Sonicare vs Oral B – A Review of Power Toothbrushes
A popular question nowadays is not just which toothbrush is best, but which POWER toothbrush is best. Power toothbrushes are gaining popularity because of staggering advancements in technology. These have become somewhat of the iPhone of oral hygiene. But, which is best? – This post will compare and contrast the top 2 power toothbrushes: Sonicare vs. Oral B.
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NFL player T.O. uses it. So does Adrian Peterson. So does professional golfer Hunter Mahan and professional baseball player David Ortiz. What am I talking about? Performance enhancing drugs? Nope. Try performance enhancing mouthguards.
Athletes lose approximately 5 million teeth every year making mouthpieces an essential piece of equipment for any sport. Mouthpieces may not only protect teeth and prevent concussions, but recent research shows some types may actually increase athletic performance. Read on for a review of mouthpieces and the science (or myth) behind performance enhancing mouthwear.
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Silent Nite Anti-Snoring Device
Is your snoring keeping the neighbors awake? We have the answer for you! With a success rate of over 80%, the Silent Nite Anti-Snoring device is the most popular on the market. It can not only help with the noise, but also make you feel more refreshed in the morning.
Studies estimate that 45% of men and 30% of women snore on a regular basis. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly a nuisance for the bed partner of the person who snores. However, the habitual snorer not only disrupts the sleep patterns of those close to him, he also disturbs his own. Habitual snorers snore whenever they sleep and are often tired after a night of what seems like quality rest.
Ahhh…Valentine’s Day. The time of love, red roses, chocolate hearts, and….kissing! There’s arguably more kissing on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year. The Valentine’s Day gift breakdown shows 65% greeting cards, 38% candy, 32% flowers, and 11% jewelry. At the end of the day, all the gift giving is for one notable reason – for the eloquent, midnight smooch.
As dentists, we seem to always focus on the negatives. Don’t eat candy or you’ll get a cavity; don’t brush too hard or your gums will recede; don’t eat ice or you could chip a tooth. We could talk about the risky business of kissing, like the sharing of harmful bacteria or the transmission of different illnesses. But not today. We’ll only explore the positives of the “make out” and discuss ways to “kiss a little longer.”
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From Baby Bottle to Cup
Tooth decay can occur as soon as a baby’s teeth appear. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called “baby bottle tooth decay”) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids containing sugar – including milk, formula, and fruit juice.
Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, parents should encourage their children to drink from a cup by their first birthday.
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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
With over 190 million prescriptions worldwide, the likelihood of you or someone you know taking a bisphosphonate is impressive. The most popular bisphosphonates are of the oral form and are used to treat osteoporosis. These include Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa. I’m sure you’ve seen a commercial or two on these drugs. With the growing elderly population, these drugs are becoming more and more popular due to their tremendous reduction in fracture rates. But, they have a major side effect as far as oral health. Read on for an in-depth review of what your dentist thinks you should know.
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I Heard It Through The Grapevine…
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But, have you ever heard about raisins helping to keep the dentist away?
Raisins have been shown to provide many overall health benefits. They can help maintain blood sugar levels in athletes, and the high fiber content can help regulate intestinal function. Also, antioxidants are present to reduce cancer risks, and the potassium content can help maintain blood pressure. If that’s not enough, the small, convenient packages can be excellent at controlling hunger.
But what are the effects on teeth? With all the sugar and stickiness, they must be toward the top of the dentist’s no no list…right? Not so fast my friend.
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The Best Source of Caffeine for Your Oral Health
Can you live without caffeine? I know I can’t. I patient recently asked me what the best “source” of caffeine was based on oral health. A great question!
My aunt started a new diet, which refrained her from caffeine…and she claimed she lost 6 friends! As Americans, we are all addicted to caffeine, in one way or another. Ninety percent of all Americans will ingest caffeine in some form each day. This fact makes caffeine the most popular drug in America, and one of the most addictive. Caffeine gives you energy, makes you feel awake, and makes you feel happy.
The most common delivery methods are via sodas, chocolate, coffee, tea, and energy drinks. But, which one is best for your teeth? With our caffeine-crazed society, we’ll explore the good and the bad for the most popular caffeine-containing foods and drinks. Areas evaluated will be focused on amounts of caffeine, sugar content, teeth staining potential, and erosiveness.
What Over-the-Counter Whitening Product is Best?
We’ve covered Teeth Whitening Myths, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Chewing Gum, but now another great question arises – What is the best over-the-counter whitener and do they really work?
Bombarded by ads, commercials, and the gazillion different brands to choose from, this can be mind boggling. Then to make you go really crazy, throw in the different choices of strips, paint-on gels, or rinses. Wow!
Read on for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth to calm your teeth whitening confusion.
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