What goes on in a sleeping mouth

Drooling, sticky plaque, acid reflux, grinding, and something called rheum—you won’t believe all the gross things that can go on in the mouth when we’re asleep. Here’s what to watch for.

Sleep allows the body to rest, heal, and rejuvenate. According to dentist, sleep is “the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that is marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one’s surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning, is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep, and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions.”

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Sleeping can also be a time to wreak havoc on the body. While the whole body works toward being refreshed for the next day, the mouth has its own routine that can be counterproductive and cause some people to wake up with jaw pain, sore teeth, dry mouth, and bad breath. Here are some of the unpleasant things that can occur in the mouth during sleep.

Sleep bruxism 

Nocturnal grinding (movement of the jaw back and forth and causing rubbing of the teeth) and clenching (strong clamping of the teeth and jaw) are uncontrollable and defined as involuntary sleep-related movements. These are repetitive sleep movement disorders through rhythmic masticatory muscle activity. Bruxism occurs in episodes throughout the night during sleep arousal when a person transforms from a deep stage of sleep to a light stage of sleep. Many factors can lead to bruxism, such as stress, a bad bite, medications, tobacco, alcohol, recreational drugs, and caffeine.

Symptoms of bruxism include isolated, generalized, or random achiness of teeth, jaw, cheek muscles, and head, including headaches. There is also neck, shoulder, jaw, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, as well as dryness of the lips, mouth, and throat. People notice these symptoms when they awaken. The main treatment is recommending a night guard. The guard will be worn down instead of the teeth, and this can help ease the pain in the head and neck area.  

Acid reflux   

Acid reflux is when stomach acid escapes into the throat and mouth. Dental erosion is a chemical process where acid permanently dissolves the surfaces of the teeth. The longer the acid sits on the teeth, the higher the risk of damage. This damage causes sensitivity, increased decay, thin enamel that leads to a higher risk of chipping, and teeth becoming dark in appearance due to the inner tooth being exposed. Depending on severity and length of time, this can lead to fillings, crowns, or root canals. Saliva helps neutralize acid on the teeth, but at night when saliva is reduced, acid reflux becomes more destructive.

Acid reflux can be worse at night with the stomach secrets acid at rates two to three times higher than during the day, which causes more gastric contractions. This acid reflux can also be worse on a full stomach. Waking up with a sore throat can be a sign of acid reflux. 

Saliva contains bicarbonate, which is important in neutralizing stomach and esophageal acid to bring it to a basic pH level. Those who sleep on their backs tend to have it worse because saliva can pool in the back of the throat and cause esophageal damage. With side sleepers, it can pool on one side of the mouth and cause unilateral tooth erosion. Sleeping on the right side allows the stomach to be higher than the esophagus, which creates stomach acid in the throat area. Refluxes seem to be more liquid and can lead to regurgitation, coughing, and choking. Left-side sleeping is more favorable because the stomach is lower than the esophagus. It seems to be more gaseous, and there’s less stomach acid moving into the throat area.

Sleep talking 

Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is talking while asleep. It ranges from mild to severe and may even include violent acts. Sleep talking can be caused from medications, emotional stress, fever, a mental health disorder, or substance abuse.

 Drooling  

Excess saliva is called hypersalivation or sialorrhea. It is the excess production of saliva or the inability of saliva to be cleared from the mouth. It unintentionally escapes and ends up on the pillow or sheets. Sleeping on one’s side or stomach can lead to saliva pooling in the mouth. Mouth breathing leads to saliva running out of the mouth.  

Drooling can be caused by infections. With allergies, the body may produce more saliva to flush out toxins, and this leads to drooling. Sinus or respiratory infections can cause blockage and unwanted drainage. A sore throat or challenges with swallowing can often cause the accumulation of saliva, and its need to egress results in drool. Oral devices such as an orthodontic retainer, nightguard, snore guard, or dentures can cause drooling due to the inability to close the mouth and the ability for saliva to slip out. 

Conditions that cause hypersalivation are dental issues, medication side effects, and gastroesophageal reflux and some medications. Those medications include the antipsychotic drug Clozapine, and cholinergic agonists that treat Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma, and myasthenia gravis.

