Most modern women wear lipstick very frequently, being unaware of the fact that some types of this cosmetics can actually be harmful to their dental health. According to Brazilian specialists at the University of Sao Paulo carried out a series of scientific researches and experiments. They tested 10 most famous and popular brands of lipstick and found out that using most of those can eventually lead to increased risks of dental plague and other dental problems.

The scientists studied chemical composition of the cosmetics product. It turned out that the majority of lipsticks contain hard paraben wax, a sticky substance which can easily get stuck to our teeth together with food particles and numerous bacteria. This way, an excellent environment for bacterial growth and dental plague development is created, and it is possible to avoid such negative effects only by brushing teeth very frequently. Therefore, prolonged use of lipstick causes small damages of tooth enamel leading to formation of cavities.

According to Antonio Xavier, one of the leaders of this interesting research, lipsticks contain really small amounts of such paraben wax, but using lipsticks on a daily or regular basis can cause the above mentioned dental problems even within 2-3 months. In order to avoid possible negative effects of using this cosmetic product, Brazilian dental specialists intent to create a special spray which would be able to protect tooth enamel from the wax and pathogenic bacteria.  It is estimated that an average woman who regularly uses creams, mascara, lipstick and other cosmetic products, every year receives up to 2 kilos of harmful chemical compounds.

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Posted: February 25th, 2010 under Dental Care for Every Day.
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Everyone, especially young ladies, dream about having a bright and shining Hollywood smile. They are ready to do everything and undergo every possible dental procedure for making their teeth look white and gorgeous. Fortunately, modern dental medicine offers many various solutions for those who want to keep their teeth white and attractive: from expensive but effective tooth reconstruction methods to easy and natural nutrition tips.

One of the simplest and the most affordable way to improve the color of your teeth is using special whitening toothpastes. In most people these toothpastes give quite fast and quite good effects, that is why lots of modern men and women tend to using whitening toothpastes too frequently, driven by their desire to bring back their bright and shiny Hollywood smile. At that same time, experts don’t stop warning us that using dental products containing sodium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide can be harmful to our teeth.

When we start using whitening toothpastes in excessive amounts, first of all our teeth get more sensitive. Tooth enamel gets thinner and weaker, as a result we start feeling unpleasant reaction of our teeth on too hot or too cold meas or drinks we consume. That is why dental specialists recommend using whitening toothpastes only once a day. This way, in the morning you can brush your teeth with a toothpaste with fluoride, and in the evening you can use your whitening toothpaste. This way you teeth will not be harmed. Also, many experts underline that consuming less of coffee, tea and wine can also have very good whitening effects on our teeth.

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Posted: February 13th, 2010 under Cosmetic Dentistry.
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Experts and specialists constantly warn us that there are certain mistakes and misconceptions about dental care and oral hygiene that have embedded in our society. Below, there is a short list of the most common ones.

1. Hard toothbrushes clean better.

2. Brushing the teeth in a tough and harsh manner will clean the teeth better.

3. Using too much tooth paste will scratch your enamel.

4.  Brushing your teeth with baking soda and salt will whiten your teeth.

5. You should wet the toothpaste and the toothbrush before you start brushing your teeth.

6. Using toothpaste can cause tooth decay.

7. Tooth decay is genetic and impossible to avoid.

8. One should brush teeth before breakfast.

9. Some people’s jaw bones are incapable of holding tooth implants.

10. Tooth imaging with x-ray is more dangerous than x-ray imaging of other body organs.

11. Numerous and repeated teeth whitening procedures can cause reverse effects.

12. Male dentists do better job.

13. Toothache can be completely cured by placing tobacco leaves or aspirin to the problematic tooth.

14. The best way to cure toothache is to remove aching tooth.

15. Everybody has bad breath and there’s no way to avoid it.

16. Dental braces can be used only in childhood.

17. Every pregnancy will take one tooth away from the woman.

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Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Dental Care for Every Day.
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