FDA Changes Position on Mercury Dental Fillings

For years, the FDA said amalgam fillings were safe.

FDA now recognizes mercury's possible harmful effects on the following:

* pregnant women
* nursing women
* young children
* people with compromised immune systems
* people sensitive to mercury exposure
* unborn children

The FDA posted new information on its Web site about mercury amalgam's possible risks:

* "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses."
* "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."

TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad

So what causes sensitive teeth?

Ouch! That hurts! Sensitive teeth are a terrible nuisance! You can't concentrate when you've got sensitive teeth because each breath brings with it a bunch of pain. Even touching your teeth with your tongue can be painful and I've found it's especially bad during a sudden climate change.

So what causes sensitive teeth? Basically, any sort of exposure of your dentin will cause discomfort or pain. Dentin is the soft layer of your teeth that sits under your enamel.

This can be caused by

>gum disease

>brushing too hard - use a softer brush

>Aging

>Grinding your teeth - use mouth guard to protect your teeth

>Acidic mouthwashes will dissolve your enamel over time, as will regularly eating acidic foods.

>Dehydration (including from alcohol or caffeine drinks)

>Tooth whitening and many other dental procedures can leave your teeth feeling temporarily very sensitive. This will likely last 4-6 weeks maximum. Try using a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth during this period to ease the discomfort.

Go see your dentist for treatment. This will normally include a teeth cleaning as well as application of a fluoride gel which will strengthen your teeth.

Call TCC for more detail

TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad

Is There a Bad Breath Test I Can Do at Home?

In reality, there are a couple of methods you can try..

>One trick is to take one of your hands and breathe on the back of it. While doing this, see if you detect any breath odor.

>saliva may be the cause of foul breath, lick the back of your hand lightly. Wait just a few seconds and then take a whiff.

>Get a spoon and use it as a tongue scraper. Scrape independently both the back and front. Then smell the spoon.

> look into a mirror, take a few seconds to study your interior mouth. Are there black spots on your teeth? These may indicate that you have breath odor.

>most efficient way is to just ask someone you feel close to.

Bad breath can destroy a social life. It makes it difficult to keep friends. Of course, it is particularly devastating to a single person searching for a marriage mate.

Halitosis has harmed a lot of careers. In the end, do you want to sit close to someone who emits breath odor every time they talk? No one does.

There are numerous home remedies that include things such as food regimens, nutritional vitamins and herbal remedies that can completely cure bad breath.

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TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad