Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org
Sweet as the holidays may be, sugar-packed treats can wreak havoc on your pearly whites. This season, ring in the festivities with healthy and fun holiday snack options that fill your mouth with joy.
Black Olive Penguins
These penguins will waddle their way into your heart - especially because they’re filled with cream cheese, which has calcium.
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Cheesy Reindeer
Rich in calcium, cheese is always a MouthHealthy favorite. To get perfectly round eyes and noses, the author of this recipe used a juice box-sized straw to cut round pieces of black olive and a larger straw for the red pepper nose.
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de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
The Laser Scanner Finds Ultra-Small Cavities Years Earlier
Have you ever had a dentist discover a giant new cavity that demanded an equally large filling? Weren't you curious how it was possible, when the cavity didn't even exist on your last six-month check-up? Unfortunately, cavities in the early stages are sometimes too tiny to be seen on X-rays or with a visual inspection. This is why Dr. de Bruin uses a laser scanner to expose cavities in their earliest stages: at a point when they can be repaired with only a small filling. The laser scanner can reveal previously invisible decay and, once identified, allow him to remove the discomfort and preserve your healthy smile.
de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org
Sweet as the holidays may be, sugar-packed treats can wreak havoc on your pearly whites. This season, ring in the festivities with healthy and fun holiday snack options that fill your mouth with joy.
Egg Snowmen
These adorable snowmen - made with hard-boiled eggs, carrots and peppercorns - will melt your heart before melting in your mouth. Eggs are a source of Vitamin D, which is needed to help absorb, carry and deposit calcium in the bone that supports your teeth. Carrots - which are crunchy, firm and full of water - help to scrub your teeth clean like a natural toothbrush.
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Spinach Artichoke Frittata Trees
You won’t need to cut down on these trees! Dairy products like milk contain calcium, eggs are a source of Vitamin D and leafy greens like spinach are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. (Just be sure to floss before flashing a smile beneath the mistletoe!)
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To read the entire article with all healthy snacks please visit MouthHealthy.org
de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below is one way that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Slow Healing
Have you ever noticed a cold sore or a cut in your mouth that doesn’t quite seem to go away? This can be another way that diabetes may affect your mouth. Poor control of blood sugar can keep injuries from healing quickly and properly. If you have something in your mouth that you feel isn’t healing as it should, see your dentist.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
No More "Fat Lips" or Numbness After Treatment!
When a patient departs the dental chair after routine procedures, they are often "numb" for 3 to 5 hours. It's awkward to talk or eat when your face and lips feel "fat." What if that didn't have to occur anymore? We are excited to offer our patients OraVerse™. This outstanding product reverses the anesthetic after your treatment is completed. In approximately fifteen minutes you're back to normal. So, if you dread being numb for hours after your treatment – we can take care of that for you!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below are two ways that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Change in Taste
Your favorite flavors might not taste as rich as your remember if you have diabetes. It can be disappointing, but take the opportunity to experiment with different tastes, textures and spices to your favorite foods. Just take care not to add too much sugar to your food in an effort to add flavor. Not only can this affect the quality of your diet, it can also lead to more cavities. If you have a persistent bad taste in your mouth, see your dentist or doctor.
Infections
Diabetes affects your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to infection. One common among people with diabetes is a yeast infection called oral thrush (candidiasis). The yeast thrive on the higher amount of sugar found in your saliva, and it looks like a white layer coating your tongue and the insides of your cheeks. Thrush is more common in people who wear dentures and can often leave a bad taste in your mouth. See your dentist if you think you have thrush or any other mouth infection.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below are two ways that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Gum Disease
Notice some bleeding when you brush or floss? That may be an early sign of gum disease. If it becomes more severe, the bone that supports your teeth can break down, leading to tooth loss. Early gum disease can be reversed with proper brushing, flossing and diet. Research has shown gum disease can worsen if your blood sugar is not under control, so do your best to keep it in check.
Dry Mouth
Studies have found people with diabetes have less saliva, so you might find yourself feeling parched or extra thirsty. (Medications and higher blood sugar levels are also causes.) Fight dry mouth by drinking water. You can also chew sugarless gum and eat healthy, crunchy foods to get saliva flowing. This is especially important because extra sugar in your saliva, combined with less saliva to wash away leftover food, can lead to cavities.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
de Bruin Dental Center
Tomas G. de Bruin, DDS
631 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 826-1838
deBruinSmiles.com
