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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ouch!: Richmond Dentist Discusses Tooth Sensitivity
Having sensitive teeth can really take the fun out of enjoying your favorite foods. With tooth sensitivity, hot, cold, sweet, and acidic foods and drinks can cause a great deal of discomfort, even after you’ve stopped eating or drinking. In general, the problem rests in the tooth enamel, that hard outer layer of the tooth [...]
Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient's diabetes status, a nursing-dental research team has found.
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New Rules of Marketing, Part 1
So, you’re the owner of a dental practice and you are trying to figure out the best steps to get on to Facebook to drive new patients. It can be a daunting task...
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Dentist In Ottawa, ON Encourages Patients To Leave Reviews Via Popular Search Engines
Dr. Leila Ebrahimpoor, Ottawa, ON dentist, showcases her commitment to quality dental health care through available patient reviews.
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Evolutionary origins of our pretty smile
It takes both teeth and jaws to make a pretty smile, but the evolutionary origins of these parts of our anatomy have only just been discovered, thanks to a particle accelerator and a long dead fish.
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Link between obesity and dental health in homeless children strengthened
Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Scientist discovers mechanism to reduce inflammation and subsequent bone loss related to gum disease
A scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural signaling pathway of the enzyme GSK3b, which plays an important role in directing the immune response.
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Study hints at why gums suffer with age
A study reveals that gum deterioration, which often occurs with increasing age, is associated with a drop in the level of a protein called Del-1.
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New Rules of Marketing, Part 2
So, you’re the owner of a dental practice and you are trying to figure out the best steps to get on to Facebook to drive new patients. It can be a daunting task...
Source: http://blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com/clinical/dental-industry-2/new-rules-of-marketing-part-2
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Chapter 4 is a wrap …
We’re done with procedures and pricing. That’s all I’ve got, for now, anyway. Chapter 4 Page 7 | What Else is Out There? I liked finishing the chapter with the comments of the Indian M.D. who was elected president of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2005. Dr. Naresh Trehan has been [...]
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Richmond Dentist Explains the Benefits of Phased Dentistry
Occasionally, patients require extensive dental work to ensure the restoration of good oral health. But sometimes, the prospect of so much work feels overwhelming. They may fear that they cannot afford the procedures, or they may be concerned about spending hours in a dental chair. Phased dentistry is a great option for cases like these. It divides the work [...]
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Appleton Dentist Launches Interactive Website for Improved Patient Knowledge pf Dental Health Care
Dr. Richard Hack, dentist in Appleton, WI, invites patients to explore his practice's interactive website for all of their dental health care needs.
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In the mouth, smoking zaps healthy bacteria
According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease.
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NADL’s Thoughts on Medical Device Tax for Dental Offices
Dental offices have been waiting to hear if crowns, partials and dentures will be subject to the Medical Device Tax that takes effect in January 2013. The National Association of Dental Laboratories...
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The Eco-Dentistry Association Will Hold Industry’s First Green Dentistry Conference, 3-4 May 2013, Utah
The Eco-Dentistry Association® announced last week that it will hold the industry’s first dental conference devoted exclusively to high-tech, environmentally sound dental practices. The event will take place May 3 and 4, 2013, at the stunning, eco-friendly Robert Redford Conference Center in Sundance, Utah, part of the Sundance Resort…
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Patient Support Sites for Medical Tourism
Happily, I chose well. PSJourneys.com and ObesityHelp.com, among other web site forums for patients, have not just survived but thrived. MedRetreats remains among the leading medical travel companies.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Three Good Reasons Not to Offer Patient Discounts
The term “discount” makes me extremely uncomfortable especially when it is used in dentistry. Many dentists will explain that they give discounts to patients who pay in advance or to senior citizens. Giving...
Source: http://blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com/uncategorized/three-good-reasons-not-to-offer-patient-discounts
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Cold cases heat up through new approach to identifying remains
In an effort to identify the thousands of John/Jane Doe cold cases in the United States, scientists have found a multidisciplinary approach to identifying the remains of missing persons. Using "bomb pulse" radiocarbon analysis, combined with recently developed anthropological analysis and forensic DNA techniques, the researchers were able to identify the remains of a missing child 41 years after the discovery of the body.
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Dental Suction: Why Dentists Use a Suction
A reader named Jeanny recently emailed me the following questions:
Why is it necessary to suction after local anesthetic?
Why is it necessary to suction when doing a filling?
Can blood be involved in both of the above procedures?
I'll answer the first two questions later on in this article. In response to the last question, blood can be involved when giving anesthetic and doing fillings, but many times it is not.
