My Dental Implant Experience

It's just one good news after another! After celebrating our (me and my boyfriend) 3rd anniversary a couple of weeks ago, Manny Pacquiao sweeping his new victory in boxing against Ricky Hatton last Sunday, and passing the National Swedish Test --- my dentist finally attached my new tooth yesterday!

If you have read my Tooth Horror story, you'll be able to understand why I am so happy right now. Since the day I have had an accident damaging my front teeth, my self-esteem has been in the lowest level of my life. I am really happy that somehow, fate have pushed me into the care of a very good dentist.

I already have done my first four visits with my dentist. The first one was the examination and the planning regarding the best option to fix my tooth condition. It has been extremely bad that my gum and the nerves of both my front teeth have suffered so much trauma and have been severely inflamed. During that moment, my dentist have performed a little dental operation to clean the nerves. She also has injected an anti inflammatory and antibiotics to minimize and hopefully stop the infection. The suggestions have been to perform a root canal on one of my front tooth (left one) and a dental implant on the other tooth (right one) which has been broken due to my fall.

The second visit hasn't brought me good news. My dentist has taken a couple of x-rays and has informed me that the inflammation is still there. She has again cleaned the nerves, injected antibiotics and covered the nerve holes to allow the inner wounds to heal.

The third visit has been a long one. I have gone through a root canal session without any anesthesia at all. I haven't felt any pain which is surprisingly good actually. Once again, my teeth nerves have been injected with antibiotics. The holes have been closed to keep the nerves clean.

Yesterday ... yes ... yesterday, has been almost a three-hour session as I've gone through the tooth implant phase. Unluckily, I've been injected with anesthesia (which I really hate as it makes me soooo dizzy ). After more than two hours of dental operation, finally --- I've had my new tooth !

I have been asked to visit my dentist again next week to make sure that everything's good and great!

Now, I can smile again!

Get That Perfect Smile At Dr. Maddahi's Dental Clinic

I am one of the many who's not blessed with that natural sparkling white set of teeth. For this reason, I never seem to stop searching about different dental advancement over the internet that might possibly help me look for a solution for my teeth issue.
Looking around page after page, I have decided to stop by a page which talks about Beverly Hills tooth whitening, veneers, dental implants, cosmetic re-contouring, bridges and many more - information which I am really interested reading about. By the way, I am talking about the Dr.Maddahi.com page which might already sound familiar to you as he has already been featured on some of the most famous tv programs such as Oprah, CNN, Fox News and many more.

While going through patients' testimonials, I felt like flying to Beverly Hills, meeting the famous dentist and of course availing some of the dental services that I need to get that confident smile up on my face.
Anyway, I was honestly in awe when I looked through some of the clinic's photos. It's probably the first clinic I knew which provides not only high-quality dental care but also a relaxing spa-like atmosphere for their patients. Isn't it a wonderful feeling spending moments like you are on a vacation while getting your dental concerns done? That's the type of dental environment where I want my teeth (and I know yours, too!)be treated!

Want to know more? Take the Dr. Maddahi dental experience tour here!

Have That Confident Smile With Celebrity Sexy White

Don't you know that your smile is one of the most important assets that you have in your personality? As they say, "A smile might just possibly brighten up one's day."

Anyway, have you ever wonder how good it really feels when you have that great confident smile on you? Isn't it better when you can show that perfect smile without ever worrying about the look and color of your teeth?

If you want to have that great wide impressive smile like hollywood celebrities have, maybe it's time for you to try an ultra whitening smile enhancer. Let's admit it, no matter how hard we brush our teeth three or more times a day, it's still almost impossible to have that bright white set of teeth we've all been wishing for.I know. There are lots of teeth whitening products on the market today which promise consumers of amazing results and fail to do so. This is due to the fact that the ingredients these products contain are of low quality and are not really effective in making teeth brighter and whiter. So, one company has come up with an idea to make a teeth whitening product which really works and lasts longer. I am talking about the new Celebrity Sexy White. It contains main ingredients to polish teeth and keep them white longer compared to other whitening products. It does not also make teeth sensitive! So, you'll surely enjoy a great set of sparkling teeth without worries.

So, what are you waiting for? Avail now of the product and get Celebrity Sexy White Coupon and get a US$20 discount upon purchase! Get that chance of having back that confident smile!

Compeed Cold Sore Patch

If you are suffering from cold sore (read about cold sore here), you will surely feel uncomfortable to go out, meet people and mingle with others as cold sores are painful and very much visible - enough to get others' attention.

Just recently, Compeed Cold Sore Patch has been released in the market. The product contains an ultra thin hydrocollooid-075 which helps in the healing process of cold sores. Aside from that, it also helps in covering the sore making it invisible to the naked eye.

According to research, here are the benefits from using Compeed Cold Sore Patch:

• It gently soothes the burning and itching sensation caused by the sore
• It promotes faster recovery
• Helps in making the sore invisible
• Aids in preventing contamination and further infection

A box of Compeed Cold Sore Patch contains 15 patches, enough for the whole treatment process of one cold sore. The box also contains a tiny mirror which you will surely need when applying the product onto your lips.

