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I guess it is not important if we choose to talk about Tooth Whitening or Teeth Whitening. Most of the time we mean the same thing, we talk about making our teeth whiter. As a good start it is advised that before using any whitening procedure you should first be evaluated by an oral health care professional to determine which application and program are best for you.

Why do our teeth have stains and discolorations? Well, most stains are caused by age, tobacco, coffee, or tea. Other types of stains can be caused by antibiotics and even too much fluoride.

There are good treatments now for stained teeth. A number of over-the-counter whitening systems, whitening toothpastes, and the latest high-tech option which is laser tooth whitening. By the way, for maximum whitening, experts agree that peroxide is usually the way to go.

A supervised bleaching procedure that is performed in office and at home have become among the most popular treatment options. Sometimes the procedure is performed entirely in the office, using a light or heat source to speed up the bleaching process. But in other cases, an oral health care professional gets the procedure started during an office visit and then gives you what you need to complete it at home. There are also a popular procedure where you do it entirely at home.

The procedures at home is sometimes called night guard vital bleaching, consist of placing a bleaching solution, usually a peroxide mixture, in a tray or “night guard” that has been custom fitted for your mouth by an oral health care professional. The bleaching solution is then worn throughout the night. An oral health care professional can advise you on the appropriate type of application. He or she can also advise on the length of time needed to whiten your teeth, based on the severity of tooth discoloration and your specific needs.

The bleaching is effective in lightning most stains caused by age, tobacco, coffee, and tea and based on clinical studies 95 percent of patients with these kinds of stains experience some lightening effect. With other types of stains, such as those produced by tetracycline use or fluorosis respond to bleaching less reliably and the bleaching systems are not fully predictable. Also notice that if you have a tooth color filling, the filling will stay yellow and will not be affected when tooth whitener is applied.

Side effects to tooth bleaching? Well, patients have experienced uncomfortable short-term side effects when having teeth bleached like increased temperature sensitivity in the teeth. Another side effect when night guards are used is that it often cause gum irritation.
An overzealous use of over-the-counter home bleaching products can wear away tooth enamel, especially with solutions that contain acid. So to be sure, perform the bleaching procedure under the care of an oral health care professional. The general health risks of bleaching systems are minimal as far as your body is concerned.

Bleaching kits for use at home is the most popular and common whitening option. These kits range in price from $300 to $500. There is also bonding, a composite resin that is molded onto the teeth to change their color and to reshape them. The material can stain and chip over time and bonding can usually be done in one office visit for $300-$700 per tooth.

Do remember the whitening toothpastes. Some whitening toothpastes can effectively keep the teeth cleaner and, therefore, looking whiter, the are more abrasive than others. Stronger toothpastes rely on abrasion to remove external stains as opposed to actually changing the color of teeth. Study the ingredients of the products and look at your teeth to see if it changes their color, and of course, consult your oral health care professional for customized advice.

Keith George
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Gum disease has been deemed a silent epidemic. It can rob a person of his teeth. But how much do you really know about this disease? Can it be stopped or prevented? I believe the answer is yes in many cases, but not all.

Most people are woefully unaware that they even have gum disease, that is until the situation becomes critical. So how do you know if you have gum disease? The best way to be sure is to get a diagnosis from your dentist.

However, if your gums bleed upon brushing or flossing, there is a good possibility that you have gum disease. Some people don’t care if they have it or not. But I think they would care if they lost some or all of their teeth. Who would want to deal with dentures or implants if they didn’t have to?

I spoke to a dental student recently and she told me that people actually come to the clinic and ask for all of their teeth to be pulled. They don’t want to spend the time it takes to clean them properly. The problem is that even if someone has that done, they still have to take care of the dentures and the gum tissue around implants still needs to be cared for. So not much is resolved by having all of one’s teeth pulled.

