Hampton Family Dental: May 2015

Sunday, 31 May 2015

Dental Intra-Oral Camera

Become Part of the Team with the Intra-Oral Camera

Dr. Bork works closely with his patients, creating a bond through teamwork. With the intra-oral camera, patients can view a close-up display of their mouth. It lets you become part of the decision-making process as you carefully view what teeth need work. Our patients love how this works, and you will too!

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Parts of the Tooth

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about about what makes up the tooth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Sunday, 24 May 2015

Seniors Dental Care

Specific Care for Seniors

Our teeth develop different problems as we age, just as our bodies do. Fillings may crack and need to be replaced to avoid cavities setting in under the restoration. The necessary flow of saliva through the mouth can be reduced because of certain medications. Teeth often become stained or yellowed due to years of consumption of certain foods or caffeine and tobacco products. Gum disease, a serious problem in seniors, needs immediate attention.

With regular check-ups, we can stay on top of these situations. Continue or improve proper daily dental care and healthy food choices to help keep your teeth in good condition. If you ever experience bleeding gums or loose teeth, please contact us immediately.

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Monday, 18 May 2015

Flossing - Bad Breath Killer

Flossing As Prevention For Bad Breath
Need another reason to floss your teeth at least once a day? Flossing daily helps improve bad breath by effectively removing the food particles and bacteria that contribute to it. That makes flossing one of the easiest ways to prevent and banish bad breath.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is more common than many people realize. You may joke about bad breath, whether it’s your own or someone else’s, but it’s an important oral health issue. Bad breath can be more than an embarrassing social problem-it can be a sign of disease or illness.

Saliva is Your Friend
Less saliva means that your mouth is more susceptible to plaque buildup, which can create an unpleasant smell on your breath. Pay extra attention to any of the following circumstances that can reduce the saliva in your mouth and promote bad breath:

Drinking alcohol. Alcohol-containing beverages may promote a dry mouth and cause bad breath. So don’t forget to floss after an evening out on the town, no matter how much you’re tempted to hop into bed and forget about it.
Early morning. Saliva stops flowing while you sleep, so you may be prone to bad breath in the morning. If so, mornings may be the best time for your daily dental flossing.
Being hungry or thirsty. When you’re dehydrated, there’s not as much saliva in your mouth, so you’re prone to bad breath and increased bacterial buildup. Drink enough fluids and remember to floss. Also, remember that chewing food increases the saliva in your mouth, so if you’re skipping meals or dieting, you may develop bad breath.

If you’re dieting and eating less frequently, a mint floss can not only help bad breath by removing bacteria, it may help you with your diet by providing a fresh taste in your mouth that makes you less tempted to snack. People who are following extremely low carbohydrate diets also sometimes report bad breath, but these reports are anecdotal. If you’re on a low-carb diet, or any restrictive diet, you may be promoting bad breath. If you must restrict your food intake and eat infrequently, drink plenty of water to help maintain the level of saliva in your mouth to help prevent bad breath in addition to following a good oral care routine.

To read the entire article please visit: OralB.com

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Monday, 11 May 2015

Parts of the Tooth

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about about what makes up the tooth.

Tongue Scrapers Offer An Option For Halitosis

How Tongue Scrapers Work
If you suffer from halitosis, or chronic bad breath, you’re probably looking for ways to help manage the problem. If so, consider a tongue scraper. They’re relatively inexpensive and available at most pharmacies. Tongue scrapers are often touted as the way to improve bad breath, but there is very little research to show that they are any more effective than simply brushing the tongue with your toothbrush as part of your toothbrushing routine.

Trying a tongue scraper can’t hurt, and they’re easy to use. Simply hold the scraper at the back of your tongue, and bring it forward, scraping gently but firmly along the tongue as you go.

Although tongue scrapers are harmless, you can probably prevent halitosis just as well by following a consistent oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing. And keep these points in mind as part of your daily oral hygiene plan:

Keep your toothbrush fresh. Be sure to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, even if you don’t have bad breath, but especially if you do.
Keep an extra brush at work. Keep a spare toothbrush and toothpaste at work so you can brush your teeth after lunch.
Drink plenty of water. Keeping your mouth moist helps minimize the amount of bacteria in your mouth that can cause bad breath.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Dental Visits are Important

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance in visiting the dentist.

Friday, 8 May 2015

Dental Mouthguards

Prevent Knocking Out a Tooth

Wear proper protection when playing sports to prevent losing one or more teeth. Each year, just in the United States, 5 million teeth are lost due to accidents during athletic competition. This can easily be avoided with a custom-made mouthguard from our practice. The mouthguards sold in stores do not fit properly, potentially inhibiting proper breathing and performance, and they also may not protect as they should.

The American Dental Association recommends wearing custom mouthguards for the following sports: acrobatics, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling.

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Monday, 4 May 2015

Beat Your Bad Breath

What are Common Bad Breath Causes?

If you suffer from chronic, severe bad breath, also known as halitosis, it's important to identify the cause so you can determine an effective treatment.

Halitosis has many causes, including the following:

Tobacco use. If you smoke, quit. Your bad breath may be due to other causes, too, but tobacco use is a guarantee of bad breath. If you are ready to quit, ask your doctor or dentist for advice and support.
What you eat, or don't eat. Certain foods, such as garlic, contribute to bad breath, but only temporarily. Once they are absorbed into the bloodstream, the smell is expelled through the breath, but the odors remain until the body processes the food, so there’s no quick fix.
Dry mouth. If your mouth is extremely dry, there is not enough saliva to wash away excess food particles and bacteria, which can cause an unpleasant smell if they build up on the teeth.
Infections. Bad breath that seems to have no other cause may indicate an infection elsewhere in the body. If you have chronic bad breath and your dentist rules out any oral problems, see your doctor for an evaluation. Bad breath can be a sign of a range of conditions including respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis or bronchitis, diabetes, or liver and kidney problems, so it's important not to ignore the problem.

The best way to improve bad breath is to follow a thorough oral care routine including twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing to remove the food particles and bacteria that can cause bad breath. Mouthwashes only improve bad breath for the short term, and if you have a chronic problem, your dentist may suggest an antimicrobial rinse to help keep bacteria at bay.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com

Mouth Healthy Moments: How to Floss

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about flossing your teeth.

Friday, 1 May 2015

Youth Orthodontic Treatment

Neuromuscular Dentistry is for Kids Too!

Kids can have overbites, headaches, facial pain, and breathing problems due to improper alignment – this doesn't occur only in adults. Early detection and proper treatment in children is important to prevent additional problems later on. Correcting bites and airway obstruction focuses on assessment of facial development and skeletal misalignment for treatment with specialized orthodontics. We treat these problems when the patient is young so they do not have severe health problems later in life!

Hampton Family Dental
George F. Bork, DMD
Route 31 N
One Manor Drive
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 574-4670
HamptonFamilyDental.com