Remember to always make sure that your hands are clean before putting on the product. The patch should be applied only on clean and dry skin to ensure proper adhesion to the skin.

Cold Sores

• What Are The Symptoms?
• Remedies And Treatments

What causes cold sores?

Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are caused by the virus known as the herpes simple virus (HSV). HSV are categorized into two types; HSV I and HSV II. Both types may cause lip sore, mouth sore and genital herpes. However, cold sores are commonly caused by type HSV I.

As cold sores are triggered by a virus, it is contagious and can spread from one person to another.

The virus usually enters the body through a cut or a break in the skin inside the mouth or around the mouth area. The virus is transfered from an individual to another by close contact and kissing. It can also be trasmitted when a person touches a cold sore by sharing infected eating utensils or razors. After the trasmission, blisters will appear which will then break open after a matter of hours or days. Cold sores can be very painful which may last for some days to 2 weeks.

Individuals who are infected with cold sores may also pass the infection to his or her child.

Cold Sores

• What Causes Cold Sores?
• Remedies And Treatments

What are the symptoms?

• Pain around the mouth and lips
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Swollen glands
• Drooling (usually a symptom for children)

Cold Sores

• What Causes Cold Sores?
  
• What Are The Symptoms?

Remedies and treatment

There is no cure for cold sores. However, there are preparations and remedies which are useful in cold sore management and in minimizing the pain.

• Docosanol - is an over-the-counter medication to treat cold sores. It makes the cell membrane healthier thus limiting cold sore infection and severity.

• Numbing preparations - products containing tetracaine, benzocaine, lidocaine, benzyl alcohol, phenol and menthol numbs the infected area therefore minimizing the pain.

• Medications containing antiviral properties - zinc, lysine, phenol and tannic acid can help in the treatment process by limiting the capacity of the herpes virus to further form cold sore lesions.

• Medications containing antibacterial properties - provides quicker healing of cold sores by preventing secondary bacterial infection.

• Lip balms and petroleum jelly - These preparations keep the skin moisturized and soft reducing possibilities of further cracking and bleeding of the lips and the skin.

• SPF containing preparations - exposure to the sun can result to cold sore outbreaks. Using lips balms with SPF will reduce further occurrence of cold sores.

• Apply ice for 5 to 10 minutes every hours. Ice reduces the temperature of the affected area therefore reducing its development. It also eases the pain caused by the virus.

• Apply black tea as it contains tannic acid. Tannic acids possesses antiviral properties which will help in the treatment procedure.

Canker Sores

• Canker Sore Treatments

What causes canker sores?

• Dietary deficiencies - Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), folic acid, selenium (Se), calcium, (Ca) vitamins B12, B1, B2 and B6 deficiencies may often result to canker sores.
  

• Diseases - Behcet's disease, neutrophil dysfunction disease, inflammatory bowel disease and HIV-AIDS are just a few of the medical conditions which are proven to be associated with the occurrence of canker sores.

• Drugs and medicines - Possible drugs and medicines which are related to canker sore development are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, beta blockers, chemotherapeutic agens and nicorandil.

• Food allergies - there are some foods and substances which may trigger breakouts of canker sores. Foods which cause allergy resulting to canker sores differ from person to person. Some food and substance which may cause canker sores are:
  
  Cereal grains - buckwheat, wheat, oats, rye, barley, gluten
  Fruits - oranges, lemons, pineapples, apples, figs, tomatoes, strawberries
  Dairy products - milk and cheeses
  Others - nuts, chocolates, shellfish, soy, vinegar, cinnamonaldehyde (flavoring agent), benzoic acid (preservative), toothpastes, mints, chewing gums, dental materials (such as braces, false teeth and retainers) and certain medications.
  

• Hormones - According to doctors, more women suffer from canker sores than men. This is explained by the difference in male in female hormones as most women get canker sores during menstrual cycles. Many women also notice occurrence of canker sores during pregnancy.

• Heredity or genetics - Most studies say that individuals who are always suffering from reoccurrence of canker sores have atleast one parent who experience the condition also.

• Self-inflicted bites - there are instances when canker sores form days after a the lips or the insides of the mouth have been bitten. The bitten area will first show cuts. Days later, it will swell and the area will turn red in color. Days later, it will burst showing off white blisters.
  

• Sodium lauryl sulfate - or SLS is a common ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes as a foaming agent. It is associated with canker sores as it has a drying effect which causes the shedding of the outer layer (the protective layer) of the insides of the mouth. When the outer layers are being shed off, tissues underlying beneath become susceptible to canker sores. (read more about SLS here)
  

• Stress and fatigue - Studies show that lots of individuals undergoing exams and other stressful events in life suffer from canker sores.

Mouth Sores

• What Are Mouth Sores?

Most common types of mouth sores:

• Canker sores - are also known as aphathous ulcers and are characterized with small white or gray based cuts having red borders inside the mouth. They often occur on the tongue, on the inside cheeks or the lips. Canker sores are very common but are not contagious. Common causes of this type of mouth sore are fatigue, allergies and stress which may last from 1 to 2 weeks.
  
