Myths About (teeth cleaning) Oral Health
No commentsBy Kevin Pederson
Oral health plays a vital role in the health and well-being of all people and, subsequently, the quality of life. Till recently it was felt that aging had to do with debilitating changes in oral functioning like loss of teeth, less salivary flow, mucosal atrophy and loss of taste. Recent research, however, withdraws many such misconceptions. Oral health myths and their debunking include:
Myth 1: Cavities are for children.
Reality: Wrong. If you have one or more of your natural teeth, you can still develop cavities. Cavities are more common as you grow older as your gums tend to pull away from the base of the teeth, leaving the roots exposed.
Myth 2: Those who have false teeth do not have to see a dentist anymore.
Reality: Wrong again, even if you have one or more false teeth or dentures, you must still clean them and visit your dentist on a regular basis.
Myth 3: Teeth are only for appearances sakes.
Reality: Wrong once more. Definitive studies have revealed the link between poor oral health and diseases like diabetes in people of all ages. In seniors, poor oral health is connected to respiratory diseases. Research has also revealed a possible link between oral health and heart disease.
Myth 4: Overall health does not depend on our oral health.
Reality: Not altogether true. If your gums are unhygienic, dental bacterial byproducts could get into your blood stream and this might result in heart diseases, strokes or under-weight child birth.
Myth 5: When brushing, bleeding is normal.
Reality: Not so. bleeding gums are just a sign of gum disease.
Myth 6: Brushing is done to remove food particles.
Reality: This is only partly right. By brushing and flossing daily it helps keep formation of plaque to the minimum, thus preventing oral diseases.
Myth 7: Bad breath is the result of lack of oral hygiene.
Reality: This again is only partly correct. There are some bacteria on the tongue and throat that produce volatile sulfur compounds. Excessive sulfur compounds result in the bad breath.
Myth 8: Pregnant women do not require dental checkups.
Reality: Unfortunately, no. Dental health has an impact on the health of baby to be born. Dental diseased during pregnancy could raise the chances of having a premature, under-weight baby.
Myth 9: Tooth loss is inevitable the older you grow.
Reality: Sadly it is not so. Around 15 years ago, over 50% Americans above 65 were totally toothless. By the year 1985, the figure had fallen to around 41% overall, ranging from 32% in ages 65-69 and 49% in the over 80 age group.
Herbal Natural Therapies for Oral Hygiene
A number of herbs have antibacterial properties that aid in oral hygiene routine. They also make the breath smell a little sweeter. For instance, as therapies for oral hygiene, essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, and almond can all be rubbed around the base of the gums.
As a therapy for oral hygiene tea tree oil has a lot more bacterial-fighting agents than the above mentioned essential oils. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to your toothbrush during brushing and it will leave your gums feeling clean and invigorated.
For centuries, another of the best natural therapies for oral hygiene is green tea. For long have the Chinese used green tea as an oral rinse for regular mouth care, since it contains powerful antioxidants that besides other things help boost the immune system.
Home Remedies for toothaches
The good old clove is one of the best known home remedies for toothache relief. Clove helps abate the pain with its antiseptic properties. In fact, clove oil, applied on the painful tooth, helps ease toothaches pain fairly quickly. Alternatively, try grinding a clove and applying the powder on the affected area.
Wheat grass juice is widely available nowadays as a fantastic home remedy to help prevent toothaches. Sometimes it can even cure. You may chew on wheat grass for pain relief; it will prevent bacteria from procreating and even draw bacteria out of the painful area.
A piece of raw onion chewed for 3 minutes helps ease toothache pain, or kill oral bacteria. This not only helps relieve the pain, it also helps cure toothaches. If you cannot chew, a small piece of raw onion applied directly to the infected spot will ease the pain almost immediately.
A lukewarm saltwater mouthwash also mildly disinfects the mouth and helps rinse the teeth and gums, thus providing gentle toothache pain relief. This is, perhaps, the easiest toothache home pain remedy, as everyone has some salt in their kitchens.
Finally, for successful toothache relief, a clove of garlic possibly mashed up with some salt and placed on the tooth helps relieve the pain. It even acts as an anesthetic, sometimes even curing mild toothaches. This home remedy could be one of the more successful ones of regularly applied.
