Did you know that what we eat can help or hurt our smiles?
Soda has acid in it that can eat right through the enamel on your teeth. And it's not just soda. Candy, desserts, and other sugary drinks (like fruit punch, some fruit juice, and some sports drinks) can have the same effect.
Coffee (even decaffeinated!) and tea can stain your teeth, turning your pearly whites yellow. I'll be doing my best to stay away from these kinds of foods so that your teeth stay white and your smile stays bright!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Smile Style Part 2
So what do my teeth actually do for me?
You probably know this, but teeth are actually the first step in the digestion process. Chewing your food makes it much easier to break down once it gets into your stomach.
What you may not know is that teeth also help you speak clearly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to make many of the sounds you rely on to communicate. Just imagine trying to say, "I think these teeth are terrific" without your pearly whites to help.
What is a cavity and how do you get one?
Believe it or not, your mouth is teeming with bacteria all the time. It's completely normal — in fact, some bacteria is actually helpful by defending us from harmful germs. Regular brushing helps to keep these bacteria in check — 1,000 to 100,000 per tooth is considered to be a healthy range. But, there are some bad kinds of bacteria that attach themselves to teeth, multiply in numbers and grow into a colony. As time goes on, more bacteria of all different kinds and proteins from you saliva attach to that colony and become a whitish film on your teeth. This is known as plaque. The bacteria use the foods you eat (particularly those sugary snacks) as food and produce acid that eats away at the minerals that make up your enamel and form tiny holes in your tooth. These tiny holes grow into one big one — this is a cavity.
You can get a cavity by not keeping your teeth clean or by eating too many sugary foods.
What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are molars that grow in at the very back of the mouth. They usually don't start growing until after the age of 16 and can crowd the other teeth in your mouth. For that reason, most people have their wisdom teeth removed. You can have just one wisdom tooth, or all four can come in. Getting them removed usually involves surgery at your dentist's office.
What exactly is enamel and why is it important for teeth?
Enamel is the hard covering over your teeth. It's made from mineral salts like calcium. It actually gets these minerals from your saliva, which helps make your enamel harder. It is these minerals though that can be attacked by acids.
What is the difference between baby teeth and permanent teeth?
Baby teeth are the first set of teeth that people develop during infancy. People usually have their complete set of baby teeth by the time they are three. At about seven, baby teeth come out. In their place, harder, larger teeth grow. These are the teeth that people have until they are adults and are known as permanent teeth.
What is fluoride and why does it help teeth become stronger?
Fluoride is a natural element that can be found in food and water. Scientists noticed that kids who lived in placed where water had lots of fluoride already in it had fewer cavities. In fact, people who drink fluoridated water have 50 percent less tooth decay.
Once your body has soaked up fluoride, it is used by the cells that build your teeth to make your enamel harder and more resistant to plaque. Because of this, many states add fluoride to their drinking water.
Dentists also put fluoride treatments directly on your teeth when you get your teeth cleaned. This helps make your teeth much harder and more resistant to the acids that break down your enamel and cause cavities.
for more info or any dental problems visit us at our dental center at DR HASSAN MEDICAL CENTER
You probably know this, but teeth are actually the first step in the digestion process. Chewing your food makes it much easier to break down once it gets into your stomach.
What you may not know is that teeth also help you speak clearly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to make many of the sounds you rely on to communicate. Just imagine trying to say, "I think these teeth are terrific" without your pearly whites to help.
What is a cavity and how do you get one?
Believe it or not, your mouth is teeming with bacteria all the time. It's completely normal — in fact, some bacteria is actually helpful by defending us from harmful germs. Regular brushing helps to keep these bacteria in check — 1,000 to 100,000 per tooth is considered to be a healthy range. But, there are some bad kinds of bacteria that attach themselves to teeth, multiply in numbers and grow into a colony. As time goes on, more bacteria of all different kinds and proteins from you saliva attach to that colony and become a whitish film on your teeth. This is known as plaque. The bacteria use the foods you eat (particularly those sugary snacks) as food and produce acid that eats away at the minerals that make up your enamel and form tiny holes in your tooth. These tiny holes grow into one big one — this is a cavity.
You can get a cavity by not keeping your teeth clean or by eating too many sugary foods.
What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are molars that grow in at the very back of the mouth. They usually don't start growing until after the age of 16 and can crowd the other teeth in your mouth. For that reason, most people have their wisdom teeth removed. You can have just one wisdom tooth, or all four can come in. Getting them removed usually involves surgery at your dentist's office.
What exactly is enamel and why is it important for teeth?
