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Tricks to Fighting Sugar Cravings for Better Oral Health

Posted on 11/25/2019 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim

If anyone understands the lust for sugary sweets and milk chocolates as well as other smooth textures on the palate, it is our office. We see the results of untamed impulses on a day-to-day basis. As we approach the string of holidays towards the end of the year, it inclines us to present some tips to help you better curb and manage your sugar cravings. Tricking Your Mind By grabbing a toothbrush and giving a quick and light brushing. (20-30 seconds) Then follow with fluoride mouthwash. It signals to your brain the meal is over. If you don't experience that feeling, here comes the good part. By coating your teeth with mint and fluoride. The cool, clean minty flavor will ruin even the most delicious treat. Buying time for your digestive system to signal you're full. Cinnamon can trick your body into believing you are eating a sweet meal. Grab some apples and lightly dust with cinnamon. The added benefits of apples are that their texture strengthens the gums...
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Treatment Options for Sensitive Teeth

Posted on 11/15/2019 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim

If you have even chewed up something sugary and felt the jolt of electric-like stinging across your teeth, you aren't alone. Tooth sensitivity is due to the exposure of dentin. This can be lost by bacteria eating away the enamel or from gums receding. Hot or cold beverages become unbearable, while certain other acidic or sweet foods can cause the tooth or teeth to be painful. Teeth Sensitivity Explained The tooth's dentin is many porous tubes that run from the center nerve outward to the exterior of the tooth. Your tooth has a protective layer called enamel, it dulls temperature, acids, and sugars. If you allow plaque to form on the tooth, it eats away the enamel, exposing the dentin. If you experience gum disease, the gums can recede, exposing the dentin below the gum line. Once your teeth have reached this point, it's important to know only a visit to our office and some special tools can stop the decay. Protecting and Rebuilding Your Teeth's Protection...
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Why Poor Oral Health Can Leave You Feeling Exhausted

Posted on 10/25/2019 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim

Can bad teeth make you sick and tired? More and more exploration is now emerging on how poor dental health is precisely associated with various illnesses, including chronic fatigue. When you study about it, your mouth is like a window into your body, and a healthy mouth is an initial defense for your overall health. By retaining a good oral hygiene regimen of daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing, you are able to keep the germs in your mouth at bay. But without this dental routine, the parasites can run unrestrained through your body. Poor Oral Health Effect on the Body People with gum disease are approximately twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease compared to those don't have periodontitis. Researchers aren't precisely sure of why this might be, but one theory is that harmful bacteria from your mouth enters your bloodstream and attaches to fatty plaques in your heart's blood vessels, leading to inflammation and upping your risk of clots that can...
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All Posts:

Tricks to Fighting Sugar Cravings for Better Oral Health
11/25/2019
Treatment Options for Sensitive Teeth
11/15/2019
Why Poor Oral Health Can Leave You Feeling Exhausted
10/25/2019
What to Do About a Cracked Molar Until We Can See You
10/15/2019
Your Teeth Need To Get Vitamin D
9/25/2019
Why People Who Snore Tend to Have More Cavities
9/15/2019
How to Get Tobacco Stains Off of Your Teeth
8/25/2019
Can You Get a Cavity Around a Filling?
8/15/2019
Does a Toothache Mean You Have a Cavity?
7/23/2019
Can You Decide to Not Be Afraid to Come See Us?
7/13/2019
Could Your Oral Health Get Damaged if You Do Not Have Wisdom Teeth Extracted?
6/25/2019
Common Causes for Dental Misalignment When You Wake Up
6/15/2019
What Happens When Your Gums Dry Out?
5/30/2019
Why Do We Always Keep Your Oral Tissues Dry When Working on Them?
5/20/2019
Teeth Require Vitamin D Along with Calcium
4/25/2019
What is Required as Dental Veneer Care?
4/15/2019
Why Are There So Many Myths About Root Canals?
3/30/2019
Which Uncommon Vitamins Can Drastically Improve Your Oral Health?
3/20/2019
Downsides of Making Your Own Toothpaste
2/28/2019
Does Your Saliva Actually Do Your Mouth Any Good?
2/20/2019
Reasons to Consider Cosmetic Bonding
1/30/2019
Problems You May Face If Your Dental Fillings Are Too High
1/20/2019
Does a High Fever Cause Damage to Your Teeth?
12/30/2018
Do Your Teeth Stay Healthier When You Have Dental Bonding?
12/15/2018