By Dr. Harold Katz - BAD BREATH EXPERT
It's now possible in almost all cases to achieve dental office quality teeth whitening from the comfort of your own home. The best teeth whitening systems use a moldable tray system that contains fitted mouthpieces.
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Price: $13.50
Testimonials
TheraBreath products are used by millions of people worldwide. Read some of their success stories below.
"In a simple sense, THEY WORK! "
-Thank you! RDH Tampa FL
"Becasue I am a smoker, I have bad breath and stained teeth. I've been using your TheraBrite products and find the refreshing/cleaning feel unlike any of the many products I’ve tried. My teeth also stay white for so much longer."
-David E. (Woodbridge, VA)
"I was desperate to find a product to help my discolored teeth. I was about to spend over $1000 for bleaching. Thank God I found TheraBrite. I now have white teeth and great breath. My confidence is back!"
-Amber C. (Arlington, TX)
I began practicing dentistry in 1975 - at that time I had just graduated with my DDS degree from UCLA and was eager to make my mark as a dentist. I worked a double shift at a dental clinic near the corner of Hollywood and Vine (about as unglamorous an intersection as you will ever find, especially when seeing emergency patients at 10:30 pm) and at a clinic near CBS Television City (where I once fixed the cracked denture of a famous Vaudevillian who was appearing across the street).
Home Teeth Whitening
Everybody loves a bright white smile,
and there are many different procedures available
to help you improve the look of yours.
At any rate, it really didn't matter at which socioeconomic level my patients came from. This was Los Angeles; everyone was very image conscious about their smiles. Back in the 70's, cosmetic dentistry meant using "Pearl Drops" toothpaste.
A lot has changed in the past 28 years, and especially in the last 10 years in the field of teeth whitening, both in the dental office and at home.
Two Methods For Teeth Whitening
Dental (In-Office) Teeth Whitening and Home Teeth Whitening
1) Dental (In-Office) Teeth Whitening is effective, but can be a time consuming and expensive procedure.
I can tell you from first-hand experience, dentists love the patient who wants his or her teeth bleached in the dental office. Back in the early '90's, there was only one option!
Your dentist would make molds of your teeth, send them off to a lab, and in 5-10 days receive back your custom fitted mouthpiece. Then you would sit in the dental chair for 1-2 hours, with these plastic molds filled with peroxide (at a very low concentration) pressed against your teeth and gums.
After 3-4 visits, you teeth would be officially declared whiter (and usually they were), and you would be sent home with a nice, fat $500 - $1,000 bill to pay. With whiter teeth of course.
Now, I'll be the first to admit, dental office whitening has come a long way in the past 10 years. Now, the most popular dental whitening procedure known as laser bleaching (or power bleaching, argon bleaching, etc.) which basically consists of the application of a concentrated peroxide gel spread onto your teeth, and 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 paste which chemically reacts with the peroxide to complete the bleaching process in as short a time period as possible.
This procedure does work (although many dentists say that you get a whiter smile by repeated tray applications because the peroxide stays in contact with your teeth for longer periods of time); however, the downside is that you still get stuck with that fat $500 - $1,000 bill (at least for the good dental whitening!). Furthermore, you still need to either come back 6 months later for another whitening (excuse me - a touch up!), or you're given some take home bleaching items (then, why did you spend $500-$1000 dollars for the in-office procedure?)
Fortunately (as with most other things in life), technology stepped in to make teeth whitening easier and more affordable!
2) Home Teeth Whitening is now as effective as dental office treatments, in addition to being less expensive and more convenient.
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 and bleaching has taken a bite out of (sorry about the pun) the in-office power bleaching systems, where millions of corporate advertising dollars now compete with the comfort of doing it 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.
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Essentially, There Are 3 Different Types of Home Teeth Whitening Available:
1. Brush-on whitening
2. Strips you stick on your teeth
3. Trays with bleaching gels
1) Brush-on Whitening
Brush-on whitening in principal is a great concept. Just brush on the formula, allow it to dry on your teeth, and let it stay on your teeth overnight. Sounds simple, right?
In reality, brush-on 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).
Why doesn't Brush-on Whitening work?
Brush-on Whitening has Two Main Flaws:
Flaw 1: When you brush on the formula, it relies on the premise that it will dry on your teeth. This is great in principle, but if you get the formula wet (i.e. from saliva) then it becomes REALLY easy to rub off parts of the whitening formulas. Guess what happens if you rub off only part of the whitening formula? You got it - you don't get an even whitening result! It turns out patchy, and blotchy. It reminds me of the time I painted our first apartment...don't ask!
Flaw 2: The second flaw with most brush-on whitening, in my opinion, is the ingredients. If you look at the ingredient list of the leading brush on whitener, you'll see the first ingredient is alcohol - and if you've read my free ebook, The Bad Breath Bible, then you already know that alcohol is terrible for your breath! Actually, I'm sure the reason why they've added alcohol to their 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 whitening formulas contain glycerin, which literally sucks the moisture out from the enamel of your teeth and is the primary cause of most tooth sensitivity from whitening.
2) Teeth Whitening Strips
The second most common type of home teeth whitening is using whitening strips. The main lure of this type of home teeth whitening is their 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...
Why don't Teeth Whitening Strips work?
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 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 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!
3) Trays With Bleaching Gels (MOST EFFECTIVE!)
Trays with bleaching gels still provide the best combination of the most affordable and most efficient tooth whitening available. Since I'm a dentist, I can let you in on a few little secrets here.
First, most of the bleaching gels available at your dentist are exactly the same. There is very little difference from one dentist to another, because the gels are formulated by a small number of manufacturers.
Second, most of the bleaching 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" (with low cost being sometimes the only consideration), they have very low concentrations of active ingredients.
Make sure you use a bleaching gel with a concentration of at least 21% - this means a whiter result in a shorter period of time!
Home Teeth Whitening
Teeth Before Starting TheraBreath Treatment
Home Teeth Whitening
Teeth After 2 Weeks of TheraBreath Treatment
Third, the one thing in common between dental bleaching gels and store gels is that they both use glycerin as a carrying agent. Now there is nothing wrong with glycerin; 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 bleaching process. This is what causes the most common side effect of bleaching - sensitive teeth! (By the way, my TheraBrite Formula Whitening Kits don't use a glycerin base - that's just one reason why it's so unique.)
