Summer is just about here, a time for fun, recreation, and quality family time. People are engaging in a host of outdoor activites. Summer sports leagues have started, and kids and adults alike are participating in various contact sports. All of these activities bring about excitement and fun, but they can also bring about a lot of pain and aggravation if you aren’t protecting yourself or your children. Helmets, knee pads, and shin guards are all widely used among sports enthusiasts, but mouth guards are often overlooked and dismissed.
According to the American Dental Society, over 80% of mouth injuries resulting in emergency room visits are sports-related. Many of these injuries can be prevented simply by wearing a mouth guard. When impact to the back of the head or under the chin occurs, the teeth clamp down immediately with a force so strong, it has the potential to break or fracture teeth, cause jaw trauma or breakage, and lacerate gums. Even the underlying bone supporting the teeth can become fractured or bruised.
Take some time and familiarize yourself with the different mouth guards available to you. Mouth guards that can be purchased at your local pharmacy are a great temporary solution, but they are not customized to your mouth, can be uncomfortable, and often fall out extremely easily, especially upon impact. Getting one made for you will cost more money, but molds get a precise impression of your mouth and gums ensuring a safe and accurate fit. Custom-fit mouth guards will not fall out on contact, and they are made from a better material than the typical pharmacy mouth guard, meaning that they are designed to more-effectively distribute the force and stress of a collision.
Not wearing a mouth guard can mean serious health and financial consequences. At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we have the technology to create customized mouth guards to avoid potentially life-altering incidents. So, next time you head out to the field or the arena, make sure you bring all of your equipment, including your mouth guard.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Jessica Simpson Admits to Not Brushing Twice Daily
NEW YORK, USA: Some might call this 'TMI' or 'too much information,' but Jessica Simpson recently told Ellen DeGeneres that she only brushes her teeth three times a week because she doesn't like her teeth to feel "slippery." Simpson made her dental hygiene confession recently on DeGeneres' television show.
Most dental professionals would assume that the blond bombshell, who some would say has a million dollar smile, would take better care of her pearly whites.
Apparently Simpson — who once wondered aloud on a television show whether a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna was tuna or chicken — falsely assumes that flossing every day, using mouthwash and occasionally wiping her teeth with a shirt are acceptable alternatives to brushing.
But a representative from the not-for-profit Delta Dental Plans Association, based in Oak Brook, IL, USA, says Simpson is in danger of losing her smile, and any kids who may be looking to her as a role model could be in for some pain if they choose to follow her ill-conceived oral hygiene practices.
"While flossing and using mouthwash are certainly good oral health practices, doing these things while neglecting daily brushing is like running around in the shower and calling yourself clean. Sure, you feel pretty good afterward, but chances are you missed some crucial spots," said Chris Pyle, director of public relations for the Delta Dental Plans Association, a provider of dental insurance.
And that 'slippery' feeling is actually a good thing, Pyle said.
There's a name for that coating Jessica said she needs to give her lips traction, it's called plaque — a naturally occurring coating of bacteria, he said. Cavity-causing organisms within plaque feed on sugar and turn it into acid, which attacks tooth enamel and leads to tooth decay. Flossing and mouthwash alone are not sufficient to remove all of the plaque that's hiding on teeth, according to Pyle.
What's worse, he said, Simpson's hygienic transgression is no victimless crime. Prospective love interests should know that harmful bacteria are transmissible through kissing.
"Sure, at the end of the day, a person thinking about kissing Jessica will need to weigh the risks with the reward. In this case, it still might be worth the risk but, come on, Jessica, brush twice a day and the possibilities are endless," Pyle said.
Delta Dental is a national network of independent dental service corporations specializing in providing dental benefits programs to more than 54 million Americans in more than 93,000 employee groups throughout the country.
Delta Dental recommends that people brush their teeth at least twice a day with a toothpaste, floss every day and make annual visits to the dentist.
I think this article is so funny, I had to share it. I highly recommend not following in the footsteps of the blonde super star. I tell my patients to brush 2 times per day and floss once per day. With braces I recommend 3 times per day. – Dr. Alpan
Most dental professionals would assume that the blond bombshell, who some would say has a million dollar smile, would take better care of her pearly whites.
Apparently Simpson — who once wondered aloud on a television show whether a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna was tuna or chicken — falsely assumes that flossing every day, using mouthwash and occasionally wiping her teeth with a shirt are acceptable alternatives to brushing.
But a representative from the not-for-profit Delta Dental Plans Association, based in Oak Brook, IL, USA, says Simpson is in danger of losing her smile, and any kids who may be looking to her as a role model could be in for some pain if they choose to follow her ill-conceived oral hygiene practices.
"While flossing and using mouthwash are certainly good oral health practices, doing these things while neglecting daily brushing is like running around in the shower and calling yourself clean. Sure, you feel pretty good afterward, but chances are you missed some crucial spots," said Chris Pyle, director of public relations for the Delta Dental Plans Association, a provider of dental insurance.
And that 'slippery' feeling is actually a good thing, Pyle said.
There's a name for that coating Jessica said she needs to give her lips traction, it's called plaque — a naturally occurring coating of bacteria, he said. Cavity-causing organisms within plaque feed on sugar and turn it into acid, which attacks tooth enamel and leads to tooth decay. Flossing and mouthwash alone are not sufficient to remove all of the plaque that's hiding on teeth, according to Pyle.
What's worse, he said, Simpson's hygienic transgression is no victimless crime. Prospective love interests should know that harmful bacteria are transmissible through kissing.
"Sure, at the end of the day, a person thinking about kissing Jessica will need to weigh the risks with the reward. In this case, it still might be worth the risk but, come on, Jessica, brush twice a day and the possibilities are endless," Pyle said.
Delta Dental is a national network of independent dental service corporations specializing in providing dental benefits programs to more than 54 million Americans in more than 93,000 employee groups throughout the country.
Delta Dental recommends that people brush their teeth at least twice a day with a toothpaste, floss every day and make annual visits to the dentist.
I think this article is so funny, I had to share it. I highly recommend not following in the footsteps of the blonde super star. I tell my patients to brush 2 times per day and floss once per day. With braces I recommend 3 times per day. – Dr. Alpan
Is a Perfect Smile Fake-Looking?
I am a huge fan of beautiful white smiles, but not when they look fake. Have you ever seen a smile that looked good but way too white or way too perfect? I think a natural look blends with the beauty of the face and person much better. The teeth have to match the face and body type. Small people with huge teeth or large people with small teeth don’t look proportioned. Beauty is defined by each one of us, but balance, and symmetry can help to create beauty. At Aesthetic Orthodontics our goal is create beautiful smiles that are balanced and designed to maximize each individuals unique attributes.
If your smile is not becoming to you, then you should be coming to me
How much is a smile worth? Can anyone put a $ value on a smile. How does your smile impact you? How do you think your smile influences others? The secret to a healthy beautiful smile is not really a secret. Aesthetic Orthodontics prides itself on helping people every day from ages 5 to 75 with creating the most incredible smiles ever. After a smile make over, how do you think one feels about themselves and their new smile? How many times a day do you use your smile?
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