Enamel is the hard covering over your teeth. It's made from mineral salts like calcium. It actually gets these minerals from your saliva, which helps make your enamel harder. It is these minerals though that can be attacked by acids.
What is the difference between baby teeth and permanent teeth?
Baby teeth are the first set of teeth that people develop during infancy. People usually have their complete set of baby teeth by the time they are three. At about seven, baby teeth come out. In their place, harder, larger teeth grow. These are the teeth that people have until they are adults and are known as permanent teeth.
What is fluoride and why does it help teeth become stronger?
Fluoride is a natural element that can be found in food and water. Scientists noticed that kids who lived in placed where water had lots of fluoride already in it had fewer cavities. In fact, people who drink fluoridated water have 50 percent less tooth decay.
Once your body has soaked up fluoride, it is used by the cells that build your teeth to make your enamel harder and more resistant to plaque. Because of this, many states add fluoride to their drinking water.
Dentists also put fluoride treatments directly on your teeth when you get your teeth cleaned. This helps make your teeth much harder and more resistant to the acids that break down your enamel and cause cavities.
for more info or any dental problems visit us at our dental center at DR HASSAN MEDICAL CENTER
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Smile Style Part 1
So what exactly is oral hygiene?
Taking care of your mouth and teeth by brushing, flossing and rinsing is called oral hygiene. By doing these things, you can avoid cavities, gum disease (bleeding gums), and make sure your breath is fresh.
Why is it important?
You know, your smile really is one of your best assets. Take care of it, and it will take care of you!
How can I make sure my teeth stay shiny and bright?
It's as simple as brushing, flossing and making regular visits to the dentist.
The first step is to floss so that you get rid of food particles that get in between your teeth. If you don't, up to 35 percent of your tooth's surface doesn't get clean! It's actually easy to floss. Just wrap about a foot (or twelve inches) of floss around the middle fingers of each hand. Using your first finger, guide the floss in between the teeth and make a c-shape with it. Make sure to do both sides of every tooth! You only need to floss once a day for it to be effective.
The next step is to brush your teeth with a toothbrush that has soft bristles and a rounded end. You should try to brush gently up and down the tooth surface for 2 - 3 minutes. Make sure you hit all of those hard to reach molars in the back of your mouth and that you brush both the front and back of each tooth. That way, you'll clear all of the cavity-causing agents.
Keep in mind that gross bacteria can grow on the bristles of your toothbrush, so make sure to replace your toothbrush every 3 - 4 months, or if you have been sick. Also, make sure your toothpaste has fluoride in it. Flouride is absorbed into your teeth and makes your enamel stronger, which prevents cavities. You should brush twice a day — try it in the morning and right before you go to bed.
The final step is to a shiny and bright smile is to see a dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned and get checked for any problems. They will probably take X-Rays to make sure that the roots of your teeth (way below the surface of your gums) are healthy and that there are no invisible cracks in your teeth that can lead to cavities.
Does what I eat affect how my teeth look?
It sure does! In fact, the most important thing that you can do to protect your teeth and keep them looking their best is limit how much sugar you eat and avoid tobacco altogether.
Even though sugar may seem harmless, it can play a major role in tooth decay. The bacteria that already live in your mouth use sugar to grow and form plaque. This plaque can form tiny holes in your teeth that will eventually become cavities. In addition, there is one bacterium (called Streptococcus mutants) that actually uses sugar as food. As it digests the sugar, it produces acid that eats the enamel of your teeth and causes cavities.
The best thing you can do is avoid sugary snacks and drinks like soda, candy, and some fruit juices. If you do eat sugar, try to brush your teeth as quickly as possible to minimize the damage to your teeth.
Tobacco is also harmful to your teeth. The first thing that you will notice is that your teeth turn an unattractive yellow color. This staining can happen really fast and the only way to get rid of it is to go to the dentist. If you were to keep smoking, as you get older, you are more likely to get gum disease, your teeth will decay more quickly, and they will appear to be even more stained — sometimes even appearing black.
Taking care of your mouth and teeth by brushing, flossing and rinsing is called oral hygiene. By doing these things, you can avoid cavities, gum disease (bleeding gums), and make sure your breath is fresh.
Why is it important?
You know, your smile really is one of your best assets. Take care of it, and it will take care of you!
How can I make sure my teeth stay shiny and bright?
It's as simple as brushing, flossing and making regular visits to the dentist.
