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Oral-B Pro-Health Battery Toothbrush Precision Clean

• Improved technology delivers more consistent battery performance
• Soft, rubberized ergonomic handle
• Interchangeable brush head: PrecisionClean, FlossAction, ProWhite

Oral-B Pro-Health Precision Clean significantly improves gum health

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Oral-B Pro-Health CrossAction 7 Toothbrush Soft Bristles, (Pack of 4)

• Pack of 4 units
• Angled in opposing directions to lift out and sweep away plaque
• Designed to flex and then straighten, actively penetrating between the teeth and along the gum line
• With textured tongue cleaner located on the back of the
• Carefully polished end-round bristles; gentle on teeth and gums

Tight spaces are the easiest places for plaque to build up--and the toughest to clean, since straight-bristle toothbrushes struggle to reach them. But CrossAction Pro-Health CrissCross bristles attack plaque from the perfect angle--an optimal 16°--cleaning better than straight ones. Plus, Pro-Health's tongue cleaner helps remove germs from the tongue.

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Oral Health, Naturally: Homemade Toothpaste and Mouthwash Recipes

This book is a culmination of 30 years' research into natural oral health remedies and recipes. Included in this book are instructions to make your own toothbrushes from licorice, marshmallow and alfalfa, and several toothpaste/tooth powder recipes. Also included are a dozen herbal mouthwash recipes, as well as herbal oral remedies, trusted medicinal herb suppliers and links to respected medicinal herb resources. The book centers on herbs that are known to be beneficial to mouths, gums, and teeth, and helps foster a more natural attitude towards dental care and cosmetics, on the whole. The recipes in the book are easy to follow and the ingredients are easily obtained online via the herbal suppliers listed, as well as in local health food and herbal stores.

Commercial oral health products are laden with artificial ingredients, sweeteners and chemicals, in addition to preservatives for a long shelf life. Homemade cosmetics are made in small batches with fresh ingredients and no preservatives or chemicals, and offer superior health benefits. Treat your mouth to fresh ingredients in your tooth powders and organic mouthwash without preservatives! Your teeth, gums and mouth deserve only the best!

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The Oral Health Bible

Another health revolution has arrived, says Dr. Michael Bonner in his well-researched new book The Oral Health Bible, and there is no longer any separation between mouth medicine and body medicine. The mouth is completely connected to the body, he says, and is a doorway to achieving peak health and wellness in all the body's systems.

This informative book contains an action plan for taking charge of our oral health and it educates us and our physicians and dentists by detailing how many debilitating health problems-conditions such as arteriosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, rheumatoid arthritis, and premature and low-birth-weight babies-are intimately linked to oral
health and hygiene..

Dr. Bonner emphasizes the importance of finding and treating periodontal (gum) disease because, untreated, it can lead to heart attacks and strokes. He sees more gum disease now than he did twenty-five years ago, he says, largely because of the increasing availability of harmful oral hygiene products on the market. Mouthwashes, for example, are generally considered trustworthy, but in reality, they are the cause of 36,000 cases of oral cancer a year. Moreover, 500 people are killed annually from alcohol ingestion related to mouthwashes.

Dr. Bonner discusses safe, effective oral health techniques and products in order to reverse gum disease with its far-reaching negative consequences. He also outlines how nutritional supplements can help deliver potentially enormous benefits to oral, as well as overall, health. In 1910, the Mayo (clinic) brothers said, "A person with a healthy mouth will live ten years longer."

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Philips Sonicare partners with National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy® to bring …

STAMFORD, Conn., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Smile Month, Philips Sonicare, the most recommended power toothbrush brand by U.S. dental professionals and consumers, is joining forces with National Children's Oral Health ...

