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How To Get Rid Of That Annoying Plaque!

Plaque, the annoying word everyone hates when they think of their teeth and constantly having to maintain it. Plaque is the major culprit for gum disease, which later on can lead to permanent tooth loss. Besides visiting your Gentle Dental dentist twice a year for cleanings, plaque can become like pesky fly and almost never go away. Here are a few ways to fight back and destroy plaque on your teeth that can cause so many problems:

Use a Good Toothpaste – and make sure to use it every day, twice! Certain toothpastes contain abrasive ingredients which can help scrubbing away plaque deposits from the teeth.

Use Dental Floss – Plaque is not sticking only on the back or front side of your teeth, but plaque forms easily in between the teeth. Make sure to use the floss after brushing your teeth, in order to eliminate the harmful formations.

Use Xylitol – This antibacterial sugar – alcohol sweetener is a common ingredient in many chewing gums and mouthwashes. Xylitol is a very powerful ingredient that is able to fight plaque.

Use An Electric or Sonic Toothbrush – These toothbrushes are much more powerful and can get in areas manual toothbrushes can’t when it comes to removing plaque.

Using one or more of these methods will definitely help in defeating the annoying “plaque attack” that is constantly occurring in our mouths everyday after we eat. If we follow these methods, we should be able to keep and save our pearly whites for years to come. For more information on plaque formation, other techniques to try and to make an appointment for a checkup or cleaning call your local Gentle Dental office at 1-888-513-7436.

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Ways To Keep Your Dentures Clean And White

Just like anything else dentures need proper maintaining to keep them clean and white. Just like with your regular teeth, many foods and other factors like smoking may cause your dentures to lose their pearly whites. But by knowing how to clean and whiten dentures naturally will help you to save money on costly denture cleaners.

To start, remove your dentures properly and give them a thorough brushing with a toothbrush, water and baking soda. This should remove anything stuck on your denture and clean off most stains. You can also brush your tongue and gums at this time. Rinse out your mouth.

So your dentures are now clean but how do you get them white? You will want to soak them for at least thirty minutes and up to the next day in a mixture of half water and half hydrogen peroxide 3%. Use a glass bowl and make sure that your dentures are completely covered with the mixture. Hydrogen peroxide 3% is very safe and you can even rinse your mouth out with the mixture if you need to. It will help to clean out your mouth if you have a cut or a sore in your mouth. After you are finished soaking your dentures, rinse them thoroughly. Brush them thoroughly (and your mouth if you prefer) with your favorite toothpaste before re-inserting.

If you still have stubborn stains you can soak your dentures in a mixture of bleach and water. Once again use a glass bowl. Mix one third cup bleach with one cup water. Make sure that the mixture covers your dentures, especially the part that is stained. Soak them for at least one half hour or overnight if you can. After you remove them from the mixture, rinse them for at least two minutes under a running faucet. Brush them thoroughly with a toothbrush and your favorite toothpaste.

By following these basic steps your smile will always be sparkling! Plus you will save more money in the pocketbook by not having to purchase expensive cleaners! For more information on dentures contact your local Gentle Dental office at 1-888-513-7436.

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Toothpaste Spotlight – Tom’s Of Maine

Since 70 Tom’s of Maine has been manufacturing and distributing oral health products including toothpaste, floss and mouth rinse. The thing that makes Tom’s different is that all of their products are organic. Tom’s products contain no artificial ingredients, are not tested on animals, and are packaged in recycled materials.

In 95, after a seven-year effort, Tom’s became the first natural toothpaste to win the approval of the American Dental Association (ADA), allowing it to put that organization’s seal on its products. This was a crucial endorsement, as all of the company’s major competitors had long sported the ADA seal, which served to assure consumers that their products were effective. The three most popular flavors, spearmint, cinnamon and fennel, were approved first, and the company continued to seek ADA certification for the rest of its fluoride line.

The Tom’s of Maine line of organic toothpaste products contains thirteen different types of toothpaste. While a few of the pastes focus on general mouth health, there are other pastes that have been created for specific mouth related issues. One Tom’s of Maine toothpaste is the Anti-plaque Propolis and Myrrh toothpaste created without fluoride to promote healthy teeth and gums while fighting plaque. They also have developed a toothpaste for sensitive teeth and gums called Sensitive CareSLS-free. The Sensitive Care paste uses a purified form of licorice root as an alternative SLS, which is an ingredient in non organic toothpastes that can sometimes cause more sensitivity when used over an extended period of time. They also have an organic, all natural toothpaste that does contain fluoride.

For more information on Tom’s of Maine brand toothpaste, their other oral care products and to see if they are the right brand for you and your family call your local Gentle Dental dentist at 1-888-513-7436.

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Toothpaste Spotlight – Arm & Hammer

Arm & Hammer is a registered trademark of Church and Dwight, an American manufacturer of household products. Originally associated only with baking soda and washing soda, beginning in the 70s the company began to expand the brand to other products using baking soda as a deodorizing ingredient, including toothpaste.