The first step is to floss so that you get rid of food particles that get in between your teeth. If you don't, up to 35 percent of your tooth's surface doesn't get clean! It's actually easy to floss. Just wrap about a foot (or twelve inches) of floss around the middle fingers of each hand. Using your first finger, guide the floss in between the teeth and make a c-shape with it. Make sure to do both sides of every tooth! You only need to floss once a day for it to be effective.
The next step is to brush your teeth with a toothbrush that has soft bristles and a rounded end. You should try to brush gently up and down the tooth surface for 2 - 3 minutes. Make sure you hit all of those hard to reach molars in the back of your mouth and that you brush both the front and back of each tooth. That way, you'll clear all of the cavity-causing agents.
Keep in mind that gross bacteria can grow on the bristles of your toothbrush, so make sure to replace your toothbrush every 3 - 4 months, or if you have been sick. Also, make sure your toothpaste has fluoride in it. Flouride is absorbed into your teeth and makes your enamel stronger, which prevents cavities. You should brush twice a day — try it in the morning and right before you go to bed.
The final step is to a shiny and bright smile is to see a dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned and get checked for any problems. They will probably take X-Rays to make sure that the roots of your teeth (way below the surface of your gums) are healthy and that there are no invisible cracks in your teeth that can lead to cavities.
Does what I eat affect how my teeth look?
It sure does! In fact, the most important thing that you can do to protect your teeth and keep them looking their best is limit how much sugar you eat and avoid tobacco altogether.
Even though sugar may seem harmless, it can play a major role in tooth decay. The bacteria that already live in your mouth use sugar to grow and form plaque. This plaque can form tiny holes in your teeth that will eventually become cavities. In addition, there is one bacterium (called Streptococcus mutants) that actually uses sugar as food. As it digests the sugar, it produces acid that eats the enamel of your teeth and causes cavities.
The best thing you can do is avoid sugary snacks and drinks like soda, candy, and some fruit juices. If you do eat sugar, try to brush your teeth as quickly as possible to minimize the damage to your teeth.
Tobacco is also harmful to your teeth. The first thing that you will notice is that your teeth turn an unattractive yellow color. This staining can happen really fast and the only way to get rid of it is to go to the dentist. If you were to keep smoking, as you get older, you are more likely to get gum disease, your teeth will decay more quickly, and they will appear to be even more stained — sometimes even appearing black.
Monday, April 4, 2011
ACNE - Zits, Pimples, Blackheads, Whiteheads
During puberty, both boys and girls may develop acne (AKA zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads). In fact, about 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne. Acne isn't pleasant, but understanding what's going on can help you feel better, and possibly find ways to help reduce breakouts
The Anatomy of Acne
Skin is covered with tiny holes called hair follicles, or pores. Follicles contain oil glands, called sebaceous glands.
These glands make oil, called sebum, that keeps your hair and skin moisturized.
During puberty, hormones can cause the skin to make too much oil, and it can get stuck together with cells inside the pore, and with outside dirt or oil. This can cause a sticky plug in the pore, which becomes an acne a.k.a, pimple, zit, blackhead.
Genetics plays a role, too. If your parent had acne as a teen, it's likely that you will, too.
Myths About Acne
Acne is not caused by eating greasy foods like French fries or pizza, or by eating chocolate.
Scrubbing the skin does not stop acne. It can even make the problem worse. Clean your skin regularly and after heavy workouts. Just remember, don't over scrub.
Wearing makeup doesn't necessarily cause acne. Choose makeup carefully. All makeup should be oil-free so it doesn't clog up your pores. However, it does help to clean your face regularly to keep makeup from clogging pores, particularly if you are physically active.
Stress does not cause acne.
Ways to Help, or Treat, Acne
Hormones have a lot to do with acne (and you can't help those!). But, you can help prevent oil buildup by washing your face morning and evening with warm water and mild cleanser. Also, wash your face after exercising.
Keep your hands away from your face.
The oils and dirt from your hands can aggravate breakouts.
Never pick or try to pop pimples—it can lead to scarring.
Wash your hair regularly, to minimize oil from hair getting on your face.
There are a lot of acne treatments available at your drug store. These creams, washes, and soaps work in different ways such as reducing oil production or helping to break down blackheads or whiteheads. You may have to try several to get the one that works best for you.
When in doubt, get help from the experts. Doctors who specialize in skin care, called dermatologists, can help—especially if your acne is severe. Pediatricians and family doctors can help with milder cases. or if you live in qatar we can gladly help you at Dr. Hassan Al-Abdulla Medical Center
The Anatomy of Acne
Skin is covered with tiny holes called hair follicles, or pores. Follicles contain oil glands, called sebaceous glands.
These glands make oil, called sebum, that keeps your hair and skin moisturized.
