Healthy Choice of the Week: PINEAPPLES!

Healthy Choice of the Week: PINEAPPLES!

Did you know pineapples can help whiten teeth?

Research shows that the enzyme, bromelain, found in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover and also helps in breaking up plaque found on teeth. 

Bromelain in pineapples also helps indigestion and heartburn, not to mention boosting your overall immune system; so when adding some pineapples to your diet, you’re not only whitening your teeth but you're also doing your body good!

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Healthy Choice of the Week: SWEET POTATOES!

Healthy Choice of the Week: SWEET POTATOES!

Already a healthy alternative to regular potatoes, sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A! Vitamin A is helps strengthen tooth enamel.

Tooth enamel contains keratin and requires vitamin A for its formation. What better way to get vitamin A than a tasty sweet potato?

So next time you’re looking for the perfect side dish for your dinner, choose a baked sweet potato or season up some sweet potato fries! They taste great and help your teeth as well! Let us know how you like your sweet potatoes on our Facebook page!

Bad Breath? Causes and Treatments

Halitosis, generally called bad breath, is a common condition most people experience in their lifetime; but why does it occur? And how is it treated? 

Whether it's just morning breath or a constant odor, see below for what you can do to treat and avoid the issue.

Causes:

• Poor oral hygiene
• Dry mouth
• Smoking
• Medical conditions
• Medications

Treatment:

• Brush and floss every day to reduce bacteria that causes bad breath - don't forget to gently brush your gums and tongue as well
• Visit your dentist to have your teeth professionally cleaned
• Check with your doctor if any medications you're taking or conditions you have could be the cause to your halitosis
• Sugar-free gum increases saliva flow and gives you fresh breath
• Avoid strong flavored foods
• Keep hydrated to flush away bacteria
• Quit smoking (also beneficial for your overall health)

Do you think you are suffering from halitosis? 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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Do You Have Dry Mouth?

You may have a serious medical problem. Saliva does much more than just keeping your mouth wet and moist. 

Benefits of saliva include:

• Helps digest food
• Protects your teeth from decay
• Prevents infection by controlling bacteria in your mouth
• Allows you to chew and swallow your food

Everyone’s mouth gets dry from time to time, but if it is a chronic issue, you may actually have a problem with saliva production. If notice any of these symptoms, you should be checked by a doctor or dentist.

Symptoms include:

• Dry or sticky feeling in mouth or throat
• Trouble swallowing
• Burning feeling on your tongue
• Cracked and dry lips
• No taste or a metallic taste in your mouth
• Sores
• Bad breath
• Difficulty chewing or speaking

Let us know if you’ve had any problems with Dry Mouth. What did you do to treat it? Let us know on our Facebook page!

Do You Need Root Canal Therapy?

Do you have any of these symptoms?

• An Abscess (pimple) on your gums.
• Sensitivity to how and cold.
• Severe pain from toothache.
• Swelling and/or tenderness of your teeth or gums.

If you are experiencing any or all of these problems, you may need a root canal. The process involves draining the infected tooth of pulp (the living tissue inside a tooth), nerves, and bacteria, then filling and sealing it with special dental materials.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make an appointment with All Brite, today! Call us:

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

Keep in mind, you still could have need for a root canal without show any of the symptoms above, so make sure to get your teeth checked regularly!