First, let's talk about the two main types of suctions that dentists routinely use.
The Two Main Types of Dental Suctions
There are two main types of dental suctions that dentists use: the saliva ejector and the high volume suction.
The saliva ejector does exactly what its name implies; it sucks saliva out of the mouth. This is the suction pictured at the upper right of this article. Many times dentists will have the patient close down on this suction so that it can suction away any remaining saliva in the patient's mouth.
The other main type of dental suction that we use is the high volume suction. This suction is so strong that the dental assistant simply holds it close to where the dentist is working and it will suck away any nearby debris, much like a strong vacuum cleaner can suck away crumbs without actually touching them.
You can see the high volume dental suction pictured below - try to pardon the lack of glove use by that dentist!
Why Dentists Use a Dental Suction
Now that the introductions are over, let's talk about some of the different reasons why dentists will use a suction.
For Patient Comfort
Keeping the patient comfortable is a high priority. In response to Jeanny's question, we suction after giving anesthetic because the anesthetic has a bitter taste, and most patients prefer to rinse out with water and use the saliva ejector. Also, if the anesthetic sits in the back of your mouth for too long, it may start to slightly numb the back of your mouth and could give the patient a gagging sensation.
We will also use the suction to make sure that you don't get too much water in your mouth while we are working.
To Clean Away Any Excess Dental Materials
When a dental hygienist cleans and polishes your teeth, you can get a lot of cleaning paste in your mouth. We use the suction to help clean all of that away. Also, when dentists are do amalgam fillings, pieces of the soft amalgam can sometimes fall away from the tooth surface. We use the suction to help whisk them away.
To Keep The Tooth Dry
During some procedures, such as white fillings, it is important that the tooth stay clean and dry. The suction helps keep the tooth dry by sucking away any saliva, blood, and water that may have accumulated around the tooth. If the cavity went below the gum-line, then it's pretty likely that the gums will bleed during the filling.
To Help the Dentist See
As I mentioned in a previous article about the dental drill, the drill that dentists use to do fillings sprays out a lot of water to keep the tooth cool and clean. Unfortunately, that water can quickly build up in the mouth and get on the dental mirror. In order to ensure that the dentist can see the tooth while working on it, it's necessary to use the high volume suction to suck away all of that debris.
Those are the four main reasons that I came up with as to why dentists use the dental suction. In conclusion, let's take a look at a question that I asked my dental hygienist as a child.
Where Does The Stuff Go After It's Sucked Away?
I remember sitting in the dental chair in Dr. Arnold's office as a child wondering what happens to all of the stuff that gets sucked down the suction. Maybe I was hoping that the tooth fairy would somehow be able to save the bad part of my baby tooth that the dentist removed and put it back together once my tooth fell out. After gathering up the courage to ask, I think I was slightly disappointed by the answer.
After your saliva, tooth debris, etc. gets sucked away, it travels through the suction line to a vacuum separator that will separate out any solids. After that, your spit makes a journey down the pipes and into the sewer system.
It is now recommended that dentists install amalgam separators in their suction lines to separate out any dental amalgam and keep it from getting into the public sewer systems.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about why dentists use suction? Leave a comment below and I'll try to get back to you. Thanks for reading!
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Periodontal health influences stem cell transplant success
Periodontal infection can increase the risk for developing bacteremia during the neutropenic phase of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), research suggests. Noting that the role of periodontal infection in influencing HSCT outcomes may have been underestimated, Judith Raber-Durlacher (University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands) and team write: “The results of this study point to the importance of an oral evaluation before HSCT as well as interventions before and during HSCT to reduce the microbiological load (eg, by periodontal treatment and meticulous oral hygiene measures) and thereby reducing gingival inflammation. “This may significantly reduce the overall risk for complications, including OVS [oral viridans streptococci] and CONS [coagulase-negative staphylococci] bacteremia.”
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Frequent dental X-rays linked to most common brain tumor
People who received frequent dental x-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. Ionizing radiation is the primary environmental risk factor for developing meningioma, which is the most frequently diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. Dental x-rays are the most common artificial source of exposure to ionizing radiation for individuals living in the United States.
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Richmond Dentist Explains Affordable Dental Care
You cannot plan for unexpected events in life. Surprise dental procedures can cause financial stress when you least expect them. At Richmond Smile Center, we understand that facing a sudden cost at the dentist office can deter you from receiving proper care. That’s why we offer several options that will allow you to budget for your dental procedure. In [...]
