8 Things You Could Do To Avoid Needing Dental Implants, Rutherford Dentists Advise, PART 4

This four-part article series discusses 8 important tips for good oral health over and above the standard brushing, flossing and rinsing regime.

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Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series on the efforts we can make – over and above brushing and flossing – to keep our teeth and gums in beautiful lifelong condition. In our previous article post, Part 3, we spoke to a dental implants specialist in Rutherford who explained the following two important tips to us:

5. Kick the habit: Smoking causes tooth discoloration, gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer.

6. Choose the right toothbrush to get the very best out of your home oral hygiene efforts.

In this article, the final installment of the series, we shall be looking at two final bits of advice dental healthcare professionals have for New Jersey residents.

7. Technique, Technique, Technique!

“You can brush your teeth for three minutes at a time, but if you’re not brushing properly, you simply won’t be getting the clean you need in order to keep bacteria at bay,” says the dental implants specialist in Rutherford. “Because we’ve been brushing our teeth for as long as we can remember, bad habits can become terribly entrenched. We always encourage our patients to reassess their brushing technique and try to learn the correct methods that will give them the most thorough clean.”

Here are some important tips for brushing:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Approximately 30 minutes after every meal is preferable (this allows the PH levels in your mouth a chance to neutralize).

Brush your teeth for two minutes at a time, spending 30 seconds scrubbing each quadrant of the mouth.

“Hold the toothbrush at 45 degrees to your gum line. Use short circular brushes to clean the crowns of your teeth and your gums,” says a new teeth specialist in NJ.

Don’t push down too hard! If your toothbrush’s bristles start looking frayed after only a few weeks of using it, you may be using too much force. This can do terrible damage to your teeth and gums.

Store your toothbrush in a dry sheltered place, away from the flushing toilet. Don’t use those special toothbrush storage caps, because they prevent evaporation from drying out your toothbrush. Bacteria thrive in moist environments.

8. Flossing Technique is Important Too!

Brushing takes care of the front, top and back surfaces of your teeth, but what about the sides? This is where flossing becomes essential and explains just why people who neglect to do so daily are at a much higher risk of tooth decay. “Flossing is an integral part of any home oral hygiene routine,” explains a dental implants specialist in Rutherford. “If you don’t floss, you neglect to clean 35% of your teeth surfaces! Flossing is essential for good oral health, so make sure you give your teeth a go-over before you go to bed at night.”

What about flossing technique?

Just like brushing, if you don’t floss correctly, you could damage your gums and fail to give the contact points between your teeth a proper clean. “Wrap a decent-sized section of floss around your index finger (about a foot of floss),” says a new teeth specialist in NJ. “Gently work the floss between your teeth, pulling it against the one surface of your tooth, down and then up again against the other surface of the adjacent tooth in a U-shape. Repeat. For each tooth, use a fresh section of floss.”

A Final Note

By brushing and flossing correctly, seeing your dentist and oral hygienist for regular scheduled appointments and avoiding the bad habits that lead to tooth decay and gum disease, you can keep your teeth in excellent lifelong condition. Never forget the important connection between good oral health and a beautiful smile... or the connection between a healthy mouth and a healthy body!

8 Things You Could Do To Avoid Needing New Teeth, Stamford Dental Implant Specialists Advise, PART 3

This four-part article series discusses 8 important tips for good oral health over and above the standard brushing, flossing and rinsing regime.

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Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series on the efforts we can make – over and above brushing and flossing – to keep our oral health in beautiful lifelong condition. In our previous article post, Part 2, we spoke to a Stamford dental implants specialist who explained the following two important tips to us:

3. Get dental healthcare that is appropriate for your age: Be aware that young children, even babies, require periodic professional dental check-ups. At the other end of the age spectrum, elderly people should be extra careful about looking after their teeth and gums considering the greater risk of tooth loss.

4. Cut down on sugar: Sugar fuels bacterial activity and bacteria produce acidic by-products. The combination of sugar and acid takes a substantial toll on the health of your teeth and gums, which is why it’s so important for Stamford residents to minimize sugar intake.

In this article, the third installment of the series, we shall be looking at the next two bits of advice Stamford dental implants specialists have for us...

