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Got Mouthwash?Monday, April 21, 2008
WHICH MOUTHWASH SHOULD YOU USE???
Listerine seems to be the rinse of choice for most people. I think this is because it is promoted the most on television and magazines, and also because people like the burning sensation after rinsing. It makes you feel like it is really killing everything in the mouth. This burning sensation is a false sense of disinfection. If anyone put any kind of solution on any other part of their body and it burned, one would discontinue using it. The reason the tissues get a burning sensation is because of the alcohol that is in the solution. Products that contain alcohol and that are used in the mouth can be very drying to the tissues. A dry mouth is not good because saliva is one of our natural defenses against bacteria in the mouth.
When patients ask me to recommend a mouthwash, I recommend something that is alcohol free. Something that contains essential oils as the active ingredients. I like to recommend:
Crest Pro Health
Breath RX
Rembrandt
Act (non alcohol)
These mouthwashes can help reduce plaque and also freshen your breath. There are some mouthrinses with fluoride which can also be beneficial in preventing decay or help with dry mouth. . One should be aware that mouthwash can mask a bigger problem in the mouth such as gingivitis, decay and periodontal disease. Regardless of the mouth wash that is used, it is not a replacement for floss. Dentists still recommend fluoride toothpaste and flossing as the standard for good oral hygiene. Dental exams and regular visits are also necessary to diagnose any underlying problems in the mouth such as decay or periodontal disease. If it is time for you to have your teeth cleaned please give our office a call at 561-394-9000 or contact us through our website at www.drmogell.com.
Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.
Listerine seems to be the rinse of choice for most people. I think this is because it is promoted the most on television and magazines, and also because people like the burning sensation after rinsing. It makes you feel like it is really killing everything in the mouth. This burning sensation is a false sense of disinfection. If anyone put any kind of solution on any other part of their body and it burned, one would discontinue using it. The reason the tissues get a burning sensation is because of the alcohol that is in the solution. Products that contain alcohol and that are used in the mouth can be very drying to the tissues. A dry mouth is not good because saliva is one of our natural defenses against bacteria in the mouth.
When patients ask me to recommend a mouthwash, I recommend something that is alcohol free. Something that contains essential oils as the active ingredients. I like to recommend:
Crest Pro Health
Breath RX
Rembrandt
Act (non alcohol)
These mouthwashes can help reduce plaque and also freshen your breath. There are some mouthrinses with fluoride which can also be beneficial in preventing decay or help with dry mouth. . One should be aware that mouthwash can mask a bigger problem in the mouth such as gingivitis, decay and periodontal disease. Regardless of the mouth wash that is used, it is not a replacement for floss. Dentists still recommend fluoride toothpaste and flossing as the standard for good oral hygiene. Dental exams and regular visits are also necessary to diagnose any underlying problems in the mouth such as decay or periodontal disease. If it is time for you to have your teeth cleaned please give our office a call at 561-394-9000 or contact us through our website at www.drmogell.com.
The Pain of Canker Sores
Monday, April 14, 2008
What are Canker Sores?Aphthous ulcers, also known as canker sores, usually pop up inside the mouth and look like little white round craters with red borders. They can appear on the tongue, gums, cheeks, and inner lips. This is different from cold sores, which appear on the outer part of the lips and corners of the mouth. Canker sores are typically nothing to worry about and usually heal on their own within a few days to a couple of weeks. To ease discomfort while you heal, you may suck on an ice cube, rinse with salt water, or water mixed with equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide. We don’t exactly know what causes canker sores; however, we know that they are associated one or more of the following: stress, trauma, vitamin, and/or nutrient deficiencies. The most common deficiencies are caused by low levels of vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, or C, and nutrients such as Zinc, Folic Acid, Iron, Selenium, and Calcium.
There are steps you can take to avoid canker sores in the future. Keep your immune system up and running during stressful times. Get plenty of rest and exercise and try to eat a healthy well balanced diet. If you don’t always eat healthy, consider taking a daily multi-vitamin.
We can help to relieve the pain associated with these ulcers with the use of a Diode Laser. It is painless and takes 20 minutes. If the sores are attended to early, healing will be quicker and less traumatic. If you find that your canker sores are occurring unusually regularly and not healing, we can help! Please call our office at (561) 394-9000 for an appointment. As always, you can reach us at www.drmogell.com.
Katherine Danias, R.D.H., BA,
Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.
Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.
Kenneth A. Mogell D.M.D.
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