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Myths about Chewing Gums: Busted

Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths

There are many people who chew gums on a regular basis and consider it to be something that’s extremely healthy for their teeth and gums. Well there are a lot of rumors that go around concerning chewing gums and oral health. We’re about to present the real facts concerning chewing gums and how it can affect your overall oral health.

Chewing sugar-free gum can actually work to prevent tooth decay and tooth mineralization. Tooth mineralization can leave harmful stains as well as work to start breaking down teeth by causing lesions throughout the month, chewing gum actually has more claims on it than any other food product available with the EFSA, this means that the product claims to have more benefits than just about any other food product available on the market today.

Sugar-free gum helps in mineralization, reduces oral dryness which increases saliva, which in turn can help to protect teeth and help us digest, as well as neutralize plaque acids. All of these acids and adversities can contribute to your overall oral health and by taking preventive measures such as chewing sugar-free gum occasionally can work at promoting a better oral health.

Saliva is a way in which we have evolved to protect our teeth and to help us digest our food. Saliva brings calcium, phosphate and a natural balance of pH inside our mouths which will help to keep us healthy and our teeth strong and clean.

Xylitol is a popular ingredient in many sugar-free gums. This ingredient works to sweeten gum without having to use sugar but also can work to promote dental health in gums. By reducing the amount of sugar content and harmful sweetener content in gum these types of intense sweeteners can provide health benefits and lower teeth to look whiter and cleaner as well because they are constantly being exposed to extra ingredients that are beneficial to overall oral health. Xylitol is especially beneficial when gum chewers are able to chew two or three pieces a day to provide cleaning directly after meals. Chewing after meal will work to clean teeth when you don’t have access to a toothbrush and can restore the natural pH balance in your mouth to prevent acid buildup which can eat away at tooth enamel.

Some types of sugar-free gum also provide whitening and cleaning along with their product. Some types of gum include fluoride, which works as a tooth whitening in cleaning agent. Many types of toothpaste contain fluoride as an active agent for cleaning and quite a few professional whitening sugar-free gums also contain fluoride today as well. With many different types of sugar-free gum available on the market it’s very important to choose carefully as different ingredients can provide certain health and cleaning benefits better than others.

If you would like more recommendations for sugar-free gum or for us to answer any other gum myths please contact Beach Braces for any questions you have about chewing gum and oral health.

Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Myths about Chewing Gums: Busted

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Iron Man Hermosa Beach Competition

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Did You Know No. 4: Iron Man Hermosa Beach Style

The United States Independence Day is being held every 4th of July. During this day, Americans commemorate their freedom from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now UK). This day is commonly associated with fireworks, barbecues, parades, fairs, carnivals, concerts, picnics, baseball games, ceremonies, political speeches, and family reunions. Being the National Day of the U.S., the 4th of July celebration brings Americans closer together. Plus, it grants employees their day off wherein they could forget all the deadlines.

Aside from all the activities mentioned above, there are other unique events happening in various parts of the U.S. One of these events is the Iron Man Competition held at Hermosa Beach every year. Millions of Americans visit the South Bay as it is known for being the best spots in the country to celebrate the holiday. During this competition, contestants must run a mile, paddle a mile with their surfboards, and then drink a 6-pack beer at the end. The first one to consume all the beverages wins. This competition starts at 9:00am and anyone over 21 years old is eligible to join.

The Iron Man Competition in Hermosa Beach is known to be the craziest way to kick off the holiday. Aside from sports, beers, and other recreational activities, the 4th of July also serves as a feast wherein various, savory dishes are out for grabs. It is also the time when even complete strangers get to smile to each other. However, there might be hindrances in achieving this during the holidays. Among these problems are bad bites, jaw problems, and other teeth misalignment problems which prevent you from smiling and having fun.

If you have severe teeth misalignment problems, don’t hesitate to contact the best orthodontic clinic in California: Beach Braces. Call us now at: 310 – 379 – 0006.

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Iron Man Hermosa Beach, CA Competition

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February: The Month Dedicated to Children’s Oral Care

Children’s Dental Health Month: February

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Children’s dental health month is organized by the ADA (American Dental Association) every February to help raise awareness about the importance of oral health especially when it comes to children. During children’s dental health month Beach Braces will be working to promote the idea of  bringing children into our offices to have their health evaluated at an early age so that we can provide families with the greatest number of treatment options for any oral health condition.

The best time to get your children an initial orthodontic appointment is around the age of seven years old. At seven years of age adult teeth will begin to impact and make their way through your child’s jaw line to give an orthodontist a better picture of the way his/her teeth might impact and eventually set in place. Orthodontist can get initial x-rays as well as develop a treatment plan that can leave your child with their ideal smile. At this early age something as simple as taking out a few teeth could be all that your child needs to guide their progress and ensure that teeth impact correctly and create the formation for a perfect smile. Early treatment is the best way that parents can save hassle down the road.