Armed With This New Knowledge, What Should You Do?
Well, there are 4 KEY COMPONENTS to making sure you get the best possible tooth whitening every time you whiten your teeth.
1. Immediately before bleaching, brush your teeth with an oxygenating toothpaste combined with the finest natural polishing agents AND aloe vera to strengthen your gums and prevent any sensitivity.
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.
3. Use a 21% concentrated bleaching gel based on carbamide peroxide that is formulated specifically to reduce the sensitivity to your teeth and gums. (In other words - no glycerin!)
4. Immediately after bleaching, enhance the effect by using an oxygenating oral rinse. Make sure to use a mouthwash without alcohol as this can actually chemically curtail the bleaching effect.
The TheraBrite Deluxe Home Whitening Kit
The TheraBrite Whitening System is one of the most effective home whitening systems. It uses 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.
TheraBrite and How It Works to Whiten Teeth
TheraBrite PLUS oxygenating formula safely whitens your teeth with the power of oyygen (OXYD-8)!
To make sure your teeth are as clean as a whistle, and to make sure that the TheraBrite bleaching gel directly contacts your tooth enamel (instead of dental plaque), brush your teeth for two minutes with an oxygenating toothpaste immediately before bleaching. You should use as strong of a bleaching gel as possible to ensure that the time your teeth are in contact with the whitening gel is well spent. The older gels used 16% carbamide peroxide, but the newer gels, like TheraBrite Whitening, can be as high as 22% peroxide. However, it's imperative that the gel does not contain any glycerin to reduce any sensitivity the whitening gel may have on your teeth and gums. A flavored bleaching gel also helps - why not make the experience as pleasant as possible? No need for it to taste bad!
TheraBrite Deluxe Whitening Kit
The TheraBrite PLUS Deluxe Whitening Kit is the most effective home-whitening available. The Thermoplastic mouthgards mold to the contours of your teeth and gums, while the 21%+ Carbamide Peroxide Gel delivers the fastest home whitening available.
After your TheraBrite At-Home Bleaching session, it is very wise to rinse thoroughly with an oxygenating mouthwash to prolong the effect (an alcohol-based mouthwash will chemically curtail the bleaching process).
Follow this procedure 5 days in a row, doing the top and bottom arch separately for comfort (you can try to do both at once if you prefer - I actually do it this way, but everyone is different), and you will have a noticeably whiter smile - guaranteed!
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Dr. Harold Katz Talks About Bad Breath
From the Desk of Dr Harold Katz
As a Dentist specializing in the treatment of halitosis, I have treated over ten thousand patients through the California Breath Clinics. I typically start each first consultation with a brief overview I thought would be helpful to share with you. It goes a little something like this...
Everyone has the germs responsible for bad breath living on their tongue and in the back of their throat. Under the right circumstances, those germs will cause bad breath. The trick to always having fresh breath is stopping those bad breath germs from gobbling up protein, digesting it, and excreting sulfur all over your mouth... Sorry about painting that picture, but it's a very accurate description of what takes place in your mouth every day.
Luckily, it's not complicated to keep bad breath bacteria in check. Here are five simple and common sense tips you can use every day to minimize opportunities for halitosis to strike:
1. Drink plenty of water
It's good for you. It keeps you strong, thin, healthy, and young looking. It also keeps your breath fresh. A well hydrated mouth is one rich with saliva. Saliva is your body's own and most effective germ fighter. Drink more water, have more saliva, control mouth germs, have fresher breath. Simple, right?
2. Check your prescriptions
Medication that may improve your overall health may also improve the environment for bad breath germs. Many prescriptions have dry mouth as a side effect. Dry mouth means a lack of saliva and rampant bacterial growth. If you experience Dry Mouth from prescriptions, using a regimen such a TheraBreath Toothpaste and Oral Rinse will help restore a healthy amount of moisture and encourage saliva production. A healthy level of saliva is necessary to maintain fresh breath.
3. Rinse after every meal (even if it's only with water)
Most people brush only once a day. As a dentist, it's disappointing to say the least. That means that food you have at breakfast after your morning brushing has a chance to feed bacteria in your mouth for 23 or so hours. That's more than enough time to not only feed bad breath bacteria but to encourage plaque and decay. If I can't get you to brush after every meal, at least rinse with drinking water. Swish it around vigorously to remove traces of sugars and proteins and dislodge any food that may stick in between teeth and gums. Then spit or swallow, as the occasion dictates.
Remember however that water will simply remove pollutants that will feed bacteria that cause bad breath. To effectively control this bacteria you will need to use a toothpaste and mouthwash with an active ingredient such as TheraBreath. And don't be like most people... remember to brush every morning AND every night. Your dentist will thank you.
4. Protein supplements feed germs too
Many nutritional supplements like whey and creatine are a germs perfect snack. It makes sense. Those supplements are designed to rapidly and efficiently feed your body. On the way to your stomach they feed hungry germs in your oral cavity as well. If you are taking protein supplements make sure you carefully and thoroughly brush and rinse after every dose. Don't give bad breath germs a free meal.
5. A white or yellow tongue means germs are having a party
The colored coating on your tongue is actually a layer of bacteria waste. There, I said it. If your tongue has a thick coating that is white or yellow, it typically means bacteria are running wild. You will usually see such a coating if you forgot to brush the night before, after drinking alcohol which both feeds bacteria and dries your mouth, or if you are having a minor sore throat or other bacterial infection.
To help the problem, clean your tongue as well as the inside of your cheeks with either a tongue scraper or toothbrush covered with TheraBreath Toothpaste. This will quickly remove the coating and begin to control the bacteria producing it. Left unchecked, this bacteria can lead to much worse oral care problems than simple halitosis.
My patients have always found these tips helpful, and I hope you will too.
Yours in good health,
Dr Harold Katz
As a Dentist specializing in the treatment of halitosis, I have treated over ten thousand patients through the California Breath Clinics. I typically start each first consultation with a brief overview I thought would be helpful to share with you. It goes a little something like this...
Everyone has the germs responsible for bad breath living on their tongue and in the back of their throat. Under the right circumstances, those germs will cause bad breath. The trick to always having fresh breath is stopping those bad breath germs from gobbling up protein, digesting it, and excreting sulfur all over your mouth... Sorry about painting that picture, but it's a very accurate description of what takes place in your mouth every day.