5. Give Tobacco the Kick

Oh you’ve heard this one before… but not from your dentist. Usually it’s your doctor giving you the third degree about your nicotine addiction. This time, it’s the Stamford dental implants specialist – the professional who gives patients new teeth because their original ones were lost to gum disease – who is bringing your attention to the importance of kicking the habit. The chemicals in cigarette smoke don’t only discolor your teeth, turning them a most unattractive shade of yellowy brown, they also thicken the blood and impede saliva production.

“The effects of smoking on the mouth serve to decrease your immunity to infection and slow your recovery from injury or surgery,” explains the Stamford dental implants specialist. “This means that any dental work you do have done is less likely to be successful or last as long, which is ironic because it’s often smokers that require dental work owing to the damage this habit does to their teeth and gums.”

Smoking also irritates the soft tissues in the mouth, causing them to become red and inflamed. It causes a build-up of plaque on the teeth, destroys the jawbone supporting the teeth and leads to an increased risk of gum disease and oral cancer. “The vast majority of ex-smokers who have quit sought some kind of support or help, be it therapy or medicinal. Speak to your doctor about what cessation programs are available in your city.”

6. Use the Correct Toothbrush

Modern supermarkets offer a staggering variety of just about everything and the oral hygiene aisle is no different. With toothbrushes in every conceivable color and shape, most Stamford residents find themselves simply opting for the cheapest brush. While you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a decent toothbrush, there are a couple of attributes you should be on the lookout for...

1. Go for soft to medium bristles. “Hard bristles can erode your dental enamel and irritate your gums,” says a Stamford dental implants specialist.

2. Make sure your toothbrush has a comfortable grip. You’ll be inclined to brush for longer if you don’t struggle to hold it in place.

3. Replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or when it starts looking frayed. Bent bristles are totally ineffectual at cleaning your teeth and gums.

4. Replace your toothbrush after a bout of the flu or any other viral infection to prevent making yourself sick again.

Stay Tuned for Part 4...

To read some final advice from Stamford dental implants specialists about the various things we can do to help prevent ourselves from ever needing new teeth, stay tuned for the fourth installment of this article series.

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8 Things You Could Do To Avoid Needing Dental Implants, Stamford CT Dentists Advise, PART 2

This four-part article series discusses 8 important tips for good oral health over and above the standard brushing, flossing and rinsing regime.

<== Flash Back -Part I

Welcome to the second installment of this four-part article series on the efforts we can make - over and above brushing and flossing - to keep our oral health in beautiful lifelong condition. In our introductory article, we spoke to a dental implants specialist in Stamford CT who explained the first two important tips to us:

1. Regularly scheduled appointments with a dental healthcare professional: once per year for most Stamford residents and twice per year for those who have been previously diagnosed with dental problems, such as tooth decay or gum disease.

2. Cutting down on or cutting out soda. The high sugar and acid content of these beverages put Stamford residents at a much greater risk of cavities, tooth decay and acid erosion.

In this article, the second installment of the series, we shall be looking at the next two bits of advice dental healthcare professionals have for us. By following this advice, you can save yourself the trauma of gum disease and tooth loss and the associated new teeth implant costs in NJ.

3. Get Dental Care Appropriate for Your Age

Just because your tot doesn't have all of his or her teeth yet, doesn't mean that you don’t need to book an appointment with the dentist. “Young children should see the dentist by the age of 1 and once per year moving forward,” explains a dental implant specialist in Stamford CT. “This not only ensures that the health of their developing teeth is kept in check, but it also gets young children used to going for frequent dental check-ups... a habit they should keep for life!”

As a parent, it is also advised that you supervise your children when brushing and flossing their teeth. Only once they are coordinated enough to tie their own shoelaces should you leave them alone to scrub their own teeth. Make sure you check in every once in awhile! Children can be lazy about taking proper care of their teeth.

What about the other end of the age spectrum?

“Elderly people need to take special care of their teeth and gums or else they’ll find themselves having to cover teeth implant costs,” says a NJ dental implant specialist. “As one gets older, one tends to produce less saliva and this renders the mouth more vulnerable to infection. Other diseases that share a relationship with oral health can also crop up in one’s latter years, which makes tooth loss more likely. Be thorough in your approach to caring for your teeth and see your dentist regularly to keep you out of dentures!”

