My Teeth Are White

BLACKENING OF TEETH IN OLD AGE

Black teeth are not a specific condition they are result of various bad habits and diet. The common causes of black teeth are smoking, tobacco chewing and caffeine. In the regions of Asia people have black teeth due to betel. Chewing betel gives brown color to the teeth. Poor dental hygiene can also cause teeth discoloration in old age. Many diseases can also cause teeth blackening by damaging enamel, the hard surface of teeth. One of the most common causes of teeth blackening is chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients. Some dental materials which are used to restore the teeth in old people can also give a black color to teeth. Because of aging the natural covering of teeth which is called enamel gets worn away due to this underlying layer dentine is visible which is yellow in color.

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HOW TO DRINK COFFEE AND KEEP THE TEETH WHITE

According to recent studies coffee is beneficial for our teeth. Coffee which is made from roasted beans has antibacterial activity. Coffee is active against Streptococcus Mutans, the organism causing dental caries. The roasted coffee is also having anti adhesive properties. In this way it prevents adhesion of S.mutans and other harmful material to the teeth. Regular coffee drinkers not only have caries free teeth but also there teeth are whiter as compared to others. Non roasted coffee is not having not so strong antibacterial activity. Caffeine in the coffee is responsible for it`s antibacterial effect but not for anti adhesive properties. Trigonelline one of the components of coffee is responsible for it`s anti adhesive properties.

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HOW TEETH ARE AFFECTED BY FLUORIDES AND ACIDS

I think that everybody knows that fluorine is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay and cavities. But benefits from fluorinated water are not so certain. Fluorinated water can cause dental fluorosis. Flourosis can cause brittling of teeth due to harmful action fluorides. According to some studies and surveys fluorides are also responsible for causing skeletal flourosis. Skeletal fluorosis can cause an increased rate of fractures in different bones of the body. Most commonly affected bone is hip bone. The fluorides in the water destroy the enzyme adenosine diphosphate and calcium enters the teeth which weakens the enamel. Removal of fluorides from drinking water saves adenosine diphosphate and lot of other teeth saving enzymes which means healthy enamel and no cavities.

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Reasons to Whiten your Teeth

Are you thinking about whitening your teeth? If so, you probably have a very good reason for wanting to do this. Making teeth whitening more popular is the fact that you can do this on your own. In the past you had to see your dentist in order to whiten. But in today’s day and age, there are plenty of products on the shelf at your local grocery store.

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How a set of pearly whites can enhance your looks and win you friends

Hollywood insiders say the number of times Julia Roberts smiles on screen is directly correlated to how well her films do at the box office. Her million-dollar grin has been a huge contributing factor to her status as one of the world’s best-paid actresses. And research proves a beaming smile will enhance your looks and win you friends, jobs and even the man of your dreams. But while the Americans place huge importance on teeth, we Brits are still notorious for having bad to non-existent dentistry. However, these days there is no excuse for dodgy teeth. Follow Lifestyle’s comprehensive guide to the best treatments from quick fixes to long-term solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

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Raising Money For Breast Cancer Charity (from Yeovil Express)

The looking good clinic in Sherborne is holding a open day at its premises to help raise money for a breast cancer charity.
Owner Carol Smith said: “We hope to raise valuable funds to aid this charity with the excellent work they do, whilst giving people the chance to find out what we have to offer.”
There will be Caci non-surgical facelift and teeth whitening demonstrations, half-price beauty treatments, free toning table sessions, fun challenges and sponsored events plus a half price membership scheme for up to six months.
The biggest surge in clients comes from people with periodontal disease. Cosmetic dentistry remains a strong income stream as people seek to look good — from teeth whitening for young people to updated implants and crowns for baby boomers.

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Why the Teeth are not White

The shade of your teeth has a lot to do with your genetics. In other words, not everybody’s teeth are the same shade of white. With that being said, there are some external and internal causes that can change the color of your teeth. If you are aware of these, you can help to keep your teeth as white as possible.

If you are not comfortable with the color of your teeth, you have two options available. You can either have them whitened, or you can move forward with veneers. Both options have been proven effective, and are common among people who want whiter teeth.

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