During puberty, hormones can cause the skin to make too much oil, and it can get stuck together with cells inside the pore, and with outside dirt or oil. This can cause a sticky plug in the pore, which becomes an acne a.k.a, pimple, zit, blackhead.
Genetics plays a role, too. If your parent had acne as a teen, it's likely that you will, too.
Myths About Acne
Acne is not caused by eating greasy foods like French fries or pizza, or by eating chocolate.
Scrubbing the skin does not stop acne. It can even make the problem worse. Clean your skin regularly and after heavy workouts. Just remember, don't over scrub.
Wearing makeup doesn't necessarily cause acne. Choose makeup carefully. All makeup should be oil-free so it doesn't clog up your pores. However, it does help to clean your face regularly to keep makeup from clogging pores, particularly if you are physically active.
Stress does not cause acne.
Ways to Help, or Treat, Acne
Hormones have a lot to do with acne (and you can't help those!). But, you can help prevent oil buildup by washing your face morning and evening with warm water and mild cleanser. Also, wash your face after exercising.
Keep your hands away from your face.
The oils and dirt from your hands can aggravate breakouts.
Never pick or try to pop pimples—it can lead to scarring.
Wash your hair regularly, to minimize oil from hair getting on your face.
There are a lot of acne treatments available at your drug store. These creams, washes, and soaps work in different ways such as reducing oil production or helping to break down blackheads or whiteheads. You may have to try several to get the one that works best for you.
When in doubt, get help from the experts. Doctors who specialize in skin care, called dermatologists, can help—especially if your acne is severe. Pediatricians and family doctors can help with milder cases. or if you live in qatar we can gladly help you at Dr. Hassan Al-Abdulla Medical Center
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Botox and You
Facial dynamic wrinkles and lines are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles (muscles of expression), every time we smile, laugh or frown, these wrinkles and lines caused by facial muscles can give a person an angry, tired, sad appearance, and older in age. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be, now we can remove and prevent their formation with botox.
Treating wrinkles and lines with botox is a simple and safe procedures, no downtime, no sedation or local anesthesia is required and the entire treatment takes about 10 minutes.
The effect of Botox last from 4 to 6 months and you may need to repeat the treatments two to hree times a year. After receiving botox over time the lines and the wrinkles disappear permanently.
Botox cosmetic is approved by FDA as safe effective treatments for facial wrinkles and lines, and has been used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the axillae, palms and soles, also it is useful to raise up the eyebrows, tip of the nose and the angles of mouth if they drop down secondary to aging process, also it is effective in treatment of Gummy smile.
Treating wrinkles and lines with botox is a simple and safe procedures, no downtime, no sedation or local anesthesia is required and the entire treatment takes about 10 minutes.
The effect of Botox last from 4 to 6 months and you may need to repeat the treatments two to hree times a year. After receiving botox over time the lines and the wrinkles disappear permanently.
Botox cosmetic is approved by FDA as safe effective treatments for facial wrinkles and lines, and has been used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the axillae, palms and soles, also it is useful to raise up the eyebrows, tip of the nose and the angles of mouth if they drop down secondary to aging process, also it is effective in treatment of Gummy smile.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Anti –Aging Medicines Becoming Popular
Death cannot be averted, but early detection and proper medication can prevent, cure and even reverse the incidence of most age-related ailments. Thankfully in Qatar, the number of people who are aware of the need to follow healthy lifestyles and subscribe to anti-aging medicines is on the rise, says Dr Hassan Abdullah, a former specialist with the Hamad Medical Corporation who has been running a centre in Doha promoting anti-aging medication for the past 10 years.
“Aging is the accumulation of changes in cell and tissue, which increases the risk of death. It starts around the age of 40, when people begin unfamiliar aches and pains in their bodies. Some of these pains are serious, and can turn into life-threatening diseases if proper care is not taken in time. That is where anti-aging medicines come in,” Abdullah says.
Started in the United States 12 years ago as a specialized discipline by group of medical practitioners and specialists, anti-aging medicine has come a long way and now has patrons all over the world. According to Abdullah, it can help detect, prevent and reverse ailments as diverse as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, glaucoma, cataract, hair fall, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
Abdullah, who is also the editor of the GCC Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, has travelled to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Monaco, Monte Carlo ad China to speak on the importance of anti-aging medicines. “We see more people in the United States and other rich nations leading longer lives, as they equip themselves with the knowledge of anti-aging. However, the understanding of such medicines is growing worldwide. My centre is the only anti-aging medical centre in this region. But China’s first anti-aging centre was opened in Shanghai last November,” he says.
