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What is oral hygiene?

Article written by Elite Dental Group

Oral hygiene involves maintaining healthy teeth and reducing the chances of infection and decay. This process involves brushing and flossing daily and maintaining at least two dental visits annually. Oral hygiene is key to overall health as bacteria in the mouth can cause adverse health conditions such as heart disease and infections.

Here are some of the main reasons why oral hygiene is important.

It affects overall health – A person’s mouth is an easy way for bacteria to enter the body. Often chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease start with mouth lesions or dental problems like gum disease. Additionally, conditions such as periodontitis a severe form of gum disease have been shown to cause other health conditions as it increases the body’s level of inflammation.

Earlier detection – Bi-annual dental visits can help identify dental conditions early and control chronic conditions.

Prevent tooth loss – Tooth loss is a common problem for both adults and children. However, it can be easily prevented by following good dental habits. Regular, correct brushing and flossing techniques can help to reduce plaque build-up and help maintain strong, white teeth. Additionally, it is best to schedule professional cleanings which can remove plaque and tartar from teeth and the gum line.

Create a dental plan – Dental conditions and mouth structures vary from person to person. Regular visits can help a dentist detect problems and devise a plan that can effectively manage and in some cases eradicate an oral condition.

Dr. Andre Eliasian is one of the leading dentists in cosmetic dentistry in Glendale CA. His clinic offers several services using modern dentistry procedures which are non-invasive. If you are looking for tooth whitening in Glendale or oral surgery in Glendale call for an appointment.

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How smoking affects your teeth

Article written by Elite Dental Group.

Smoking has been known to cause serious health problems including damaging a person’s oral health. Additionally, the longer a person smokes the harder it will be to reverse the damage.

Here are some of the most common side effects caused by smoking.

Tooth discoloration – Smoking can cause teeth to discolor quickly as it coats the teeth resulting in yellow/brown stains.

Tooth decay – Although most people associate smoking with oral cancer and gum sensitivity, smoking can also cause tooth decay by weakening the enamel. As teeth weaken they will tend to crack causing crevices where food particles can settle and decay.

Periodontal disease – Gum disease is a bacterial infection that starts with bleeding gums, swelling, and redness. While patients who are at the early stages of this disease can receive treatment that can reverse symptoms, long-term smoking can worsen this condition resulting in tooth loss.

Tooth loss – As gum disease progresses, tooth loss is inevitable. Patients will notice that their teeth seem looser and will need to undergo extractions to ensure the tooth is removed correctly.

Quitting smoking and tobacco use is the only way to ensure good oral health. In many cases, teeth can be cleaned, polished, and whitened with treatments such as fillings, crowns, and bridges to improve strength and reduce deterioration.

Dr. Andre Eliasian is one of the leading dentists in cosmetic dentistry in Glendale CA. His clinic offers several services which include teeth whitening, bleaching, veneers, and crowns. If you are looking for tooth whitening in Glendale or dental implants in Glendale call for an appointment.

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How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy Throughout Your Life

Article written by Elite Dental Group.

We all want to stay healthy, right? That includes our teeth and gums. The thing about our teeth is that they must last us throughout our entire lifetime. That might be 80 or 90 years with all the advancements in the medical world. Your teeth take lots of wear and tear. They require a bit of special attention. But most of this is simple common sense.

The old adage says that we are what we eat. Our diet will show up in our overall health. If you eat lots of fatty foods and foods with sugar, you’ll gain weight. Eventually, poor eating habits can lead to diabetes. But they also take a negative toll on your dental health. You’ll notice more cavities. Below are a few tips to help out with that.

Fresh Fruits and Veggies

When we include fresh fruits and veggies in our diet, we get valuable vitamins and minerals but it also helps keep teeth clean. Remind your family to eat an apple, pear, carrots or other crunchy foods throughout the week.

Hopefully, our parents taught us to appreciate foods like spinach, broccoli, beans, tomatoes, melons, grapes, and berries. If not, start now teaching your family the value of eating healthy. You can live longer and be healthier if you simply make a few healthy changes in your diet each day. This will be good for your teeth and your waistline. If you need cosmetic dentistry in Glendale CA, please contact us.

Article provided by Elite Dental Group. Dr. Andre Eliasian and his team of Dentists in Glendale, CA provide services that include cosmetic dentistry, wisdom tooth extraction in Glendale,  tooth whitening, dental implants in Glendale, oral surgery and more. If you are in Glendale, Burbank or neighboring cities call for an appointment.