Children’s dental health month is not only just about reminding children to floss, clean and keep up regular dental appointments. Children’s dental health month includes overall oral health and providing solutions to children who struggle with everyday tasks like chewing, speaking and breathing because of their oral health. Getting kids who struggle with these issues into our offices is the best way that we can provide them with solutions that can shape their future and improve their confidence and quality of life. We help children every day to experience issues with speech, chewing and confidence and have flexible treatment options to suit any budget and lifestyle.

On our website you can find a wide array of information about how you can help your children better care for their oral health. From cleaning tips to special instructions for children who are undergoing orthodontic treatment, we were to increase awareness of various oral health concerns not only just in February but the entire year round.

Children’s dental health month is important for us to promote, this campaign runs every year and is extremely beneficial to kids as we work directly with parents, other dental professionals, healthcare providers and teachers and caregivers as well. This means that children are not only learning about how they can better care for their oral health in our offices and at home but also in their own schools as well. On the ADA website educators and parents can find some great planning and instruction packages that they can use to help their kids learn how to improve their oral health to enjoy brighter smiles with less concern.

For more information on children’s dental health month or to schedule your child’s first orthodontic appointment contact beach braces today.

Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

February: The month Dedicated to Children’s Oral Care

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South Bay, CA & Parrot Squawks

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Did You Know No. 3: Can You Hear the Parrot Squawks?

Have you ever heard the parrots squawk in your neighborhood? If you’re living in the South Bay, you probably hear them every day as the largest flocks of wild parrots are living in this area. Residents say that they could hear the loud squawks of these parrots all over town.

Wild parrots are parrots that have adapted to life in an ecosystem to which they are not native. These parrots may have been imported from the time that importation is not yet banned, and then escaped or released intentionally to the wild. Parrots have roughly 372 species with 86 genera. They are mostly found in subtropical and tropical areas and are divided into three super families: true parrots, cockatoos, and New Zealand parrots. The greatest diversity of parrots however can be found in Australasia, and South America.

Parrots have generally curved and strong bill, strong legs, upright stance, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Since most of the parrots are vividly colored and multi-colored (this makes them very attractive), people love to have them as pets. Parrots love to eat fruits, seeds, buds, nuts, and other plant materials. Although few species likes to eat animals and carrion; Lories and Lorikeets love to feed on soft fruits and floral nectar. Almost all parrots live in hollow trees and they lay white little eggs.

Since the parrots, along with crows, ravens, jays, and magpies are among the most intelligent birds, most people preferred them as pets. In addition, parrots can also imitate human voices making them more prevalent as pets than the other birds.

Overall, South Bay is not only famous because of the wild parrots. The town is also known to have the best orthodontic services offered by Beach Braces. Contact Beach Braces now to schedule an appointment: 310 – 379 – 0006.

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

South Bay, CA & Parrot Squawks

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Burritos

California: A Place to Enjoy Delicious Food

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Did You Know No. 2: Why Burritos are So Yummy?

Everybody loves burritos – a soft wheat flour tortilla stuffed with rich meat, refried beans, Mexican –style rice/plain rice, cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and other ingredients. The best Mexican food in California can be found in the South Bay. Of course, burritos are included in this list! The best burritos in town can be bought at El Gringo, Amigos Tacos, and El Burrito Jr. While more and more people are discovering the exquisite taste of burritos, only few of them really knows where it came from or how it was discovered.

How Burritos Are Created

Generally, burritos consist of flour tortilla folded or wrapped (in a cylindrical shape) in order to enclose the fillings. The tortilla flour is usually steamed or lightly grilled in order to make it pliable and soft. While most of the burritos sold in restaurants nowadays have several ingredients, refried beans and meat are sometimes the only ingredients in Mexican burritos. American-style burritos are known to have more ingredients as fillings compared to Mexican-style burritos.

Burritos and Its Yummy History

There are a lot of stories suggesting the discovery of burritos in history. One of the folk story states that a man named Juan Mendez sold tacos in the street using his donkey as a transport for the food and himself. To keep the food warm, he wrapped it in tortilla flour. The word “burrito” means little donkey and in Spanish, burro means donkey hence the name “burrito” was coined for the tacos he sold.

On the other hand, another story came suggesting that a street food vendor once sold tortilla wrapped food to poor children in a state-run middle school. The vendor calls the children his burritos and later on this term of endearment became the name of the food he sells. The two folk stories above may have brought the burritos we know today.

Does eating too many burritos causes you tooth problems? Don’t Worry! Beach Braces is here to help. Contact us at: 310 – 379 – 0006.

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

California: A Place to Enjoy Delicious Food 

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Whiten Your Teeth

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Words of Wisdom No.10: “Conceal with Color“

There are a lot of ways to make your teeth whiter. Using baking soda once a week in order to remove stains in one of the most commonly known techniques. Other techniques include the use of apple cider vinegar as it serves the same purpose with baking soda. For those who don’t want to use natural remedies, you can always consult your orthodontist for a good bleaching agent.