There is a rare two percent of the population that is virtually immune to gum disease. If true, that would mean that the other 98% of us are prone. Official quotes say that something like 75% of people over the age of 35 have gingivitis or gum disease. My guess is that the number may be higher.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a fairly simple solution to get rid of gum disease?
Let me tell you my story. One day, seemingly out of the blue my hygienist wanted me to sign a paper that stated that it was not the dental office’s fault if I lost my teeth. I was a little shocked. But the truth is, this situation didn’t develop overnight. Just like I mentioned before, it took years for gum disease to progress to that point.

I didn’t know that a little occasional bleeding while brushing or flossing was not normal. In fact, many people think that way. The truth is that it is not considered normal for your gums to bleed while brushing or flossing.

Once I did my research, I found a few simple tools that helped me to eliminate gingivitis for good. When I went back to the dentist’s office they were amazed. The last time I went, the hygienist said that there was no bleeding during probing. That is a good sign for the health of my gums.

What I discovered during my research is something that everyone should know about. That is why I created the Gingivitis Killer website.

As a side note: For overall health and fitness I prefer the easy, gentle but powerful exercises of Falun Dafa. You can learn more about them at the FalunDafa.org website.

If you have or think you might have something as serious as gum disease, visit your dentist for diagnosis and treatment. Stop gum disease and keep your teeth for the long haul.

David Snape
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/do-you-have-gum-disease-131065.html

There has been a huge upsurge of women as well as men who are interested in cosmetic dentistry in some form or the other. Teeth whitening procedures in particular have become extremely popular. It seems like everybody is unhappy with the color of his or her teeth and are willing to do anything to get their teeth looking whiter.

Here we cover some basic aspects of teeth whitening and how to find the perfect cosmetic dentist to suit your requirements.

Talk to Others — Word of Mouth

If you asked around you would be sure to find someone amongst your family and circle of friends or colleagues who would have already been to a cosmetic dentist. Ask all of them to give you their opinion of the cosmetic dentist they have visited. This is the best way to get first-hand information so you can then pick and choose a cosmetic dentist who most suits you.

The Internet as a Resource For Cosmetic Dentists

The Internet ?that bottomless pit of information on just about anything you can think of, is the best place to look for a professional cosmetic dentist. Check the World Wide Web for a cosmetic dentist who specializes in teeth whitening procedures. Check out if there any in your area and read the reviews so you know what others are saying about that dentist.

There are some sites that provide you with information about different cosmetic dentists so you can compare the services offered. But you could also visit the website owned by individual cosmetic dentists where you would find details of all the services they provide. Check if teeth whitening is included among the services.

Visit a Cosmetic Dentist Office

After you’ve done all the background research that you can, now go and personally visit the clinics of a few cosmetic dentists. Make an appointment for a teeth whitening consultation so you can get a feel of the clinic as well as the staff who run it. How you are treated by the various staff members on your first visit to the clinic is an indication of the treatment you can expect to receive on subsequent visits.

Check that cleanliness and hygiene is strictly maintained in all aspects. Most important, watch the dentists attitude towards his patients and his staff. All these observations are very important and go towards forming your opinion about whether this is the right place for you or not. After all there are other cosmetic dentist that you could check who also are reputed for doing teeth whitening procedures.

Experience is Important

Teeth whitening may be a fairly simple procedure, yet you want to be absolutely sure that nothing will go wrong. Practice makes perfect! Keeping this in mind, go to a cosmetic dentist who you know has had a lot of teeth whitening practice if you want to get a perfect job done on your teeth.

Warren Peters
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/tips-for-choosing-a-cosmetic-dentist-128654.html

Leukemia is a Greek word witch actually means white blood. The diseases usually begins in the white blood cells of the patient, or in the bone marrow that produces white cells, spreading quickly through out the body eventually affecting a lot of vital organs.

The vital liquid, that is blood, contains two major types of cells; the first type would be the red blood cell, witch is slightly bigger in numbers than the white cells. The red blood cells carry the much needed oxygen from the bodyâ??s lungs to the organs (it also caries around nutrients). On the other hand the white blood cell is the primary soldier of the immune system helping the body greatly in fighting of viruses and diseases.

