Teeth Talk |
A Newsletter for the Patients of David L. Macknight, D.D.S.
Bringing you the Latest News Update in
The ever-changing World of Dentistry!
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www.EastgateSmiles.com WINTER 2007 |
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What's New...
Hi everyone! Well, this certainly has been a COLD and ICY winter. Our office had a lot of broken tree limbs but no power outages...We have noticed a lot of chattering teeth in our patients!...Congratulations to Jody, one of our dental hygienists, on her wedding!... Diane's son Michael, was recently named Wing Commander of his South Carolina air force base. Way to go!...Congrats to Gina, one of our dental hygienists, on purchasing a new home for her family... |
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UNDERSTANDING BAD BREATH
Do you ever wonder why, even though you thoroughly floss and brush your teeth before you go to bed and have a clean fresh mouth, you still wake up the next morning with the dreaded "morning breath"? What causes this unpleasant taste and odor? The answer is that during waking hours, your saliva flows, washing away bacteria, plaque, and food particles containing volatile sulfur compounds in and around your teeth, gums, and tongue. Bacterial decomposition and sulfur generating foods such as garlic, cabbage and other foods can cause bad breath (Halitosis). When you are sleeping, your saliva production is markedly reduced. Also many people snore or mouth breath in their sleep, resulting in a dry mouth. This concentrates the odor causing materials in your mouth. Acids resulting from the breakdown of sugars and starches attack the enamel of your teeth and cause tooth decay, which also causes an odor. In addition, certain diets (especially Atkins- type diets) that release ketones into your bloodstream and certain medical conditions can contribute to bad breath. Tooth decay, gum disease, sinus infections, liver or gastrointestinal disease, as well as lung and kidney problems have all been associated with causing halitosis. The good news is most bad breath can be controlled by using the following steps:
- Floss,Floss, Floss!—Flossing daily can remove a lot of trapped odor causing bacteria and food particles between your teeth. Try this: Floss between two back teeth, remove the floss and smell it. Are you a believer now?
- Brush your teeth after every meal, or AT LEAST when you wake up and when you go to bed. We have available Oxyfresh brand toothpaste and mouth wash which are very effective in breaking down and eliminating the offensive sulfur compounds in your diet.
- Brush your tongue - Up to 50% of bacteria in the mouth are concentrated on the tongue. We sell inexpensive Oxyfresh tongue scrapers. Try scraping your tongue and you will be amazed at what comes off of it!
- Get regular cleanings and dental checkups. Tooth decay and gum disease cause a very offensive mouth odors and need to be professionally treated.
- Drink plenty of water - eight glasses per day. And keep your mouth moist. Sugar free mints and gum can help people with dry mouths. Make sure the mints or gum are truly sugar free and do not contain sugar, sucrose, fructose, corn starch, or corn syrup which contribute to tooth decay and make the situation worse.
- Avoid excessive mouth washes that contain alcohol. These products only dry out the tissues and cause more bad breath. There are several good brands of alcohol free mouth washes available over the counter in most stores.
If despite these measures bad breath persists, consult you medical doctor to rule out a systemic condition or disease contributing to the bad breath. By following these easy steps, you can sweeten your breath, be healthier, and socially interact with more confidence! |
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Archived Quarterly Newsletters. |
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- The Calcium Connection
- The Scoop on Electric Toothbrushes
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- Arthitis linked to poor dental health
- Why do we need to take care of baby teeth?
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- Announcing: Our New Website and Practice Name!
- Dont' Throw Away $1000 in Dental Benefits!
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- Stress Can Affect Your Dental Health...CHILL!
- Baby teeth contain stem cells!
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- Do you need a nightguard?
- Dental tips for diabetics
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- Keeping your costs down and your dental care up!
- The latest on soft drinks
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- Are People with White Teeth Smarter?
- How to Brush your Dog’s Teeth
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- Childhood Obesity and Dental Implications
- WHAT ARE NIGHT GUARDS?
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- Gum Disease / Oral Cancer Risk Link!
- Tainted Toothpaste
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- Bottled Water and Tooth Decay
- Save Those Baby Teeth?
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- Announcing an exiting new procedure... LUMINEERS!
- Does Red Wine Prevent Tooth Loss??
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- All You Ever Wanted To Know About Chewing Gum!
- Tooth Fairy Helps Hurricane Victims
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- Oral Canser Prevention
- Sweet Tooth
- A New Dental Condition: "Meth Mouth"
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- Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS)
- Chewing Gum Is Good For Your Teeth??
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- Bottled Water Facts
- Sweet News
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Winter 2004
- Thumbsucking and Your Child
- Secondhand Smoke, decay, and Gum Disease
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- New! Laser Scan Cavity Detector
- Diabetes and Dental Health
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- Protect Your Children with "Toothprints"!
- The Dental Benefits of Green Tea
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- Three New Teeth Whitening Systems
- Too Much Water Can Be Bad!
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- Searching for a new job? ...First look at your teeth!
- THE SMILE STARTER!
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- The Silent Disease...
- The First Dental Implant Was Done In Ancient Times!
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- Sippy Cups - Hidden Danger!
- Asthma-tooth Decay Link Suspected
- Tooth Worms in Brazil
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- Watch Your Tongue!
- How To Take Care of Your Baby's Teeth
- Your Best Friend's Teeth
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- What's New...
- Here's the Lowdown on Toothbrushes...
- We're Not Blowing Smoke
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- What's New...
- The Importance Of An Oral Cancer Exam
- What To Do If Your Tooth Is Knocked Out
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- What's New...
- Is it a Cold Sore or a Canker Sore? ... What Are They?
- Ask Your Dentist
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- What's New...
- Stop Grinding Your Teeth Away!
- Tips For Tots
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- What's New...
- New Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment is Now Available
- The Real Risk of Dental X-Rays
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- What's New...
- Tongue Piercing Can Be Dangerous!
- Gum Disease Not Always Caused By Poor Oral Hygiene
- Did You Know?...
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New Patient Offer
Receive $50.00 off any Cosmetic Dental Procedure
Existing Patient Offer
$50.00 off ZOOM! One Hour Whitening
Offers Expires: 02/09/2012
Complete the form below to take advantage of either of these offers. |
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