http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:07:56 +0200 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:07:56 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/tooth-decay1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/tooth-decay1 You’ve heard it for gazillions of times since you were a kid. Brush your teeth three times a day and don’t eat lots of sweets and candies. It’s like a broken record at home from your mom and dad all the way to your kindergarten and primary school teachers. And they tell you why- to prevent tooth decay. It’s as simple as that, but now that you’re an adult, do you know the connection between good oral hygiene and tooth decay? Meaning the details of it and what really goes on. Well, if you don’t yet, it’s time that you should. Thu, 29 May 2008 15:33:11 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/periodontal-disease1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/periodontal-disease1 It is essential that oral health and hygiene is well tended to. When one is not mindful of it, there are significant consequences- personally, socially and health-wise. Brushing the teeth at least two times a day, flossing, mouthwash and regular visits to the dentist are the basics of good oral health care. One of the consequences of neglecting these measures is periodontal disease or gum disease. Periodontal disease is a progressing condition. It is in fact easy for it to progress as in the initial changes, it’s negligible. Gingivitis is the first stage of this condition in which no pain or discomfort would be experienced. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:03:54 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-implants1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-implants1 There are many reasons why you can have tooth loss. For instance, infection or gum disease. The same thing can be said with injury or accidents which can be damaging. Such circumstances can have significant impact on you, functionality-wise as well as cosmetically. When some of your teeth are missing, it may cause the others to shift or rotate. Or worse, it can cause some teeth to be crooked. Consequences of gaps and spaces in the teeth could be embarrassing. It can cause speech problems and loss of self-esteem or confidence. It may also cause you to have difficulty chewing food as you might develop an improper bite. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:56:13 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/bad-breath2 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/bad-breath2 Bad breath is, well, bad. It is certainly embarrassing when one gives off unpleasant odor when speaking. Having bad breath can give off a bad impression, like one doesn’t practice good oral hygiene. Bad breath is otherwise known as halitosis, and it can affect one’s personal and professional life in a negative way. It is only necessary then that bad breath is addressed accordingly. When one is mindful of how others regard them and of their social etiquette, then halitosis has to be banished. For some people, halitosis is a chronic problem. Mints, mouthwash and gums may not be able to remedy the problem. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:55:16 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-hygienist1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-hygienist1 Indeed, more and more people are considering getting into the dentistry field. And one of the best means is to have a career change or get further education and be a dental hygienist. Now is actually a good time to do it for those who are contemplating. The United States Department of Labor has cited that being a dental hygienist is one of the most in demand jobs of the current times. More so, it will probably continue in the next ten years. Being a dental hygienist means that one has a relatively good paying job and with flexible hours at that . Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:23:43 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/symptoms-of-gingivtis http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/symptoms-of-gingivtis Quite a large percentage of people suffer from gingivitis, also called gum disease. Gingivitis or gum disease is in fact all too common. It is said that almost all adults suffer from it at some points, and at this very minute, 80% are experiencing some of its symptoms. But this of course varies on the severity of the condition. Gingivitis does come in different degrees, as much as most other diseases do. But still, gingivitis is a disease, and it's caused by bacteria. It can affect the health in so many ways, so it is best that it is warded off or treated upon contraction. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:21:26 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/teeth-whitening1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/teeth-whitening1 More and more people are considering teeth whitening measures. After all, having clean, brighter teeth can give off a good impression. One can readily and radiantly smile with whiter teeth, and it certainly does look pleasant. There are several means for teeth whitening. Most often though, many people resort to the easier, less complicated teeth whitening method- through teeth whitening toothpastes. But the question remains- do teeth whitening toothpastes work? How effective really are such products? Before making assumptions on the subject, certain things have to be initially clarified. For one thing, the cause of teeth discoloration has to be first determined. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:06:24 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/gum-disease1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/gum-disease1 Good oral health and hygiene should be among the list of a person’s priority. After all, the teeth and the oral cavity all in all need conscientious care. Otherwise they can wreak havoc on total health, and yes, on the well-being at that. Take the case of bad breath. Bad breath does not cause so much of a health detriment. But what about the social consequences of bad breath? Certainly they are not negligible. Or gum disease. May people may not be so mindful of it. Gum disease is of varying degrees. From the mild to the chronic which can lead to heart disease. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:47:29 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/bad-breath1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/bad-breath1 At some points, everybody may have had bad breath. Bad breath can happen to anybody at anytime. But the thing is, you may never know you have bad breath until or unless somebody tells you. Bad breath can negatively affect a person in so many ways. It may give off the impression that you are not particular about your oral hygiene. And of course, an odorous breath is generally offensive. Socially, bad breath can put a damper on how one is regarded. It can even get in the way of relationships possibly of all sorts. Upon reading all this, you may have come to the conclusion that bad breath has to be dealt with accordingly. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:28:59 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-veneers http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-veneers Being categorically attractive entails that one be conscientious about every detail of themselves. From the hair, to the skin, the nails and even the teeth. Those who are keen about their appearance are mindful about their teeth. Beautiful teeth give off a beautiful smile. And a beautiful smile can go a long way in this age where rubbing elbows is imperative to success. Such is why the cosmetic dentistry industry is becoming lucrative. And when one says cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers may come into mind. Celebrities and very visible people may have had dental veneers put on their teeth. Apparently, dental veneers are one of the ways to gain an amazing smile. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:00:42 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/tooth-decay http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/tooth-decay Being human means to be social. Relating to others is necessary for total well-being. In this endeavor, one must ensure that they are presentable. And being presentable is part of good manners. It makes one capable and fit to be social. In the modern world, a social life can take one to places. Or get them a notch higher in whatever enterprise they are in. A healthy social life requires one to be mindful of their hygiene, one of which is dental hygiene. As for dental hygiene, tooth decay is one of the major issues. Tooth decay is also referred to as dental caries. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:34:39 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/gold-teeth http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/gold-teeth Accessories and jewelry come in all forms. They are embellishments which are not only limited to visible areas of the body. Jewelry can also be used to accentuate the teeth. These are usually in the form of gold teeth. As much as they are jewelry in themselves, gold teeth are used as such. They are not recommended for use while eating and sleeping. Gold teeth are for adornment. As they can be removable, gold teeth can be worn on special occasions or during times when one deems proper to use jewelry. How to avail of them? Perhaps one should consult their dentist. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:55:11 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-plans http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-plans It is essential that dental health and hygiene is properly tended to. Reasons for such surpass more than cosmetic and social purposes. Dental health and hygiene is significantly associated with an individual’s overall health. In fact, if dental hygiene is neglected and gum disease develops, it can lead to heart disease. Inherent to proper dental care is regular visits to the dentist. As this health measure can quite be costly, availing of dental plans may be helpful. Dental procedures such as tooth extraction, root canal, plaque removal and teeth examination among others have become exorbitant. But as such dental procedures are essential for dental care, they are often times necessitated. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:24:57 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/periodontal-disease http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/periodontal-disease It may well be a wake up call for those neglectful of their dental health and hygiene that dental diseases can be associated with heart disease. It is especially true of periodontal disease. It does involve an intricate process, but one should take into account that periodontal disease can lead to a heart attack. Before periodontal disease wreaks such a tremendous health havoc then, it is best that one resorts to early intervention once there is an onset of the disease. Yes, periodontal disease is reversible but what must be taken into account is that it has to be addressed in its initial stages for the treatment to be successful. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:39:04 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-hygiene1 http://www.healthzine.org/Dental-care/dental-hygiene1 Integral to a wholesome personality is dental hygiene. Many are well aware that dental hygiene has to do with brushing the teeth two or three times a day and flossing at least once a day. An individual with proper dental hygiene is also mindful of the toothpaste they use. It has to be fluoride toothpaste acknowledged by the American Dental Association. One might think that dental hygiene is necessary due to the social and cosmetic benefits that they deliver. After all, when one keeps to it conscientiously, they are sure to have a healthy set of teeth, a beautiful smile and fresh breath.