Every single time I get to the toothpaste shelves in the pharmacy, I stand and gaze for about 15 minutes. There is such a large selection and I never know which toothpaste (or gel??) to choose. It’s not about the taste you see, it’s deciding between the ones that say “tooth defense” and those with “tartar protection” or “gum health” or maybe this time I should go with “whitening formula”? Which toothpaste works best? If you look at the ingredients list on the back of the toothpaste, you will find more than just flavors or whitening additives. Many toothpastes contain ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (foaming), baking soda, enzymes, vitamins and calcium. Indeed, there are many and many substances in toothpaste, but today, we’d like to discuss the 5 basic toothpaste ingredients that should be found in a paste, the 5 ingredients that actually help your oral health. Most Popular – Fluoride Fluoride is the most common active ingredient in most toothpastes. Fluoride prevents cavities and effects dental enamel and bones. Fluoride can be found in our water, and fluoride tablets are given to children in order to prevent future tooth decay and cavities. Although some groups disagree with mixing fluoride with drinking water, some dentists say that 50% of children between the ages 5 and 17 have never had a cavity because of fluoride in their tooth enamel. In your Toothpaste and Deodorant – Triclosan Triclosan is a relatively new guest in the world of oral hygiene. Triclosan is used in deodorants for a very long time, but introduced to toothpastes only 15 years ago. Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent, and Colgate discovered that triclosan can reduce the amount of bacteria in mouth when used for a long period of time. Add some Salt Homemade toothpowders are made of 3 parts baking soda and one part salt. The use of salt dates back to 19th century England and today salt is an important and active ingredient in toothpastes around the world. Why? Because salt is antiseptic and prevents gum disease. Shine – Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening toothpastes are more popular than ever. Hydrogen peroxide is considered to be an effective whitener and in low doses, hydrogen peroxide can prevent gum disease. In order for hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth, a high dosage should be used and this procedure is normally done by a dentists. The cavity fighter – XylitolXylitol, approved in 1963 by the FDA, is a friendly, non-fermentable sugar alcohol. It is effective if taken daily in a small dosage, and you can find xylitol in many chewing gums. Recently, oral xylutol syrup was developed and the results look promising. If you want to get more information about your smile and oral health, please visit us at www. hansonplaceortho. com. At Hanson Place Orthodontics we strive to work together and establish happiness, self-esteem, comfort and optimal oral health for all our patients and to be efficient and encouraging while creating big beautiful smiles. Hanson Place Orthodontics provide New Yorkers and their families, the most advanced and comprehensive orthodontic care available.

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Before Two Portraits of my Mother

I love the beautiful young girl of this

portrait, my mother, painted years ago

when her forehead was white, and there was no

shadow in the dazzling Venetian glass

of her gaze. But this other likeness shows

the deep trenches across her forehead’s white

marble. The rose poem of her youth that

her marriage sang is far behind. Here is

my sadness: I compare these portraits, one

of a joy-radiant brow, the other care-

heavy: sunrise—and the thick coming on

of night. And yet how strange my ways appear,

for when I look at these faded lips my heart

smiles, but at the smiling girl my tears start.

Taking care of your teeth is not very complicated if you are doing it from the very start and on the daily basis. There are many teeth whitening tips and teeth caring tips that can be adopted for your good dental health. But the simplest and the number one tip is to brush your teeth daily. The best thing is to brush your teeth twice a day. It means that once before going to bed and once before the breakfast. If you are brushing your teeth regularly and every day, then there will be no chances for the tartar or the yellowish colored layer to be deposited on your teeth. The yellowish layer on the teeth is created when the teeth are not cleaned. This layer is very good place for the mouth bacteria to grow. Bacteria feel easy to grow and multiply here. If the treatment is not done earlier, this layer becomes permanent and is not easy to be removed. The yellow layer may become black stains of your teeth which are not only ugly but dangerous for your teeth. Once the black stains are formed, you will need to remove that stains and fill your teeth, if required. But all this will not happen, if you will act upon the very first and basic teeth cleaning tip. I mean daily brushing. Brush your teeth every day and you will be safe from most of the dental issues forever. You should always select the proper toothpaste depending upon your teeth condition. If you have the sensitive teeth and gums then you should select the medicated toothpaste that may help in that condition. Also you should use the toothbrush with soft fibres if you have sensitive teeth. If you have normal teeth then you should select the normal brush with strong fibres so that your teeth are cleaned in a perfect way.

Tooth whitening procedures are not really recommended for female patients who are pregnant or lactating ,and is not for children. White smiles are no longer consigned to the costly and time consuming practices available only from the dentist. Various methods have emerged for applying tooth whitening procedures without involving professionals. Tooth whitening results that are long lasting are subjective. Unlike over the counter tooth whitening systems, you can achieve the new shade of your smile much quicker with professional laser tooth whitening procedures. Tooth whitening , on occasion, called “tooth bleaching. “. This is because the main ingredient has bleaching properties , that is not to say that it is domestic bleach (Hypochrorite), it is a peroxide that bleaches through oxygen reactions. This process has a total success rate, barring any unusual circumstances. Your teeth will be lightened in shade whether they are darkened from age, smoking, tea or coffee. Teeth whitening is a non-invasive procedure that is safe for patients who have had previous dental work. Your dentist will examine your existing dental work and oral hygiene before beginning the teeth whitening procedure. Teeth are made up of two layers of enamel, one inner and one outer. The outer layer of enamel protects the inner layer and, when you drink, eat of smoke, foreign matter builds up on the outer layer of the tooth to form a pellicle film. Staining can be deep and dark or it may just be the everyday results of eating strongly pigmented foods. Either way, many people are interested in tooth whitening to brighten their smiles. Stains can affect the inside of the tooth, also and are called intrinsic stains. Intrinsic stains can be caused by exposure to too much fluoride as a child while your teeth were developing. Bleaching gels are used to remove surface discolorations very effectively. This only works on the staining that is not caused by medical or related factors , such as ill health or by genetic make up. Such things as certain colorations cannot be removed by bleaching ,for example if you have red hair , you may find a slight tinge to your natural tooth color , this is unavoidable , but keeping the teeth quite clean and bright reduces the noticeability. At home tooth whitening trays are easy to use on a regular basis and feature the use and the power of a professional strength gel. Patients wear a custom tooth whitening tray either over night or two sessions daily, the treatment time varies with the strength of the peroxide. At home tooth whitening is a convenient option that produces outstanding results when used correctly. The procedure uses a set of custom fit mouth trays that are molded by the user very easily,and then can be filled with a mild bleaching solution. At home systems used alone can obtain great results, but may take longer than a dental procedure. These procedures are considered safe and effective when monitored by a competent user or even the dentist. Laser light tooth whitening systems are a cosmetic dental procedure that does not weaken enamel or fillings. This is done by a dental professional who begins with a cleaning to remove any plaque or loose material. A laser beam interacts with the whitening gel employed to the surface of the teeth to begin bleaching the organic matter that are on, and, a little inside of the tooth.