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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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

It’s up to you to protect your teeth! Remember to LIKE our Facebook page!

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.

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!

Which celebrity do YOU think has the best smile?

Jealous of those celebrities perfect smiles? Celebrities may seem like they have perfect teeth, but it’s important to note that, like the rest of us, they weren’t born with perfect teeth!

Attaining better looking teeth can be as simple as getting your teeth whitened, which changes the color of your tooth enamel, which may have stained or just started to change due to normal wear and tear.

If a true celebrity smile is what you are looking for, the secret is veneers! Veneers are thin pieces of tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made for your mouth! All Brite Dental usually requires just two visits to complete the process.

For more information about Veneers or Tooth Whitening, call us at 313-908-5110 for our West Dearborn location and 734-365-7720 for Woodhaven. Take the steps to get that celebrity smile today! Let us know which Celebrity Smile is your favorite on our Facebook page, Linked Here!

Are Sports Drinks Bad For Teeth?

 

A new study shows that sports and energy drinks contain a high acidity level. The acid eats away at the outer layer of enamel, causing serious, irreversible damage. The damage to the enamel leaves the teeth more prone to cavities.

It is recommended to chew sugar-free gum or rinse your mouth out when finished with a sports or
energy drink. Doing so will help increase saliva, which helps to return the acidity level back to normal.

Do you drink sports or energy drinks regularly? Are you worried about your teeth? Stop by All Brite
Dental for a checkup and cleaning today!  Let us know what you think about popular sports drinks harming your teeth on our Facebook page, Linked Here!