The Benefits of Teeth Sealants for Children
If your kids are past the baby teeth phase, and you want to take some preventative measures to keep their teeth as decay free as possible, consider teeth sealant. A painless procedure, teeth sealant is a great way to prevent irreversible tooth decay. There have been numerous studies indicating that the use of sealants on the first and second molars prevents tooth decay and cavities. If your child seems to be prone to cavities, has a sweet tooth, or you just want to do everything you can do to avoid their development of tooth decay, teeth sealants may be a smart choice. The Center for Disease...
Read MoreHow Dental Issues can Effect your Overall Health
Dental health is not always thought of as an indicator whether or not someone is a healthy person overall. The more studies done, regarding the varied effects of periodontal disease however, the more it seems unhealthy teeth and gums contribute to other issues in your body. Cardiovascular issues, erectile dysfunction, preterm pregnancy, oral cancer, and obesity have all been linked in studies to periodontitis. While none of the studies indicating these links have conclusively proven periodontal disease, or periodontitis, cause these issues, it certainly serves as good motivation to take good...
Read MoreCan Chewing Your Food Improve Your Smile?
You most likely heard from your parents how important it is to brush your teeth and of course floss every day, but how often did your parents tell you to chew your food longer? Most people don’t actually chew their food enough and this can actually hinder their wellbeing. Chewing your food is the first step to having great oral health. Dr. Melissa Beadnell, cares about your overall health. That’s why she tells patients that many health problems can start in your mouth, it all starts with what you put in your mouth. In fact your oral health and the condition of your teeth can often...
Read MoreBreaking Bad Habits that Hurt Your Teeth
At Beadnell Family Dentistry, we want to ensure our patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. To help our patients enjoy a healthy mouth, Dr. Beadnell and her friendly staff provide useful advice about the best way to maintain your oral health. While brushing and flossing daily remain the two most important habits you can maintain to protect the health of your teeth and gums, there are also other habits you can adopt to prevent harmful plaque from causing tooth decay and gum disease. What you eat and drink when snacking can play an enormous role on the long-term health of your...
Read MoreChewing Gum After Meals Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
The bane of schoolteachers, janitors, and sidewalk pedestrians everywhere, chewing gum has gotten stuck with a bad reputation. It only takes one ill-placed step or unfortunate brush-up against the underside of a gum riddled desk to forever change a person’s view of the sticky substance. Discarded chewing gum became such a public nuisance in Singapore that the nation’s government enacted a law in the early 90s that outlawed the import and sale of gum in the entire country. Mickey got so tired of cutting pieces from Pluto’s fur that Disneyland decided to stop selling gum at all of their...
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