How to Have Great Teeth Edited

by Sophi3, RMunsonNJ, Sarah Eliza, Rainbows&Candy and 29 others 

 Great teeth can give you a great smile and that extra boost of confidence. It's not difficult to achieve a great set of teeth if you look after them properly.

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1Brush your teeth! 

 Use a soft toothbrush. You should brush 2 to 3 times a day for 2 minutes at a time. Start brushing the back of your bottom teeth, then move on to the front teeth, do the same for your top teeth. Remember to scrub the front of the teeth, the back, and the gums.

 

 

 

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   Chew gum whenever you can. It makes your mouth produce more saliva, which helps you get rid of plaque on your teeth. It cannot be stressed enough that you select sugar-free gum. Also, make sure you drink lots of water as this extra saliva may cause bad breath.
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   Floss! Don't bother flossing twice a day, once will do. Flossing stops the build up of plaque around the edges of your teeth. Get a string of floss and place it between two teeth so you still have two long bits of floss to hold in your hands. Pull one end, then pull the other. Repeat with other teeth until the whole mouth has been covered.
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   Cut down on the amount of sugar you consume. This includes tea, coffee, fruit juices, and concentrated drinks. Sugar will not help your teeth and will make them rot. An occasional burger or chocolate bar is fine, but brush your teeth afterwards! Too much sugar can cause sensitive teeth.
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   Use mouthwash every morning. It'll help you get fresh breath and will also help get rid of unwanted plaque and other bacteria in your mouth.
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   Use a good toothpaste. Try different ones to find out which ones work best. Don't be afraid to experiment. Some brands can be expensive though, so be forewarned.

 

 

 

Curing The Problems By Taking A Cholesterol Screening Test

Cholesterol screening is a very simple and very realistic test for getting the information about the percentage of cholesterol present in the blood of any person. It is done to check the level of cholesterol present in the blood of any of the person. If any person suffers from high cholesterol level problems then he/she is also at high risk of getting a stroke or a heart attack. A cholesterol screening test is supposed to produce a cholesterol level chart of any particular patient. On testing this chart the doctor tells the exact medication to be taken or not to be taken. Cholesterol screening is necessary in almost every adult aged 20 or more at least once in a five year of time span. If any other than desired percentage found then it is also necessary to cure it by means of some medication as prescribed by the physician / surgeon. The patients having high cholesterol level and being prescribed medication for lowering down the level of cholesterol are suggested to get their screening test done more frequently than usual in order to get updated about the level of cholesterol for them. Those adults who have a higher risk of developing any sort of heart disease are also suggested to get this test of them more frequently than others. How the level of cholesterol is identified The level of cholesterol is known by means of the test called the screening test which is stated above. The level of cholesterol is represented in the cholesterol level chart. This chart is produced / developed as a result of the blood test conducted for the person. The symptoms shown by the blood is usually supposed to get represented on this chart. The other thing which is needed to be known by the person is that how the level of cholesterol is represented. Yes the representation of cholesterol is done in milligram per deciliter of the blood. If you have get done your cholesterol level test then you are suggested to take the prescription of the doctor that exactly how much you are prone to the heart disease. It is your doctor who will consider and tell the other risk factors like high blood pressure, smoking, family history and age etc. The total level of cholesterol that should be present in the body of any of the person is equal to the 200 mg/dl (milligram per deciliter.) if the level of cholesterol is below 139 then it is borderline however if it is above it then you are more prone to various disease.

Allergies and Types of Allergies

An extreme exaggerated response by the immune system is all that allergies are concerned with. It is usually the result of the fact that your body has been in contact to some foreign and unknown objects. The exaggeration process is mainly due to the fact that these foreign objects are considered very harmful to the body. At the same stage there is no response found in those people who are irresponsive in nature to these allergies. But for the allergic people the foreign objects are usually recognized and turn one or other immune system factors on. The substances producing the allergies are called the allergens. Foods, dander, molds, dust mite and pollens are the major allergens affecting the human body. In order to understand the various forms of allergies it is necessary to understand the fact that the allergens are the substances which are foreign to the body of the person and hence can cause harmful chain reactions as well. When any of these foreign substances enters into the body then they causes to activate some chain reactions in the immune system. The word allergy is derived from Greek word ‘allos’ which later become ‘ergos.’ The meaning of this word is simple. It is action. It is same as it done to the body of the affected person. Skin allergies and types The skin allergies are the result of the exposure to the foreign objects of the allergic people. The allergies to your skin are the type of chain reactions which is not perfectly curable. Still the doctors can give the drugs to manage it. Considering the types it can be said that many types of rashes and allergies are found in the skin and related area. Below are given the most common types of skin allergies found in the humans. Common types are Atopic dermatitis Urticaria or hives The Angioedema Contact dermatitis and Itching without rash Atopic dermatitis is the skin allergy condition usually found in children. Sometime this type of allergy starts in the young age and continues till the adult age also. The Urticaria or hives is another type of skin allergy. This can occur to almost any of the age group person. The red rash of many size and shape lasts within hours. The Urticaria swelling sometime continues to feet’s, hands, eyes and lips also which is called the Angioedema. The contact dermatitis is another form of skin allergy caused if you go in contact to some of the allergens. Dental materials, topical medications, metals, hair dye and the cosmetics are the factors that can cause this type of allergy.