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Oral Health Assessment

Oral Health Assessment in a residential aged care facility

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Oral Health Tips for a Timeless Smile

It is well known that taking care of your body, including your teeth and gums, is an important part of healthy aging. Yet, despite recognizing the importance of oral health, many individuals are not taking the essential steps to maintain their smile. According to a 2008 study by the American Dental Association, Crest and Oral-B, “The Public Speaks Up on Oral Health Care: An ADA and Crest/Oral-B Survey,” more than eight in 10 adults aged 50 to 64 believe maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential to overall good health, yet only a third say they’re taking the proper steps to do so. That’s exactly the kind of statistic that has health experts worried. “Many adults believe they’ re doing everything they can to protect their mouth and don’t realize that red gums or minor bleeding during brushing or flossing can be a sign of gingivitis. Gingivitis is caused by plaque bacteria at the gum line that can cause gums to swell. If left untreated, it can progress to a more serious form of gum disease, known as periodontitis, an infection that can be a major cause of tooth loss in adults,” says Ann Benson, RDH, Mobile Dentistry of Arizona. “Some research suggests there may be a link between periodontitis and other health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.” Now that you know more about gingivitis, here are some tips to help you identify the symptoms and keep your timeless smile. • Know the signs. If your gums are swollen or bleed easily while brushing or flossing, you could be among the 50 percent of American adults estimated to have gingivitis. • Give your mouth the attention it deserves. Help prevent gingivitis by brushing and flossing daily. When you brush, make sure it is for at least two minutes, including 30 seconds brushing each section of your mouth (upper right, upper left, lower right and lower left), both morning and night. • Create a routine. A regular oral care routine using products that protect against plaque and gingivitis is essential. “I recommend that my patients use Crest Pro- Health Clinical Gum Protection toothpaste,” says Benson. “It provides Crest’s highest level of protection against plaque bacteria and is clinically proven to help reverse gingivitis in four weeks.” • Eat wisely. Avoiding sugars and starches applies to adults and children. • Visit your dentist. Schedule dental appointments every six months for a check-up and cleaning. For more information, visit www.crestprohealth.com.

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The Connection Between Oral Health & Overall Health

Oral health affects people in a multitude of ways.  Some are basic lifestyle changes; others are detrimental to physical health.  Here are some ways in which your general health and your dental health are connected.

How Your Health Affects Your Teeth

The immune system is what protects our bodies from disease.  A strong immune system defends a person's health, while a weak immune system allows infection to fester.  If you suffer from a weak immune system, you're much more likely to suffer from dental infections and oral illnesses.  Your kids' dental health may require particular overseeing to make sure they're brushing as thoroughly as their immune system warrants.

If you take drugs for any reason, discuss the side effects with your doctor.  If dry mouth results from the medication, pay special attention to your oral hygiene.  Dental decay can arise from dry mouth, as bacteria flourish in this environment.

How Your Oral Health Affects Your Lifestyle

Poor oral health affects not only peoples' appearances, but from that it can lower self-esteem.  One frequent cause for this is stained teeth, from smoking or drinking dark liquids, for example.  A professional, in-house teeth whitening at your local San Antonio dental clinic can bump that confidence tremendously.

Unhealthy teeth can also make it difficult to chew food.  For example, if your teeth are developing cavities, they feel an increased sensitivity, making it difficult to eat much less chew.

Even if you have healthy teeth, if you suffer from an oral health disorder such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you may have difficulty sleeping.  TMJ involves the joints of your jaw and it can cause severe, consistent pain.

Diabetes & Oral Health

If you are diabetic, oral hygiene is particularly important.  An oral infection can affect blood-sugar levels, introducing problems in keeping your diabetes in line.  

Gum Disease & Oral Health

America's oral health is being attacked by gum disease, and San Antonio is no exception.  Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.  It increases the risk of additional physical issues, such as heart attacks and strokes.  Pregnancy and oral health are inextricably tied in this way; gum disease allows oral bacteria to travel to the fetus via blood, potentially causing premature births and low-weight births.  Periodontal bacteria can also migrate to the lungs as you breathe, causing respiratory disease.

Oral health education is extremely important to maintaining a healthy smile and healthy body.  For further oral health products and oral health services, call your San Antonio cosmetic dentist at Culebra North Dental Care.  Drs. Quillian and Sproull will gladly help you keep your mouth and body healthy.  Call today to schedule your first free dental consultation.

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