Kevin Pederson, a regular writer for Natural Remedies and Home Cures recommends effective, low cost natural cures to recover from common health problems easily. The writer uncovers several misconceptions on oral health, and offers useful tips on dental health.
Send Parasites on a Permanent Vacation
By Paula Thomas
Many chronic illnesses like diabetes and arthritis got their beginning from parasites feeding on your body. The longer they hang around in your body without treatment, the more prone you are to continue suffering. Make no mistake, these parasites are living organisms that exist in our water, foods, soils, and in animals.
Take for example digestive illnesses like diarrhea. I bet you never realized just how sensitve your digestive tract is with these unwelcome visitors nibbling away at your insides. When these parasites invade your digestive tract and push the button, you are going to spend quite a bit of your precious time on the toilet or suffering from some type of abdominal discomfort.
There are several things that contribute to digestive problems.
*Poor diet from ingesting raw or uncooked food
*Eating habits like not properly chewing your food
*Some medications that can lower your immune system
*Toxins in our environment
*Family genetics that unfortunately you have no control over
Parasites are also alive and well in public places like day care centers, hospitals, and other institutions like nursing homes. I remember vividly the times that I simply dreaded taking my girls to day care because I knew inevitably one or both of them would come home with the sniffles, a bad cold, or a fever. I could just about count on this happening within a few days up to a week. I often hoped that I would catch their cold or symptoms and they would recover. I usually did.
There are ways to prevent these parasitic infections from taking over your body so they do not progress into a worse condition that could result in hospitalization. These are positive life-changing things that should be incorporated on a daily basis for best results.
* Practice good hygiene. Bathe regularly and keep your hands clean.
*Disinfect the sinks, shower and bathtub often.
*Get in the habit of washing your hands thoroughly when handling food before, during, and after cooking.
*Wash your hands before and after changing diapers.
*Purchase your fruits, vegetables, and meats last and put them away first when you get home
*Cook your food at the proper temperature and make sure meats are cooked throughout.
The idea I want you to come away with is that these uninvited guests can be booted out before they have an opportunity to get a grip, literally, on your body. Use effective parasite and colon cleasning products to help keep your body functioning at peak performance and you in good health.
Paula Thomas works in the health industry and is always seeking ways to help others overcome obstacles relating to weight loss. Learn more at http://grannyp.allinonehealth.com/health-and-body
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Dog Grooming Supplies for Your Pet’s Beauty and Health
By Trevor Mulholland
A new pet owner may wonder what the purpose of buying top-grade dog grooming supplies is. You can easily borrow grooming supplies from other pet owners, right? And all brushes, soaps and shampoos are the same anyway. Why the need to be discriminating about the kinds of things you use just to make your pet prettier, if your priority is your pet’s health anyway?
But as all good pet owners know, dog grooming supplies not only make for a prettier pet - they make for a healthier pet as well. The cleaner a dog is, the fewer diseases he is likely to catch, and the fewer pests will be likely to prey on him. This is why you shouldn’t borrow grooming supplies like combs and brushes from other pet owners - though they may LOOK clean, they may still carry fleas, ticks, or random diseases that may be acquired through contact. Just as you wouldn’t borrow other people’s combs or toothbrushes, don’t borrow equipment for your pet, either!
Brushes and combs for dogs aren’t all the same. There are different grooming brushes for dogs with thin fur, and dogs with thick fur. Brushing your dog with the right size and kind of brush regularly will clear your dog’s fur of tangles and burrs, and massage out the oil from the surface of your dog’s skin… this will give the fur a nice healthy sheen.
It may not need to be said that not all shampoos and soaps are created equal. There are bath products just for enhancing the smoothness or richness of your pet’s coat, and then again there are bath products for eliminating pests and skin diseases. Which is your priority? Sometimes even pest-killing soaps and shampoos come with chemicals that are good for your pet’s coat; it doesn’t follow that medicinal bath products also mean a duller coat. Be careful about the strength of the shampoos you use, too - puppies and small dogs will need milder shampoos than large dogs, especially if they need pesticide soaps. It is best not to use pesticide soaps on your pet until your veterinarian has given the word!
A pet needs to be pampered too - not just with treats and praise, but also with careful cleaning and maintenance. Invest in the best grooming supplies and help your pet enjoy being squeaky clean! Good dog grooming supplies are an investment, one that may well last you and your pet a lifetime.
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