In Doha, the anti-aging medical processes consist of series of laboratory tests, diagnostic programs, lifestyle modification processes, detoxification processes and medication. Patients are required to give details of both personal and their family health history before the process begins.
A number of age-related diseases are inherited, but Abdullah says the process can influence these diseases too. “Through nutritional, hormonal and pharmaceutical intervention, it is possible to influence even genetic tendencies. The important thing is to begin the process as early as possible. Patients who come to us are mostly healthy people who wants to find out if are risk of falling prey to aging related diseases in future. This is the best way to go about it,” says Abdullah.
Women, he says, should begin anti-aging diagnosis sessions from the age of 20 itself for early detection of diseases like breast cancer. He advises men to undergo at least yearly examinations to determine their susceptibility to prostate cancer and other ailments.
“Residence of Qatar are becoming more health conscious, and the number of people who come for anti-aging diagnosis and treatment is increasing. However, it is still not in line with the rate of growth of the country’s population,” Abdullah says. “The biggest challenge for us is to spread awareness about the presence of such therapist, and the necessity of making use of them in time.”
“Aging is the accumulation of changes in cell and tissue, which increases the risk of death. It starts around the age of 40, when people begin unfamiliar aches and pains in their bodies. Some of these pains are serious, and can turn into life-threatening diseases if proper care is not taken in time. That is where anti-aging medicines come in,” Abdullah says.
Started in the United States 12 years ago as a specialized discipline by group of medical practitioners and specialists, anti-aging medicine has come a long way and now has patrons all over the world. According to Abdullah, it can help detect, prevent and reverse ailments as diverse as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, glaucoma, cataract, hair fall, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
Abdullah, who is also the editor of the GCC Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, has travelled to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Monaco, Monte Carlo ad China to speak on the importance of anti-aging medicines. “We see more people in the United States and other rich nations leading longer lives, as they equip themselves with the knowledge of anti-aging. However, the understanding of such medicines is growing worldwide. My centre is the only anti-aging medical centre in this region. But China’s first anti-aging centre was opened in Shanghai last November,” he says.
In Doha, the anti-aging medical processes consist of series of laboratory tests, diagnostic programs, lifestyle modification processes, detoxification processes and medication. Patients are required to give details of both personal and their family health history before the process begins.
A number of age-related diseases are inherited, but Abdullah says the process can influence these diseases too. “Through nutritional, hormonal and pharmaceutical intervention, it is possible to influence even genetic tendencies. The important thing is to begin the process as early as possible. Patients who come to us are mostly healthy people who wants to find out if are risk of falling prey to aging related diseases in future. This is the best way to go about it,” says Abdullah.
Women, he says, should begin anti-aging diagnosis sessions from the age of 20 itself for early detection of diseases like breast cancer. He advises men to undergo at least yearly examinations to determine their susceptibility to prostate cancer and other ailments.
“Residence of Qatar are becoming more health conscious, and the number of people who come for anti-aging diagnosis and treatment is increasing. However, it is still not in line with the rate of growth of the country’s population,” Abdullah says. “The biggest challenge for us is to spread awareness about the presence of such therapist, and the necessity of making use of them in time.”
Friday, April 1, 2011
Cosmetic Fillers
Filler is a cosmetic materials made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid is a crystal clear gel called NASHA (Non Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
Skin starts to sag and wrinkles with age, because loss of subcutaneous fat. Skin filler restore volume and fullness to the skin, eliminate wrinkles and deep lines such as Naso-labial folds. By injecting the filler directly into the skin the youthful and natural facial contours are easily restored. The filler also frequently used to fill out the lips, and lines on the cheeks and forehead. They can also plump out hollow cheeks, reshape the chin and nose, and used to fill Acne scars.
The procedure is done in the office, it takes about 15 minutes, downtime is minimal and the patient can look good in 24 to 36 hours, no need to allergy test. The results lasting from 6 to 12 months and may be much more.
Skin starts to sag and wrinkles with age, because loss of subcutaneous fat. Skin filler restore volume and fullness to the skin, eliminate wrinkles and deep lines such as Naso-labial folds. By injecting the filler directly into the skin the youthful and natural facial contours are easily restored. The filler also frequently used to fill out the lips, and lines on the cheeks and forehead. They can also plump out hollow cheeks, reshape the chin and nose, and used to fill Acne scars.
The procedure is done in the office, it takes about 15 minutes, downtime is minimal and the patient can look good in 24 to 36 hours, no need to allergy test. The results lasting from 6 to 12 months and may be much more.
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