Antique Conservation

• Brushing teeth twice a day, thoroughly. Bad brushing technique can worsen gum disease. Brush your teeth in a circular motion. This helps the bristles clean out any debris in the gaps between the gums and teeth.
• Properly flossing at lease once a day. This may seem easy but there are some who don’t do it well. Ask your dentist if you’re doing it correctly to avoid further damage.
• Use toothpaste or antiseptic mouthwash recommended by dentist. It can help some people who are having trouble with the amount of plaque and bacteria to control in their mouths.
• Regularly visit your dentist for cleaning and chekups. Do it every 6 months but there are some who needs frequent visits.
• Make sure to eat healthy foods and a good balanced diet with sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients. It is harder for some to fight off infection and heal if they are vitamin deficient.
• Quit smoking! It is one of the most significant factor risk for periodontal disease.

Gum disease during pregnancy is a serious concern for many pregnant women or those who are planning to have a baby soon. Good oral health is important during pregnancy because the hormonal changes in the woman’s body create a higher risk of oral problems.
There are cases when a pregnant woman develops a special case of gingivitis, triggered by the changing levels in hormones.This condition may happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy and makes gums healthy suddenly become Swollen, and bleed easily. However, the real cause of gum disease during pregnancy is not the plaque and hormones.
To prevent gingivitis and other gum disease during pregnancy, clean your teeth regularly and thoroughly. Frequent dental cleanings until the sixth month help manage gingivitis.
The care of teeth and gums affects both the mother and the fetus. Severe gum disease during pregnancy, which progresses from gingivitis untreated, can lead to premature delivery and low birthweight.
Get an orally checkup
Dental checkups and teeth cleaning are both necessary to avoid gum disease during pregnancy.If you need dental treatment, your dentist will need to know the stage of your pregnancy and if there is any risk to your pregnancy such as the risk of Miscarriage. Be sure to tell your dentist if you are taking any medication. Be sure to tell your dentist if you are taking any medication. Your dentist will tell if you should proceed with any dental treatment or if it is best to schedule it later.
When you receive treatment for gum disease during pregnancy, the dentist may Prescribe certain drugs such as antibiotics. Sometimes treatment requires Anesthesia. Your dentist will decide what anesthetic and drugs are safest for you.
Watch your diet
Taking Nutritious diet is important to prevent gum disease during pregnancy. Pay extra attention to your diet and make sure you get enough nutrients that are important to your dental health and your baby’s such as calcium and vitamins A and C. Avoid too much sugar in your snacks.
Simple Reminder to Moms

Dental care at home is the simplest and the best way to fight any form of gum disease. It is as easy as brushing your teeth twice a day and Flossing daily.

A canker sore is a common form of mouth ulcer, which appears as a painful white or yellow ulcer surrounded by a bright red area. A canker sore can be triggered by emotional stress, dietary deficiencies, menstrual periods, hormonal changes, food allergies or trauma in the mouth. Canker sores usually heal without treatment within two weeks.
 

What do they?
Alone or in groups, the canker sores like a kind of small crater white, rounded and very localized (language, gums, lining of the mouth), which becomes painful every time we eat. Continue reading

Fluoride is essential to complement the fight against tooth decay, we know for a long time.

How does fluoride work?

When the element fluoride is used in small amounts on a routine basis it helps to prevent tooth decay. It encourages “remineralization,” a strengthening of weak areas on the teeth. These spots are the beginning of cavity formation. Fluoride occurs naturally in water and in many different foods, as well as in dental products such as toothpaste, mouth rinses, gels, varnish and supplements. Fluoride is effective when combined with a healthy diet and good oral hygiene. Up to 10 years, fluoride is fixed in the enamel dental germs. The email, and enriched with fluorine, becomes more resistant. Continue reading

Tartar is none other than the bacterial plaque that has matured and hardened in contact with mineral salts provided by the saliva and blood. This phenomenon is frequent in parts which are difficult to clean as the incisors lower molars and sub-gum.
 
 How to detect?
 
 Tartar by its rough surface irritates the gums, maintains inflammation (gingivitis) and exacerbates the destruction of tissue supporting the teeth (periodontitis). It also prevents the gum to accede to the tooth and prohibits effective cleaning.
 
 How to disposal? Continue reading