Wednesday 2 January 2019

Impact of Cold and Flu Remedies on Your Teeth



The winter is here. Cold and flu is the gist of winter. It is funny but true. With the winter you always welcome cold and flu. You have to face lots of challenges in winter that are cold, flu, restless nights, cough, fever, and headache. Generally, people use some remedies to prevent from cold, flu, fever and headache. These remedies may be helpful for the cold and fever but many of these remedies may cause damage to your teeth. And you are totally unaware of such remedies. The fact is, you can maintain your teeth healthy even with the use of such remedies if you read this article fully.

Decongestants


The decongestant is a process through which your running nose can be dry. By doing decongestant your mouth also become dry which is a big oral health disease. It may affect the teeth also. Decongestants reduce saliva amount in the mouth which may increase the level of bacteria in the mouth. The ultimate result of dry mouth is gum disease and tooth decay. The decongestant is temporary. You do not have to use it permanently. It is a good thing. So, these medicines are not long term. So, the problem may rectify after the use of these medicines. During the use of these medications, you have to drink a lot of water to prevent dry mouth. It keeps you hydrated and lubricated.

Cough Syrup and Sore Throat Medicine
When you take any cough syrup or drops, some ingredients may cause damage to your teeth and gums. The sore throat lozenges slowly dissolve into your mouth and cause oral disease. Especially, the ingredients cause damage which is added for the flavor. The one common ingredient is sugar which badly affects the teeth and gums. Tooth decay is caused by the intake of sugar items. So, always try to use sugar-free medicine for cold and flu.


Many cough drops, syrups, and liquid medicines contain sugar. When you take these cold and flu medicines, they leave their particles and coating which causes gum disease and tooth decay. Another ingredient which causes teeth disease is alcohol. Alcohol is like poison for oral health. Alcohol is the reason for many oral diseases. So, the better decision is to try to use cough and flu pills instead of syrups and drops. This will help you to avoid sugar coating on your teeth. It reduces a lot of oral threat. If you want to take liquid medicine for cold and flu, then try to take it before the meal. By chewing and drinking the sugar coat will remove off. It also increases the saliva. And also try to brush your teeth that also removes the alcohol and sugar layer. This will decrease the threat of tooth decay.

Intake of Hot Tea
Taking hot tea is one of the common remedies. Actually, it is true that taking hot tea reduces your headache and give sooth ness to your sore throat. Taking hot tea in cold and flu gives a peaceful feeling. But at the same time, taking hot tea can cause some problems in your health. Some ingredients in tea are not good for your stomach and oral health also. There is a difference between black tea and green effects. Black tea is more dangerous for teeth than green tea. Many people stop drinking water in cold and flu but actually, it is bad for your health. Drinking water can help you in preventing teeth disease. Avoid the food and drinks which contain a lot of alcohol and sugar ingredients, else you can eat and drink everything. And brushing your teeth is essential after taking any medicine and drink. 

Orange Juice and some other Citric Beverage
In winters orange juice and some other citric beverages are common to use. The too much use of citric is bad for the teeth. It may cause inflammation and irritation to the teeth. While you usually take a lot of juices in cold and flu because you may feel dry mouth due to the medications. It generally causes tooth decay and gum disease. So, avoid such food and beverages during cold and flu.

Facts and Myths About Flossing



Oral health practice is one of the most sensitive issues. Even the dentists are still confused about what to do for oral hygiene and how to do it. Flossing is one thing that is usually encouraged by mostly Canadian dentists. But still, some Canadian dentists do not recommend it too much. So, in this scenario, there are many facts and myths regarding flossing. Here, in this article, we will keenly observe the facts and the myths about flossing.

Myth #1. Flossing only important when food got stuck in your teeth.
The first myth I will discuss here is, many people think that flossing is necessary for the stuck food in your teeth. But, this is not true.

The Fact.
The fact is you should floss to remove plaque from your teeth. By flossing you are able to get rid of the stuck food and the plaque. The plaque is harmful to your oral health. It may cause gums inflammation, tooth decay, and tooth loss. So, the key is to floss every day, not for the stuck food particles but also to remove regular plaque from your teeth.

Myth #2. Flossing is tough to do.
Another myth is flossing is tough to do. You cannot do flossing by yourself. But, this is also not true. You need to learn the specific technique of how to do flossing by your dentist.

The Fact.
The fact is, it is an easy process. You only need to learn the technique of flossing. You should buy a floss holder which is a Y-shaped tool. You can floss by this device by one hand and it is easy to hold. You can do your back teeth flossing by this device.


Myth #3. Flossing is a painful process.
Flossing is not a painful process at all. But, it is hurting and harmful for the people who are suffering from any gum disease or tooth pain.

The Fact.
 The fact is it is not painful if you use the right device and the right technique. It can be a little bit irritating and uncomfortable but not painful. Especially, if you are not suffering from any oral disease.

Myth #4. Flossing is not for bleeding gums.
It is usually said that do not floss when you see blood coming out from the gums. Bloody gums should not be the reason behind giving up the flossing. Because flossing is not the reason for the gum’s bleeding.

The Fact.
When you see blood while flossing it does not mean flossing is not for you. But, it indicates any gum or tooth disease. Always floss your teeth gently and smoothly. The people who floss their teeth forcefully, usually their gums bleed. But if you still see blood in your gums, visit your dentist immediately. It can be for any reason, you may not know about oral health. So, do not take any risk and stop flossing for some time.

Myth #5. Flossing is the reason behind worse gums.
Another myth is flossing make the gums worse. The general perception is that flossing recedes the gums but this is not true.

The Fact.
Flossing is not a reason behind receding gums. But the truth is flossing can save your gums from preceding. By flossing, you may get rid of plaque and stuck food particle which causes bacteria and gum disease. So, eventually flossing helps you in the prevention of bacteria and make your gums healthy and hygienic. 

Myth #6. Flossing is not for the people who use braces.
Do not floss while having braces is a very bad idea actually. It can be challenging while having braces but do not give up flossing.

The Fact.
You have to floss daily even you have braces. Because of braces lot of particles can get stuck between braces and teeth. They can cause bacteria and oral disease. So, floss daily even you have braces for best oral health.