ll say this once just to get it out in the open, it’s now possible (in almost all cases) to achieve “dental office” quality teeth whitening, from the comfort of your own home! “At-Home” teeth whitening has taken a bite out of (sorry for the pun) the “in-office” power bleaching systems, where millions of corporate advertising dollars now compete with the comfort of teeth whitening at home.

And rightly so…

Up until a few years ago, teeth whitening was a fairly complex process. The hard part was making those fitted mouthpieces for each patient, for this reason alone, home teeth whitening was not an option for most people.

ESSENTIALLY, THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT HOME TEETH WHITENING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

TEETH WHITENTING OPTION #1 - BRUSH-ON WHITENING

Brush-on teeth whitening in principal is a great concept, just brush on the formula, allow it to dry on your teeth, and let is stay on your teeth overnight. Sounds simple, right?

In reality, brush-on teeth whitening is designed for the segment of the public that is in love with shortcuts (in other words, for those people who don’t want to spend the time to do it right the first time). Brush-on teeth whitening has TWO MAIN FLAWS:

1. When you brush on the teeth whitening formula, it relies on the premise that it will dry on your teeth. This is great in principle, but if you get the teeth whitening formula wet (i.e. from saliva or from licking your teeth) then it becomes REALLY easy to rub off parts of the formula. And guess what happens if you rub off only part of the teeth whitening formula? You got it - you don’t get an even whitening result! It turns out patchy and blotchy.

2. The second flaw with most brush-on teeth whitening as I see it, is the ingredients. If you look at the ingredient list of the leading brush-on whitener, you’ll see the first ingredient is alcohol. If you’ve read my ebook “The Bad Breath Bible” (http://www.TheraBreath.com/web/art/l/badbreath.asp) then you already know that alcohol is terrible for your breath! Actually, I’m sure the reason why they’ve added alcohol to their teeth whitening formula is because it’s needed as a desiccant (something that dries out the formula so that it supposedly stays on your teeth at night). However, that still doesn’t diminish the effect it can have on your gums and your breath. Also, most of these brush-on teeth whitening formulas contain glycerin which literally sucks the moisture out from the enamel of your teeth and it’s the primary cause of most tooth sensitivity from teeth whitening.

TEETH WHITENING OPTION #2 - STRIPS YOU STICK ON YOUR TEETH

The second most common type of home teeth whitening is using whitening strips. The main lure of this home teeth whitening option is the strips’ simplicity of use, they’re easy to apply and no preparation is necessary. Again, everybody loves shortcuts, right? Unfortunately, once again that’s exactly the type of teeth whitening you end up getting! Let me explain…

Strips that stick on your teeth usually consist of an upper strip and a lower strip each pressed against the outer surface of your teeth. Now think about this for a second…Are your teeth completely flat? Of course not - they have recesses and grooves, particularly between each tooth. Well imagine you’re painting a fence, and you just slapped paint on the outside, without taking the time to paint in the grooves between each wooden board. That fence would look pretty funny wouldn’t it? Nicely painted on the outside, but in the grooves between each wooden board, still dark and dingy, with all of the old paint showing.

When you use teeth whitening strips, the same thing can easily happen to your teeth if you’re not careful. The whiter your teeth become, the more pronounced those dingy cracks seem! Eventually it can end up looking like you have small gaps between your teeth. Definitely not the desired result!

TEETH WHITENING OPTION #3 - TRAYS WITH BLEACHING GELS

Trays with bleaching gels still provide the best combination of the most affordable and most efficient teeth whitening available. Since I’m a dentist, I can let you in on a few little secrets (some secrets which most dentists would shoot me for telling you since it costs them thousands in lost income)!

First, most of the teeth whitening gels available at your dentist are exactly the same. There is very little difference from one dentist to another, that’s because the gels are formulated by a small number of manufacturers.

Second, most of the teeth whitening gels available at retail stores are of very poor quality. They’ve been sitting in a warehouse or on a truck for who knows how long, and because they are designed to be “low cost” they have very low concentrations of active ingredients. Older teeth whitening gels use a concentration of only 16% of carbamide peroxide.