While the steps above take time before you could see the results, there are some other ways to get immediate results. Among them is the use of tricks. Although it doesn’t whiten your teeth directly, it gives you an illusion of whiter teeth. Good news is that ladies can always have this secret ingredient in their bags. Bad news is that this trick is only applicable for ladies.

Ladies should choose a medium coral or light red lipstick and apply daily. If you conceal the color of your lips, your teeth might look whiter if you know which color to choose. You should avoid using light-colored lipstick as it tends to bring out the yellowish color of your teeth. So if you want to make your teeth look whiter immediately, then use medium to dark shades.

This lipstick trick works daily but it doesn’t mean you’re going to stop doing everything you could in order to make your teeth whiter. It is always a better option if you can apply the permanent solution rather than just the band aid solution.

Dr Panucci specializes in teeth whitening using the latest technologies including Opalescense and Treswhite, contact us today for a free consultation.

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Whiten Your Teeth

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Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day

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Words of Wisdom No.9: “Brush Your Teeth When You First Get Out of Bed and Before You Get Back In at Night“

Sleeping allows you to take rest for six to eight hours a day. It also means that you won’t be able to brush your teeth during that time hence bacteria accumulate as you sleep. When you wake up in the morning, you might smell a very bad odor because of the bacterial growth inside your mouth hence you need to immediately brush your teeth when you get out of bed.

Kathleen W. Wilson, M.D., (an internist at the Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans and author of “When You Think You Are Falling Apart”) said that there are two most crucial times for brushing your teeth. Since saliva dries up at night it is best to remove all plaque before going to sleep. Saliva keeps cavity causing plaque off your teeth. She also stressed that brushing your teeth first thing in the morning is recommended in order to brush off all the plaque accumulated during the night.

Therefore, you need to brush your teeth when you first get out of bed and before you get back in at night in order to make sure you are keeping your teeth and gums healthy all the time. Not being able to follow these steps religiously might cause your teeth to fall out even if you’re too young to look like grandma or grandpa. Doing so might take time every day but it is the only way to ensure that you get to keep your teeth in the future.

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Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day

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Flossing Teeth With Your Eyes Shut

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Words of Wisdom No.8: “Practice Flossing with Your Eyes Shut“

Flossing teeth is necessary after eating. It helps you remove stuck food in between your teeth which is very uncomfortable if not removed. Make sure to carry around floss in your bag, your car, your desk, or even in your pocket. This comes in very handy especially if you don’t have the time to brush your teeth after eating lunch. Aside from floss, you can also bring mouthwash or a sugar-free mint in order to make sure you restore the freshness of your breath.

As flossing is a good way to remove stuck food particles in your mouth, not being able to do so because there are no mirrors is also a common hindrance. If your office doesn’t have mirrors in the bathroom or anywhere, then don’t just accept the fact that you can’t floss. There are actually a lot of things you can do and flossing without a mirror can be one of them.

You need to practice flossing with your eyes shut. You need to memorize your mouth, your teeth, gums, and everything else. If you have the skill of flossing even with your eyes shut, then you’re not going to need any mirror while doing it anywhere. You can freely floss in your car, in the pantry, or barely anywhere. This skill really comes in handy if you find yourself surrounded with people all the time or if you find it hard to look for mirrors in your workplace.

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Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Flossing Teeth With Your Eyes Shut

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Orthodontists & 6 Other Dental Specialists [Epic Facts]

Working as an orthodontist is all about expanding your treatment options and constantly educating yourself to offer more to your patients. New forms of technology such as Invisalign and Suresmile are making orthodontic treatment faster and easier than ever before.

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Keep Your Breath Fresh

Stay Fresh!

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Words of Wisdom No.7: “Stay Fresh“

During a busy day, you might not have the time to brush your teeth as often as you want. Even though you are following the guidelines for brushing your teeth around two to four times daily, you might still find your breath smelly. So what do you need to do in order to avoid this? You don’t want to greet your major investors with a bad breath during your meeting but you don’t have the time to brush your teeth before the meeting either.

Buying a Mouth Wash

The solution is simple. Keep an alcohol-free mouth wash on you all the time. Gargling with mouth wash always saves you your precious time compared to brushing your teeth. Besides, if you don’t bring your toothbrush with you every day, then keeping a mouthwash at your side comes in very handy. When buying a mouth wash, making sure it is alcohol-free should be part of your criteria. Too much alcohol can dry out the tissues of your mouth making it more susceptible with bacteria.

So how do you know if it’s time to gargle with mouth wash? The simple step would be to lick your palm and smell it while it’s still wet. If you don’t smell anything then you are still good to go but if you smell something, then it’s time to bring that mouth wash out. In emergency situations where you don’t have a toothbrush or a mouth wash, you can resort to a sugar-free breath mint. It gives temporary effect of freshness and can help eliminate odor.

If you have any other queries about caring for your teeth you can post a comment on our Facebook wall, or contact Dr Panucci directly for your complimentary consultation.

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Keep Your Teeth Fresh