To achieve healthy teeth and gums many people are opting towards Arm & Hammer toothpaste. They pride themselves with being able to remove 5 times more plaque in hard to reach places making your next dental appointment easier for both you and your dentist.

Arm & Hammer Dental Care is their original baking soda toothpaste. It provides deep, effective cleaning with an extremely low-level of abrasion. It does this by providing dental-grade baking soda particles that dissolve to clean deep in microscopic crevices on the tooth surface.

Arm & Hammer Complete Care toothpaste features cleaning, whitening, and freshening all in one tube. It has a unique-patented formula of ultra-refined dental-quality baking soda which cleans deeply to give a professional clean feeling every time you brush. It is known to gently removes dull stains and unsightly plaque. It will also absorbs and eliminate odors for fresher breath plus fight cavities and tartar.

Arm & Hammer Advance White Baking Soda & Peroxide toothpaste is a unique formula that combines the natural whitening power of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and a special water-activated peroxide to whiten and brighten teeth with a bold mint taste. It gently cleans away surface stains and penetrates tiny crevices to clean away deep stains.

For more information on all Arm & Hammer dental products call your local Gentle Dental office at 1-888-513-7436.

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The ADA Seal Of Acceptance

For more than 125 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has been evaluating dental products for safety and effectiveness. The ADA Seal of Acceptance, which is a registered certification mark, is awarded after a product is tested and meets ADA guidelines and standards. It helps consumers make informed decisions about dental products.

There are more than 300 dental products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance that are sold to consumers. Products that display the Seal include floss, mouth rinse, toothpaste, manual and electric toothbrushes, tooth whitening bleaches, denture products and sugar-free chewing gum that reduces cavities.

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates oral care products and clears the products to be marketed directly to consumers, the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs objectively examines the safety and effectiveness. The council is an independent body of scientific experts, consisting of more than 125 consultants. Dental material experts, microbiologists, pharmacologists, toxicologists and chemists review and decide if a product is worthy of the ADA Seal. Products are evaluated on their safety, efficacy, composition, labeling, package inserts, advertising and other promotional materials.

Although the ADA program is strictly voluntary, manufactures submit their products for evaluation because they know that seven out of ten consumers recognize the ADA Seal and The Seal assures consumers that the product has been tested, the manufacture’s claims are true and the product produces the intended result.

For more information on ADA products and to make an appointment with your local Gentle Dental office call 1-888-513-7436.

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Toothpaste Spotlight – Colgate

Colgate, one of the most popular names in oral care around the world carries over 30 different types of toothpaste. All of the toothpastes under the Colgate brand are FDA-approved and recommended by the American Dental Association.

Colgate Total Advanced is a range of nine different types of toothpaste, all approved by the FDA to fight plaque and gingivitis. Each provides 12-hour protection against plaque and gingivitis. It also fights these oral problems if you already have them. Colgate Total Advanced is also formulated to fight tartar buildup and halitosis (bad breath). Some of the most popular Colgate Total Advanced products includes, Total Whitening Gel, Total Advanced Whitening Paste and Total Advanced Clean.

Colgate Total offers much the same types of benefits as Colgate Total Advanced, including 12-hour protection, and prevention of plaque, tartar and gingivitis. The toothpastes in the Colgate Total line include Colgate Total Clean Mint Paste; Colgate Total Whitening Paste, which helps to remove surface stains and also whitens the teeth.

If you suffer from dentin hypersensitivity, or tooth pain then you may want to look into these two types of Colgate toothpaste. Colgate Sensitive Whitening reduces sensitivity, removes stains, freshens breath and protects against cavities. Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect offers the same benefits as Colgate Sensitive Whitening minus the stain removal option. Relief comes within two weeks of using either type.

If surface stains caused by substances such as coffee and tea is a problem you have you should take a look at Colgate Visible White. This type of paste fights these stains and helps to protect against the formation of new ones. It contains sodium fluoride and phosphate to protect against cavities and tartar.

Colgate 2 in 1 offers the uniqueness of having toothpaste and mouthwash in one liquid gel. When using the gel it foams in the mouth. This foam is intended to reach in between each tooth to eliminate bacteria and germs that cause halitosis.

Colgate’s, parent company has been around for over 200 years so it is a sure bet that it is an established and safe brand of toothpaste to use on you and your families teeth. For more information on the benefits of Colgate brand toothpaste speak with your local Gentle Dental Dentist by calling 1-888-513-7436.

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Toothpaste Spotlight – Sensodyne

If you have sensitive teeth you may want to look into the Sensodyne brand toothpaste. Sensodyne Sensitivity is known to relieve the pain of sensitive teeth by building protection to soothe the nerve and block the pain caused by hot, cold, acidic and sweet foods. Daily use of this toothpaste also keeps the sensitivity from coming back. Sensodyne contains an active ingredient, Potassium Nitrate, that is clinically proven to reduce painful sensitivity. This brand toothpaste can give relief, in as quickly as 2 weeks.