Luckily, it's not complicated to keep bad breath bacteria in check. Here are five simple and common sense tips you can use every day to minimize opportunities for halitosis to strike:
1. Drink plenty of water
It's good for you. It keeps you strong, thin, healthy, and young looking. It also keeps your breath fresh. A well hydrated mouth is one rich with saliva. Saliva is your body's own and most effective germ fighter. Drink more water, have more saliva, control mouth germs, have fresher breath. Simple, right?
2. Check your prescriptions
Medication that may improve your overall health may also improve the environment for bad breath germs. Many prescriptions have dry mouth as a side effect. Dry mouth means a lack of saliva and rampant bacterial growth. If you experience Dry Mouth from prescriptions, using a regimen such a TheraBreath Toothpaste and Oral Rinse will help restore a healthy amount of moisture and encourage saliva production. A healthy level of saliva is necessary to maintain fresh breath.
3. Rinse after every meal (even if it's only with water)
Most people brush only once a day. As a dentist, it's disappointing to say the least. That means that food you have at breakfast after your morning brushing has a chance to feed bacteria in your mouth for 23 or so hours. That's more than enough time to not only feed bad breath bacteria but to encourage plaque and decay. If I can't get you to brush after every meal, at least rinse with drinking water. Swish it around vigorously to remove traces of sugars and proteins and dislodge any food that may stick in between teeth and gums. Then spit or swallow, as the occasion dictates.
Remember however that water will simply remove pollutants that will feed bacteria that cause bad breath. To effectively control this bacteria you will need to use a toothpaste and mouthwash with an active ingredient such as TheraBreath. And don't be like most people... remember to brush every morning AND every night. Your dentist will thank you.
4. Protein supplements feed germs too
Many nutritional supplements like whey and creatine are a germs perfect snack. It makes sense. Those supplements are designed to rapidly and efficiently feed your body. On the way to your stomach they feed hungry germs in your oral cavity as well. If you are taking protein supplements make sure you carefully and thoroughly brush and rinse after every dose. Don't give bad breath germs a free meal.
5. A white or yellow tongue means germs are having a party
The colored coating on your tongue is actually a layer of bacteria waste. There, I said it. If your tongue has a thick coating that is white or yellow, it typically means bacteria are running wild. You will usually see such a coating if you forgot to brush the night before, after drinking alcohol which both feeds bacteria and dries your mouth, or if you are having a minor sore throat or other bacterial infection.
To help the problem, clean your tongue as well as the inside of your cheeks with either a tongue scraper or toothbrush covered with TheraBreath Toothpaste. This will quickly remove the coating and begin to control the bacteria producing it. Left unchecked, this bacteria can lead to much worse oral care problems than simple halitosis.
My patients have always found these tips helpful, and I hope you will too.
Yours in good health,
Dr Harold Katz
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I would like to welcome Dr. Harold Katz as our guest blogger
Bad Breath Spray Stops Halitosis
By Dr. Harold Katz - BAD BREATH EXPERT
SUMMARY:
Bad Breath Spray Stops Halitosis and Bad Breath in the Throat and Tonsils
Related Products
TheraBreath PLUS 'Extinguisher' Spray
Price: $8.50
Testimonials
TheraBreath products are used by millions of people worldwide. Read some of their success stories below.
"My husband found this breath spray after trying many kinds to remedy his bad breath. Nothing has worked until now. Thanks to the "New TheraBreath Plus Oral Spray" the bad breath has taken a hiatus."
--Katherine
"I did not know what I had going on in my throat until this year. I 'had' tonsil stones. I ordrerd Aktiv Oxigen Serum, tablets and the kit and 14 days later I had no sign of any tonsil stones. My mouth and tongue have never felt and looked this good!"
-Lin N. (Reno, NV)
"My Chinese husband Nick, had severe bad breath problems. It put a real damper on our intimate love life. Thanks to TheraBreath PLUS products our lives have changed. He is so confident in kissing me, and the 'spark' is back again."
-Sarah L. (Carson City, NV)
If you are like me, then you're probably thinking "Not another breath spray - isn't rinsing and brushing enough?"
It's a valid question......and one that I think I've tried to answer before, but I don't mind doing again.
Let me start by saying this - bad breath is the odor of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that are created from the anaerobic bacteria that live in your mouth, between your teeth, beneath the surface of your tongue, in the back of your throat, and in your tonsils (if they exist).
Bad Breath Spray should go on the Back of the TongueSee the picture to the left.... reaching your mouth, teeth, and front of your tongue in regions D, E, and F is simple - tens of thousands of you do it every day with our TheraBreath Oral Rinses and Toothpastes. But what about the production of odors farther back (Regions A, B, and C) - in the very back of your tongue, deep in your throat or in your tonsils?
When you gargle with an oral rinse (mouthwash) - most of time it can be very difficult to reach way down deep in your throat. Many of my patients find that a 'Gag Reflex' kicks in (this happens automatically in most people when something touches a sensitive area in the back of your throat and tongue). So what can you do? To stop bad breath you MUST neutralize the sulfur compounds that have been created by the anaerobic bacteria that live in deep recesses of your throat and tongue.
In response to this exact concern, I've created a breath spray that addresses this problem. TheraBreath PLUS Extinguisher Breath Spray has a unique 7.5cm long, swiveling, extended head which holds down the tongue and sprays the potent Therabreath PLUS formula directly on the bacterial breeding ground located in the back of your tongue and throat. It's the only patented Extra Strength formula that can literally reach the part of your throat and tongue that no other formula can touch!
Many of you have told me during your first clinical appointment, that you've always felt something stuck in your throat - and you've attributed that uncomfortable feeling to your breath and taste disorder - this spray was designed to solve that problem.
Please remember that for chronic conditions, the only way to prevent the anaerobic bacteria from creating VSC's is through daily use of an oxygenating line of products such as TheraBreath Oral Rinse and Toothgel (now at Albertsons, SavOn, Jewel, Osco, and Acme). For specific instructions on how to do this, see the Instructions of Use.
As with all of our formulas, the PLUS Extinguisher Spray passed all tests at my San Francisco clinic with flying colors. It has made those test patients extremely happy, especially since many of the chronic and lingering cases involve odor production that may be beyond the reach of just rinsing and tooth brushing (which should still be part of everybody's daily regimen.)
