Do You Have a Coating on Your Tongue Like Miley Cyrus?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Lifeology 101

During sleep our body is busy cleaning toxins out of our body. Some of these toxins are deposited as a coating on our tongue. For people with a poor digestive system, during sleep, the tongue develops an even thicker coating causing bad breath. Although to fully reverse this problem one must look at their diet and digestive system, a great start is one that goes beyond just brushing alone. Investing in a good tongue scraper helps rid the coating and keep our breath fresh. Make tongue scraping part of your daily oral health routine for a cleaner fresher mouth. For more information be sure to visit your dentist!

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!!!!

905-458-6620

When Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Extracted – Brampton Dentists

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Lifeology 101

Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. As part of a dental visit, your dentist will examine you to determine if your wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned.

Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as:

pain
infection
cysts
tumors
damage to adjacent teeth
gum disease
tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to restore the tooth)

Your dentist or specialist may also recommend removal to prevent problems or for others reasons, such as when removal is part of an orthodontic, restorative or periodontal treatment plan.

In addition, the condition of your mouth changes over time. Wisdom teeth that are not removed should continue to be monitored, because the potential for developing problems later on still exists. As with many other health conditions, as people age, they are at greater risk for health problems and that includes potential problems with their wisdom teeth. Regular dental visits are important so your dentist can evaluate not just your wisdom teeth but your overall oral health to help you prevent and manage dental disease and achieve optimal oral health. ADA

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!

www.drelizabethdimovski.ca

905-458-6620

Is Your Saliva Flow Regular?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Lifeology 101

Saliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth. What this means is, like blood, saliva helps build and maintain the health of soft and hard tissues. When saliva flow is reduced oral health problems such as tooth decay and other oral infections can occur. Chewing is the most efficient way to stimulate salivary flow. It causes muscles to compress the salivary glands and release saliva.

Saliva also:

Washes away food and debris from teeth and gums
Helps moisten and break down food to ease swallowing and enhances ability to taste
Provides disease-fighting substances throughout your mouth to help prevent cavities and other infections
Helps keep the surface of your teeth strong by providing high levels of calcium, fluoride and phosphate ions at the tooth surface.

In addition to keeping your mouth healthy, saliva may contain indicators of health concerns as well. Since it shares many properties with blood, the use of saliva to detect and diagnose oral diseases and other diseases that could affect your general health is being studied. Researchers have reported promising results in the use of saliva for the diagnosis of breast cancer, oral cancers, gum disease and viral hepatitis. Saliva is already used for rapid HIV testing.

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!

www.drelizabethdimovski.ca

905-458-6620

Do You Smoke? 5 Steps to help you Quit

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Lifeology 101

5 Steps to Quitting Smoking

Step 1: Have a plan

Once you’ve made up your mind to quit smoking and set the date, develop a plan. There are free tools online at smokefree.gov and a toll-free number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, to help you succeed. Download an app to track your progress.

Step 2: Don’t go it alone

It will be easier to quit smoking if you have support from family and friends. Let them know you’ve decided to quit, ask for their support, and tell them specifically what they can do to help. Spend time with people who want you to succeed. Talk to friends who have quit and ask for their advice.

Step 3: Stay busy

Replace your smoking habit with a healthy habit like exercise. Make plans for dinner or a movie with non-smoking friends. Instead of smoking, chew sugarless gum—it keeps your mouth busy and helps prevent cavities, too.

Step 4: Avoid smoking triggers

Stay away from people, places and things that tempt you to smoke. Some common triggers include stress, alcohol, coffee, and hanging out with people who smoke. Throw out cigarettes, lighters and ashtrays, and go to places where smoking isn’t allowed.

Step 5: Reward your accomplishments

Quitting is hard. And, every hour or day you go without a cigarette is an achievement. Take it hour by hour, and reward yourself for small successes. With all the money you save on cigarettes, you can treat yourself to a stress-relieving massage or a pedicure! ADA

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!

www.drelizabethdimovski.ca

905-458-6620

Sleep Apnea and Snoring – Know The Facts and Your Options – Dentists Brampton

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lifeology 101

Sleep apnea is a common and serious sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is common among patients with sleep apnea but not all snorers have sleep apnea.

There are two main types of sleep apnea:

Obstructive sleep apnea. The more common form, it is the result of blocked airflow during sleep, usually when the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses while you sleep. Health factors, such as obesity may contribute.
Central sleep apnea. Results from a problem with how the brain signals the breathing muscles. The airway is not blocked, instead the brain fails to signal the muscles to breath. This type of sleep apnea can occur with conditions such as heart failure, brain tumors, brain infections, and stroke.

Sleep apnea can affect any one at any age, although men are more likely to develop the disorder. The risk is also greater for those:

over 40
overweight
with large tonsils, large tongue or small jaw
with a family history of sleep apnea
with a nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, allergies or sinus problems.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a number of health problems including:

high blood pressure
stroke
heart failure, irregular heartbeat and heart attack
diabetes
depression
worsening of ADHD.

Sleep apnea can be treated. There are several options:

Adjusting sleeping habits. This may mean simply not sleeping on your back
Continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). This is a device which improves breathing while you sleep. The device supplies air through the nasal passages and the air pressure keeps the airway open while sleeping.
Oral appliances. Certain oral devices can shift and support the jaw to prevent the airway from collapsing. Research shows that oral appliances can successfully prevent sleep apnea in some mild to moderate cases.
Surgery. According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, upper airway surgery may be recommended when other treatment options are unsuccessful in eliminating the symptoms of sleep apnea. Depending on the location and nature of the airway obstruction, the procedure may be minimally invasive or more complex. It may be necessary to remove the tonsils or other parts of the soft palate or throat.

If you think you have sleep apnea, make sure to speak with your physician or dentist for more information and possible evaluation. (ADA)

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!

www.drelizabethdimovski.ca

905-458-6620

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski – Brampton Dentists

Brampton Dentists – General, Cosmetic and Dental Implant Dentistry – 905-458-6620

Tag Archives: Brampton Dentists

Do You Have a Coating on Your Tongue Like Miley Cyrus?

When Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Extracted – Brampton Dentists

Is Your Saliva Flow Regular?