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Hollywood Dentist Network - About Dentistry About Dental Care Who's most afraid of the dentist? According to new research, it's not the who you'd most expect. It's women in their 40s. Ongoing research from the University of Sydney suggests that this demographic is more likely than other age groups to have felt trauma, abuse or oro-facial trauma. These people are also more likely to be depressed, anxious or stressed, researchers found. "Dental anxiety is very real and complex and it should never be downplayed," study researcher Dr. Avanti Karve, of the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry, said in a statement. Karve explained that people who have a great fear of the dentist wait 17 days, on average, to make an appointment to see the dentist when they are feeling severe pain. Comparatively, the rest of the population who is not as dentalphobic waits just three days. According to a recent study out of the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, about 5 percent of people have a severe dental fear. Those researchers found five strategies that people use to get over their fear of the dentist; their findings are published in the journal Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. Their study showed that common coping practices include distracting yourself (counting to yourself or playing mental games so that you think about something else), distancing (telling yourself the pain feels like something else), prayer (praying that the dental treatment will end soon), self-efficacy (telling yourself to be strong), and optimism (telling yourself that everything will be OK after the dental treatment). Related Articles: Pregnancy and Your Oral Health Different Types of Fillings Understanding the Dental Exam Who's Most Afraid of the Dentist? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 14:10:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this Bottled Water Linked To Tooth Decay According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. It is important to brush the teeth at last twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, visit the dentist every six months for a fluoride treatment and drink water that is fluoridated. Government health officials and dentists raise the awareness that bottled water is the one that might be causing the tooth decay complications of your child. Therefore, they suggest that parents should give their child tap water, because this contains fluoride, which protects against the cavities. Bottled water does not contain a sufficient amount of fluoride, so it is actually not protecting the oral health of your child; in fact, it seems it is doing more harm than good. According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. Related Articles: Dental Hygiene For Babies How to Brush and Floss For Kids When Should Baby Teeth Fall Out? Bottled Water Linked To Tooth Decay originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 09:44:51. Permalink | Comment | Email this Let Your Smile Shine this Spring Because May is National Smile Month With May being National Smile Month there is even more of a reason to show-off bright smiles for making great first impressions! Gleaming white teeth and a wide smile convey an air of confidence that is important in any situation, from first dates to job interviews. Teeth whitening procedures are certainly effective, but small daily steps can also be helpful and less expensive. Dr. Margaret Mitchell, DDS of the Mitchell Dental Spa in Chicago offers the following tips: WEAR LIPSTICKS THAT CONTAIN A HINT OF BLUE-Blue tones around the mouth can make teeth appear whiter, so when shopping for new makeup, consider red lipstick with blue undertones. These will make your smile appear brighter by offsetting any yellow coloration in the teeth. Coral and orange based lipsticks can make the teeth appear more yellow, so avoid these if you are self-conscious about your pearly whites. . SNACK ON CRUNCHY FRUITS AND VEGGIES -Mildly abrasive fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots or celery not only provide the body with essential nutrients, but also act as a natural toothbrush by gently scrubbing off small bits of plaque that have gathered on the teeth and gums. . SWISH WITH WATER AFTER DRINKING TEA OR COFFEE-Coffee, tea and other dark liquids can stain the teeth and leave them looking dingy. To prevent discoloration, simply swish water around in your mouth immediately after consuming a staining liquid. . CHEW SUGARLESS GUM CONTAINING XYLITOL-Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, has been added to many sugar-free gums as a sweetening agent, but it also has healthful properties. Chewing a gum containing xylitol, such as Trident, has been shown to reduce the levels of harmful oral bacteria, reducing the likelihood of developing cavities. . BRUSH TEETH BEFORE GOING FOR A RUN-Running dries out the mouth and any plaque that already exists on the gumline will tend to dry out and calcify, resulting in discoloration and even gum disease. A quick brush before leaving for a run can help solve this problem.Let Your Smile Shine this Spring Because May is National Smile Month originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 14:08:12. Permalink | Comment | Email this Free Dental Work? Many people are finding themselves putting off dental treatment due to lack of insurance and funds. Fortunately, there is an option that more people are turning to for help with their dental care. More and more people are turning to dental schools to have their dental work done and often for free. But is it a good idea? Are you getting the best treatment? You may be surprised to learn that yes, in fact, you are getting excellent treatment! Dental students are always working in the presence of professors who are scrutinizing their work constantly. Remember, they are trying to learn and do well, and many eyes are watching. You are probably at your safest when getting treated at a dental school whereas you have to trust that your private dentist knows what he/she is doing and that they are doing a good job. Any downsides? Yes. One of the biggest issues you will have to deal with is the amount of time the procedures will take. For instance, under a specialist's care or a private dentist, a root canal may take 1-2 hours. At the dental school however; the same procedure will likely take up to 5 hours because every single step is monitored and approved by the professor before moving forward. For many busy people, this is a big inconvenience and they would rather pay for dental work or even go without than spend that amount of time in a dental chair. But, if time is not a big deal to you, and/or you are willing to take a day off to have expensive dental work done for free or at least greatly reduced, then this could be a great option for you! ADA's list of U.S. Dental Schools UK Dental Schools Canadian Dental SchoolsFree Dental Work? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 12:10:22. Permalink | Comment | Email this A New Dental App? Dentist Ben Underwood has developed a unique free toothbrush timer app called Brush DJ to make brushing less boring! The app plays 2 minutes of a song taken at random from the music library stored on the user's device. This encourages people to brush for an effective length of time while listening to their music collection. Brush DJ also allows users to set reminders to brush twice a day, floss, use a mouthrinse and when next to visit their dentist or hygienist. Dr. Underwood says he had the idea for Brush DJ after watching an episode of the BBCs Apprentice, where candidates were asked to design an app. He felt this would be an ideal tool to make people aware of the latest advice and encourage them to brush twice a day for the right length of time, to help reduce the risk of gum disease, decay and bad breath. The app is available for Apple and Android devices. Ben welcomes feedback on how Brush DJ can be improved and can be contacted via the website www.BrushDJ.com. A New Dental App? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 09:22:11. Permalink | Comment | Email this Pregnancy and Your Teeth Pregnancy is a time of joy and a time when you take extra special care of how you care for our body. This should include your oral health. Expectant moms are much more susceptible to gingivitis and other gum issues and should take extra precautions. It is also a good idea if you're planning on becoming pregnant in the near future to go see your dentist for a thorough check-up. That way, if you happen to need any treatment, you can go ahead and get that done before getting pregnant. And, as always, continue to see your dentist for your regular visits, even while pregnant. Pregnancy and Your Teeth originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 16:57:34. Permalink | Comment | Email this What's More Attractive - A Pretty Smile or Toned Abs? When it comes to attractiveness, everyone has their own idea of what is important in the looks department. While some would argue that a pretty face wins over a gym-fed body, others would much rather have an overall fit appearance rather than the perfect face & hair. So, my question is this...what is more attractive to you? A beautiful smile with healthy white teeth or toned, bikini-ready abs? Inquiring minds want to know! ">What's More Attractive - A Pretty Smile or Toned Abs? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 15:07:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this April Is Oral Health Month In Canada, April is the month to take note of your oral health. Of course, you don't have to live in Canada to be reminded of how to properly care for your teeth and gums. And now that evidence has shown that our oral health is directly linked with our overall health, we need to pay close attention to how we treat our mouths. What are some things you can do to improve the health of your mouth? Brush and floss twice a day. Eat nutritious meals with plenty of crunchy vegetables. Visit your dentist regularly. April Is Oral Health Month originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 10:52:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this Is Collecting Celebrities Teeth Going A Bit Too Far? I am the first person to admit that I am addicted to celebrity news and I would pick up a People's magazine much faster than a Forbes. Having said that, I am in no way interested in owning any of their dental work. But evidently, there are many dentists who are. Dr. Michael Zuk a Canadian dentist, previously paid $30,000 for one of the Beatle's icon, John Lennon's rotten teeth, and more recently, purchased the Elvis' crown for $10,000 from an auction house in England. A Memphis dentist originally made the crown for the late king of rock and roll, who had chipped several teeth by banging them against the microphones. Dr. Zuk does not keep these prized possessions in his office. However; he does have their picture up for everyone to enjoy. "It gives patients something to think about other than what I am doing to them", said Dr. Zuk, who has been in practice for more than 25 years. I guess if you don't have the desire (or the stomach) to collect this kind of thing, it's certainly fun to read about those who do. Is Collecting Celebrities Teeth Going A Bit Too Far? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 17:01:06. Permalink | Comment | Email this Even More Reasons To Visit Your Dentist Have you ever heard the saying that "your eyes are the window to your soul"? Well, your mouth is a window to your health. More people are understanding the importance of regular visits to their dentist for the health of their teeth. But what about for their overall health? Can your dentist really help diagnose non-dental diseases? Yes, as a matter of fact, they can! Some of the non-dental related diseases that your dentist can help detect include: sexually transmitted diseases (STD), diabetes, heart disease, and even several types of cancerous diseases. When your dentist performs an oral exam, he or she is looking in your mouth for signs of different diseases such as inflammation, bleeding, dry mouth or sores, and suspicious areas around the gum line. Many dentists also routinely take their patient's blood pressure prior to any procedure, (especially if local anesthesia is administered). There are many instances where patients have high blood pressure and not even know it. During a routine oral exam, your dentist may also check areas on your head and neck for suspicious lesions. Just a few more reasons why seeing your dentist on a regular basis is vital to your teeth and your overall health. So, when was your last dental check-up? Even More Reasons To Visit Your Dentist originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Friday, March 16th, 2012 at 18:22:25. Permalink | Comment | Email this Newsfeed display by CaRP ___________________________________________________________
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