Tuesday, July 23, 2013

What the fumes are saying:
Did you know that a lot of cases of bad breath do not originate in the mouth? One commmon source is the sinuses. Inflammation of your nasal passages can be caused by allergies or a chronic infection, and can breed bad breath in two ways.  First, a stuffy nose forces you to inhale and exhale through your mouth.  This dries up saliva that would otherwise kill bacteria, the source of most bad breath.  Second, post-nasal drip is a potent producer of dragon breath.  Mucus flows down the back of your nose and onto the back of your tongue. This accumulating slime feeds bacteria, which in turn breed volatile sulfer compounds, the chemicals that create foul oral odor.

How to Answer back:  

Gargle with a non-alchohol mouthwash BEFORE bed. At night, your mouth produces less saliva, so the bacteria aren't being washed away as regualarly. The longer the bacteria linger, the more sulfuous stink bombs they can create.  Gargle for half a minute and target the back of your throat. We highly recommend the addition of a Zylitol rinse or spray. Zylitol has been proven to reduce the production of bacteria. Widely known in the dental field, Zylitol is the number one product to control plaque build up, sinus problems and bad breath.

Friday, March 15, 2013

It appears the winter grip is past. Oh i'm sure we'll have a few more winter white storms but they melt off quickly this time of year. March is a month that brings hope for something wonderful doesn't it.

I'm going to post part of an interesting article we found in the Deseret News on Sunday, Jan 13.  I know it's a little old but the information is still so timely.  We have always advocated that a healthy mouth was directly linked with a healthy body, but this article put a whole new spin on Dental Care.

"Last year, the managers at a Salt Lake city counseling office were struggling to fill a position at their front desk.  They'd blazed through  string of potential candidates sent by a staffing agency, but non had the qualifications they were looking for.  And then the agency sent a candidate named Shelly (not her real name), a 35 year old mother of three who'd re-entered the work force because her husband was laid off.
    
     "Everyone in the office loved her,: reclls Miriam Brown,
      who also worked at the front desk. As a temporary
      employee, Shelly was pleasand to work with, competent
      and kind to the patients. "We all told our boss to hire
      her because she was so great."

Instead, management hired someone else.

At staff meeting, Brown asked her manager why Shelly wasn't hired permanently.  The response shocked everyone in the room. The office manager said Shelly has bucked and crooked teeth.  "He said it wasn't the image we wanted to project at our clinic," Brown said.

This is not an isolated incident.  Studies show bad teeth prevent otherwise qualified candidates from getting jobs or promotions."

That's a pretty stunning example but right or wrong it is the reality of the work force.  It is vital to take good care of your dental health in more ways than one.




Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Thought you would get a giggle out of last years outrageous Halloween costumes.



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Monday, October 15, 2012


WHAT CANDY SHOULD I HAND OUT 
ON HALLOWEEN?

You wouldn't need to ask if we were just talking about a couple of Kisses.  But Halloween means mounds of Mounds and butt-loads of Butterfingers. That's bad, because occasional access to large amounts of sugar has been shown to trigger addicton-like bingeing in lab animals, says Hans-Rudolf Berthaound, Ph.D., a professor of  neuroscience at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana. And that may also be true of little humans in animal costumes.  Then, on top of the sugar load, the saturated fat in candy can cause changes in the brain that can condition a child to come back for more. But don't worry, there's no need to turn off the porch light.  We turned to Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., the author of Food Cures, for her advice on healthier treats.  Finally, if you're a dad, set a limit on how much candy your kids (and you) can keep - Bauer suggests 10 pieces each.                                Taken from MensHealth Oct. 2012 pg. 22

Suggested Treats:
Granola Bars  
(look in the 100 calorie range)
Kettle Corn  
(opt for a light version)
Fruit Snacks  
(skip the artificial and hand out fruit leather)
Sugarless Gum  
(can help remove the debris from other candies)
Cocoa Almonds 
(ask about nut allergies first)
Gum Centered Lollipops 
(it's a controlled amount of sugar that can't be gobbled up at once and the gum center will extend the length of time for the next treat even further)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


Is There A Hole In Your Pocket?

If you had a hole in your pocket, you'd want to fix it before you lost your wallet or your money, right?  Surprisingly, however, many of our patients with dental insurance "lose" hundreds (even thousands) of dollars a year because they fail to use or maximize their insurance benefits before year's end ( December 31st). 

Once these benefits are gone, they are lost forever . . .  they don't apply to the next year.  These are benefits "someone" has paid for.  Is that "someone" you?

So if you are due for an exam and cleaning or need additonal dentistry done, please give us a call before the end of the year to schedule an appointment.

Sew up that hole in your pocket now, before it's too late!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Get Wet!



As summer heats up, one of the best things you can do for your mouth and body is to drink more water - lots of it!  Drinking helps to flush away particles from between your teeth and remove sticky plaque. Most Americans do not drink nearly enough water and are constantly dehydrated.  Plus - this is a great time to get sodas, sports drinks, fancy coffee drinks and all of that other junk out of your life. Switching to water will help not just your dental health but your overall health as well.  SO START DRINKING!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012


GET RID OF THAT UGLY THING!
No, not your favorite t-shirt - We are talking about your toothbrush!  Most people keep toothbrushes around WAY to long.  Not only do they become loaded with bacteria and other junk, the bristles simply wear out and do not do an effective job of cleaning your teeth.  The American Dental Association recommends a new toothbrush at least every three months, and we agree!  It's also a good idea to sterilize or throw out your toothbrush after an illness to save from becoming re-infected or sick again.