It's especially useful for patients with:
1. Chronic bad breath who want extra relief throughout the day
2. Light, occasional (situational) breath or taste disorder, who want instant relief without an overbearing strong minty taste or smell
3. Dry mouth sufferers, whose tongue tends to become extra sticky as the day goes on
TheraBreath PLUS Extinguisher Spray is small enough to carry in your pocket, purse, or briefcase, so that you can even use it before or after your favorite garlic dish.
I hope you can now see how a breath spray (especially one that actually reaches the source of bad breath) can help you regain your confidence.
By Dr. Harold Katz - BAD BREATH EXPERT
SUMMARY:
Bad Breath Spray Stops Halitosis and Bad Breath in the Throat and Tonsils
Related Products
TheraBreath PLUS 'Extinguisher' Spray
Price: $8.50
Testimonials
TheraBreath products are used by millions of people worldwide. Read some of their success stories below.
"My husband found this breath spray after trying many kinds to remedy his bad breath. Nothing has worked until now. Thanks to the "New TheraBreath Plus Oral Spray" the bad breath has taken a hiatus."
--Katherine
"I did not know what I had going on in my throat until this year. I 'had' tonsil stones. I ordrerd Aktiv Oxigen Serum, tablets and the kit and 14 days later I had no sign of any tonsil stones. My mouth and tongue have never felt and looked this good!"
-Lin N. (Reno, NV)
"My Chinese husband Nick, had severe bad breath problems. It put a real damper on our intimate love life. Thanks to TheraBreath PLUS products our lives have changed. He is so confident in kissing me, and the 'spark' is back again."
-Sarah L. (Carson City, NV)
If you are like me, then you're probably thinking "Not another breath spray - isn't rinsing and brushing enough?"
It's a valid question......and one that I think I've tried to answer before, but I don't mind doing again.
Let me start by saying this - bad breath is the odor of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that are created from the anaerobic bacteria that live in your mouth, between your teeth, beneath the surface of your tongue, in the back of your throat, and in your tonsils (if they exist).
Bad Breath Spray should go on the Back of the TongueSee the picture to the left.... reaching your mouth, teeth, and front of your tongue in regions D, E, and F is simple - tens of thousands of you do it every day with our TheraBreath Oral Rinses and Toothpastes. But what about the production of odors farther back (Regions A, B, and C) - in the very back of your tongue, deep in your throat or in your tonsils?
When you gargle with an oral rinse (mouthwash) - most of time it can be very difficult to reach way down deep in your throat. Many of my patients find that a 'Gag Reflex' kicks in (this happens automatically in most people when something touches a sensitive area in the back of your throat and tongue). So what can you do? To stop bad breath you MUST neutralize the sulfur compounds that have been created by the anaerobic bacteria that live in deep recesses of your throat and tongue.
In response to this exact concern, I've created a breath spray that addresses this problem. TheraBreath PLUS Extinguisher Breath Spray has a unique 7.5cm long, swiveling, extended head which holds down the tongue and sprays the potent Therabreath PLUS formula directly on the bacterial breeding ground located in the back of your tongue and throat. It's the only patented Extra Strength formula that can literally reach the part of your throat and tongue that no other formula can touch!
Many of you have told me during your first clinical appointment, that you've always felt something stuck in your throat - and you've attributed that uncomfortable feeling to your breath and taste disorder - this spray was designed to solve that problem.
Please remember that for chronic conditions, the only way to prevent the anaerobic bacteria from creating VSC's is through daily use of an oxygenating line of products such as TheraBreath Oral Rinse and Toothgel (now at Albertsons, SavOn, Jewel, Osco, and Acme). For specific instructions on how to do this, see the Instructions of Use.
As with all of our formulas, the PLUS Extinguisher Spray passed all tests at my San Francisco clinic with flying colors. It has made those test patients extremely happy, especially since many of the chronic and lingering cases involve odor production that may be beyond the reach of just rinsing and tooth brushing (which should still be part of everybody's daily regimen.)
It's especially useful for patients with:
1. Chronic bad breath who want extra relief throughout the day
2. Light, occasional (situational) breath or taste disorder, who want instant relief without an overbearing strong minty taste or smell
3. Dry mouth sufferers, whose tongue tends to become extra sticky as the day goes on
TheraBreath PLUS Extinguisher Spray is small enough to carry in your pocket, purse, or briefcase, so that you can even use it before or after your favorite garlic dish.
I hope you can now see how a breath spray (especially one that actually reaches the source of bad breath) can help you regain your confidence.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Unemployed And No Dental Insurance
One of the greatest ways to supply dental care for
your household is by means of dental plans.
OK, what are dental plans? How do they work?
What makes them different from insurance company's?
All exceedingly good questions. First lets start off with insurance company's.
Firstly Insurance company's as a rule do not include any cosmetics or orthodontics.
There is a deductible for every procedure.
Insurance is not easily affordable unless you are
employed as well as receive a plan from them. The employer
frequently pays for the largest part of the cost.
There may well be added limits involved such as
pre existing condition. There are annual limits on
how much the insurance corporation will pay. Subsequent to that
it all comes out of your pocket. Additionally your dentist
will have to fill out forms afterward submit to the
insurance company to obtain payment. This adds
time and cost to your care.
By means of a dental plan everybody will be able to purchase a plan for the individual or a family. The family plans present
the best price.
I found myself unemployed once and considered necessary care for my household. I purchased a dental plan and saved many hundreds that year.
I thought it was exceptionally nice that I could take my kid
to the dentist 24 hours as soon as I filled out a simple
online form. I found a dentist in my region that accepted my discount card.
I got 60% off of the procedure. You need to be knowledgeable
that several plans will be different on the price cut so shop around.
The doctor was pleased since he was compensated after services
were rendered and there were no forms to send for compensation.
An additional benefit from dental plans over insurance is
that they pay for orthodontics. As a rule insurance
company's do not.
In conclusion, if you find yourself laid off or you
are employed by a company that does not offer dental
insurance then the dental plan could be an appealing
option for you and your family.
your household is by means of dental plans.
OK, what are dental plans? How do they work?
What makes them different from insurance company's?
All exceedingly good questions. First lets start off with insurance company's.
