That’s right, February is Children’s Dental Health Month but we were late in posting about it because of some techy stuff with our website. Better late than never though and I hope with this post to raise some extra awareness about the great importance of maintaining good oral health in children.
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When it comes to oral health care and teeth cleaning products, Oral B is a world leading brand. They are the makers of the world’s best electric toothbrush, the Oral B Triumph 5000 and many other great award winning products.
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Bad breath, referred to in the medical world as halitosis is the condition of unpleasant odours exhaled from the mouth. It’s a very common and embarrassing problem that many people are unaware they even have. Bad breath can range from mild and temporary to sever and persistent.
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Dentine hypersensitivity, more commonly referred to as “sensitive teeth” is the sensation of sharp pain in teeth experienced when drinking a hot or cold beverage, ice-cream or foods such as sweets. With some people who suffer from sensitive teeth even breathing in cold air can cause an intense shooting pain in the teeth. The pain can come from a single tooth or several and the condition can range from mild to severe pain.
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What is dental plaque?
Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms on the surface of teeth through the build up of colonizing bacteria in the mouth. There are over 20,000 different species of bacteria in our mouths but only around 1,000 of these bacteria bond to become dental plaque. There is no way we that we can completely clear our mouths of plaque causing bacteria, but we can stop the build up before it becomes a problem, but more on that later.
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Dentists hear of many different complains from their visiting patients, with one of the most common being discolouration of teeth. Stained or discoloured teeth can have a very negative impact on some people’s lives. In extreme cases people can become very depressed and give up on social interaction because they feel so self conscious and embarrassed at having stained teeth. Not being able to laugh, smile or talk too closely to someone in fear of them seeing their discoloured teeth can have a huge negative effect on their mental health. In this article I will be covering the most common causes of stained teeth, followed by some tips on how to get rid of and avoid getting them.
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When you come to the decision that you want to invest in an electric toothbrush you are faced with not only a wide selection of products to choose from, but a lot of the makes and models seem very evenly matched in terms of function, features and quality. While searching through the wide selection of toothbrushes ether in the high street shops or online, there’s no doubt that you will find two big name brands that keep popping up – Oral B and Philips
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Some of the high quality electric toothbrushes on the market just now can be very expensive and beyond many peoples budgets. Some electric toothbrushes can be more than £200 which is more than most are willing to pay. However, there are many high quality electric toothbrushes that you can buy for less than £50 without having to sacrifice quality.
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Philips latest addition to their successful and very popular Sonicare electric toothbrush range is the new DiamondClean brush. It has been designed by Philips to give the “ultimate clean” yet with the new diamond brush heads, 5 cleaning modes and a very stylish glass which also acts as a charging stand. Recommended by Dentists and clinically proven results, this is a fantastic addition to Philips expanding and high quality range of electric toothbrushes.
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Everyone knows about brushing your teeth to keep them healthy. Most also know how important using dental floss is. However, something that can be overlooked at times is using mouthwash on a consistent basis.
If you think about it, adding mouthwash to your daily routine is one of the most positive habits one can begin doing. It helps cleanse your entire mouth, not to mention prevent cavities and periodontal diseases. It also helps to break down plaque and bacteria you might not have caught with your brush. This is essential if you want to keep your teeth as clean as possible.
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