Source: http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2013/01/18/richmond-dentist-affordable-dental-care/
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
Patient Support Sites for Medical Tourism
Happily, I chose well. PSJourneys.com and ObesityHelp.com, among other web site forums for patients, have not just survived but thrived. MedRetreats remains among the leading medical travel companies.
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Preventing bacteria from falling in with the wrong crowd could help stop gum disease
Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease.
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New Rules of Marketing, Part 2
So, you’re the owner of a dental practice and you are trying to figure out the best steps to get on to Facebook to drive new patients. It can be a daunting task...
Source: http://blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com/clinical/dental-industry-2/new-rules-of-marketing-part-2
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Dentist in San Jose, CA Encourages Patients to Leave Online Reviews
Dr. Wesley Yemoto, San Jose, CA dentist, improves practice services through online reviews from patients.
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Lab-made tissue picks up the slack of Petri dishes in cancer research
New research, using oral cancer cells in a three-dimensional model of lab-made tissue, demonstrates that previous models used to examine cancer may not be complex enough to accurately mimic the true cancer environment.
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1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event A Huge Success!!!
Dr. Warren Woodruff on WDIV Local 4 News with with Guy Gordon and Karen Drew to discuss Orchard Maple Family Dental’s 1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event. Video © of WDIV Local 4 News. On November 1, 2, and 3, we held our 1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event at Orchard Maple Family Dental. It was [...]
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Novel chewing gum formulation helps prevent motion sickness
A new prototype for medicated chewing gum has been developed for motion sickness that may offer many advantages over conventional oral solid dosage forms. About 33 percent of people are susceptible to motion sickness in mild circumstances and 66 percent are affected in more severe conditions.
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The Battle Of The Sexes – Dental Style
In 1965, James Brown sang “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” A few years earlier Harry Belafonte sang to us “That’s right – the women are smarter!” So who is right when it comes to dental health? It turns out one group is more likely to have healthier gums, less plaque and tartar build-up, fewer [...]
Source: http://www.omfdental.com/blog/2013/battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle
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Chewing ability linked to reduced dementia risk
Can you bite into an apple? If so, you are more likely to maintain mental abilities, according to new research.
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Central Sleep Apnea
Along with obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea is one of the two main forms of sleep apnea, a dangerous class of sleep disorders characterized by an interruption of breathing of 10 seconds or more numerous times an hour during sleep.
Source: http://www.dentalprnews.com/medical_dental_articles/2013/01/central-sleep-apnea-324291.htm
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Red Lentil Spaghetti – A Makeover Recipe to Warm You Through the Holidays!
-By Hertha J. Woodruff, A.M.L.S., M.A. Red lentil spaghetti is a quick, healthy, skillet meal for this busy time of the year! Ingredients for Spaghetti Sauce: ½ cup of dried, red lentils 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 stalks of fresh celery, thinly, sliced horizontally 1 large onion, finely chopped [...]
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Red Lentil Spaghetti – A Makeover Recipe to Warm You Through the Holidays!
-By Hertha J. Woodruff, A.M.L.S., M.A. Red lentil spaghetti is a quick, healthy, skillet meal for this busy time of the year! Ingredients for Spaghetti Sauce: ½ cup of dried, red lentils 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 stalks of fresh celery, thinly, sliced horizontally 1 large onion, finely chopped [...]
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Men with erection problems are three times more likely to have inflamed gums, study finds
Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems, according to a new study.
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Stocking Stuffers That Are Better Than Candy And Sweets
 | The holiday season is upon us again, and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Instead of having Santa stuff those stockings with candy and sweets, tell him to bring you something that won’t destroy your beautiful smile (or waistline!).
Here are a few suggestions:
And, of course, ask for a new toothbrush! For the kids, there are plenty of themed toothbrushes that will make brushing fun. Spongebob, Justin Bieber and Dora on toothbrushes will encourage kids to brush longer. A new or more expensive toothpaste than you normally buy will be a nice treat. And don’t forget the dental floss! | ||||||||
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Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient's diabetes status, a nursing-dental research team has found.
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Zero Tolerance for Workplace Bullying and Harrasment
We hear a lot about bullying and harassment these days, especially when it involves cyber bullying using social media. We also know the devastating effects that may result from excessive bullying. As the...
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Ancient tooth may provide evidence of early human dentistry
Researchers may have uncovered new evidence of ancient dentistry in the form of a 6,500-year-old human jaw bone with a tooth showing traces of beeswax filling.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Getting Smarter About Dental Implants
When it comes to dental implants, there are all sorts of statistics and myths circulating around, which makes people reluctant about getting dental implants.