  What Causes Canker Sores?
  Canker Sore Treatments

• Cold sores - are also called fever blister or herpes simplex which occur outside or around the mouth. They may also occur on the gums of the mouth. This is due to the fact that these sores are often triggered by herpes virus type 1. Cold sores are very contagious which may last from 1 to 2 weeks. Common causes of cold sores are stress, trauma, ultraviolet light and weak immune system.
  
  What Causes Cold Sores?
  What Are The Symptoms?
  Remedies And Treatments
  

Canker Sores

• What Causes Canker Sores?

Canker sore treatments

Most canker sores heal naturally after a few days (usually from 7 to 14 days). However, you can try one of the following remedies to minimize the pain such as:

• Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are often taken for pain relief.
  

• Take vitamins C with B-complex as these vitamins will hasten the healing process.

• Mix 5 ml of Milk of Magnesia and 5 ml of Benadryl Allergy liquid in a glass. Gargle the mixture for about one minute and spit it out. The Milk of Magnesia-Benadryl mixture minimizes the pain especially if the procedure is applied every 4 to 6 hours.

• Use carbamide peroxide (also known as urea peroxide, urear hydrogen peroxide or percarbamide). It relieves minor inflammation and pain caused by canker sores. Apply the preparation to the sore according to package instructions. It may sting a little during first applications but will soon numb the affected area relieving you of pain. It also speeds up recovery period.

• Zinc lozenges also aids in the treatment process of canker sores by dissolving 50 mg lozenge on the sore. This can be done 3 times per day.

• Place wet black tea bags on sores. Black teas are known to contain tannin which is capable in relieving pain.

• Mix 2 fl oz (about 60 ml) of hydrogen peroxide and 1 fl oz (about 30 ml) of water. Gargle for 1 minute 4 times a day.

• Mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 4 fl oz (about 120ml water). Gargle for a minute atleast 4 times a day.

• Use a toothpaste and mouthwas which do not contain SLS.

Mouth Sores

• Most Common Types Of Mouth Sores

What are mouth sores?

Mouth sores are characterized by little ulcers which look like cuts. These ulcers are commonly painful and are very red in color with white patches in the middle. There are times when mouth sores bleed and become infected after some time.

Amalgam Fillings

Amalgam filling is another type of mixture used to restore teeth. It is made of silver, tin, zinc, copper and mercury which comprises about 50% of the whole mixture. Amalgam filling is usually used in filling backs of the teeth and molars.

Advantages of amalgam fillings are:

• They are strong and can withstand forces due to biting and chewing.
• More affordable compared to other tooth-filling alternatives such as white composite fillings.
• Lasts longer than other tooth-filling methods as its lifespan may last up to atleast seven years or more.
• The entire procedure can be completed in one dental visit.

Disadvantages of amalgam fillings are:

• It does not match the color of the teeth (they are silver in color) that is why it is only considered if the areas to be covered are located at the back of the teeth or on the molars.
• It requires a large part of the teeth for it to be accommodated therefore some healthy parts of the teeth should be removed.
• The part of the teeth where amalgam meets the tooth may discolor in the long run. This is due to the fact that amalgam fillings tarnish after some time.
• There are people who are allergic to mercury and are not allowed to undergo this type of treatment.
• The amount of mercury in amalgams is almost similar to what people get from the environment, a fact which is based on studies and researches. So, one should also take into consideration the possible effects of mercury in the body.

Related topic:

White Composite Fillings

White Composite Fillings

Introduced in the 1960s, a white composite filling is a mixture composed of glass (silicon dioxide to be particular). The two main purposes of white fillings are to restore decayed parts of the teeth and for cosmetic improvements such as changing the uncolored teeth or reshaping deformed teeth. The white fillings were first designed to sit on the front part of the teeth because they were not good enough to withstand the pressure induced to back teeth especially to the molars. It was later enhanced which can now be placed in the back teeth and molars unlike before.

Below are some advantages using white composite fillings:

• It restores most of the tooth's primary strength as it adheres to the tooth completely.
• It brings back the natural color and appearance of the tooth.
• The tooth being treated with white fillings is not as sensitive to both hot and cold food and drinks compared to amalgam filling (amalgam is further discussed here).
• The tooth filled with white resin will fully hardened and is immediately ready to be used after the treatment.
• White composite fillings are mercury-free.
• The procedure requires minimal removal of tooth structure as compared to amalgam fillings.

Disadvantages using white composite fillings:

• Compared to amalgam filling, white composite fillings are more expensive (about 50 to 60% price difference). This is because the materials used in white fillings relatively cost much and the amount of time is comparably longer than applying amalgams.
• Although white fillings are strong, its lifespan is still not as long as amalgams have although the difference is not that huge at all.
• Can be critically weekend and damaged by too much alcohol intake as alcohol deteriorates the composite fillings prematurely.
• After some time, the composite fillings will acquire stains and will therefore discolor. Retreatment is recommended whenever this occurs.

Related topic:

Amalgam Fillings