Third, the one thing in common between dental office and “store” teeth whitening gels is that they both use glycerin as a carrying agent. Now there is nothing wrong with glycerin by itself. It is not dangerous in any way. However, when mixed with carbamide peroxide, the glycerin is used to draw water out of the enamel in order to speed up the whitening process. This is what causes the most common side effect of teeth whitening - sensitive teeth! Therefore, you’re going to want to find a teeth whitening product that does not use a glycerin base.

ARMED WITH THIS NEW TEETH WHITENING KNOWLEDGE, NOW WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

There are four key components I recommend for making sure you get the best possible teeth whitening results every time.

1. Immediately before whitening, brush your teeth for two minutes with an oxygenating toothpaste combined with the finest natural polishing agents AND aloe vera to strengthen your gums and prevent any sensitivity. This way you’re sure that the whitening gel directly contacts your tooth enamel (instead of dental plaque).

2. Use form-fitting mouth trays that are fitted to your specific bite. Make sure they fit snugly around each tooth, and at all points they press firmly around the sides of your teeth and gums. The best home teeth whitening systems use a moldable tray system that contains mouthpieces which you can actually fit to your mouth. You mold them by soaking them for a few seconds in warm water, then you press the plastic up (or down) against your teeth and gums. When the plastic cools you have a nice soft plastic mouthpiece that is fitted to the curves of your particular smile.

3. You should use as strong of teeth whitening gel as possible to ensure that the time your teeth are in contact with the whitening gel is well spent. Use a 21% carbamide peroxide concentrated teeth whitening gel that is formulated specifically to reduce the sensitivity to your teeth and gums, (in other words - NO glycerin!). This percentage of concentration also means a whiter result in a shorter period of time. Finally, a flavored teeth whitening gel helps - why not make the experience as pleasant as possible? No need for it to taste bad!

4. Immediately after your teeth whitening treatment, enhance the effect by using an oxygenating oral rinse. Remember, make sure not to use a mouthwash that contains alcohol, as this can actually chemically curtail the bleaching effect, not to mention it dries your mouth out!

I recommend following this teeth whitening system for 5 days in a row. You can even do the top and bottom arch separately for comfort if you prefer. After that…you’ll have a noticeably whiter smile - GUARANTEED!

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It is difficult to overestimate the value of healthy teeth. They, and only they, are necessary to chew food and to begin high-grade digestion. Teeth play an important role in speech formation - they serve as walls near which lips, cheeks and tongue form sounds moving, that’s why the condition of teeth influences purity of speech of the person…

And they form an original protective barrier between the oral cavity and the environment. Now the aesthetic value of beautiful teeth, as a parameter of the social status has added to this.

But simultaneously teeth, probably, more than any other formations of our body, bring us troubles. Caries of teeth and illnesses of gums are ones of the most frequently meeting diseases of a person. Beside the habitual absence of the majority of teeth by 40-50 years, they bear in themselves germs of many illnesses of digestive system, which lead to the reduction of immunity because of blossoming of constant teeth and gums inflammation.

Therefore the importance of the prevention of dental illnesses is not already argued by anybody. Beginning of the preventive actions should start at early childhood, in close cooperation with the children’s stomatologist. You together, for all life, will create the base of healthy habits of tireless care about teeth. Also you will provide to the posterity a healthy and beautiful smile and confidence with it.

The wrong hygiene is not the only reason of the occurrence of diseases of paradont fabrics. They frequently appear on the background of the general complex of diseases of the organism. They are diseases of blood, diabetes, endocrine diseases and diseases of a gastroenteric tract. In America there is the whole institute engaged in finding out the reasons of the occurrence of the given illness and the one who will find it out, the Nobel Prize waits for. I shall recommend the following easy procedures which will reduce the risk of occurrence of a problem to a minimum.

1. Attend the stomatologist twice a year (remember that to warn the disease is always more easy, than to struggle with its complications).

2. Don’t be lazy to look after your oral cavity (to clean teeth twice a day not less than three minutes, carefully massaging gums).

3. Take vitamins (do not neglect the firm food: carrots, apples, etc.)

4. Consult the stomatologist, and it will choose an individual tooth-paste and an elixir for rinsing mouth for you.

5. In domestic conditions use “dental stations” including electric tooth-brushes and irrigators for clearing remote sites and a hydro massage of gums.

