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Speed Dating - Make Sure You Clean Your Teeth!

Filed under: dental — admin at 2:01 am on Thursday, July 3, 2008

Speed dating - want a successful evening? Be warned, 3 out of 5 UK men & women say stained, grotty teeth are a complete turn-off!

New research shows that singletons are flocking to speed dating events across the globe in their quest to find Mr or Ms right. Yet, they may be forgetting that small but crucial things like a clean white smile are ruining their chances of making the right impression on the night with the opposite sex!

In a world where everyone wishes for a 25th hour, speed dating has become one of the hottest ways to meet that very special person in just one night. With this in mind, Smart Dating UK has commissioned new research to discover just how important white teeth and a bright smile can be when creating a first impression.

The report shows that over 60% of speed daters said that they wouldn’t give a person with stained or yellow teeth the time of day, and 70% are first attracted to someone by their smile. With speed dating allowing just three short minutes to create a lasting impression, Tracey Cox, TV’s dating expert reveals her ‘top tips‘ on how to make a get noticed when it counts:

Step 1. Double up on the smiles:

Smiling is contagious and it’s the quickest, most subtle way to show interest without looking desperate. Greet them with a broad, friendly grin, which shows all your teeth.

Step 2. Look at their mouth loads:

The more we’re attracted to someone, the more time we spend looking at their mouth. It’s a very, very sexy gesture because the person can’t help but think I wonder if they’re imagining what it would be like to kiss me?

Step 3. Put a pen in your mouth or stroke your lips:

If you’ve got great teeth, you’re effectively pointing to one of your best assets. Plus you’re sending a pseudo sexual signal because mouths are an erotic zone.

Step 4. Use the killer threesome:

Combine a smile, leaning forward and a touch and you’ve sent the clearest signal you find them attractive.

What’s more, the speed dating research shows that a smile wins first time, every time with 1 in 3 people in the UK claiming that they judge a person by their smile. Catherine Zeta Jones’ pearly whites were voted ‘the most perfect smile’ by over a third of women, but lets face it she pays a small fortune for those dazzlers. Yet, looking after our teeth doesn’t have to cost the earth, Dr Julian Chen, (the man who knows teeth - Dental Consultant) advises:

“We all know that coffee and red wine are two of the worst culprits for causing stained teeth. However, by attempting to include alternatives like white wine or herbal tea means we don’t have to live in complete abstinence from our creature comforts. There are also quick and easy ways to reverse teeth staining the professional way or now via teeth whitening products available over the counter.”

Don’t forget, white teeth and a bright smile are just as important in an interview situation. 1 in 10 people in the UK would think twice about employing someone with stained teeth, so maximising your smile not only helps you land Mr or Ms Right, but also the career you’re chasing, because after all creating the right first impression counts in all situations.

Happy speed dating!

Paul Benbow writes for Smart Dating UK, a UK speed dating company focused on creating friendly and relaxed dating parties. Match guaranteed, or free entry offered to next event.

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Dental Hygiene - If I Had Known Then What I Know Now…

Filed under: dental — admin at 1:04 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Hello all you wonderful people out there. Have you ever thought, “If I had known then what I know now.” or “If I had my life to live over again I would change…”?

Actually there is not too much I, personally would have done differently. But there is definitely one health related subject I would like to have known more about and adhered to: early childhood hygiene practices.

I had problems with my teeth from the minute go. I had to have fillings, root canal work, tooth extractions. You name it, I had it. Even eating all those taffy apples and other candy (especially at Halloween) would have been alright if only I had known about and practiced proper (and I mean proper) gum and health hygiene. Call it hindsight.

Ironically, at this stage in my life I frantically take care of the few teeth I can still call my own. I brush my teeth (and gums) as soon as I get up in the morning and after every meal. I use mouthwash regularly. I go for biannual dental checkups. I make it a point to get to a dentist as soon as I suspect the slightest dental problem.

In our day and age anything can happen. My next statement may sound a little bizarre - like something out of science fiction - but so did reaching the moon fifty years ago. I visualize people in this lifetime cutting a third set of teeth. Wouldn’t that be something! So let’s not waste time. Let’s brush up on gum and mouth hygiene practices. Let’s promote dental hygiene whether through annual dental hygiene week for kids or dental hygiene shirts or whatever.

And don’t forget folks- keep smiling!

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Halitosis (Bad Breath) The Causes and Treament Options

Filed under: dental — admin at 10:21 am on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Halitosis, also called bad breath, is as an offensive odor that emanates from the oral cavity. Also known as foetor oris, oral malodour, or simply bad breath, halitosis is a serious problem. As a chronic problem, it affects people’s lives, their businesses, and their social activities. In rare cases, bad breath can be a sign of a serious general health problem, so it should not be ignored.

One unfortunate facet of bad breath is that you can rarely smell it yourself. Sometimes, a person’s bad breath can blow you away and he or she may not realize there’s a problem. Over 65 percents of Americans strongly believe they can smell their own bad breath, but this is a common misconception. It is almost impossible to smell your own bad breath. If you want to get rid of bad breath, find the cause instead of just masking the scent.

Microbiologists and scientists have found that bacteria make the main substance that causes bad breath. When the anaerobic (without oxygen) bacteria break down protein to digest they release a sulfurous compound as the waste product. This compound is what gives bad breath its distinctive rotten-egg bad smell.

The most common cause of halitosis or bad breath is poor dental hygiene. However, other local and systemic conditions can also cause bad breath. Poor oral hygiene, cavities, gum diseases, lung diseases, tongue infection, mouth ulcers and inflammation, sinus infection, diet routines, smoking, tobacco, reduced salivary glands and dry mouth are some examples of local disturbances that can cause bad breath. Drug-induced side effects, the respiratory tract infection, lung infection, gastrointestinal illnesses, diabetics, hormonal disturbances, liver or kidney ailments can also cause bad breath.

Although everyone gets bad breath sometimes, if you have bad breath a lot, you may need to visit your dentist. After telling your dentist about your concern, your dentist or periodontist can help you to find out the cause of your bad breath. Usually, your dentist can treat the cause of bad breath. In some other exceptional situations, the dentist can refer you to an appropriate medical specialist for evaluation and treatment.

For more information, please contact Dr. M. Nguyen at 281-807-6111 or drnguyen@softdental.com. SoftDental (website: http://www.softdental.com) is Houston’s premier laser, family, and cosmetic dentistry. We are one of the America’s Top Dentists so let us help you rejuvenating an aging smile and obtain optimum dental health and beauty.

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