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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
When our teeth erode to a far point, we need to get that tooth capped. Teeth are not actually made of bone, as many may think, and are as such vulnerable to breaking compared to the strong structure of the bone. Teeth can break even if looked after, though usually a breakage will occur if they are not looked after. If a tooth does receive a fair amount of damage, then that tooth needs to be capped. A cap is almost a false tooth, over the remains of the damaged tooth, and thus allows us to chew properly (as well as prevent plaque from damaging the tooth further).
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
There are two types of dentists you can visit, you can either go to a private dentist or an NHS dentist. The ideal number of times you should visit your dentist is every 6 months for a check up – don’t fall behind otherwise you run the risk of your teeth falling out!
Dental fees vary significantly between the different practices throughout the UK. You may pay a high price but may receive high quality dental work. In contrast to this, you may pay a cheaper price and still get very high quality dental care. It is always better to brush your teeth regularly to ensure that when you do have to go to the dentist, you have to pay for as little work as necessary as you have looked after you teeth and you do not require any fillings.
Tags: dental care, Dental fees, dentists, NHS dentist, private dentist
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
I have an NHS dentist and (touch wood) I have never had any problems what so ever with them. Previously many people have had problems finding an NHS dentist because NHS dentists are in very short supply and the surgeries were all filled up with the maximum number of patients.
Last time I went to the dentist I just had a check up and did not require any treatment (because I brush my teeth morning and night) therefore the cost of my dentist visit was £16. I think this is slightly expensive for some man to poke around in my mouth for a few minutes. Nonetheless, it is a price I am willing to pay because I hate having toothache!
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
It is essential for human beings to have teeth because teeth allow people to chew food so that it is made smaller and more manageable and can then easily pass through the oesophagus and into the digestive system. The majority of us, unless you are a vegetarian, eat meat nearly every day – which makes us omnivores as we can eat meat and plants.
Your canine teeth allow you to tear meat. Alternatively we can chew and pulverize plant food ie salads etc using our molars which are the flatter teeth at the back of your mouth. You need teeth because if you didn’t have any you would only be able to eat small food or food that had been mashed up that you could eat without chewing.
Tags: canine teeth, teeth
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
My sister has just had a baby, in fact it was a while ago now and my baby nephew is just getting his baby teeth through and he is screaming the house down. Teething can be very painful for children, however it can be more painful to grow up with rotten teeth because your parents have not brought you up to have good oral health.
Integrating brushing teeth into a routine is really easy. It should be included morning and night. So when parents are getting their children ready for school, time should be made to brush teeth and then in the evenings before bed, the teeth should be brushed to avoid having to go to the dentist for fillings which can be a traumatic experience!
Tags: brushing teeth, fillings, oral hygiene, teething
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Flossing is essential for good oral hygiene. Have you ever watched Pretty Woman and seen the scene where she is in the toilets flossing her teeth after eating some strawberries? Well this just emphasises the importance of looking after your teeth no matter what trade you may be in!
People who floss regularly experience less gum bleeding than people who brush only. Flossing removes the plaque lodged between your teeth, if plaque gets left and then hardens it turns in to tartar and this has to be removed by your dentist. So there are many advantages of flossing your teeth and it is important that you take up this habit!
Tags: Flossing, gum bleeding, plaque, tartar, teethm oral hygiene
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
As a woman, I have different specifications which I look for in a man when I go out on the pull in my home town. In particular:
- Short smart hair, not long and scruffy
- Smart clean shoes, not dirty trainers
- Fashionable outfit, not outdated clobber
- Nice big brown eyes, not drunk blood shot eyes
- Most importantly, a warm welcoming smile with nice white teeth
A man’s smile can win any woman over, white teeth can impress people because it can show them that have a good health and you have proper grooming habits, and you are able to look after yourself. In general women check out the above aspects in a man before they decide whether they want to start a relationship with him.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Have you ever been in a bar and flashed your smile at a good looking guy to then have him smile back at you with stained and crooked and discoloured teeth? Eww it would put any normal girl off because first impressions count. People look at your clothes and your behaviour, but when you smile if you have discoloured teeth – you are going to put a lot of people off.
Moral of the story is – your need to keep your teeth in perfect condition by BRUSHING YOUR TEETH!! Or you’ll never get a girlfriend or boyfriend!
Tags: discoloured teeth, teeth, Teeth Whitening
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
In the modern day world, more and more people are now taking part in cosmetic surgery to make themselves look better. However if they would have just looked after themselves in the first place they wouldn’t have to fork out for often painful and expensive procedures to improve their looks. Having a healthy teeth brushing regime is one of the factors which is often overlooked.
If your parents teach you to brush your teeth morning and night and also after any big meals then you are set up into a great routine which will lead to your teeth being white and decay free! This also means less health problems including toothache when you are older!
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Childhood fears and apprehensions are simply no excuse not to visit your dentist regularly. If you aren’t seeing your dentist at least once every six months, then your oral health could be in severe decline.
Decay and tooth damage will not get better on its own, so it is vital that you get your teeth checked out once in a while. Dental practices don’t keep people on their lists if they show no sign of attending, and once you’re off the list it can be really hard to find an NHS dentist when you eventually need one.
Don’t wait until your oral health declines to an expensive or irremediable level. Catch problems early by visiting your dentist frequently.
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