The way that leukemia works it that it disrupts the normal processes of the body, the production of white blood cells actually increasing this way. Because of the large numbers they start behaving un natural, fact that eventually leads to the harming of organs and the inability of the body to fight dangerous diseases.

The factors that actually trigger the appearance of leukemia in the body of the human are still unknown. Some say that certain chemicals, radiation or chemo therapy are responsible for making people ill. Other think that the most probable causes are genetic an hereditary factors.

Modern doctors and scientist, with the help of state of the art equipment, have actually found that leukemia consists of 4 main types. Symptoms vary from one type to another, each of them needing a different treatment than the other. More general symptoms present in every patient that is suffering from leukemia, regardless of the type, consist of a feeling of weakness or fatigue in the body, bruises that seem abnormal, open wounds that slow very hard, bone or joint pain and even anemia.

Leukemia has been found to affect people regardless of their age, built, state of health or location. Still a greater number has been seen to appear in children, this being the more acute and faster growing type. In people over 40 the disease has a more relaxed passe, being more of a chronic illness.

Correctly diagnosing the type of leukemia that the patient is suffering from is actually crucial, determining the proper treatment being linked with this. The way in witch a treatment can be put together is very diverse. The patient may receive a combination of therapies, a bone marrow transplant, radiation therapy, chemo therapy, or even stem cell transplant.

The four types of leukemia that severely affect the human population are : acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia , acute myelogenous leukemia and chronic myelogenous leukemia.

For more info about leukemia symptoms please visit this website http://www.leukemia-guide.com/childhood-leukemia.htm or even http://www.leukemia-guide.com/acute-leukemia.htm

Groshan Fabiola
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/crucial-information-on-leukemia-119525.html

Having bad breath can be a very embarrassing situation. However, this is a condition practically everyone goes through in their lives. Most of the causes of bad breath are smoking, dieting, having some illnesses like cold, and/or some drinks you drink. However, having bad breath is not the end of the world. There are things that can be done to get rid of it.

The first thing to do is to ensure that you brush, floss and rinse properly everyday as it removes leftover food particles in teeth and makes your breath fresh. Of course, brushing is only helpful in the beginning of the day; after that the food and drinks you consume will affect your breath.

This is where gum proves to be a wise choice for you. Make it a habit to chew on chewing gum if you intend to meet someone after eating or smoking. However, sometimes gum may not be the right alternative, and it tends to lose its flavor rather quickly. When going to dinner with an accomplice, you wouldn’t know what to do with the gum. Moreover, it is not professional to chew when talking to someone and it also makes you bloated as you tend to swallow air when chewing.

Breath sprays or mints are great for eliminating bad breath. Though they make your breath fresh, using breath sprays may not be easy in public. You never know when you may miss your mouth and spray someone else! And with mints, they take a long time to dissolve and have extra calories which you may not need. Considering all these points, breath strips seem to be the best alternative.

Breath strips are little enough to be carried everywhere but can kill your bad breath. They can be easily popped in your mouth in public and dissolve quickly to give you great smelling breath. Breath strips are usually found in different flavors which you can choose from.

Oliver Turner
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/remedies-to-cure-bad-breath-88315.html

If a dental hygienist notices that a dentist forgot to put on a fresh pair of gloves between patients, would it be okay for her to say something to the dentist (in front of the patient)? What would be the best way to solve this problem? The dentist has done this on occasion before.

I have experienced this in my hygiene career and sometimes it is a careless dentist (or other staff member) and sometimes it is an honest mistake. A couple of ways I have handled this are -

1. said nothing that would alert the patient and handed them a new pair of gloves prior to them getting into the mouth
2. asked them if I could speak to them for a minute outside the room and let them know
3. just made eye contact with the Dr. and pointed to the gloves on their hands to jog their memory
4. held out the box of gloves at them
(I have attempted to do all of these behind the patients head or at least out of the line of site, because who wants to be shown their wrong in front of the patient or staff)

If you think it is a ongoing problem and you feel that the dentist will get upset or be offended, you might opt to hold onto the mirror and explorer (so they can't do the exam) until you see they have changed their gloves and if they haven't, hand them gloves first and then the instruments.Or maybe leave a new set of gloves on top of the instruments on the tray so they can't get to the instruments without seeing them.