Types Of Hair Loss

Hair grows at almost everywhere on to the human’s skin except at the places like on palms of the hands and on the soles of the feet, but there are many hairs that are so fine that they are virtually not visible from the eyes. A hair is supposed to be made of a protein which is called keratin. This protein is supposed to be produced in the hair follicles on the outer layer / side of our skin. Now as and when the follicles produces the new hair cell all the old cell are supposed to being pushed off through the outer surface of our skin. This is usually done at a rate of around six inch a year. This is why the hair that you can see from your eyes is in actually only a string of the dead keratin cells which is produced as the result of it. Any one of the person who has average hair head has around 100,000 to the 150,000 number of hair and he is also supposed to lose around 100 hairs of them for each day. This is why the fact is that you should not be worried so much on finding few of the stray hair present in your hairbrush and hence it is not necessarily should be considered a cause of alarm for you.
Types of hair loss
The hair loss is usually divided in many forms. The diligence of all these type of hair loss is basically named as the alopecia. The most common types of the hair loss are defined below.

• Androgenic alopecia: it is known as one of the most common form of hair loss problem through which both men and women are suffered from. It sometime is also known as the baldness of the male pattern which is characterized as the loss or thinning of the hair present on to the crown of head which is receding from temple of the head.
• Alopecia universal is: it is known as the other type of hair loss which is supposed to describe with the complete loss of the hairs which are present on the scalp as well as on the body of the person suffering.
• Alopecia total is: this is a type of hair loss which is usually described as the loss of all the hair which is present on the scalp of the body of the person who suffers from it.
• Alopecia are at a: this is known to be such a condition which is caused whenever the body’s immune system goes to attack on the hair follicles as a result of which it disrupts the normal hair growth and its formation.
• Marginal alopecia, traction alopecia, chignon alopecia are the other common types of hair loss.

Impacted Tooth

 

Definition

An impacted tooth is a tooth that is positioned against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue so that it is unlikely to fully erupt through the gums to reach its normal position in the mouth.

Wisdom Teeth (Third Molars)

Causes

Impaction typically occurs in the third molars, also called wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth, which begin to develop around age 9, are most vulnerable to impaction because they are the last teeth to erupt, usually between the late teens and early 20s. By then, the jaw has stopped growing and may be too small to accommodate these four teeth.
An impacted tooth remains embedded in soft gum tissue or bone beyond its normal eruption time. The cause may be overcrowding. Other teeth may also become twisted, tilted, or displaced as the new teeth try to emerge.

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

Risk Factors

Impacted teeth are very common. Factors that may increase your risk of impacted teeth include:

• Genetics
• Poor orthodontic treatment
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Symptoms

Some people with impacted teeth have no pain or other symptoms. In those that have symptoms, impacted teeth may cause:
Pain or tenderness of the gums or jaw bone
Unpleasant taste when biting down
Bad breath
Redness and swelling of the gums around the impacted tooth
Prolonged, unexplained headache or jaw ache
Difficulty opening your mouth

Complications of untreated impacted teeth include:

A cyst in the soft tissue under the gum line
Tooth decay
Misalignment of other teeth
Gingivitis —inflammation of the gums, which can lead to infection
Absorption of bone or adjacent teeth

Diagnosis

Your dentist will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical physical exam will be done. Tests may include:

• A visual examination to look for signs of infection or swelling
• Dental x-rays to confirm tooth impaction 

Treatment

If an impacted tooth causes no pain, inflammation, infection, and does not affect mouth alignment, no treatment may be necessary.
If there are noticeable symptoms, surgery is usually recommended to remove all impacted teeth, preferably while the person is young. This may be done by a dentist under local anesthesia if the tooth is exposed and can be easily removed in one piece. For difficult extractions, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon. In these cases, general anesthesia or an IV sedative may be used. Your dentist may recommend following until surgery can be scheduled:

• Over-the-counter pain relievers to ease pain and swelling
• Gargling with warm salt water to soothe gums

Prevention

There are no current guidelines to prevent impacted teeth.