A sensory dysfunction, which can lead to the inability to recognize saliva, is present with reduced nerve sensitivity and is often seen in those with intellectual disabilities. Anatomical or motor dysfunction can cause swallowing issues, orthodontic problems, an enlarged tongue, jaw issues, stroke, Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral schlerosis (ALS), and cerebral palsy.

Rheum 

Rheum is a thin mucus that’s naturally discharged during sleep from the eyes, nose, and mouth. It’s made from mucus, blood, and skin cells, or dust. It occurs in the corners of the mouth and becomes crusty. 

Mouth breathing 

Mouth breathing is self-explanatory—it’s constant or excessive breathing through an open mouth, inhaling or exhaling through the mouth rather than the nose. Mouth breathing dries out the mouth due to air flowing through it constantly. It’s common in those with narrow nasal passages, upper respiratory conditions, allergies, sleep apnea, or dental appliances. A problem with mouth breathing is the tissue of the upper front teeth. It may spontaneously bleed if touched, have moderate inflammation, be bright red in appearance, or become instantly painful. In children, mouth breathing may cause crooked teeth, facial deformities, or poor growth. In adults it may cause periodontal disease, bad breath, and cavities.

Morning breath 

Morning breath is the unpleasant taste and smell in the mouth upon wakening. When food, debris, and bacteria are left in the mouth from a lack of home care, it multiplies in a dry environment. Whatever is left remains on the teeth, tongue, or gums, and with fewer salivary enzymes to break it down, the mouth releases volatile sulfur compounds—bad breath. Morning breath becomes worse with snoring or mouth breathing. These habits lead to an open mouth and increases dry mouth, which causes bacteria to flourish and lead to the stink.

Morning fuzziness  

A fuzzy sliminess often accumulates on the teeth at night. This is plaque—or biofilm in professional-speak—and it is constantly forming. Plaque is a group of living microbes that sticks to surfaces, such as teeth, by secreting a glue-like, sticky substance that invokes bacterial growth. It is why dental professionals highly recommend morning brushing to interrupt this harmful accumulation. 

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

TMJ is the joint that connects the jaw—the movable part of the mouth—to the skull. It’s the hinged part that allows action in the jaw for eating, yawning, swallowing, and talking. Injury or trauma can cause unilateral or bilateral inflammation of these joints, stiffness, achiness, clicking, popping, and limited ability to open the mouth in the mornings. 

TMJ can be disturbed with side or stomach sleeping with pressure on this joint, and by pushing into the skull or laterally to the side. Sleeping with an arm under the head can cause posture misalignment and worsen TMJ symptoms. TMJ can occur in conjuction with bruxism, caused by the constant tightness and movement of the jaw.

Dry mouth 

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, means not enough adequate saliva is produced for normal functions. There are many reasons why a dry mouth might occur during the night. With age, the body does not produce as much fluid, and that includes in the mouth. When sleeping, the body naturally avoids producing too much saliva in order to decrease the frequency of swallowing.

So, why is dry mouth such a concern in dentistry? Saliva is the natural and most beneficial asset of the mouth. It not only provides lubrication for chewing, moisture, and cleansing, but also the important minerals of calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride for the integrity of the teeth. Saliva balances the oral pH and buffers against bacteria. When there isn’t a functional amount of saliva, oral issues arise, such as difficulty eating or swallowing, swollen gums and tongue, increased infections, and cavities. Saliva acts as a cleanser and helps remove food, debris, and bacteria. When saliva cannot remove these harmful substances, they stay on the teeth and there is a rapid increase in cavities and gum infection, as well as bad halitosis. Mechanical substitutes in brushing, flossing, or picking must occur to maintain a healthy mouth.   

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that causes frequent interruption in breathing during sleep cycles. There are obstructive, central, and complex sleep apneas. Obstructive and central include loud snoring, stop-and-go breathing, gasping for air, headaches, and dry mouth upon wakening. Risk factors that dental professionals may notice to help diagnose sleep apnea are a small and recessed chin, large tongue, enlarged tonsils, tightness in the jaw, dull headaches, sore and raw spots inside the cheek from chewing on them, and aggressive bruxism.