Source: http://worldental.org/gums/smarter-dental-implants/9775/
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Oral bacteria may signal pancreatic cancer risk
Pancreatic cancer is highly lethal and difficult to detect early. In a new study, researchers report that people who had high levels of antibodies for an infectious oral bacterium turned out to have double the risk for developing the cancer. High antibody levels for harmless oral bacteria, meanwhile, predicted a reduced pancreatic cancer risk.
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Short-term intestinal parasite infection triggers specific cytokines that can prevent the development of type 1 diabetes
Short-term infection with intestinal worms may provide long-term protection against type I diabetes (TID), suggests a new study. The incidence of TID is relatively low in developing countries. One explanation for this phenomenon is the prevalence of chronic intestinal worm infections, which dampen the self-aggressive T cells that cause diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
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Experts warn of misbehaving tooth fairy
Opinions of the tooth fairy as kind and giving may need to be revised following "mounting reports of less child-friendly activity," according to a new paper.
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Uninsured Kids to Receive Free Dental Care
The upcoming month, children who come from low income families will have one more reason to smile.
Source: http://worldental.org/free-dental/uninsured-kids-receive-free-dental-care/9739/
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Anthropologists discover new research use for dental plaque: Examining diets of ancient peoples
While we may brush and floss tirelessly and our dentists may scrape and pick at our teeth to minimize the formation of plaque known as tartar or dental calculus, anthropologists may be rejoicing at the fact that past civilizations were not so careful with dental hygiene. Researchers have discovered that particles of plaque removed from teeth of ancient populations may provide clues about their diets.
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Dentist in Charlotte, NC Provides Mobile Website for Improved Dental Health Care Access
Dr. Richard Bateman, Charlotte, NC dentist, launches mobile website to accommodate smartphone and tablet users.
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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Dentists and Office Managers
It’s that time of year to make New Year’s resolutions, regardless of whether or not we intend to keep them. Why not try to make resolutions for your practice that are easy to...
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Dentist in San Jose, CA Encourages Patients to Leave Online Reviews
Dr. Wesley Yemoto, San Jose, CA dentist, improves practice services through online reviews from patients.
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1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event A Huge Success!!!
Dr. Warren Woodruff on WDIV Local 4 News with with Guy Gordon and Karen Drew to discuss Orchard Maple Family Dental’s 1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event. Video © of WDIV Local 4 News. On November 1, 2, and 3, we held our 1st Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event at Orchard Maple Family Dental. It was [...]
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
What your face says about your health
An individual’s face not only gives nonverbal signals about someone’s true well-being from unconscious facial expressions, but the state of their skin reveals a great deal about what’s going on inside, both physically and emotionally. In fact, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used facial analysis as a diagnostic tool for centuries, marrying specific facial areas and features with organs and emotional states.
Source: http://www.dentapress.com/headlines/4897-what-your-face-says-about-your-health.html
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Famous people you didn’t know were dentists
Who says dentistry isn’t exciting? Our noble profession has captured the hearts and imaginations of some pretty interesting people over the years. Granted, eventually these folks turned to other less fascinating professions—like acting, gun fighting, inventing, painting and saving the country—but still, they all had their “roots” (pardon the pun) in the enviable art of dentistry. Just check out this list of people you didn’t know were dentists.
Source: http://www.dentapress.com/blogs/4898-famous-people-you-didn%e2%80%99t-know-were-dentists.html
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Maintaining Oral Hygiene In Emergencies
With hurricane season among us, it is a good time to review some “need to knows” about brushing with compromised resources. Here are suggestions for keeping your mouth healthy when in an emergency situation.
If you have access to a toothbrush and are without water, you can still use it to brush the particles off the teeth. Dry brushing stimulates the salivary glands and will provide some natural digestion for the particles as well.
If you have no toothbrush handy, you can use your clean finger with some toothpaste. Remember to spit it out!
Even in a worse-case-scenario, if all you have is a fluoride mouthwash, use it. It may not remove plaque like brushing does, but it will help kill germs and prevent new plaque from forming.
In an emergency situation, it’s easy to grab sugary comfort foods. Instead of empty calorie candy bars that might contribute to tooth decay, try a granola bar instead. The crunchy granola will provide some friction for plaque removal, and some even have good nutritional value!
Shelters and hotels usually provide dental care items for free. Don’t be afraid to ask for them.
Have a safe and healthy hurricane season
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Profit is not a Four-Letter Word
Dentistry is a business and in order to continue to make it sustainable long term, there are bills to be paid and livelihoods to be protected. When I was giving a lecture in...