Firstly Insurance company's as a rule do not include any cosmetics or orthodontics.
There is a deductible for every procedure.
Insurance is not easily affordable unless you are
employed as well as receive a plan from them. The employer
frequently pays for the largest part of the cost.
There may well be added limits involved such as
pre existing condition. There are annual limits on
how much the insurance corporation will pay. Subsequent to that
it all comes out of your pocket. Additionally your dentist
will have to fill out forms afterward submit to the
insurance company to obtain payment. This adds
time and cost to your care.
By means of a dental plan everybody will be able to purchase a plan for the individual or a family. The family plans present
the best price.
I found myself unemployed once and considered necessary care for my household. I purchased a dental plan and saved many hundreds that year.
I thought it was exceptionally nice that I could take my kid
to the dentist 24 hours as soon as I filled out a simple
online form. I found a dentist in my region that accepted my discount card.
I got 60% off of the procedure. You need to be knowledgeable
that several plans will be different on the price cut so shop around.
The doctor was pleased since he was compensated after services
were rendered and there were no forms to send for compensation.
An additional benefit from dental plans over insurance is
that they pay for orthodontics. As a rule insurance
company's do not.
In conclusion, if you find yourself laid off or you
are employed by a company that does not offer dental
insurance then the dental plan could be an appealing
option for you and your family.
Friday, October 9, 2009
My War With Oral Bacteria
You have just gone to the dentist, Your dentist or hygienist
has just told you that you have gingivitis. you are told that
there is way too much blood during cleaning. Good oral hygiene
is discussed with you. And you have the beginnings of a cavity
forming. You are informed that if you don't get this under
control the infection may go into the bone. If that happens
you may loose your teeth.
They give you a new toothbrush and a tooth paste sample
and some dental floss, then they send you home.
All the time you are thinking, I do brush twice each day. I
floss each day or almost each day. So why do I have this problem?
Why is my breath bad all the time? How do I fix it?
Folks I just described myself and what happened to me many
times at the dentist. I just didn't understand why I kept having
these problems. Especially when I did what the doctor said.
I brushed for two minuets twice each day. I flossed at least
four or five times each week. I also used an oral rinse. After
all this each time I went to the dentist I was told the same
thing. Poor oral hygiene!
I also noticed that as you get older these problems seem to
worsen. so I began studying oral health and oral bacteria. I
learned what it does in your mouth. Then I researched the best
remedy for treatment. I will share all of this with you today.
First a brief lesson on oral bacteria and what it does. There
are around 650 different types of bacteria in your mouth at all
times. They thrive on sugars and starches. So after you eat they
grow like wild fire. As they consume the sugars they produce
acid as a waste product. This acid is what erodes the enamel in
your teeth. These bacteria form a sticky film on your teeth and
your entire oral surface. This is important, they are everywhere
in your mouth. OK they form a film that turns into a plaque. This
is also important. You don't get it all with a tooth brush. The
plaque you don't get is turned into a scale that only your dentist
or hygienist can get to. Also this tends to grow under the gum line.
This is where most of the problems come from.
The first thing I did was to throw away my tooth brush and purchase
an electric tooth brush that rotates and has a back section that
moves back and forth. This will help remove more of the plaque
than a regular tooth brush will.
The next thing is I went with is some floss picks. They are those
prestrung things that you use and throw away. I like the silk ones.
I also started using them every day. You don't want to skip a day
and give this bacteria any chance to recover.
You will have some blood because of the soft tissue and some
soreness for awhile. You will have to put up with it to recover.
I did this for about three weeks and slowly there was less blood.
And my breath began to improve. But it was not fixed.
The three weeks was important because it allowed my gums to heal
enough to begin the final treatment.
Now I began to use hydrogen peroxide as an oral rinse. I used it
in the morning and evening after brushing for about two minuets
each time. After two weeks of this my gums were in better shape
yet again. The peroxide kills the bacteria. Also I rinse my toothbrush
in the peroxide to kill germs.
After two weeks of this I began to increase the rinse time to
twenty minuets once each day and five minuets once each day. This
cured my breath problem, my gums don't bleed at all, I don't have that
sticky taste in my mouth any more. My wife will kiss me know.
And guess what, there is one more benefit that I really love
my teeth are white again.
And yes my dentist is happy, there is much less tarter to remove
and the cleaning is much less stressful than it was before.
It took some time but it was well worth it.
has just told you that you have gingivitis. you are told that
there is way too much blood during cleaning. Good oral hygiene
is discussed with you. And you have the beginnings of a cavity
forming. You are informed that if you don't get this under
control the infection may go into the bone. If that happens
you may loose your teeth.
They give you a new toothbrush and a tooth paste sample
and some dental floss, then they send you home.
All the time you are thinking, I do brush twice each day. I
floss each day or almost each day. So why do I have this problem?
Why is my breath bad all the time? How do I fix it?
Folks I just described myself and what happened to me many
times at the dentist. I just didn't understand why I kept having
these problems. Especially when I did what the doctor said.
I brushed for two minuets twice each day. I flossed at least
four or five times each week. I also used an oral rinse. After
all this each time I went to the dentist I was told the same
thing. Poor oral hygiene!
I also noticed that as you get older these problems seem to
worsen. so I began studying oral health and oral bacteria. I
learned what it does in your mouth. Then I researched the best
remedy for treatment. I will share all of this with you today.
First a brief lesson on oral bacteria and what it does. There
are around 650 different types of bacteria in your mouth at all
times. They thrive on sugars and starches. So after you eat they
grow like wild fire. As they consume the sugars they produce
acid as a waste product. This acid is what erodes the enamel in
your teeth. These bacteria form a sticky film on your teeth and
your entire oral surface. This is important, they are everywhere
in your mouth. OK they form a film that turns into a plaque. This
is also important. You don't get it all with a tooth brush. The
plaque you don't get is turned into a scale that only your dentist
or hygienist can get to. Also this tends to grow under the gum line.
This is where most of the problems come from.
The first thing I did was to throw away my tooth brush and purchase
an electric tooth brush that rotates and has a back section that
moves back and forth. This will help remove more of the plaque
than a regular tooth brush will.
The next thing is I went with is some floss picks. They are those
prestrung things that you use and throw away. I like the silk ones.
