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Are teeth whitening remedies actually useful?

One of the best and simplest methods to freshen up your dull appearance is by getting teeth whitening by a Brampton dentist . However, a lot of people look for natural ways to keep their teeth looking bright and beautiful. Here we will discuss some popular home remedies and how effective they actually are in whitening teeth: Strawberries: A "home remedy" that is supposed to help in Brampton teeth whitening is using strawberries. Strawberries brighten teeth because they contain ascorbic acid. Any type of acid is harmful to our teeth. If you choose to brush your teeth with strawberries, then make sure to immediately brush with fluoride toothpaste afterwards. Lemon juice: A lot of people advocate rinsing or brushing with lemon juice to brighten teeth. However, lemon juice contains citric acid and can harm teeth, leading to loss of calcium. Lemon contains a pH of 2.3, which is extremely low. It is believed that lower the pH, more acidic the lemon. If you apply le...

Gum disease: what it really is?

Gum disease is one of the most common conditions in adults, with close to 90% of dental patients experiencing some form of gingivitis. Gum disease can range from mild gingivitis to severe bone reduction causing tooth loss. While hereditary predisposition to gum disease is real, most people can take a proactive response to eliminate or even reverse this oral disease. What Does Gum Disease Look Like? Early forms of gingivitis appear as small, irritated areas along the gumline that may be tender or bleed when you brush and floss. Healthy gums don’t bleed when you clean them. This usually causes people to avoid flossing the areas and allowing the condition to worsen. As gingivitis turns into periodontal disease, your dentist can see signs of obvious bone loss on your routine dental x-rays. There are also deep pockets, which develop under your gums due to the presence of unhealthy bacteria in the area. When left untreated, these areas continue to worsen until so much bone and ...

Gum disease: what it really is?

Gum disease is one of the most common conditions in adults, with close to 90% of dental patients experiencing some form of gingivitis. Gum disease can range from mild gingivitis to severe bone reduction causing tooth loss. While hereditary predisposition to gum disease is real, most people can take a proactive response to eliminate or even reverse this oral disease. What Does Gum Disease Look Like? Early forms of gingivitis appear as small, irritated areas along the gumline that may be tender or bleed when you brush and floss. Healthy gums don’t bleed when you clean them. This usually causes people to avoid flossing the areas and allowing the condition to worsen. As gingivitis turns into periodontal disease, your dentist can see signs of obvious bone loss on your routine dental x-rays. There are also deep pockets, which develop under your gums due to the presence of unhealthy bacteria in the area. When left untreated, these areas continue to worsen until so much bone and g...

The many ways of dealing with Tooth sensitivity

The biggest reason so many people suffer from toothaches is because they drink or eat things that can cause pain or discomfort. Cold or hot beverages are the biggest triggers, as are hard eatables such as peanuts. However, according to Brampton dentists what most people do not understand is why such edibles cause pain. What Is It? As strong as they may look, teeth have sensitive nerves. When these nerves are exposed to certain kind of stimuli like cold and hot drinks, they can cause tremendous pain. The sensation is usually shocking and sends pulses of pain all through the jawline. Even though it may last only for a moment, it is a serious problem that should be dealt with. Causes One of the most common reasons for tooth sensitivity is gum disease resulting in recession. When recession takes place, the gums start exposing the nerves by pulling away from the teeth. In many cases, the patient has to avoid any liquid or food that may reach out to these areas. Other...