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The Dawson Academy Introduces New Curriculum on Emerging Health Care Services in Dentistry
The Dawson Academy introduced a new curriculum based on emerging health care services for dentists during a live webinar Wednesday, Nov. 28. The Dawson Academy introduced a new dental continuing education curriculum based...
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Brushing teeth: New 'massage method' quadruples protection against tooth decay, study suggests
Do you really want to avoid cavities in your teeth? Try massaging them with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch. "Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases the fluoride protection by 400%," say experts.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Craze Lines: Hairline Cracks In Your Front Teeth
Catherine recently left a comment asking about the discolored lines that she has running vertically in her front teeth. She was curious about what kinds of solutions there are to deal with this cosmetic problem.
Before I talk about the solutions to these lines that can occur in our teeth, I'll give an overview of what they are, why they happen, and how to get rid of them.
Craze Lines: Vertical Lines in Our Teeth
These vertical lines in her front teeth are actually known as craze lines. Over years of use, our teeth tend to develop tiny cracks in the hard outer layer known as enamel. These cracks normally don't cause any pain, but can easily stain, causing embarrassing discolored lines on your front teeth.
What Causes Craze Lines?
Craze lines can be caused by stress placed on a tooth. This can happen over the course of a lifetime of chewing or by any other process that causes a lot of stress on our teeth.
Some common causes of craze lines are biting your nails, grinding your teeth (many people do it in their sleep without realizing it), using your teeth as tools, trauma to your teeth, or simply routine use of your teeth.
In Dr. Cohen's textbook about root canals, he states, "Craze lines are merely cracks in the enamel that do not extend into the dentin and either occur naturally or develop after trauma."
This case report describes a situation where craze lines were caused by biting on hard objects such as the top ring of an aluminum soda pop can. Speaking of metal rings, wearing tongue rings can cause craze lines in your teeth.
Interestingly, some research points to temperature changes as a possible cause of craze lines. That's a great incentive to not chew ice cubes (especially after drinking hot coffee!)
One other cause of craze lines that should be discussed is going to the dentist. This research article states that he process of drilling away a cavity and filling a tooth can cause craze lines. That's certainly not a reason to avoid the dentist, though, since craze lines are harmless whereas untreated cavities can lead to significant complications.
Do Craze Lines Mean Your Teeth are Cracked?
Although craze lines are very tiny cracks in the outermost layer of your tooth, you don't need to worry about your tooth cracking in half.
One good way to think about craze lines is to take a look at the photo of this porcelain doll. The cracks in the porcelain occurred after years of use. Although they are cosmetically displeasing, the cracks don't mean that the doll's head is about to crack open!
If you suffer from craze lines, you'll be pleased to know that the way that our teeth forms makes the enamel highly resistant to cracking.
A recent study looked at the crack resistance of the enamel in our teeth compared to a synthetic enamel. The study concluded, "While enamel is the most highly mineralized tissue of the human body, the microstructural arrangement of the prisms promotes exceptional resistance to crack growth."
If that isn't enough, this study says that "The microstructure of enamel is functionally optimized to guide cracks from the more brittle outer enamel inwards where they experience higher growth resistance and are prevented from causing fracture and chipping."
This study found that enamel is about three times as tough as the naturally-occurring crystals of hydroxyapatite (the crystal that our tooth is made from.)
How to Get Rid of Craze Lines
So, what should you do if you have craze lines and you hate how they look? There are a few alternatives.
The least invasive option is to try teeth whitening. Many craze lines show up because tiny amounts of debri get into the crack and stain the crack, making it visible. Teeth whitening can bleach away the stain and make the craze lines very hard to detect.
There are other options that involve actual dental work. Before trying these options, it's good to keep in mind that craze lines can be caused by dental work, and that no dental work is better than your natural teeth.
These options include having an aesthetic tooth-colored filling material placed over the crack or having a veneer. To do the filling, your dentist will simply smooth down the tooth in the affected area and add some filling material that is the same color as your natural tooth. To do a veneer, your dentist will smooth down the whole face of the tooth and place a thin piece of porcelain over the tooth (kind of like a fake fingernail.)
Conclusion
With these alternatives in mind, it's worth noting that most dentists agree that there's no need to treat craze lines since they rarely lead to further breakdown of the tooth. Some studies (like this one) do argue that the small lines may serve as a future site of a cavity, but if you're going in for your regular check-ups, your dentist can usually detect potential problems.
Do you have any questions about craze lines or cracks in your teeth? Leave a comment in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!
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