may 16, 2012 05:09pm

The Effect Drugs Have on Your Teeth

Many drugs cause your salivary glands to stop producing spit. People may believe this is not a big deal, but it is very important that your mouth has moisture in it. Just imagine if your tear ducts stopped producing tears. Your eyes would dry out very quickly. Dry eyes would occur, and damage to your eyes would begin to happen quite rapidly. It is the same with your teeth. Dry teeth= damaged and painful teeth.

Another side effect of drugs on your teeth, is grinding of your teeth. When your teeth are dry and brittle, and you grind them, cracking and breaking will occur.

Some people, when on drugs, just start not caring about their oral hygiene anymore. When you don't really care, you stop taking care of your teeth, and decay can begin. Eventually, your teeth will be in pretty bad shape.

may 15, 2012 04:04pm

Different Types of Dental Floss

Flossing is very important for a number of different reasons. It keeps your breath much fresher, as the small food particles that can get stuck between your teeth are removed, making it difficult for bad breath bacteria to grow. This also prevents plaque build up and damage to your teeth. It is suggested that everyone flosses once a day. Below are different kinds of floss.

Waxed and Unwaxed Floss: Some people prefer to use waxed floss over unwaxed floss because it tends to move between teeth easier. Some dentists believe that waxed floss leaves behind a thin wax reside, which can act as a magnet for plaque causing bacteria. Unwaxed floss tends to absorb the food particles easier than waxed floss.

Teflon Floss: This type of floss is made with Teflon, meaning it will stick your teeth. If for some reason it does, it will very easily come away.

Thread Floss: This type of floss is made with nylon, and it works very similarly to unwaxed dental floss.

Flavored and Unflavored Floss: The most common flavors floss are made in are cinnamon and mint. It is more pleasant to use as it leaves behind a nice flavor and scent in your mouth. Among flavored dental flosses there are kinds that are coated with fluoride which protects your teeth from decay. Unflavored floss works very similarly, only it is not coated with anything.

Tape Floss: This type of floss is also known as dental tape. It is much thicker than conventional floss. It is often preferred by people who have large spaces between their teeth. It is good for people who are new to flossing because it covers a larger area of the tooth. It has a great advantage because it is known for not fraying or breaking. It is a very smooth floss.

may 14, 2012 02:53pm

Apple Smiles

http://family.go.com/food/recipe-ak-836893-apple-smiles-t/

Follow the link above for a fun dental snack! These mini treats look like bright, healthy smiles! They could be fun for an open house, or even just as an after school snack for your kids!