I also started using them every day. You don't want to skip a day
and give this bacteria any chance to recover.
You will have some blood because of the soft tissue and some
soreness for awhile. You will have to put up with it to recover.
I did this for about three weeks and slowly there was less blood.
And my breath began to improve. But it was not fixed.
The three weeks was important because it allowed my gums to heal
enough to begin the final treatment.
Now I began to use hydrogen peroxide as an oral rinse. I used it
in the morning and evening after brushing for about two minuets
each time. After two weeks of this my gums were in better shape
yet again. The peroxide kills the bacteria. Also I rinse my toothbrush
in the peroxide to kill germs.
After two weeks of this I began to increase the rinse time to
twenty minuets once each day and five minuets once each day. This
cured my breath problem, my gums don't bleed at all, I don't have that
sticky taste in my mouth any more. My wife will kiss me know.
And guess what, there is one more benefit that I really love
my teeth are white again.
And yes my dentist is happy, there is much less tarter to remove
and the cleaning is much less stressful than it was before.
It took some time but it was well worth it.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Nasty Truth About Oral Bacteria
In my last article we discussed the benefits of a good oral
regiment for staying healthy and keeping your teeth for life.
Did you ever wonder about oral bacteria and what it
does in your mouth? I will discuss it today.
Oral bacteria exists in the billions in your mouth. After
you brush all you do is take them down to about 20 million
bacteria in your mouth.
Here is what they do. They consume sugars and starches
to form an acid. This acid causes cavities and bad breath.
These bacteria form into a sticky film that covers everything
in your mouth. Have you ever had that nasty sticky feeling
in your mouth?
If not controlled by a good oral routine these bacteria will
form a plaque or scaling around your gum-line. This is why
you need to see your dentist every six months to scrape this
plaque away. Again if left unchecked your gums will become
irritated. They will bleed and become soft. This is gingivitis
a gum disease that is treatable if not left unchecked.
Your gums may even peel away from your teeth. In this case
the bone is threatened. When you get to this stage surgery will be
needed to save your teeth and general health.
Some recent studies have concluded the dangers of oral bacteria
concerning your heart, liver and other vital parts of your body.
Oral bacteria has been linked to heart attack and stroke.
These bacteria seem to thrive in the placenta of pregnant women putting
their unborn children at risk.
So you can see it is a good idea to keep a good oral regiment
for your teeth and gums.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Oral Health is More Important Than Just Your Teeth
Have you noticed that folks are living longer and with
better health than ever before. Did you know that good
oral health is a major factor in staying healthy longer?
If you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime and stay
healthy well into your later years then a good oral health
regiment is important.
There are between 600 and 650 different types of bacteria
in your mouth. If these bacteria are not controlled they
can poison your system.
Oral bacteria can damage your heart, liver, kidneys and
other vital areas of our bodies. It isn't good for pregnant
mothers either.
So how do we prevent all these bacteria from taking over?
Experts in oral health will say to brush twice each day,
and after meals if possible. If you cant brush after lunch
and most of us cant, then a good sugarless gum can help.
Some of the sugarless gum on the market today are made
for this and are actually good for your teeth.
Next step is to floss each day. Don't just go through the
motions, curve the floss around the teeth and do it correctly.
After that use a good quality oral rinse that kills bacteria.
You can use hydrogen peroxide as an oral rinse, it kills
bacteria and is good for tooth whitening too.
If you do this every day you will keep your teeth for life
and they will be with you in your later years.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tooth Whitening, Dentist or Home
There is some confusion regarding the use of home tooth
whitening kits or solutions and the quality of work done
by your dentist or dental office. When it comes to tooth
whitening, there are several important differences that you
should consider.
The first consideration is the convenience getting to the
end result. There's no question that a dentist is interested
in your overall dental care.Therefore they are more likely
to focus on healthy, usable teeth and less on esthetics.
If you think about it, this is actually a good thing.
Understand that the quality of tooth whitening however
is very comparable. The dentist typically will use much
stronger whitener gels to achieve faster results. They may
also use a laser or blue light which when used with a
"special" gel is claimed to work even faster. Speed
however is not the reason why you're considering getting
your teeth whitened, it's for a brighter smile.
The dentist will achieve results faster but they also need
a formal appointment which makes the dental method
less convenient.
The next important point of interest is the ability to whiten
or what the final result will look like. Here, both the home
tooth whitening solutions and the dentist both do an excellent
job. The difference is that although the dentist may get faster
results, there is a risk of your teeth becoming sensitive to
temperature extremes due to the aggressive nature of the
dental whitening materials used.
Another point is the need for occasional maintenance
treatments. The benefit here definitely goes to the home
tooth whiteners because you can treat your teeth anytime
you wish.
The dental office method can typically cost 400 to 800
dollars for the initial treatment without considering the
expense of the maintenance treatments that will be needed.
Home tooth whitening is a less expensive alternative and
typically does just as well over the long term.
Bottom line is that if you have strong and healthy teeth,
using a home tooth whitening solution can save you money
and deliver the same bright smile and unstained teeth as
the dentist. In the end, home whitening is both an economical,
safe and convenient way to whiten all your teethand bring
back that youthful smile.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tooth Whitening Home Remedy's
There are a few ways to perform tooth whitening at home. You can save a few bucks too.
1.Take strawberries and mash them up. You may add some baking soda if you want to. This is optional. Brush your teeth with the paste. The strawberry's contain tooth whitening agents that perform tooth whitening very well. The seeds also help with removing plaque. Brush with your normal toothpaste after using strawberry's because they are acidic and will erode teeth.
2.Some people use wood ash. Mix the ash with some tooth paste and brush normally. The potassium hydroxide contained in the ash will perform the tooth whitening. There are also small crystals in the ash that help to scrape off plaque. Don't use every day as the crystals are abrasive and will erode your tooth enamel.
3.Brush with baking soda. The mixture that works best is two spoons of baking soda mixes with two spoons of hydrogen peroxide then add mouthwash until you reach the desired consistency. The mouthwash helps with the taste. Brush normally and let the mixture stay on your teeth for a minute or two, then rinse completely.
4.Mix hydrogen peroxide with an equal part of mouthwash. Rinse for 60 seconds, longer if you can stand the taste. You can use peroxide without mixing but it tastes just awful. You can get the same effect with the mixture I just described. Not only does this mixture perform tooth whitening very well, it also kills germs.
5.Try gly-oxide. This is a substitution for peroxide and is available at your drug store. Mix the same as peroxide, this also works very well.
If you want a home solution but you don't wish to mix your own you may wish to consider these options Alta White Trial or Kardashian Smile another possibility may be Idol White. Just click the link to investigate further.
Because of smoking, coffee, tea, red wine, and other tooth staining products, Tooth whitening becomes an ongoing practice. Also older stains will take longer to remove. This is true because teeth are porous and stains work their way into these porous areas.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Facts About Fluoride
Fluoride is a natural element in water, rock, soil, and minerals.
As water passes through soil, rock, and minerals, some of it dissolves
into the water.
The best level for fluoride in drinking water is between 0.7 MG/L
up to 1.2 MG/L. (MG/L means milligrams per liter of water) The range
difference is based on how hot it is where you live. The more water
you drink the lower the amount of fluoride is added.
If you have a well you may want to have your water tested. For this
service just contact your local health dept.
Here are some fluoride facts;
Fluoride levels above 4.0 MG/L can cause skeletal Fluorosis. This is
a serious bone disorder. Even at this level the fluorosis is a long
term problem. However the water at this level is not safe to drink.
Fluoride levels above 2.0 MG/L can cause dental fluorosis in children.
This condition is also cumulative and causes pitting and staining of
teeth. The only good thing here is this condition is repairable.
Fluoride levels below 0.7 MG/L to 1.2 MG/L are optimal and healthy.
Levels between 1.2 MG/L and $4.0 MG/L can cause fluorosis. With long
term use at this level you may experience brittle bones.
(skeletal fluorosis)
So with these facts in mind fluoride levels of up to 1.2 MG/L are good
for all of us.
Fluoride is not harmful or poison at the levels we use in our drinking water.
As water passes through soil, rock, and minerals, some of it dissolves
into the water.
The best level for fluoride in drinking water is between 0.7 MG/L
up to 1.2 MG/L. (MG/L means milligrams per liter of water) The range
difference is based on how hot it is where you live. The more water
you drink the lower the amount of fluoride is added.
If you have a well you may want to have your water tested. For this
service just contact your local health dept.
Here are some fluoride facts;
Fluoride levels above 4.0 MG/L can cause skeletal Fluorosis. This is
a serious bone disorder. Even at this level the fluorosis is a long
term problem. However the water at this level is not safe to drink.
Fluoride levels above 2.0 MG/L can cause dental fluorosis in children.
This condition is also cumulative and causes pitting and staining of
teeth. The only good thing here is this condition is repairable.
Fluoride levels below 0.7 MG/L to 1.2 MG/L are optimal and healthy.
Levels between 1.2 MG/L and $4.0 MG/L can cause fluorosis. With long
term use at this level you may experience brittle bones.
(skeletal fluorosis)
So with these facts in mind fluoride levels of up to 1.2 MG/L are good
for all of us.
Fluoride is not harmful or poison at the levels we use in our drinking water.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Effects of Flouride in Children
Studies from the University of Indiana School of dentistry and the ADA have concluded that adding flouride to drinking water will reduce tooth decay in children by up to 60%.The highest benefit goes to low income families because they are not as likely to go to the dentist for routine treatment.
Fluoride in water is a good topical for teeth. Fluoride is absorbed in our bodies from the water we drink and is incorporated into our saliva. Our saliva then gives our teeth a constant bath with flouride. The flouride hardens the enamel. this process is called re mineralization.
Adding flouride to drinking water makes sense because children are very suceptive to tooth decay. Children tend to drink more juice, soda, candy, sweet cereals, and other sugary foods that foster tooth decay.Adding the flouride to drinking water even saves money because adding flouride costs pennies on the dollar to what it costs to fill a cavity. I wont mention how difficult it can be to get a child to sit through having a tooth drilled. Also consider how long we live these days compared to just fifty years ago.Think for a minute how much longer children will live in the future. You can see that staying on top of good oral health for children is a necessary step to keeping their teeth healthy for a lifetime.
There are those who oppose flouride in drinking water saying that it is not healthy. There are always a flood of studies that prove their point.I will concede that in the wrong amount that flouride can be poison to the body. So is water if you drink too much yet we cannot live without it. The most common symptom of too much flouride in children is a condition called flourosis.
Flourosis is a condition that causes pitting and discoloring of teeth. The correction is nonlethal and it is a cosmetic problem that is easily treatable. Over fluoridation in children can occur as a result of taking flouride pills and drops incorrectly. Only use under direction of your doctor or dentist. these treatments should be discontinued when water is fluoridated.
Fluoride is a natural mineral that we need for survival. We need it just like we need salt. If flouride is added correctly and in the proper amount, it is a positive thing in our lives and makes us healthier and saves many dollars.
Fluoride in water is a good topical for teeth. Fluoride is absorbed in our bodies from the water we drink and is incorporated into our saliva. Our saliva then gives our teeth a constant bath with flouride. The flouride hardens the enamel. this process is called re mineralization.
Adding flouride to drinking water makes sense because children are very suceptive to tooth decay. Children tend to drink more juice, soda, candy, sweet cereals, and other sugary foods that foster tooth decay.Adding the flouride to drinking water even saves money because adding flouride costs pennies on the dollar to what it costs to fill a cavity. I wont mention how difficult it can be to get a child to sit through having a tooth drilled. Also consider how long we live these days compared to just fifty years ago.Think for a minute how much longer children will live in the future. You can see that staying on top of good oral health for children is a necessary step to keeping their teeth healthy for a lifetime.
There are those who oppose flouride in drinking water saying that it is not healthy. There are always a flood of studies that prove their point.I will concede that in the wrong amount that flouride can be poison to the body. So is water if you drink too much yet we cannot live without it. The most common symptom of too much flouride in children is a condition called flourosis.
Flourosis is a condition that causes pitting and discoloring of teeth. The correction is nonlethal and it is a cosmetic problem that is easily treatable. Over fluoridation in children can occur as a result of taking flouride pills and drops incorrectly. Only use under direction of your doctor or dentist. these treatments should be discontinued when water is fluoridated.
Fluoride is a natural mineral that we need for survival. We need it just like we need salt. If flouride is added correctly and in the proper amount, it is a positive thing in our lives and makes us healthier and saves many dollars.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Effects of Flouride in Adults
The ADA Has sponsored a study conducted by the University of Indiana School of Dentistry.This study concluded that fluoride is a healthy addition to our drinking water. The Study shows a reduction in tooth decay of up to 40% in adults.
Reducing tooth decay in adults is important for the following reasons.
1. There are between six hundred and six hundred and fifty types of bacteria in our mouth at any time.
2. Dental caries or cavities can increase the bacteria to much higher levels.
3. There are six hundred billion with a "B" bacteria in your mouth at any time.
4. We swallow about twenty billion bacteria every day. There are no health benefits from this. If you have read some of my other articles then you already know about the health problems these bacteria can cause.
5. These bacteria consume sugars that produce the acid that causes cavities.
Adding fluoride to the drinking water will remineralize your teeth.This happens because the flouride is absorbed into your body. Your Saliva enriched with fluoride will then give your teeth a constant bath with fluoride that hardens the enamel. Most adults have gum lines that have receded exposing roots. These roots are especially sensitive to bacteria. Fluoride helps to protect these exposed roots as well.
You may have herd those out there who say fluoride is a poison and it should not be used in our drinking water. They may have pointed to a bunch of studies that back up what they say. When they say fluoride is a poison, they are correct. However fluoride is a natural element in water.It is also necessary to point out that it is essential to our health.
If fluoride is added correctly, and we have been doing just that for over fifty years, then it is a healthy and beneficial addition to our water that can only make us healthier.
The United States government has been monitoring fluoride and its effects on the population for over fifty years and has detected no harmful effects.Remember even air is poison if you take their position. Oxygen by itself will kill you but properly mixed with nitrogen and other gases is essential for our survival.
Reducing tooth decay in adults is important for the following reasons.
1. There are between six hundred and six hundred and fifty types of bacteria in our mouth at any time.
2. Dental caries or cavities can increase the bacteria to much higher levels.
3. There are six hundred billion with a "B" bacteria in your mouth at any time.
4. We swallow about twenty billion bacteria every day. There are no health benefits from this. If you have read some of my other articles then you already know about the health problems these bacteria can cause.
5. These bacteria consume sugars that produce the acid that causes cavities.
Adding fluoride to the drinking water will remineralize your teeth.This happens because the flouride is absorbed into your body. Your Saliva enriched with fluoride will then give your teeth a constant bath with fluoride that hardens the enamel. Most adults have gum lines that have receded exposing roots. These roots are especially sensitive to bacteria. Fluoride helps to protect these exposed roots as well.
You may have herd those out there who say fluoride is a poison and it should not be used in our drinking water. They may have pointed to a bunch of studies that back up what they say. When they say fluoride is a poison, they are correct. However fluoride is a natural element in water.It is also necessary to point out that it is essential to our health.
If fluoride is added correctly, and we have been doing just that for over fifty years, then it is a healthy and beneficial addition to our water that can only make us healthier.
The United States government has been monitoring fluoride and its effects on the population for over fifty years and has detected no harmful effects.Remember even air is poison if you take their position. Oxygen by itself will kill you but properly mixed with nitrogen and other gases is essential for our survival.
The Effects of Flouride on Older Folks
The ADA and the University of Indiana school of Dentistry located in Indianapolis has investigated the effects of adding fluoride to the water supply and measured its effects on older Americans.
The report concludes that a much higher rate of tooth decay is present in the older population without fluoride in their drinking water.
It is important to note that many older Americans don't have dental insurance so the fluoride is advantageous to their health. This is a cost savings for these people. The cost of having a cavity filled is about one hundred
to one hundred and fifty dollars.
Tooth decay is caused by acids that build up on our teeth. The acid comes from bacteria in our mouths.These bacteria consume sugars and create acid as a waste product.
Adding flouride to the water supply helps to build up the enamel of your teeth. Absorbing fluoride in our bodies from the water we drink allows the saliva to bathe our teeth with flouride.
Those of you who follow my articles have already guessed that the bacteria build up in your mouth can cause many health problems. This is a bigger problem in older folks because their immune system may not be as strong as it once was.
There are some who say that flouride is poison and should not be used. Well, yes it can be poison in the wrong amount. Just remember that flouride is a natural element in our water already. Adjusting the flouride level within a safe limit is a good thing and a cost effective practice. Fluoridation of our water supply costs pennies on the dollar compared to the cost of repairing cavities. Our government has been fluoridating drinking water for over fifty years and monitoring the health risk and benefit with no ill effects.
In conclusion, flouride is cheap, saves money, and older folks benefit from it the most. Some may remember the days that older folks had a lot higher rate of having their teeth removed because of decay.These occurrences are much less today than ever before. Also consider that we are living a lot longer than ever before with our teeth in tact.
Fluoride in our water supply just makes sense.
The report concludes that a much higher rate of tooth decay is present in the older population without fluoride in their drinking water.
It is important to note that many older Americans don't have dental insurance so the fluoride is advantageous to their health. This is a cost savings for these people. The cost of having a cavity filled is about one hundred
to one hundred and fifty dollars.
Tooth decay is caused by acids that build up on our teeth. The acid comes from bacteria in our mouths.These bacteria consume sugars and create acid as a waste product.
Adding flouride to the water supply helps to build up the enamel of your teeth. Absorbing fluoride in our bodies from the water we drink allows the saliva to bathe our teeth with flouride.
Those of you who follow my articles have already guessed that the bacteria build up in your mouth can cause many health problems. This is a bigger problem in older folks because their immune system may not be as strong as it once was.
There are some who say that flouride is poison and should not be used. Well, yes it can be poison in the wrong amount. Just remember that flouride is a natural element in our water already. Adjusting the flouride level within a safe limit is a good thing and a cost effective practice. Fluoridation of our water supply costs pennies on the dollar compared to the cost of repairing cavities. Our government has been fluoridating drinking water for over fifty years and monitoring the health risk and benefit with no ill effects.
In conclusion, flouride is cheap, saves money, and older folks benefit from it the most. Some may remember the days that older folks had a lot higher rate of having their teeth removed because of decay.These occurrences are much less today than ever before. Also consider that we are living a lot longer than ever before with our teeth in tact.
Fluoride in our water supply just makes sense.
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