Low B Vitamins May Up Risk for Canker Sores

People with canker sores have much lower intake of vitamin B12 and folate than average, a study concludes.

Researchers at the University of Connecticut collected diet information on 100 people who had a history of canker sores. They compared this group of people to a national survey of more than 9,000 people. These people had completed a diet history, but did not have canker sores.

The canker sore group had much lower intakes of vitamin B12 and folate than the nationwide group without canker sores. Other studies have found vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies in some people with canker sores. In at least one study, people were treated for these deficiencies. Their canker sores either got smaller or disappeared altogether.

Canker sores are painful, open sores in the mouth. They are not the same as cold sores. Cold sores are caused by a virus. Canker sores have no clear cause, but most experts agree that some sort of nutritional deficiency contributes to them.

Vitamin B12 also is called cobalamin. One result of low vitamin B12 is megaloblastic anemia. People with anemia have lower-than-normal numbers of red blood cells. People who don't get enough B12 also may have problems with sleep or concentration. They may feel tired, irritable or depressed.

Folate, or folic acid, also is called vitamin B9. It is important for many body functions. However, it is probably best known for its effects on fetal development. Pregnant women who do not get enough folate have a higher risk of having babies with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

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Types of Crowns[caps]

1. Metals used in crowns include gold alloy, other alloys (for example, palladium) or a base-metal alloy (for example, nickel or chromium). Compared with other crown types, less tooth structure needs to be removed with metal crowns, and tooth wear to opposing teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear down. Also, metal crowns rarely chip or break. The metallic color is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.
2. Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth (unlike the metallic crowns). However, more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared with metal or resin crowns. The crown's porcelain portion can also chip or break off. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth. However, sometimes the metal underlying the crown's porcelain can show through as a dark line, especially at the gum line and even more so if your gums recede. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.
3. All-resin dental crowns are less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more prone to fractures than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
4. All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide the best natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies. However, they are not as strong as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and they wear down opposing teeth a little more than metal or resin crowns. All-ceramic crowns are a good choice for front teeth.
5. Temporary versus permanent. Temporary crowns can be made in your dentist's office whereas permanent crowns are made in a dental laboratory. Temporary crowns are made of acrylic or stainless steel and can be used as a temporary restoration until a permanent crown is constructed by the dental laboratory.

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Say Goodbye to "Metal Mouth"

Technology is awesome. First our phones went wireless, then our computers, and now our braces have gone wireless! You can have the beautiful, straight smile you've always wanted without the embarrassment and discomfort of wearing old-fashioned wire and bracket metal braces!
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth. It is a system that uses a series of unnoticeable custom-made aligners to gradually straighten your smile. Whether you have large gaps between your teeth or overcrowding, Invisalign can work for you.

Invisalign are removable, clear trays. Gradually your teeth will be moved week by week, millimeter by millimeter, until you have the straight, beautiful smile you've always dreamed of!

Invisalign aligners are so much more comfortable than traditional metal braces. Because they are removable, you can take them out to eat and brush your teeth. This leaves you free to enjoy all of your favorite foods. Since the aligners are removable there are no restrictions or off-limits foods as there are with traditional metal braces. You can take your aligners out at any time to enjoy a snack or special occasion. You can brush your teeth and floss as usual so your teeth and gums stay healthy during treatment. You can smile without holding back! There is no reason to be self-conscious about wearing your Invisalign aligners since they are nearly undetectable. No one has to know you are straightening your teeth until, of course, they see your wonderful result and then they will ask you how you transformed your smile!

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