6. Change tooth-brushes in time (basically the modern kinds are supplied with colour indicators of wear).

7. Use dental strings (instead of the habitual toothpicks rendering the trauma for the gum). And then your smile will be beautiful, and gums will be healthy and strong.

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By now we are all aware of the importance of keeping ourselves in good health. Anyone who has a television or access to the internet knows that our health is one of the most valuable things we have. We frequently hear about the importance of watching our weight, watching our caloric intact and of staying away from too much fat, but how often do we hear a warning about the importance of taking care of our teeth?

Maybe I come by caring about teeth honestly since I am the daughter of a dentist and now the wife of a dentist. Regardless, I am concerned about the lack of concern I see all around me about teeth. I see far too many people sucking down sugar-filled drinks all day long without taking the time to brush their teeth or think about what they are doing for the health of their teeth.

One of the most basic ways you can take a step towards taking better care of your teeth is to get a dental check up with a dentist. I know, many people hate going to the dentist for fear of what will happen there, but I guarentee that you will be glad to get a check up and a cleaning once you have done it. Look for a good dentist in your area in the newspaper, phonebook, through an online search, or by talking with friends. Just find yourself a dentist and make a visit. It is the best way to begin a lifetime of caring for your teeth.

A second step to taking care of your teeth is to brush them regularly. It sounds simple and obvious, I know, but you might be shocked to realize how few people actually brush their teeth regularly. I know too many people (children, teens and adults included) that brush once a day or less! Sound disgusting? It is! You should be brushing your teeth a minimum of twice a day. Begin making good teeth habits now by making yourself brush when you get up in the morning and before you go to bed at night.

Flossing is a third important element to good teeth care. I didn’t start flossing regularly until I was an adult, but since I started I just cannot stop. Flossing is a small thing that makes a huge difference. Caring for your teeth in such a detailed way is a reflection about the level of care you have for your body and your health.

Hallidae Thomason is a writer that concerns herself with the health of other people. She writes to inform people of the importance of caring for their teeth. See www.teethhub.info for more about caring for teeth.

The one procedure which is most popular amongst people or interested in cosmetic dentistry is tooth whitening. Ever since we were little most of us were taught that someone who has white teeth has them because they have continuously brushed their teeth and as a result they are now white and healthy. If you have done a little bit of research regarding the field of dentistry that you know that brushing your teeth at least three times on a daily basis does make a difference but it takes a lot more to have a white beautiful and healthy smile.

A phrase I am very sure you have heard dozens of times if not hundreds of times throughout your life is that you should pay a visit to the dentist at least twice a year, besides a regular checkup your dentist can remove small portions of food which are stuck in between your teeth, is our very hard and nearly impossible to reach by simply brushing your teeth and flossing.

In addition, your dad this is also able to detect many forms of diseases which start in the mouth for instance, if you have a gum disease and you suffer from diabetes and it is important that you have your gums treated first, this will make it easier for the diabetes to be controlled, the same can be said of people who suffer from cardiovascular conditions and have some sort of periodontal disease.

Teeth whitening

Many people are concerned about the appearance of your smile so they focus on the shade of white that they want to achieve, the only problem is that teeth whitening can be somewhat expensive if you don’t have a dental insurance, in order to address this issue companies which manufacture toothpaste and oral health products have also started to sell items which will help you get a brighter smile after using their products constantly.

Those who don’t want to invest a lot of money in teeth whitening can try the following method, grab a piece of charcoal (charcoal is burned wood which is used to start a barbecue fire) then grab a toothbrush and start brushing the charcoal onto your toothbrush becomes black, then proceed to dip your black toothbrush on some baking soda, only dip the strings of the toothbrush, not the entire head of the toothbrush, quickly submerge in water the strings of the toothbrush which had baking soda, and lastly proceed to brush your teeth with the same toothbrush, after you have finished brushing your teeth with the charcoal and baking soda mixture continued to brush your teeth with regular tooth paste.

Charcoal plus baking soda makes a powerful combination which can help you whiten your teeth in just a minute. When you aren’t looking for charcoal though make sure that it has no chemicals, charcoal which is sold at stores normally have a certain degree of chemicals which help keep their shape as well is maintained a fire going at a steady temperature. When it comes to charcoal for teeth whitening make sure that you go all natural, also did not repeat this process more than once every week.

