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If you swim – protect your teeth!

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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Now that it’s wintertime and we still need to exercise, do you swim at the local YMCA – or spend all your free time in the pool? If you spend more than 6 hours in a pool every week, you could be putting your teeth at risk! Because pool water that contains too much chlorine is dangerously acidic… and when highly-acidic water comes into contact with tooth enamel for extended periods, you can develop so-called “swimmer’s calculus”… a build-up of calcium that can turn your teeth yellow or brown. Excess chlorine can also leave your teeth brittle and sensitive. So, if you swim frequently, brush your teeth when you climb out of the pool. Also, consider using a fluoride rinse to help strengthen your teeth.

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When it comes to fresh breath and the health of your mouth, which is better:

14 Wednesday Sep 2016

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Sugar-free gum or mints? Sugar-free gum wins this one. According to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, the chewing involved with sugar-free gum stimulates the production of saliva – and that clears away the acids that naturally form in the mouth and cause cavities. Gum also clears away leftover food stuck in your teeth – and the sugar-alcohol in sugar-free gum, namely xylitol, has an anti-microbial effect, which reduces harmful bacteria that can damage teeth and make your breath stink. Sugar-free mints can have a similar effect – but you’d need to get really strong ones to produce more saliva. But because they dissolve quickly, they don’t do as much good as gum.

How do you soothe an upset stomach?

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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Here are two ways:

• In England, the go-to for an upset stomach is peppermint tea. It relieves cramps and constipation by relaxing the muscles from the esophagus on down. Just don’t use it if you have heartburn. Because that relaxing effect can allow acid to splash back up.

• And in Indonesia, they reach for nutmeg. Try sprinkling half a teaspoon on mashed banana, or mixing it in yogurt. Nutmeg is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory – and calms stomachaches, spasms and diarrhea.

Do you suffer from heartburn?

04 Friday Mar 2016

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If you get acid reflux, the best thing you can do is to eat less – and eat slowly. That’s the word from gastroenterologist, Dr. Marie Borum. She says people who get frequent heartburn are better off eating 5 smaller meals a day than 3 big ones.
And after a big meal, try not to lie down. But if you do, lie on your left side, which enables your stomach to empty properly. That way, less acid will back up into your esophagus and cause burning.

Your love of smoothies could be wrecking your teeth!

25 Monday Jan 2016

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Fruit smoothies can cause dental erosion – which can lead to tooth sensitivity and wear away the enamel. In fact, when researchers exposed teeth to an hour’s worth of sipping a smoothie, the enamel weakened by nearly 40%! That’s because smoothies can be highly acidic. So switch to a smoothie with milk or yogurt in it, too. Because the calcium will help minimize the enamel-softening effects of the acid.

Black coffee may keep your teeth from rotting!

11 Friday Dec 2015

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New research says black coffee, in moderation, can actually stop tooth decay thanks to an antibacterial property in the coffee bean that helps destroy plaque. However, drink too much coffee and it’ll stain your teeth. Plus, the acid in the coffee will erode the enamel. So, stick to one cup of black coffee a day. Because adding a ton of cream and sugar will negate the effects.

Your cough may not just be a cough.

02 Wednesday Apr 2014

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If you have a small, tickling cough, the culprit may be your blood pressure medication. For about 1 in 5 patients, a little known side-effect to those drugs is a dry, nagging cough. So ask your doctor about switching to a different type of blood pressure medication. Otherwise, ask him about adding some iron to your diet. Research shows that taking a daily iron supplement can calm a drug-related cough in as little as one month.

Also, a persistent cough could be a sign of acid reflux. Experts say about 3 out of 4 people who experience heartburn after eating also develop a cough! The #1 way to ward off acid reflux is to eat lighter meals. Otherwise, try sitting upright for at least 2 hours after a meal. Then sleep on your left side. That way, acid passes more quickly from your stomach into your intestines.

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