Dental treatment includes a custom fit oral appliance. The purpose of an appliance is to stabilize the tongue, jaw, hyoid bone, and soft palate in a forward position to increase airway space and reduce the risk of airway collapse. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is another common tool that doctors prescribe. There are a variety of CPAP masks, from mouth and nose cover, to just nose cover. With CPAP use, the constant airflow causes dry mouth, which can increase decay. Sleep apnea is also connected with TMJ disorders, bruxism, and mouth breathing.

Snoring 

While sleeping, the tissues in the roof of the mouth, throat, and tongue relax and block the airway. With air flow through the throat, the soft tissues vibrate and cause snoring. The narrower the airway becomes, the more the air is forced and the louder the noise. Snoring happens during mouth breathing. Mouth breathing causes dry mouth, more bacteria build-up, infections, sores, cavities, and a sore throat upon wakening.

Keep in mind that controlling what happens during sleep is impossible but preparing for sleep is not. Sleeping habits can be intertwined and cause a variety of dental issues, so the importance of excellent home care is essential. Emphasizing brushing every morning to remove the fuzzy plaque is a great way to start the day for good breath and clean teeth. If the plaque stays on the teeth and then food is consumed, this interaction causes acidity in the mouth and increases decay. It’s just as important to brush, floss, or use a water flosser at night to remove debris since whatever is left over from the day could wreak dental havoc. Using fluoride products before bed will help maintain the integrity of the teeth and using a dry mouth product to soothe the tissue will maintain comfort.   

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Some facts you should know about Porcelain Veneers

1. Since they require approximately 0.5 mm of tooth reduction, porcelain veneers are not considered a reversible form of treatment.
2. Occasionally, the preparation of a porcelain laminate veneer does not necessitate the use of a local anesthetic. However, for those patients that are particularly sensitive or anxious, a local anesthetic is advisable.
3. The laboratory time required for the fabrication of a porcelain laminate veneer is approximately one week, although this may vary.
4. You can expect some sensitivity to hot and cold. This is normal and is due to the removal of a small portion of the tooth’s enamel covering. This sensitivity should disappear a few days after the placement of the veneers.
5. The insertion or cementation of your laminate veneers can be accomplished once again with or without local anesthetic. This visit is usually longer in length. The laminates are placed with a light-sensitive resin hardened with the use of a white light, effectively bonding them to your teeth.
6. Once placed, your laminate veneers are very strong and will resist most of the forces placed upon them by a normal diet. Porcelain is a glass and like glass it is strong, but brittle. Therefore, you should avoid anything that will tend to stress the laminate veneer. Opening pistachio nuts with your teeth, chewing on bones or candy apples is probably not a good idea. As with most things, common sense should prevail.

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Maintenance of Your New Porcelain Veneers

The maintenance of your porcelain laminate veneers is relatively simple. Here are some recommendations:

1. Brush and floss as you normally would to prevent dental problems. Porcelain veneers are one of the kindest restorations to gum tissues that we currently have in dentistry. Don’t be afraid of damaging your laminates by either flossing or brushing. Any non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste is acceptable. A good home care regimen will insure the esthetic success of your laminate restorations for years to come.
2. If you are known to be a bruxer or clencher, i.e. you have a habit of grinding your teeth, please let your dentist know. He or she will fabricate a protective “occlusal” or bite guard for you to wear to minimize the stresses placed upon your teeth while you sleep.
3. Approximately one week after the placement of your laminates you will be asked to return to the office for a treatment evaluation. This visit is extremely important. It gives your dentist the opportunity to evaluate the placement of the laminates, the gum tissue response and to answer any questions you might have regarding your new smile. Regular maintenance and dental check ups are recommended so that your veneers and oral health can be reviewed periodically.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veneers

