Boise Dentist Blog
The professional blog of Doctors Dan Bruce, Steve Bruce, Rosa Pothier and Rob Ririe
"Save 90 a day," by turning off the tap water while brushing
I spent some time today looking at the website ecodentistry.org. One heavily promoted part of their site is the "Save 90 a Day" campaign. The premise is simple - Turn off the tap water while brushing your teeth and save 90 glasses of water each day.
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The affects of sugar and artificial sugars on your whole body
In this blog post, I decided to interview Dr. Angela House, a family physician in Eagle who focuses on nutrition. Many of the things that occur in our bodies affect different biologic systems. For example, smoking can affect both the lungs and periodontal structures of the mouth.
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New Antibiotic Prophylaxis
As of April 2007, the American Heart Association guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis were changed to include only those patients at greatest risk for bacterial endocarditis. This means that if you needed antibiotics prior to dental treatment in the past, it is a good idea to speak with your physician to see if prophylaxis is still necessary.
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Preventative
Cleanings Plaque, or the sticky film of bacteria that cover your teeth, is the primary causative factor of gum disease and caries. When plaque stays on the teeth for long periods of time and interacts with saliva calculus (tartar) forms. Brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day is an important factor in reducing the amount of disease-causing plaque.
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