Sensodyne also has a product called Sensodyne ProNamel. This protect is known to protect the enamel from acid erosion. One of ProNamel’s active ingredients, fluoride, is widely endorsed, not only for cavity protection but to make teeth more resistant to acid attacks and to repair previous acid decay.

Being around for over 40 years, Sensodyne definitely has many supporters and happy customers. Speak with your Gentle Dental dentist today by calling 1-888-513-7436 to see if it is the right toothpaste for you and your family.

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Alternative Brands of Toothpaste

Toothpaste has come a long way over the years, and today you can find toothpaste that will do much more than just fight cavities. If you are shopping at a grocery store or drug store looking for toothpaste the first two names that come to mind are usually Crest and Colgate.

Crest and Colgate have both been around for years and are very popular with consumers and recommended by many Gentle Dental dentists, but there are many other brands out there that may also have some advantages for your teeth.

If you have sensitive teeth, then Sensodyne may be your best alternative. Sensodyne is designed to lessen the pain associated with tooth sensitivity. Sensodyne also makes toothpaste that whitens teeth and toothpaste that protects tooth enamel.

Arm & Hammer is another alternative brand of toothpaste. It uses baking soda in their toothpaste which is a natural ingredient used to whiten teeth.

Tom’s of Maine makes toothpaste that contains ingredients that are natural and animal friendly. Preservatives are natural, and Tom’s of Maine toothpaste is flavored with fruits and herbs. They also offer toothpaste for people with dry mouth, as well as toothpaste that whitens teeth and toothpaste for people with tooth sensitivity.

Close-Up toothpaste include mouthwash and is designed to prevent cavities, whiten teeth and freshens breath.

As you can see, there are a lot of brand toothpastes on the market besides the big two. Each with unique qualities to them. Above are just a few of the alternatives. To find out which toothpaste is right for you and your family speak with your local Gentle Dental dentist by calling 1-888-513-7436.

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The Facts About Plaque

Plaque is a very common term used on toothpaste and at the dentist, but what exactly is plaque? Plaque is the soft, yellow-white material found on teeth and gums. While in its soft state, a person can clean it off with a toothbrush and floss. Once the plaque has calcified (or hardened) into calculus (commonly known as tartar), a dentist or dental hygienist must remove it during a thorough professional cleaning.

Plaque is actually composed of several species of bacteria and can lead to several different dental diseases including tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontitis. The bacteria from undigested food secrets acid on your teeth and gums. This acid dissolves in the tooth structure and eventually causes a cavity.

The main weapons against plaque and plaque formation are the toothbrush, floss and other oral hygiene aids such as toothpicks. The manual or mechanical break-up and removal of the plaque on a daily basis is required to prevent tooth decay and gum diseases. Chemicals in toothpaste and mouth rinses can also aid in this battle but are no substitute for the manual or mechanical removal of plaque.

Sometimes tooth brushing, toothpaste, floss and toothpicks aren’t enough to remove plaque. That is where Gentle Dental can help! Our dentists and hygienists provide professional teeth cleanings and checkups to keep your teeth not only pearly white but helping in preventing oral diseases including gum disease. To make an appointment for a cleaning and a checkup call 1-888-513-7436.

Fluoride Strengthens Teeth

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that strengthens teeth. In doing this, it can help to prevent tooth decay. Some foods, such as meat, fish, eggs and tea, contain fluoride. It is also found naturally in small amounts of water sources. Many toothpastes, rinses and professional treatments also contain fluoride. A lack of fluoride can cause a person to lose their teeth.

Sometimes a person needs a higher level of fluoride for their teeth to help prevent decay. A dentist can apply fluoride to your teeth as a gel, foam, or varnish. These types of treatments contain a much higher level of fluoride than the amount found in toothpastes and mouth rinses. Varnishes are painted on the teeth, foams are put into a mouth guard, which is applied to the teeth for 1 to 4 minutes and gels can be painted on or applied via a mouth guard.

Dentists at Gentle Dental can give effective fluoride treatments to help strengthen the outer layer or enamel of your teeth and help fight cavities. These treatments make dental work including cleanings last longer and can help to prevent tooth decay. Make an appointment today at your local Gentle Dental by calling 1-888-513-7436.

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Posts Tagged ‘Toothpaste’

How To Get Rid Of That Annoying Plaque!

Ways To Keep Your Dentures Clean And White

Toothpaste Spotlight – Tom’s Of Maine

Toothpaste Spotlight – Arm & Hammer

The ADA Seal Of Acceptance

Toothpaste Spotlight – Colgate

Toothpaste Spotlight – Sensodyne

Alternative Brands of Toothpaste

The Facts About Plaque

Fluoride Strengthens Teeth

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