Back Teeth Can Be Plaque Teeth

Proper Brushing For Plaque Removal

As everyone who brushes and flosses their teeth knows, your back teeth are harder to reach and to keep clean than your front teeth. The back teeth are designed with grooves and ridges that help you to chew food, but the down side is that these grooves and ridges can also collect tiny food particles, which can increase the risk of cavities and bacteria in plaque, which in turn can lead to gum disease.
Tooth decay doesn't happen overnight. But if you allow plaque to build up on teeth by not flossing properly over many years, the bacteria and acids that they produce will break down the tooth enamel. If plaque goes unremoved, tooth decay can progress inward and affect the nerves in the pulp of the tooth. This progressive decay can cause symptoms including pain and swelling, and may result in tooth loss in extreme cases.
Bacteria can convert fermenting carbohydrates (which are sugars and are found in cooked starchy foods) into plaque within 20 minutes. Be sure to clean around the back teeth with your toothbrush and dental floss every day.

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A fun way to reduce your risk of tooth decay (when you don’t have your toothbrush handy)?

Chew sugarless gum that has the ADA Seal. Chewing gum for 20 minutes after meals has been shown to reduce tooth decay. It does this because increased saliva flow helps wash out food and neutralize acid.

Look for gum with the ADA Seal of acceptance such as:
Dentyne Ice Sugarless gum, Stride Sugarless gum, Trident Sugarfree gum, Wrigley’s Extra Sugarfree gum and Wrigley’s Orbit Sugarfree gum.

Jaden Blowing Bubble Gum Bubbles

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Do you want a brighter, whiter smile for an upcoming event?
With custom trays you will see results in as little as three days!
We are offering a "Spring Bleaching Special" custom bleaching trays, a $375.00 value for $275.00 until May 31, 2012.
Please call to schedule 610-444-8744

Also, for those of you who have the trays, we are offering the Touch up gel for $5.00 off. Now $40.00 until May 31, 2012.

Myth or Fact?
Fact. Acidic foods such as lemons, citrus juices, or soft drinks don't cause cavities , but they may be putting your enamel in danger.

"Acids can cause erosion of the tooth-protecting enamel," says Harms, "weakening the tooth. If you lose the enamel's protection and expose the underlying dentin, your tooth is now more prone to decay."

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Dr. Leardi wants to know - Have you scheduled your Spring Cleaning? Like this if you have - call us if you have not 610-444-8744.

The Sonicare Airfloss has arrived :)

Congratulations to our latest winner (of our email update contest) Craig M.!!! It's not the Mega Million Jackpot but it is a $15.00 giftcard :)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! Keep searching for that Pot of Gold! We are sharing with you a recipe for one of Dr. Leardi's favorite Irish soup...

YIELD: 11 cups
COOK TIME:1 Hour, 5 Minutes
PREP TIME:15 Minutes
COURSE: Soups/Stews

Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 leeks, sliced
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives

Preparation


Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in onion and leek. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in potato; cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.

Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; return to saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.

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In case you missed this video on the Today Show, we thought it was worth sharing!
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NBC TODAY Show - Ouch! Preschool Cavities On the Rise

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NBC TODAY Show An alarming number of preschoolers are showing up to the dentist's office with a mouthful of severe tooth decay. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.

Myth or Fact? Sugar is the PRIME cause of cavities.

Actually its both myth and fact! When you eat anything with carbs, the bacteria become active and produce acid that then eats into your tooth.
"Once they do that, the bacteria now have a nice little hole to live in where your toothbrush can floss can't reach," Harms says. The bacteria continue to metabolize carbs, produce acids, and your cavity just keeps getting bigger. Also, it's not the amount of carbohydrates you eat that causes tooth decay, but the length of time your teeth are exposed. If you eat a lot of carbs for lunch, that is one big exposure. But if you spend the day - sipping - sugary drinks, that's continuous exposure - and much more dangerous for your teeth.

"Sip all day and get decay"

Congratulations to last week's winner, Geralyn G., of an itunes gift card (for updating her email address)!

Thank you to all of our patients who have generously donated food items to the Kennett Food Cupboard! We will continue to accept donations throughout the month of February.

Leah W. is the final winner of our 8 week long Facebook contest!!!
Congratulations to all of our winners!!!
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Help to Support a great cause! During the month of February we will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Kennett Food Cupboard.

Items in high demand:

Canned Vegetables Canned Fruits Canned Juices Cereals
Green Beans Peaches Apple Raisin Bran Whole Corn Fruit Cocktail Pineapple Cheerios
Peas Pineapple Orange Juice Rice Crispies
Whole Potatoes Applesauce


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If Teeth Could Talk...

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What do your teeth, gums and tongue say about your overall health?