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This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

The Top 10 Cigarette Smoking Effects on the Body

By Antony Cassidy

All smokers are fully aware of the devastating effects that smoking has on the body. I was a smoker for 15 years, and this list is not designed to scare all the smokers out there, although it just might.
1. The smokers cough. If you have smoked for any length of time you will have the smokers cough. You may think this is an inconvenience if your a smoker, and most smokers try to hide it. This cough is actually your body trying to get rid of the poisonous fumes you are inhaling on a daily basis. It is the sound of your lungs expelling all the chemicals in tobacco smoke. This is a good thing for your body all though you may not think so.
2. Stained teeth. After smoking for so long I was well aware of my yellow stained teeth. I got into the habit of smiling with my mouth closed, a lot of smokers do this. Sure, you can go and get your teeth whitened these days, but sooner or later the stains will be back if you continue to smoke.
3. Yellow fingers. This is basically the same problem as stained teeth. I used to rotate my finger when smoking so one would not get stained too much. If you smoke roll ups this problem will be even worse. No amount of scrubbing will get rid of it, the only solution is to stop using the same finger.
4. Shortness of breath. I always played a lot of sport even though I smoked. As the years went by I found I always started coughing after any kind of physical exercise. Your lung capacity is reduced by smoking. I found that I could not hold my breath for very long. One of the worst experiences I had was during a physical test for work. You know the kind I mean, when you have to blow into a meter to test lung capacity, and you just know that your attempt will be well below average. You then get a read out that tells you that you have the lungs of a 50 year old, and your only 35.
5. Circulation problems. Smoking blocks arteries and reduces blood flow. I always seemed to feel the cold, especially in my feet. If I got into a hot bath when my feet were cold it caused a lot of pain. Smoking can also lead to varicose veins and impotence.
6. Grey complexion. You can tell a heavy smoker from the way their skin looks. They look grey and paler than non smokers. Smoking makes your skin age quicker. You may not think this is a problem when you are young, but you will see the effects of cigarette smoking when you get older. You are starving your skin of essential nutrients.
7. Lack of energy. I always thought I did not suffer from this problem. At the age of 36 I was a keen sportsman and ran regularly, I liked to keep fit. Sounds a bit stupid doesn't it, I mean I smoked 20 cigarettes a day and I sort of blanked my mind from what I was doing to my body by smoking. It was only when I stopped smoking that I found I had so much more energy. I would wake up in the morning feeling completely awake, when I smoked I had to drag myself out of bed. I also found I could run further and faster. The reason is that when you smoke you are starving your body of oxygen, and this leads to a lack of energy.
8. Dry mouth. I used to wake up in the morning with a mouth that felt like sandpaper. I wondered how my tongue could be so dry. You just get used to this effect, and it gets worse the longer you smoke. It makes your breath smell and you don't even care.
9. Taste and smell. When you smoke you gradually lose the ability to smell things properly and your taste buds don't work like they used to. When I stopped smoking I found these two senses returned very quickly, making meals much tastier. You will smell of tobacco smoke if you smoke, but you can't tell. Just try smelling your clothes after a night out in the company of smokers when you don't smoke. This is what you smell like all the time.
10. Dizzy spells. If I got out of the bath too quickly I would get funny bright lights in my head. It was a strange sensation, and it affects some smokers more than others. Most people will get dizzy spells if they sit upright quickly, but a smoker will feel more dizzy because they have less oxygen in their bodies.
This list does not include the most common cigarette smoking effects on the body such as lung cancer, heart disease and the many others. These are added bonuses you can expect if you smoke. Most smokers don't think they will contract these diseases. I just blanked my mind to them when I smoked. The reality is that 1 in 2 smokers will die from their addiction if they continue to smoke.

If you are a smoker and you are suffering from these side effects the only way to get rid of them is to stop smoking. I found the process of stopping smoking enjoyable, yep you heard that right. You too can stop smoking and find it not only easy, but enjoyable.

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