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Toothless babies can have cavities!?

24 Thursday May 2012

Posted by asefquader in oral hygeine, pediatric dentistry, Uncategorized

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Did you know babies could have tooth decay even before they have teeth? How is that possible you ask? Well, I’m glad you did!

Research done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and two research institutes in Lubbock in Texas found evidence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries (AKA tooth decay or a cavities) in the saliva of infants with no teeth. Their findings suggest that infection with bacteria like Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity occurs earlier in the development of children than previously thought.

Babies are not born with the bacteria but are infected by parents and caregivers who are infected with the bacteria. “Tooth decay is a bacterial infection and you can spread it from one person to another during the window of infectivity, which is during infancy and especially during the time of tooth eruption. That’s when the teeth are most vulnerable. It’s as if you had a bad cold and were kissing your child, you would spread the cold virus.” Said Dr. Jane Soxman in the Diane Mapes article “Mom’s kiss can spread cavities to baby”

It is important to note, the transmission of bacteria through saliva is just one piece of the puzzle. Tooth decay is also caused by a number of different factors, including genetics, oral hygiene, feeding practices, such as letting your baby constantly suck on a sippy cup full of juice or other sugar-laden liquids.

Currently, pediatric dentistry experts recommend stopping bottle-feeding infants at 14 months and regularly cleaning gums with a cloth or special toothbrush. Though, The results from the study could mean new strategies for preventing caries in children, the researchers said.

“We want to characterize the microbiological evolution that occurs in the oral cavity between birth and tooth eruption, as teeth erupt, and as dietary changes occur such as breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, liquid to solid food, and changes in nutrient profile,” said Kelly Swanson, lead researcher and Associate Professor of Animal and Nutritional Sciences.

So if you have a newborn and have any questions about how you should be caring for your child’s teeth and gums contact your dentist. If you need to find a good pediatric dentist, you can easily find one using DentistUSA!

The Best Foods For Your Teeth

15 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by asefquader in General Dentistry, oral hygeine, Tooth Enamel

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apples, avocados, best foods for teeth, broccoli, cheese, dental care, Dentist, dentistUSA, fiber, milk, sugarless gum, teas, Tooth care, white smiles

We’ve all heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” Well, the first thing that gets affected by what you eat are your pearly whites. So what are the best things to eat so that smile stays bright and white?  St. John Providence helps us with the answer:

Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables – Fiber-rich foods work like a detergent in your mouth, says the American Dental Association (ADA). They also stimulate saliva flow, which neutralize the acids and enzymes attacking your teeth. Saliva also contains calcium and phosphate, so it helps restore minerals to teeth that have lost them from the bacterial acids. Apples, avocados and broccoli are all high in fiber to help that smile sparkle.                                   

Cheese, milk and other dairy products – Like the fiber above, Cheese makes you salivate. Plus, the calcium and phosphates in dairy products help put back minerals your teeth might have lost due to those nasty bacterial acids. According to the Medicinal Food News, “Aged cheddar, Swiss, blue, Monterey Jack, brie, Gouda and processed American cheese all have been shown to reduce dental caries.”

Green teas – Tea contains polyphenols, which kill or suppress plaque bacteria, preventing them from producing tooth-attacking acid. A Science Daily report said, “Researchers found that routine intake of green tea may also help promote healthy teeth and gums.”

Sugarless gum – Another saliva generator, sugarless gum also helps removes food particles from your mouth. Orbits, Extra and Eclipse have all been given an ADA seal of approval.

 

Fluoridated drinking water – Most water in the United States has fluoride added to it. So, any product you make with fluoridated water will help your teeth. Dehydrated soups, powdered juices and drinks; really anything using fluoridated water. That’s, of course, as long as they are low in sugar.

Mother’s Day Contest!

08 Tuesday May 2012

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Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on what we find special about our mothers. To recognize all the sacrifices she made, the boo-boo’s she fixed, the tears she wiped away and the smiles she inspired.

In an effort to help recognize Mom, DentistUSA is having a Mother’s Day giveaway. To enter, go to our Facebook page and post one reason why your mom is the best! It could be a childhood memory or something that happened last week. How she stayed up until 2am doing your science project or how she ignored you breaking curfew by 2 hours on prom night*. All we ask is you be creative and heartfelt.

The winner will be decided by how many “likes” your comment receives. So share your post with your friends and family and get as many people as you can to like your Mother’s Day memory! The winner will be chosen on Monday, May 14th and will receive a $40 American Express gift certificate. One runner up will receive a $25 American Express gift certificate. Use them to help make your mom feel special on this amazing day!

Click here to enter!

*These stories may, or may not have been inspired by the writers’ mother 😉

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