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When it comes to teeth whitening treatments, you have to know the options available to you – actually, it’s just a choice between the blue and the red pill. I’m very fond of Matrix lines so simply bear with me, okay? Anyway, going back to teeth whitening treatments, there are presently two types of teeth whitening treatments that are open to you.

Actually, the difference lies more on the procedure rather than the treatment itself. And I’ll let you find out for yourself as you read the following paragraphs.

Over The Counter Teeth Whitening Treatments
If you’re saving up for a lot of expenses that usually comes at the end of the month – read: utility bills, credit card payments, mortgage payments and the likes – then maybe, you just have to do with over the counter teeth whitening treatments. But don’t be so glum because it’s not that bad.

The main difference between over the counter teeth whitening treatments and the other is just that in this case, you’ll be the one wearing the white coat. But hey, if you’ve got faith in your abilities, there’s nothing wrong with that, right? And at least you’ll be able to save on money and time. Professional teeth whitening treatment could take forever. You know how some dentists are, ever the perfectionists, wanting to whiten everything, even the deepest recesses of your teeth, something that not even your husband or wife would be able to notice.

There are two primary types of over the counter teeth whitening treatments and these are bleaching solutions and whitening toothpastes. And because this type of teeth whitening treatment is also known as do-it-yourself and at home teeth whitening treatment, understand that it’s all up to you how the procedure goes. If in doubt of your capabilities, you could always ask for your friend’s help. Anyway, it’s just the measurements that matter most so just remember that using too little of the whitening product is infinitely better than using too much which could lead to unwanted complications.

Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments
But let’s just say that you’re blessed in terms of finances and your only problem in life is your very yellow teeth. Right on. There’s only one thing to do then – and that’s not to mess anymore with your teeth and let a professional handle the problem. Let them do what they do best and all you have to do is sit back, open your mouth, relax and wait for the mirror to show you your new shiny white teeth.

Grace Palce is writing articles about tooth whitening and natural remedies.

Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular. The most common cosmetic procedure by far is teeth whitening. People feel more attractive and self-confident with a beautiful smile.

How does tooth whitening work? Common for all products and methods is that they apply hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to your tooth that brightens it up. Even the dentists don’t know exactly how it works but they say it’s safe, doesn’t harm and the only side effect is increased sensitivity which should go away within 24 hours.

The difference lies in the peroxide concentration. The higher the concentration the stronger the bleaching effect. But stronger is not necessarily better because very white teeth look unnatural. That’s one of the reasons why the cheap over-the-counter bleaching sets you can buy in your local drugstore only contain a low concentration of the bleaching ingredient. They are less effective and you have to use them often to see a difference.

It’s by far more effective, therefore, to go to your cosmetic dentist. He has products with much higher peroxide concentration like Britesmile or Zoom and he knows how to use them efficiently to get faster results. You can choose between a custom-made tray for home use or the power bleaching treatment in the praxis. The tray is cheaper and works as well as the power bleaching but you must use the tray for several days for about two hours a day.

The power bleaching is done immediately and results are instant as well. After protecting your gum from the peroxide, the cosmetic dentist puts the bleaching gel onto your teeth. Often laser or ultra violet light is used to increase the power of the gel. After one or two hours you are done and your teeth are several shades whiter.

Don’t get disappointed when your teeth are not getting much whiter. There is no guarantee that it works, especially gray teeth or teeth which got colored by an injury; they are not whitening well. But you can expect good results for yellow teeth or teeth which became stained by smoking, drinking, food or coffee.

How much is it? While the power bleaching can cost up to $1000, the tray is about half the price. Unfortunately, dental cosmetic procedures are not covered by your insurance. But it can get even more expensive. Dentists say that many bleaching patients sooner or later move over to porcelain veneers for longer lasting and perfect white teeth. Dental porcelain veneers are up to $1200. Per tooth. But if you want a smile like a movie star then you won’t look at the price.

Frank Denber provides detailed information on teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, porcelain veneers and more at his web site http://www.DentistryList.com