1. What happens to my teeth after veneers, and will I ever get cavities?The integrity of veneered teeth is only marginally compromised, and the veneer is bonded to the existing teeth. There is no higher incidence of decay provided the veneers are properly cared for as previously mentioned with regular flossing and brushing with toothpaste. In general, it is good dental advice to keep your sugar consumption low and confined to meal times to prevent decay.
2. How long will porcelain veneers last?They can last from seven to twenty years. While the veneer itself is inert and non-living, the tooth or teeth to which they are attached and the surrounding gum tissues are living and may change. For example, gum line shrinkage may expose or reveal root surfaces. If a veneer comes off it can generally be rebonded. If it chips it can sometimes be rebonded or otherwise replaced.
3. If I have my upper teeth treated with porcelain veneers, will my lower teeth still be a different color, or more yellow?This is certainly a factor that will be discussed during your evaluation and smile design so that everything matches and blends well. Most patients usually whiten the lower teeth with whitening (bleaching) procedures to ensure a good match.
4. Do porcelain veneers stain with normal things like tea, coffee and wine?Porcelain veneers should never stain; however; if your teeth have a propensity to stain you should try to avoid or minimize the behaviors that lead to staining and look after them as recommended above with normal hygiene and maintenance procedures.
5. Does dental insurance cover porcelain veneers?Some insurance companies will cover up to 50% of the fee they deem customary. However, it depends upon what your employer has contracted for with your insurance company rather than what your dentist is charging. Don’t forget your dentist also has to pay the dental technician who actually fabricates the veneers, a critical component in the fee.

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What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Cavities?

No one wants cavities. After all, having cavities means getting work done by the dentist. This work typically involves a drill and several other tools, and (at best) ends in getting a cap and (at worst) ends in a root canal. And no one wants either of these results, really. So, it is best to just avoid this type of work altogether by preventing cavities in the first place.

A Root Canal Treatment Viman Nagar is basically a treatment option needed when the decay has penetrated deep into the tooth and has reached the nerve within or the nerve has been exposed due to excessive wear and tear or some iatrogenic cause resulting in tremendous amount of pain.

How can you avoid getting cavities? Here are several tips that will help to keep your mouth as healthy as it can be – and that will help to keep that dental drill as far away as possible.

1. Eat healthy. Sugary foods and drinks are not good for your teeth or oral health. By limiting the amount of junk that you eat and drink, you will be helping to prevent plaque from forming on your teeth.

2. Take care when you do eat and drink sweets. It isn’t reasonable to insist that anyone completely avoid sweets. Instead, be wise when you do eat and drink sweets. After eating a sugary snack, go brush your teeth. And as for a sweet drink, try drinking it through a straw so that the drink never even touches your teeth. Also, with any type of sweet, consume it in one sitting rather than throughout the day so that you can avoid exposing your mouth to it all day long.

3. Brush properly. You have heard it before, of course, but it is extremely important to brush your teeth at least twice each day. Using a fluoride toothpaste will help most, as research has shown that it has a higher chance of fighting cavities.

4. Use a mouthrinse. Several antimicrobial mouth rinses on the market – such as Crest Pro Health and Listerine–have been clinically proven to reduce plaque. Try rinsing with one of these after brushing and after eating for the best results.

5. Don’t forget to floss. So many people skip flossing, but this is a very important step in avoiding cavities. This is because flossing is the only way to remove the food debris that gets caught between the teeth when eating. If traditional dental floss is difficult for you to maneuver, try using floss picks. The single-use picks might make flossing easier for you – and, therefore, you may be less inclined to skip.

6. Chew sugarless gum. The American Dental Association (ADA) awarded their Seal of Acceptance in 2007 to Wrigley’s Orbit, Eclipse, and Extra sugarless chewing gums for helping to prevent cavities. They work by increasing the flow of saliva to your mouth. It is best to chew a piece after meals, when brushing isn’t convenient.

7. Have sealants put on your teeth. Your dentist can place dental sealants, which are a protective coating, on your back teeth. This will help shield these teeth against bacteria and plaque.

8. Visit your dentist regularly. Some cavities – or teeth in danger of getting cavities – can only be detected by a dental x-ray. Regular check-ups are essential.

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Why Do We Have Bad Breath?

Bad breath also known as halitosis is a condition that will jeopardize a person’s social and even professional life. Some people have it worse than others do especially when the condition becomes chronic. In such a case, it becomes difficult to get rid of the bad breath through regular methods such as brushing teeth or using mouthwash.

