Monday, March 26, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Chew on this: crunching ice can be bad for your teeth
While blenders and ice crushers are perfect for crunching ice cubes, teeth are not.
Many people habitually chew on ice, especially during the summer months. That’s when dentists' offices are crowded with patients suffering from gum injuries and broken teeth. The American Dental Association says avoiding chewing ice is a simple way to avoid tooth injuries.
For refreshment, instead of crushing big chunks of ice with the teeth, dentists recommend letting ice slivers melt in the mouth like candy. Dentists also recommend baby carrots or apple chunks to ice chewers who are seeking a crunch.
But anyone who has a persistent ice-chewing habit and finds it difficult to stop should let his or her dentist know. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen.
It's a common type of anemia. Some 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men are iron deficient. It is often corrected with iron supplementation.
While blenders and ice crushers are perfect for crunching ice cubes, teeth are not.
Many people habitually chew on ice, especially during the summer months. That’s when dentists' offices are crowded with patients suffering from gum injuries and broken teeth. The American Dental Association says avoiding chewing ice is a simple way to avoid tooth injuries.
For refreshment, instead of crushing big chunks of ice with the teeth, dentists recommend letting ice slivers melt in the mouth like candy. Dentists also recommend baby carrots or apple chunks to ice chewers who are seeking a crunch.
But anyone who has a persistent ice-chewing habit and finds it difficult to stop should let his or her dentist know. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen.
It's a common type of anemia. Some 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men are iron deficient. It is often corrected with iron supplementation.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
HEY ALL,
My class, Dental Hygiene Class of 2008, is having a fundraiser. We just got another shipment. So for those of you that are interested grab this deal. Get ready for spring fling.
I am selling the Oral-B Vitality Toothbrush. This is an electronic
toothbrush so it's rechargeable. And for a great price. Only $15. This is a pretty great deal, even cheaper than Wal-mart. And no tax added to it. How cool is that! If you're interested, let me know ASAP. So I can put you down for it before we run out. Just some added info about this brush. It has an oscillating/rotating motion with a 2 minute timer (cause you should be brushing your teeth for at least two minutes). The great part is any replaceable Oral-B brush head will fit. You'll feel like you just came from a cleaning.
I am also selling Crest Whitestrips Supreme. Now this is way better than the ones they sell at the retail stores. This is dental office quality. PROFESSIONAL! It uses 14% Hydrogen Peroxide which is way more effective. Plus you are getting a 3 week supply (84 strips). It's only $40. You can use it 30 minutes, twice a day. You can't get this quality at the stores. The ones you get retail can run $20 for a 1 week supply. But with this you get a 3 week supply for just $40, that means you are saving $50. Not to mention, at the stores, they only use 10% Hydrogen Perioxide. These strips are also 14% longer on the upper and 18% longer on the lower. Trust me, you'll be lilke, wow it is longer and can whiten more of your teeth. And yes, you can use it with bonding, crowns, or veneers. Plus, I wouldn't advertisesomething I myself wouldn't use. I was impressed that's why I want to share
this deal with you all.
Last one, we are also selling the Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550 for $45. This is another electronic toothbrush that comes with 4 brushheads. This is the only one to combine a compact round brushhead with a unique pulsing 3D action to help prevent and even reverse gum disease. The combination of high speed pulsations and the oscillating rotating technology pioneered by Oral-B has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a manual toothbrush.
Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550
includes:
•Storage charger holds up to
four brushheads
•4 Brushheads
•2-minute timer
Summary:
Oral-B Vitality $15
Crest White Strips Supreme $40
Oral-B ProffessionalCare 7550 $45
If you're interested, email me at kuotiong@usc.edu or call me.
Thanks!
Sheila
My class, Dental Hygiene Class of 2008, is having a fundraiser. We just got another shipment. So for those of you that are interested grab this deal. Get ready for spring fling.
I am selling the Oral-B Vitality Toothbrush. This is an electronic
toothbrush so it's rechargeable. And for a great price. Only $15. This is a pretty great deal, even cheaper than Wal-mart. And no tax added to it. How cool is that! If you're interested, let me know ASAP. So I can put you down for it before we run out. Just some added info about this brush. It has an oscillating/rotating motion with a 2 minute timer (cause you should be brushing your teeth for at least two minutes). The great part is any replaceable Oral-B brush head will fit. You'll feel like you just came from a cleaning.
I am also selling Crest Whitestrips Supreme. Now this is way better than the ones they sell at the retail stores. This is dental office quality. PROFESSIONAL! It uses 14% Hydrogen Peroxide which is way more effective. Plus you are getting a 3 week supply (84 strips). It's only $40. You can use it 30 minutes, twice a day. You can't get this quality at the stores. The ones you get retail can run $20 for a 1 week supply. But with this you get a 3 week supply for just $40, that means you are saving $50. Not to mention, at the stores, they only use 10% Hydrogen Perioxide. These strips are also 14% longer on the upper and 18% longer on the lower. Trust me, you'll be lilke, wow it is longer and can whiten more of your teeth. And yes, you can use it with bonding, crowns, or veneers. Plus, I wouldn't advertisesomething I myself wouldn't use. I was impressed that's why I want to share
this deal with you all.
Last one, we are also selling the Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550 for $45. This is another electronic toothbrush that comes with 4 brushheads. This is the only one to combine a compact round brushhead with a unique pulsing 3D action to help prevent and even reverse gum disease. The combination of high speed pulsations and the oscillating rotating technology pioneered by Oral-B has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a manual toothbrush.
Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550
includes:
•Storage charger holds up to
four brushheads
•4 Brushheads
•2-minute timer
Summary:
Oral-B Vitality $15
Crest White Strips Supreme $40
Oral-B ProffessionalCare 7550 $45
If you're interested, email me at kuotiong@usc.edu or call me.
Thanks!
Sheila
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