Briarfield Dental Nov 2017

This Bad Advice Most people like to be helpful. If someone is having a hard time, we’ll happily offer

Will Ruin Your Teeth

Bad Advice: The best kind of mouthwash has alcohol. If your mouthwash burns, it likely contains alcohol. Some insist the burning means the mouthwash is working, but alcohol isn’t necessary for mouthwash to be effective. Alcohol just stabilizes the formula. It isn’t what kills germs or freshens breath. In fact, alcohol in mouthwash has been known to cause dry mouth, which can make your breath smell worse and lead to more germs. Studies from BioMed Research International

found alcohol-free mouthwash may have a better effect on the gloss, color, and hardness of your teeth. Bad Advice: Don’t brush bleeding gums; give them time to heal. Bleeding gums are often a symptom of gum disease or a warning that gum disease is on the horizon. When plaque is allowed to build, it hardens into tartar. This calcified material irritates your gums and can potentially wear them down. The only way to remove the damaging plaque buildup is to brush your gums regularly. Not brushing due to bleeding will only lead to further problems. However, it’s important to determine the cause of bleeding, as it may also have something to do with your toothbrush or diet. If your gums are bleeding regularly, let your dentist know. When we give advice, we certainly mean well, but the best of intentions don’t make up for bad results. Let’s stick to what we know and leave the dental advice to the experts.

LAUGH CORNER moisturizer, and deodorant. However, before you use charcoal to whiten your teeth, remember most stains are beneath the surface, where the charcoal can’t reach. Furthermore, scrubbing the gritty, abrasive substance across your teeth is likely to erode your enamel and damage your gums, leading to more dental problems. some advice. However, even the most well-intended advice can have damaging consequences. When it comes to our teeth, there is a lot of misinformation going around. Here are some common bits of “wisdom” you can ignore. Bad Advice: Use activated charcoal to whiten your teeth. Activated charcoal, which is not the same as the bricks in your barbecue, is the latest beauty craze, thanks to its ability to absorb chemicals and toxins. Walk down the health and beauty aisle, and you’ll find charcoal in soap, face masks, shampoo,

Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist The Vast Musical Stylings of Eric Clapton

This month, my playlist features one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Extremely versatile in skill and background, this artist can play anything from the blues and reggae to pop and classic rock. After listening to his music, it should come as no surprise that he’s the only artist to ever be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times! Of course, I’m talking about Eric Clapton. For over 50 years, Eric Clapton has rocked the music world. It’s impossible to describe just how influential he’s been to the music industry. His musical biography is mindblowing! He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of two separate rock bands, The Yardbirds and Cream, in 1992 and 1993 respectively. Then, in 2000, Clapton was inducted as a solo artist, having released numerous albums, including one of my favorites, “Journeyman. ”

Beyond his musical talents, I believe one of Clapton’s greatest accomplishments was opening Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers. A recovering drug addict and alcoholic himself, Clapton’s facility has helped countless people who have struggled on the road to recovery. The Crossroads Guitar Festivals were amazing concerts organized to raise money for the center. My wife, Melody, and I were actually able to attend one of these festivals in Chicago. We saw an incredible lineup of performers, including Clapton himself! Considering his vast range of style and talent, there’s never a bad time to listen to some Eric Clapton. Just look at his songs “Layla” and “Running on Faith.” Two different sounds, rock and blues, but both will make you turn up the radio and jam out during the morning commute.

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