MADISON, Wis. (September 10, 2012) — Eyes may be the window to the soul, but a smile can withstand the test of time, according to a new survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, http://www.aacd.com. The research concluded that a smile is the one feature that will always remain the most attractive no matter how old we get.

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8 Tips On Getting Your Child To Brush His Teeth

Brushing your child’s teeth should not be a daily rendition of an atrocious horror story. If it’s such a struggle getting your child to brush his teeth, you are not alone.

Having your young one embrace the early habit of cleaning his teeth may be a challenging task, but it is certainly an important one. Your child may respond differently to the usual brushing techniques other children his age would, so you may need to add a dose of creativity to get your child brushing in no time.

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Study: Pacifiers Are Crawling With Bacteria

We’re all witnesses to the undeniable power of pacifiers to calm babies in distress or even young children who are already flying high in their mid-tantrums. But there’s something every parent or caregiver should know.

Aside from the problems pacifiers post to your child’s teeth formation, scientists report that under the microscope, a vast range of disease-causing bacteria, molds and fungi are actually calling pacifiers their very own home.

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World Diabetes Day: Let’s Take Control of Diabetes

We have always associated diabetes with sugar, sweets and sometimes syringes, but the truth is there’s so much more to this chronic disease than just a “less-than-usual-sugar” diet.

Diabetes affects the body’s ability to process glucose (sugar). Too much glucose can lead to complications on one’s eyes, kidneys, heart and other parts of the body. It can also slow healing processes and lower one’s resistance to infections.

Glucose is also present in the saliva – and uncontrolled diabetes can facilitate harmful bacteria (plaque) in one’s saliva to grow.

Diabetics are at special risk for periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. For those with high sugar, gum diseases can occur more often, be much more severe and take longer time to heal. Left untreated, gum diseases disease can lead to painful chewing difficulties and even tooth loss.

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Teethbusters: How Concession Snacks Damage Smiles

For many, the movie theater experience isn’t complete without a trip to the concession stand. But those sugary, sticky, and butter-laden snacks are scarier than a blockbuster horror flick and play a big role in tooth damage, staining and cavities, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Here’s a round-up of the best and worst theater snacks for your teeth from a panel of AACD dental experts including AACD President Dr. Ron Goodlin, DDS, from Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Colleen Olitsky, DDS, from Jacksonville, Fla., and Dr. Kellee N. Stanton, DDS, from St. Paul, Minn.

Crunching down on an un-popped popcorn kernel is a common cause of painful dental fractures,” the panel points out. Continue reading here.

Is Your Child’s Hobby Making Him Sick?

Research has shown that playing a musical instrument can help nourish, cultivate, and increase intelligence in children, but playing a used instrument also can pose a potentially dangerous health risk.

Used woodwind and brass instruments were found to be heavily contaminated with a variety of bacteria and fungi, many of which are associated with minor to serious infectious and allergic diseases, according to a study published in the March/April 2011 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).


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