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There are various causes, the basic of which is poor oral hygiene. When food particles are left in between teeth, they will decay and cause bad odor.  A lot of cases are easily dealt with when victims improve their dental health by brushing and flossing teeth as regularly as recommended as well as having routine dental checkups and cleaning. As part of lack of good oral hygiene, improper cleaning of dentures for people who use them also leads to bad breath.  The other common cause of halitosis is some foods that you consume. Garlic and onions top the list together with certain spicy foods. In addition, tobacco also contributes greatly to bad breath besides discoloring teeth.

Certain medical conditions contribute to halitosis as well. Sinusitis is one of the most common causes in addition to diabetes, nose infections, bronchitis, and respiratory infection. At the same time, people who suffer from the case of dry mouth consequently suffer from bad breath. The mouth usually lacks enough saliva flow, which can be as a result of several reasons. These include being on certain medication that restrain the flow of saliva in the mouth such as vitamin supplements or suffering from salivary gland disorders. Breathing from the mouth continuously also causes the mouth to dry and therefore produce a bad odor. In addition to all these causes, halitosis is attributed to the large number of bacteria that inhabit the mouth. Their function is to breakdown proteins into amino acids and in the process, they produce smelly gases that translate to halitosis. The same bacteria also acts on food particles left in the mouth, which eventually leads to gum disease that in turn, causes bad breath.

The good news is that halitosis can be treated as well as prevented. The first step is to improve dental hygiene by brushing teeth regularly. A good brand of toothpaste will help fight bacteria and keep your breath fresh. It is also important to always clean the tongue as it harbors a lot of debris that causes bad odor. Visiting a dentist after every six months is also recommended during which they will conduct a thorough dental checkup as you also receive dental cleaning. Treating of chronic bad breath particularly calls for a change in lifestyle. This is more so for people who smoke, consume too much alcohol, or chew tobacco.

Drinking a lot of water regularly across the day is especially helpful to people who suffer from dry mouth. This helps expose the mouth to more oxygen thus reducing bad breath. Mouthwashes are also known to assist in treating bad breath with their antibacterial elements. You will also need to regulate the intake of foods that cause bad breath to treat the condition effectively. Worst cases of chronic halitosis are best taken to specialists for professional treatment.

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All About Dental Hygiene – Kids and Proper Care

To those of us who have kids, their health and well-being is the top priority over everything else. Parents often obsess (in a good way) over every aspect of their kids’ health. Dental hygiene, however, does not always get the same treatment. This is unfortunate, because you know who absolutely has to have great dental hygiene? Kids. This article will give you the basic principles you will need to set your kids up on the right track for a healthy mouth.

As you probably know, habits and routines that we pick up as children often stay with us for the rest of our lives, and changing them later gets harder with every passing year. Therefore, it is crucial that your kids get into a good dental hygiene routine as soon as possible. There are essentially three overall principles you should teach your children: how to brush; how to floss; and how to watch what you eat.

Teaching a child how to properly brush is the cornerstone of good dental hygiene. Kids need active instruction, with the parents demonstrating and showing how to brush to the children. When they are old enough (usually around five or six), you can let them brush themselves under your supervision. Make sure to explain how they should brush in small circles around the mouth, instead of back and forth. They should also know to brush for at least a minute, and cover every side of their teeth. To seal the deal, make sure they do this every night for several months. If you do, they will develop a good habit.

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The next thing you should teach a kid is how to floss. Merely brushing is not good enough, for kids or for adults. They also need to floss. Take some floss and explain to them that the brush does not get out all of the food. To get out all of the food, they need to use floss. Then, demonstrate on yourself, and carefully do so on them afterwards. I would not let them floss by themselves until they are at least eight, but if you get them to floss thoroughly, their teeth will be stronger.

Lastly, you need to share with your children what they should eat or drink. While you have total control over their diet at an early age, you will not always be there to monitor them later on. So, tell your children that they should not consume a lot of sugary drinks. They also should chew sugar-free gum, eat crunchy foods with fiber (like apples or celery for cleaning), and refrain from eating a lot of candy. And if they eat, they should brush their teeth if possible afterward, or should at least floss.

The above habits, if taught, will go a long way to teaching your kids good dental hygiene. They will have beautiful smiles – and will also save mom and dad a lot of money in the future.

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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

When you look at how much do dental implants cost you have to look at numerous aspects of dental implants and the factors that can impact the overall costs. This no different than evaluating dental veneers or what braces cost. Some of the costs associated with dental implants include the bone structure of the mouth and jaw before the implant is secured.

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Since there are few insurance companies that will cover the implants, most people have to either find a way to pay out of pocket for such expenses or they have to ask the dentist to do a certain amount of their own financing. Some individuals are lucky enough to get a loan for the cost of the entire procedure.

In the most basic form, dental implants cost about $1000 to $3000 per implant. If the bone structure under the gum needs to be adjusted the price can escalate quickly. There are plenty of situations that drive the expenses right up there to more than $30, 000 for just a few teeth.

The costs are influenced by certain aspects like the implantation of the screw that leads into the jaw as well as the restoration of the gum. If the patient has gone an extended period of time without a tooth or a root in the gum line there is a greater need for reconstructive surgery to help stabilize the root site for the implants.

The procedure usually runs through a few simple steps. Each individual tooth may or may not need its own rooting site. This, of course, will depend on the number of and the location of the teeth in question. For many people, the rooting is one of the most expensive parts of the procedure.

A titanium screw is implanted first, often rooted into bone taken from an animal or another form of synthetic bone, which can drive the costs of dental implants way up. From there, the healed mouth is then worked on to implant the false tooth permanently. Each tooth can be cemented into the mouth on a permanent or a semi permanent basis.

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Getting Your Smile Back With Dental Veneers

A beautiful smile is very arresting and can build a lasting impression to anyone. Looking at your smile in the mirror, you would feel your self-confidence going to an all-time high. But then, you also know that a smile does not stay forever. A combination of poor lifestyle, genetics, and bad environment contribute to the loss of luster and even the degradation of teeth. Fortunately, there are many ways one can get his or her picture-perfect smile back. One of them is through dental veneers.

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Dental veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry composed of a thin hollow ceramic material specifically designed for a certain individual’s teeth. The veneers are then placed on the surface of the tooth, effectively covering the enamel. This results to a renewed and improved smile that has whiter and properly aligned set of teeth.

Dental veneers can be a solution to a host of cosmetic dental issues. Over time, the covering of the teeth will be subjected to wear and tear as a result of eating and drinking habits.

Irregular hygiene and smoking contribute as well. These factors make the teeth dull, disfigured, and noticeably discolored. All these teeth issues can be remedied by dental veneers.

Even inborn teeth issues such as uneven spacing of teeth can be fixed by veneers as they can provide a dental patient well spaced and aligned teeth. They also give added layers of protection for the tooth. In some instances, they entirely prevent more complicated procedures such as a dental crown or bridge. This can become an alternative to whitening techniques especially if the teeth in question also have alignment issues.

Indeed, it looks like dental veneers are multifunctional. They don’t only bring back the whiteness of your teeth, but they also protect them from further damage. Of course, dentists will always advise you to change certain dietary habits to ensure that the veneers will be properly taken care of.

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Tooth Whitening Rain – Get Whiter Teeth

When you smile, do you feel as if everyone is talking about the discoloration? Individuals that have teeth discoloration have a low self-confidence level when it comes to smiling. There are many products and clinics that can help you with this problem you are dealing with. Why should you deal with discolored teeth when you really do not have to? With the method of tooth whitening rain, you will be able to get whiter teeth in no time. This method is for those individuals that are not only looking for whiter teeth with fresh breath, but a professional look.

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Are you wondering how are teeth discolored in the first place? You see, apart from aging, if you smoke, drink a lot of sodas, caffeine and eat certain foods, you are staining your teeth. This is why it is very important to slack down a bit on those foods and drinks that discolor your teeth if you would like to have whiter teeth.

Teeth whitening is simple and effective, depending on the method you choose. With the tooth whitening rain method, you will get just what you want. We guarantee you will have a brighter and lighter smile that will let your confidence shine threw.

