Dental sealants are a kind of dental treatment that aims to save the teeth from decaying. Some prefer to call it the pit and fissure sealants rather than the known term.

Teeth have breaks on their gnawing surfaces; the back teeth have crevices (sections) and some front teeth have cingulum pits. It is these pits and gaps which are generally defenseless against tooth rot since nourishment and microorganisms stick in them and in light of the fact that they are difficult to-clean zones. Dental sealants are materials put in these pits and crevices to fill them in, making a smooth surface which is anything but difficult to clean. Dental sealants are for the most part utilized in kids who are at higher danger of tooth rot, and are normally set when the grown-up molar teeth come through.

Dental sealants can be applied in both children and adult. It is a necessary action to maintain the teeth healthy and strong.

Luminous Smile Dental is known for its great services of the dental sealants especially to the children. Dr. Silvestre-Melo is very fond of kids that’s why she treated them very delicately and are giving them the best quality the clinic can offer.

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Brushing the teeth is part of our daily routine. However, just brushing the teeth casually can give little protection from oral issues.

Therefore, everyone needs to know how to properly brush the teeth

Although this seems to be so simple, being delicate and mindful to your teeth is the key

Start brushing the back teeth in a circular motion. Do it for at least 10-15 seconds

Sweep the bristles through the gums, from inside to outside

Repeat the procedure for your front teeth until all teeth are cleaned

As much as possible use mouth wash to gargle the mouth

Doing the steps above twice a day will be a huge help not only to the teeth but also to the breath

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How long it can last? This question is one of the most asked in a dental clinic. The lifespan of a product is very important to its user in many aspects. And for dental bridges, which are very commonly applied by dentists, it is important to know how long your payment will be worth it.

To answer the question and give peace to patients, dental bridges usually last to five years and can continue to serve your teeth until 10 years. However, it always depends on how someone takes care of the oral health.

How to take care of Dental Bridges

Eating a tooth-accommodating eating regimen and evading nourishments that put weight on dental extensions drags out their life expectancy. The Cleveland Clinic encourages patients to eat more organic product, vegetables and fiber than meat for good oral and general wellbeing. Dental extension patients ought to likewise eat less sweet and boring nourishments, which cause dental rot. Moreover, abstain from eating nuts, caramel, popcorn, hard or bite sweets and other clingy or hard bites. These nourishments can over-burden the weight on dental extensions when biting.

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Fluoride is very common when it comes to dental health. Fluoride fits perfectly to one’s oral health due to its benefit and it is found is the things we consume every day.

Let’s find out what fluoride is and what it does to the teeth.

Fluoride is a mineral compound that strengthens the enamel of the teeth preventing the build of cavities in both young and adults.

The tougher the enamel of the teeth, the less of risk for tooth decays. Therefore, fluoride is very important especially to children.

Fluoride can be found in some foods, dietary supplements, beverages and even in water supply.

In order to attain the hard enamel for children, start brushing their teeth as early as the teeth are coming out. By doing so, the teeth will have a thick cover to fight cavities.

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Dental Sealants and fluoride are known products to fight cavities and which are often applied by dentists. But did you know some products can also help fight cavities? And when I said products I’m referring to foods. Yes, some food products have the power to protect the teeth against cavities.

Lists down below are cavity fighters

Wine

Wine is known beneficial to the health by drinking one glass every day. Among its benefits are fighting the bacteria that can cause tooth decays and cavities. According to a study, some chemicals in it are helpful for the oral health, however, not all wine are the same.

Chewing Gum

While chewing gum sometimes sticks to the teeth, a sugar-free one made from xylitol is recognized as a cavity fighter. It is ideal to consume it thrice a day to guarantee effectively.

Raisins

Raisins have been debatable for quite a while now, whether it should be included to this food or not. But one thing is certain, raisins are proven fighters of bacteria in the mouth with its flavonoids and polyphenols ingredients.

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Giving you the white sparkling teeth has always been a pleasure but due to the pandemic that forces us to temporarily close we can’t give it to you.

With this, we listed down several alternative ways to whiten your teeth while at home.

– Use baking soda for brushing. It is known for its natural properties that help to whiten the teeth as well as washing away bacteria

– Apple cider vinegar may be hard to drink and gargle but it is very helpful to whiten the teeth. This century-old method is still among the top alternatives

– Eat healthy foods, vegetables, and fruits. Maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep bacteria and other unnecessary visitors from invading the teeth

Choosing one from the above can surely keep your smile glowing. But once this is all over, we assure you to once again make your teeth gorgeously white.

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Flossing is the partner of brushing and everyone should know how to properly floss to eliminate the food remains in the teeth.

Below are five steps made by the American Dental Association.

Sever around 18 crawls of floss and twist the greater part of it around one of your center fingers. Wind the rest of the floss around a similar finger of the contrary hand. This finger will take up the floss as it gets messy.
Hold the floss firmly between your thumbs and index fingers.
Guide the floss between your teeth utilizing a delicate scouring movement. Never snap the floss into the gums.
At the point when the floss arrives at the gum line, bend it into a C shape against one tooth. Tenderly slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth.
Hold the floss firmly against the tooth. Delicately rub the side of the tooth, moving the floss away from the gum with here and there movements. Rehash this strategy on the remainder of your teeth. Remember the rear of your last tooth.

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Having a bad breath is very common. It is caused by many reasons including poor oral hygiene. Bad breath can sometimes reduce one’s self-esteem and obviously is bad to the overall oral health. Identifying its causes can help you track down what other things contribute to bad breath.

Below are some factors resulting in a bad breath

Using mouthwash. You probably think mouthwash is helpful to fight bad breath, yes it is but it also differs. Mouthwash with high contaminations of alcohol can cause you a dry mouth which leads to bad breath.
Drinking less water. Water is very essential to the human body which includes the oral. We must keep ourselves hydrated because water washes away bacteria causing the bad smell.
Smoking is a proven cause of bad breath. We all know it is bad for our health, right?
Too much alcohol intake. There is a saying that ‘too much on everything is bad’

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