4. Hold the Sugar!

Sugar fuels oral bacteria, making it a prime cause for tooth decay and cavities. To make matters worse, bacteria produce acidic wastes, so the higher your diet is in sugar, the more acidic an environment your mouth will be. “The combination of sugar and acid is lethal for the health of your teeth and gums,” says a dental implants specialist in Stamford CT. “Cut down on sugar by drinking water instead of sweet beverages. Halve the amount of sugar you take in your tea and coffee, avoid sugary indulgences and brush and floss your teeth after every meal!”

Stay Tuned for Part 3...

To read more advice from dental implants specialists in Stamford CT about the various things we can do to really keep our teeth and gums in pristine condition, stay tuned for the third installment of this four-part article series.

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8 Things You Could Do To Avoid Needing New Teeth, New York Dentists Advise, PART 1

This four-part article series discusses 8 important tips for good oral health over and above the standard brushing, flossing and rinsing regime.

Everyone wants a healthy mouth because a healthy mouth often means a beautiful smile, fresh breath and eating without discomfort or difficulty. A healthy mouth also saves you all the restorative expenses incurred by bad oral health, cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss. “But brushing and flossing are really only the ABC’s of what it takes to keep your mouth in beautiful condition,” says an experienced new teeth specialist in New York. “There are a number of very important things patients could be doing or avoiding in order to prevent the oral diseases that deteriorate oral health.”

In this four-part article series, we shall be examining 8 tips for greater oral health, which means a broader, brighter smile for New York residents!

1. Book an Appointment with the Dentist

You should see your dentist at least once a year, even if you think there’s nothing wrong with your teeth. “The diseases that cause tooth loss typically don’t present with pain, especially in the beginning stages and this makes them easy for patients to ignore,” says a dental implant specialist in New York. “If you go for regular professional dental check-ups, your dentist will be able to diagnose potential problems in their infancy and provide you with treatment before infection or decay has a chance to do permanent damage.”

But I’m worried about the expense. If my teeth seem fine, surely I can put off a dental appointment.

50% of New York residents put off that essential annual appointment with the dentist either out of a concern for finances or because they suffer from a phobia of dental treatment. “The ironic thing is, patients who avoid the dentist to save money are more likely to have to spend triple the amount, if not more, on restorative treatment for problems that could have easily and inexpensively been addressed earlier on,” says a new teeth specialist in New York. “Prevention is always better and less expensive than cure. So even if you suffer from a phobia of the dentist, it will serve you in the long run to face those annual appointments. Rather that than gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss and the need for surgery!”

Another important reason for regularly scheduled appointments with a dentist is for early cancer detection, especially if you are a smoker or alcohol drinker.

2. Say "So Long” to Soda

You may enjoy an ice-cold fizzy beverage every now and then, but when you find yourself treating soda as a daily staple, you will in all likelihood be at a substantially greater risk of tooth decay than someone who quenches his or her thirst with water. “Soda is not only packed with sugar, it’s also very acidic,” says a dental implant specialist in New York. “Your standard can of pop contains citric acid and phosphoric acid, both of which soften the protective enamel covering your teeth. This leaves them more vulnerable to erosion and to cavities.”

Cut down on the amount of soda you drink. A glass once a day or every two days won’t harm you, but if you drink much more than that, it will take a toll on the health of your teeth in the long run. If you find water a total bore, you might consider adding a squeeze of lemon and/or some crushed mint leaves to it to give it a bit of a kick! Add crushed berries to the mix and you’ve got yourself a real party for your taste buds!

Stay Tuned for Part 2...

To read more advice from new teeth specialists in New York about the various things we can do to really keep our teeth and gums in pristine condition, stay tuned for the second installment of this four-part article series.

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Dental Implant Specialists in New Jersey Bust Eight Flossing Excuses, PART 4

This four-part article series seeks to challenge the many excuses made by people for not flossing their teeth on a daily basis.

Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series on the importance of flossing and why all those excuses we make for neglecting it simply don’t stand to reason. Throughout the course of the series, dental implant specialists in New Jersey have exposed and discussed six common excuses provided by patients, which, to recap, are:

Excuse # 1: I don’t usually get food caught between my teeth so I don’t really need to floss.

Excuse # 2: The floss I use keeps shredding and getting caught between my teeth.

Excuse # 3: No one ever showed me how to floss properly.

Excuse # 4: I’ve had dental work done, which makes it really difficult for me to floss.

Excuse # 5: I just don’t have the co-ordination to floss properly.

Excuse # 6: I just don’t have the time to floss every day.

These specialists have also provided recommendations for combating the various challenges we claim to prevent us from flossing properly. In this article, we shall present the final two flossing excuses.

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 7: Flossing actually hurts my gums, so I’d rather avoid it.

If your gums hurt when you floss and possibly even bleed, then you most likely have inflamed, infected gums. Conditions such as gingivitis and gum disease leave the gums swollen, weakened and sensitive. “While it may seem counter-intuitive to do something that causes you discomfort and makes you bleed, flossing is actually incredibly beneficial to restoring the health of your gums,” says a dental implant specialist in New Jersey.

“By removing the plaque and debris that are irritating and inflaming your gums in the first place, you’ll improve their health and leave them stronger. With time, usually within a week or two if you only have mild gingivitis, flossing should become very comfortable and your gums should cease to bleed. If, however, your problems persist, you should seek the attention of your dentist.”

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 8: I struggle to get the floss between my teeth. They must be positioned too closely together.

“Some patients’ teeth sit very snugly together and as such, they may experience difficulties using unwaxed floss,” say new teeth New York specialists. “If this applies to you, then we recommend that you opt for waxed floss or the brands made from polytetrafluoroethylene, which is a very slippery compound.”

“On the other side of the coin, you might have teeth that are positioned very far apart, in which case it is still important for you to floss, but you may find that most brands don’t seem to do much good. We usually recommend “superfloss” to patients with large gaps between their teeth – or those whose gums have receded from the crowns as a result of gum disease. This floss is quite yarn-like in appearance and, although it seems thick, can stretch to clean those narrow spaces, while expanding outwards to give larger gaps just as good of a clean,” explain dental implant New Jersey specialists.

A Final Note on Flossing

At the end of the day, your dentist should be able to provide you with the assistance and recommendations you need to floss and make sure your teeth get the best possible clean, day in and day out. If you have trouble, speak to your dentist and even ask for some free samples of new products that may help you overcome your difficulties.

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Dental Implant Specialists in NJ Bust Eight Flossing Excuses, PART 3

This four-part article series seeks to challenge the many excuses made by people for not flossing their teeth on a daily basis.

Welcome to Part 3 of this four-part series on the importance of flossing and just why the many excuses provided by patients who neglect to floss simply don’t stand up against reason. In our previous post, dental implants specialists in NJ challenged the following flossing excuses:

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 3: No one ever showed me how to floss properly.

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 4: I’ve had dental work done, which makes it really difficult for me to floss.

If you want to find out what new teeth specialists in New Jersey had to say about these common excuses and the advice they provided for patients experiencing difficulty flossing, please refer to Part 2 of this series. In this installment, we shall examine another two reasons that patients cite for flunking their flossing responsibilities, beginning with...

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 5: I just don’t have the coordination to floss properly.

If you have difficulties with your hands and with their dexterity, this could make flossing a particular challenge for you. “Patients who suffer from arthritis, joint stiffness, paralysis, pain, poor coordination, or even amputation will need to adapt their flossing habits to accommodate these difficulties,” say dental implants specialists in NJ. “In some cases, patients cite poor coordination, when in reality their fingers are too big to fit inside their mouths and won’t allow them to reach the backmost molars.”

“An excellent solution to this problem is to use floss holders (see image below) instead of traditional floss. These Y-shaped tools can either be loaded with a section of floss, or already come pre-threaded. Either way, they enable you to floss using only one hand.Other useful products for cleaning between the teeth include:

Soft-Picks or Stim-U-Dents, which are disposable toothpicks made especially for cleaning between the teeth,

Tip Stimulators: the conical rubber tips that come with certain toothbrushes.