This method will last much longer than the normal system out there and your teeth will be sure to sprinkle. After you use this treatment, you may need to get some touchups done after months have passed. However, if you cut down on the foods and drinks that stain as well as smoking, the whiter teeth may last longer.

What have you learnt from this article? You have learnt to try teeth whitening rain if you have discolored teeth. With this solution, we guarantee each time you smile, individuals are going to admire those pretty, white teeth.

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Great Home Remedies to Cure Bad Breath

If you or someone you know suffers from bad breath (otherwise known as halitosis), then solving this problem is obviously a big priority for you or them. There are plenty of treatments and cures out there on the market, but most of these are expensive or complicated, and may involve going to a medical professional. If you do not like the sound of this, then there are home remedies to cure stinky breath you can use in the privacy of your own home.

One of the simplest (and most popular) home remedies for halitosis involves a common, everyday ingredient: baking soda. Baking soda has been used for generations as an effective deodorizer and cleanser. People keep an open box in the refrigerator for that reason: to clean the air of bad odors. Baking soda can do the same for your mouth. If you want a simple, no-frills solution, take some baking soda and mix it with water, then apply to your brush as a toothpaste. If the taste puts you off, then add a drop or two of mint extract to the mixture to give it a fresh, minty taste.

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Another home remedy to get rid of foul smells from your mouth is also very simple: green tea. Did you know that green tea is a great anti-bacterial beverage? It is true. There is something about the chemistry of green tea that kills bacteria; this, in addition to its antioxidant properties, make green tea great for your health. For a quick and effective home remedy, simply rinse your mouth with green tea instead of regular mouthwash. Try and avoid green tea that has had sugar or honey added to it; regular green tea is your best bet for a mouthwash.

Finally, a simple and effective home remedy to cure bad breath is simply eating the right food. Citrus fruits are great for bad breath because they are acidic. Citric acid is effective at cleaning your mouth and killing bacteria, as well as restoring the pH balance in your mouth. This can seriously inhibit bad breath from developing. Chewing on parsley is another way to use food as a treatment for bad breath. Mint leaves also work well for this purpose.

With these home remedies to cure bad breath, you do not have to go to the store and spent a lot of money on bad breath cures. You can just use the ingredients you have in your very own home for a nice, refreshing solution that will leave your mouth smelling great.

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Sensitive Teeth Treatment and Prevention For Patients

Ever wondered, why you can’t take up cold, hot or even sweet things in your mouth, without getting aching feeling in your mouth. In some extreme cases, patients can’t even touch their tooth with their tongue or other teeth. In such cases, it is advisable to consult a dentist for your treatment.

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Most people ignore this pain due to lack of time and money. Some others simply ignore it that is nothing of concern and dismiss it, altogether. But the fact is that it is a kind of tooth condition, when people have to suffer from pain, as and when they consume anything that hurts their tooth.

There are generally two types of tooth sensitivity:

Dentinal: Dentin, the middle layer of tooth is covered and protected by enamel above the gum line and centum below the gum line. Tooth’s center has a nerve branch, emerging from tooth pulp.

After prolonged neglect, dentin and centum are stripped-off leading to exposure of inner dentin. This dentin has nerve center in it which gets exposed to hot and cold liquid and creates sensitivity. It’s actually the nerves which get affected and cause dentinal sensitivity. One or more teeth can be affected by dentinal sensitivity.

Pulpal: The center of tooth constitutes blood vessels and nerves. When, the pulp of teeth gets exposed to different temperatures, then it causes sensitivity, known as pulpal sensitivity. It is generally connected with single tooth.

Causes of Sensitive teeth are:

o Poor oral hygiene

o Vigorous brushing of teeth, leading to destruction of enamel of teeth

o Tooth wearing for longer time.

o A filling which gets cracked over a period of time

o High consumption of acidic foods or beverages

o Tooth whitening with poor roots and excessive tooth whitening

o Untreated cavities

o Improper surgery in which roots of teeth are exposed

o An infection in tooth

o Broken or cracked tooth

All these problems are avoidable and treatment is also available for them. Therefore, it is better to have proper oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day, using soft brush, have proper and timely dental check-up and keep proper record of all visits help in prevention of sensitive teeth in most cases.

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