If this is a constant obvious problem and their are copious amounts of other "dirty" offenses you might see if you can make some positive changes in the practice or find a different practice to work in. Honestly, I graduated 15 years ago and alot has changed, so if the Dr. you are working for is older they may just not know about the newer protocols. There is an awful lot of new information to take in all the time, but basic cleanliness is an issue that cannot be compromised since some medically compromised patients could be severly affected….Not only are you able, but you must address the issue for everyone's safety. After all, if dirty gloves are going into a patient's mouth, what else are they touching the bathroom doorknob? (that you are going to end up touching with your bare hands?)

Good luck + hope that helps!
JAMRDH -a dental hygienist

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I have an apartment building with cable wires running to each room. There are splitters on the cable that branch off to different rooms. I have heard that some systems don't work with splitters (ie Dish network TV) Does anyone know if you can use spitters on coaxial cable?

Yes you can use splitters on the cable. But be careful the signal will fall 3.5 Db on each "leg" of the splitter if you have too many splitters then TV will look grainy and the cable modem service will not work. If you have no other splitters in the house then you should not have a problem. Being that you in an apartment in really will depend on the NID (box outside) and how the cable co installer have "played" with the wires in that box.

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Soaked dentures in water, bleach and powdered detergent for couple of days. The steel parts of it have turned black. Is there a way to clean them back to original shiny silver?

baking Soda and a tooh brush

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I brush my teeth once at night with a mouth wash and once in the morning after I get out of bed. Every other nights, I use water pik substituting for floss, but I use mouth wash every night and use the tongue cleaner every night as well. How can I get rid of bad breath? Any tips? Please explain.

You will never totally eliminate bad breath, especially in the morning. Your mouth is not eating or talking…therefore, bacteria lies dormant inside during the night. This is what causes bad breath. It doesn't matter that you brush, floss, mouth wash prior to bed. Bacteria will still lie dormant in an unused salivated cave. Time to accept it and deal with it.

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I’m trying to find out what is the best teeth-whitening system without going to the dentist for a professional whitening. I’m researching for my fiance, who is in the Marines. Because he doesn’t have the time, as well as all the amount of paperwork he would need to file to get a whitening done, we want to find something over-the-counter. He has really sensitive gums, so I’m nervous for him to use the white-strips. Do the trays seem to work better? Or is there another product someone could recommend? Any suggestions would be great…thanks!

There are several types of products available for use at home. Some of these tooth whitening products can be easily purchased off the shelves of pharmacy while others are dispensed by your dentist.

One popular tooth whitening product that you can use is bleaching solution that contains peroxide for bleaching tooth enamel. The bleaching agent in these products is usually carbamide peroxide, which is available in 10, 16 and 22 percent concentrations.

Whiteners that contain peroxide typically come in gel form and are placed in a mouthguard. Some products are used twice a day for 2 weeks while others are intended for overnight use for a 1 to 2 weeks period. If you can obtain the bleaching solution from your dentist, he will be able to construct a custom mouth guard to fit your teeth precisely. Currently, the American Dental Association endorses only dentist-dispensed home-use percent carbamide peroxide tray-applied gels.

In addition to bleaching solution, whitening strips are increasingly being used as a preferred tooth whitening product. For instance, you are now able to get your hands on a set of Crest Whitestrips Supreme from any convenience store. The flexible, invisible strips are coated with an enamel-safe tooth bleaching gel. To whiten your teeth, you simply place the strips on your teeth and wear them for about 15 to 30 minutes each day. After a period of about 21 days, you should be able to see a significant difference on the brightness of your teeth.

For other effective home teeth whitening solutions, you may wish to read about them here : http://teeth-whitening.my-fashion-house.com/Articles/Home_Teeth_Whitening.php

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