What should you do about your Wisdom Teeth?

 

Because they are the last to emerge into your mouth, wisdom teeth are the most common teeth to become impacted, usually around the ages of 17-21.

An emerged wisdom tooth can cause pain, swelling and can collect food and debris, which can lead to an infection and tooth decay.

Symptoms include:

• Swelling of the gums
• Difficulty opening the jaw
• Bad Breath
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Pain or irritation when opening your mouth, chewing, or biting

If any of these symptoms occur, have a check up with your dentist. They will take X-rays and determine the next course of action, which usually consists of removing all wisdom teeth at once, while you are under a local anesthetic, performed by an oral surgeon.

For more information, check out the colgate.com article.

Don’t live with the pain and discomfort of wisdom teeth, have them checked out! Call (313) 908-5110 for our West Dearborn office and (734) 365-7720 for Woodhaven for more information!

Ever wonder WHY drinks taste bad right after brushing your teeth?

Then you know the feeling, that awful taste in your mouth! Mental_floss’s article explains that, you can thank SLES/SLS for that. Sodium laureth sulfate, sometimes known as; sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) and sodium laurl sulfate (SLS), are chemicals that are added to toothpaste to create foam, which makes brushing easier.

So what about these chemicals makes drinking and eating so disgusting directly after brushing? Well, these chemicals mess with our taste buds. They surpress our taste bud receptors for sweetness and break up phospholipids in our tongue, which help keep bitterness at  bay.

So what does this all mean? Well, if you eat or drink right after brushing your teeth, you’re going to taste less sweetness than normal and more bitterness than normal. You have a few options here; go with an SLES/SLS-free toothpaste or wait a little longer to eat or drink after you brush!

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Happy Earth Day! Follow These Tips To Green Your Dental Routine!

 

1. Turn off the water! No need to leave the water running while you’re brushing. Only use it when you need to!
2. Use a toothbrush made out of recycled or renewable materials. Make sure to recycle it when you’re ready for a new one!
3. Try a biodegradable toothbrush! You won’t have to worry about it hurting the environment at all.
4. Don’t brush your teeth hard! Going gentle on your gums will not only help your gums, but it will make your toothbrush last even longer!
5. Don’t forget to recycle your mouth wash bottles!

Let us know if you have any other ideas for going green while caring for your teeth on our Facebook page! 

10 Tips That Can Help Prevent Dental Cavities

Check out these 10 tips that can help to prevent dental cavities!

Your teeth are subject to hazards every time you eat. Fear not! Follow these 10 simple tips to help prevent cavities!

1. Brush & floss – Everyday!
2. Drink water with food, or rinse your mouth with water after you eat
3. Eat a healthy & balanced diet.
4. Avoid snacking all the time.
5. Schedule regular dental visits.
6. Get dental sealants placed on your teeth.
7. Use fluoride treatments.
8. Use mouthwash
9. Chew sugar free gum
10. Get dry mouth treated.

To make an appointment for a checkup with All Brite, call us at:

• West Dearborn – (313) 908-5110
• Woodhaven – (734) 365-7720

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Did You Know? April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!

 

Every year, approximately 42,000 people in the United States alone, are diagnosed with oral cancer. It kills on person every hour of each day. Cancer is awful, but awareness can help you catch and prevent it early by getting screened.

Pre-cancer and early cases of cancer can be treated with high survival rates.

Risk factors for oral cancer include:

• Tobacco use
• Alcohol use
• Exposure to the human papilloma virus (the leading cause of oral cancer)

Early Indicators include:

• Red or white discolorations of the mouth
• A sore that doesn’t heal in 2 weeks
• Prolonged hoarseness

For more information about Oral Cancer, check out the full article HERE and visit The Oral Cancer Foundation. You can come in to either our Woodhaven or Dearborn office for a check up any time, please give us a call (313) 908-5110 or (734) 365-7720.

Healthy Choice of the Week: CHEESE!

 

Healthy Choice of the Week:  CHEESE!

Saying cheese for a picture may have just taken on a whole new meaning!

Cheese, being made from milk, contains casein protein. Casein protein helps to fortify your teeth’s surface and protect against cavities. Cheese is also low in sugar and acid, which damages teeth. It is also high in calcium, which helps to strengthen teeth.

Show off that smile and remember that you still have to brush and floss! Let us know your favorite cheese on our Facebook page!