New Year, new smile .. see you in the new year for all your dental needs.
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Toothpaste, Polyethylene Glycol - PEG
PEG is a common ingredient in some of the formulas of toothpastes; it is a hydrophilic polymer that acts as a dispersant in toothpastes. Also, it is used in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulas, for example: ointments, osmotic laxatives, some of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other medications and household products. However, 37 cases of PEG hypersensitivity (delayed and immediate) to PEG-containing substances have been reported since 1977, suggesting that they have unrecognized allergenic potential.
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Jingle Bells with Lyrics | Christmas Songs HD | Christmas Songs and Carols
Popular Christmas songs! Jingle Bells is beautifully sung by our top talented choir.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Is Turmeric Teeth Whitening A TikTok Fad Or Does It Really Work?
Let's talk about WHY turmeric has no evidence of being a teeth whitener... and other ways (that are more safe and effective) to whiten your teeth at-home!
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Toothpaste, Triclosan
Reports have suggested triclosan, an active ingredient in many kinds of toothpastes, can combine with chlorine in tap water to form chloroform, which the United States Environmental Protection Agency classifies as a probable human carcinogen. An animal study revealed the chemical might modify hormone regulation, and many other lab researches proved bacteria might be able to develop resistance to triclosan in a way which can help them to resist antibiotics also.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
why your breath REALLY stinks (dental hygienist explains)
Are you brushing your teeth AND tongue scraping...but you still have bad breath? Let's talk!
Having bad breath can be super embarrassing. Occasional bad breath is one thing, but chronic halitosis (that’s the clinical term we use for bad breath) can affect everything from your private to your professional life. When you know what causes bad breath, you can treat it easier. There’s more to combatting bad breath than avoiding garlic or popping a breath mint a few times a day. In reality, some types of bad breath can even be linked to underlying health problems!
Monday, December 12, 2022
Diethylene Glycol
The inclusion of sweet-tasting but toxic diethylene glycol in Chinese-made toothpaste led to a recall in 2007 involving multiple toothpaste brands in several nations. The world outcry made Chinese officials ban the practice of using diethylene glycol in toothpaste.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Friday, December 9, 2022
Fluoride
Fluoride-containing toothpaste can be acutely toxic if swallowed in large amounts, but instances are exceedingly rare and result from prolonged and excessive use of toothpaste (i.e. several tubes per week). Approximately 15 mg/kg body weight is the acute lethal dose, even though as small amount as 5 mg/kg may be fatal to some children.
The risk of using fluoride is low enough that the use of full-strength toothpaste (1350–1500 ppm fluoride) is advised for all ages. However, smaller volumes are used for young children, for example, a smear of toothpaste until three years old. A major concern of dental fluorosis is for children under 12 months ingesting excessive fluoride through toothpaste. Nausea and vomiting are also problems which might arise with topical fluoride ingestion.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
what do BUMPS on your TONGUE mean?
Let's talk about tongue bumps... which ones are normal, and which ones aren't! Most tongue bumps are normal. Our tongues are covered in hundreds of papillae, with four main types. And on occasion, they get irritated or swell up. But when there are asymmetrical bumps on our tongue or sore areas that stay irritated for more than 10-14 days, it’s important to see your dentist for an oral exam. While most serious types of oral disease aren’t on the surface of your tongue where these mouth bumps are, it’s still important to rule out anything too major. Otherwise, irritated taste buds typically improve within a few days. Be sure to avoid triggers like acidic foods, which might make some people more prone to flare-ups.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Other Components of Toothpaste : Xylitol
A systematic review reported two out of ten studies by the same authors on the same population showed toothpastes with xylitol as an ingredient were more effective at preventing dental caries in permanent teeth of children than toothpastes containing fluoride alone. Furthermore, xylitol has not been found to cause any harmful effects. However, further investigation into the efficacy of toothpastes containing xylitol is required as the currently available studies are of low quality and high risk of bias.
Read more, here.
707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
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