Interproximal brushes: spiral brushes that are inserted between the teeth and used to give the contact points and gums that are there a good scrub.

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 6: I just don’t have the time to floss every day.

If you honestly can’t find two to three minutes in a day to floss, then you clearly aren’t thinking outside the box. Watching TV at night, reading in bed, sitting in traffic... whenever you sit still for a few minutes you have an opportunity to whip out a canister of floss and give your teeth a clean. “Try to outsmart yourself, says a new teeth specialist in New Jersey. “Keep floss next to your bed where it’s visible so that you’re reminded to use it. Keep a number of canisters lying at key relaxing points in the house so that, whenever you find yourself there, you have floss at hand.

The key to successful flossing is to make it a habit that you actually miss when you don’t do it – as is the case with exercising and bathing! And if you make it easy to reach out, grab some floss and give your teeth a clean, then you’ll be more inclined to do it.

Stay Tuned for Part 4

If your excuse hasn’t come yet, it just still might! Stay tuned for the final installment of this four-part article series on flossing, why it’s so important and how you can work around any possible difficulties.

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New Teeth Specialists in NJ Bust Eight Flossing Excuses, PART 2

This four-part article series seeks to challenge the many excuses made by people for not flossing their teeth on a daily basis.

Welcome to Part 2 of this four-part series on the importance of flossing and just why the excuses you’ve used in the past for avoiding it can be debunked by new teeth in NJ specialists. As we explained in the first installment of the series, flossing is an integral part of keeping your teeth and gums free of the nasty bacteria that can cause cavities, tooth decay and gum inflammation. If you don’t floss, you’re leaving up to 35% of your dentition’s surfaces unclean, which could see you needing dental implants sooner rather than later!

We then tackled two common excuses patients make for not flossing their teeth regularly, or at all for that matter:

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 1: I don’t usually get food caught between my teeth so I find that I don’t really need to floss.

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 2: The floss I use keeps shredding and getting caught between my teeth. It’s annoying.

In this installment, with the help of dental implants specialists in Rutherford, we shall examine another two common excuses, beginning with...

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 3: No one ever showed me how to floss properly.

This is really hardly an excuse. Flossing is not rocket science… and if no one ever showed you how to use the lavatory properly, would you simply abstain from going? In any case, if you really don’t know how to floss and haven’t been able to figure it out, your dentist and oral hygienist are there to show you how to look after your teeth and gums properly. If asked, they would be more than happy to provide you with a little tutorial on how to floss. It might seem a little tricky in the beginning, but with practice, you’ll have all of your teeth squeaky clean within a minute or two.

Here is what new teeth specialists in NJ recommend:

1. Unwind an 18-inch section of floss and wrap the majority of this around the index finger. Grasp the other end of the floss with your available hand (left or right, depending upon what’s comfortable for you).

2. Use the hand grasping the floss to guide it between the teeth, using a gentle back-and-forth motion.

3. At the gum line, create a C-shape motion with the floss so that it follows the contour of the space between the teeth. This will ensure that food debris and bacteria that have accumulated here are dislodged and scooped up.

4. Holding the floss firmly, drag it up and down the sides of the teeth.

5. Repeat this process with each and every tooth, making sure to unwind or unspool fresh section of floss from around your finger as you do so.

6. “Never neglect the back molars,” emphasizes a dental implants specialist in Rutherford.“Tooth decay is most common towards the back of the mouth, where patients tend to neglect flossing and brushing.”

Flunking Flossing Excuse # 4: I’ve had dental work done, which makes it really difficult for me to floss.

There are all sorts of sophisticated cleaning tools that have been specially designed for patients with tricky dental work. If you struggle with straightforward floss, try using a floss threader, which looks like a small plastic “U” with a handle (see image above). The floss is strung between the ends of two arms of the threader and makes it super easy to control and get into position.

Stay Tuned for Part 3

If your excuse hasn’t come yet, it just still might! Stay tuned for the third installment of this four-part article series on flossing, why it’s so important and how you can work around any possible difficulties.

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