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Advanced Dental Concepts want to know: Do you suffer from canker sores?

We see patients every week who complain about canker sores, or aphthous ulcers. Nobody really really why we get them, but some suspect they may be caused by deficiencies of folic acid, iron or vitamin B-12.

While we don't know the exact cause of canker sores, it is generally believed they're triggered by stress, fatigue and certain foods we eat. Our staff at Advanced Dental Concepts found a helpful article about canker sores, and how you can protect yourself from them. In the article, Dr. Andrew Weil suggests you may try making a tablet of deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract into a paste, or make a paste from DGL powder and coat the paste over the sore. If you do this four times a day, he writes, the sore will disappear. A B-vitamin may also help.

To avoid them, Dr. Weil suggests a mind-body approach "such as visualization, hypnosis or relaxation techniques, which can reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks."

To learn more about canker sores, or if you have any questions about your treatment at our office, we strongly encourage you to give us a call.

Good breath gone bad, with Advanced Dental Concepts

At Advanced Dental Concepts, we know bad breath can be a real downer, especially when you're out on a date with that man or woman you’ve had a crush on all these months! However, we want you to know bad breath can be prevented!

Bad breath, or as Drs. Faulkner or Spurlock may call it “halitosis,” is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grows in your mouth. This bacteria gathers on bits of food in your mouth and between your teeth and release sulfur compounds making your breath smell.

Here are three ways you can prevent bad breath, courtesy of Dr. Andrew Weil:

1. Brush your tongue.

2. Keep your mouth hydrated.

3. Freshen your mouth.

Also, here are some common myths about halitosis:

Myth #1: Mouthwash will make my breath smell better

Mouthwash will make your breath smell better, but it is only a temporary fix. If you use mouthwash, just know that you will still need to brush and floss when you get the chance as mouthwash alone will not kill all of the bacteria producing germs in your mouth. When choosing a mouthwash, pick an antiseptic with plaque-reducing compounds. Also make sure any dental products you choose comes with the American Dental Association’s (ADA) seal of approval!

Myth #2: I brush my teeth; I will never have bad breath

Brushing your teeth will save you from having breath, but the truth is most people only brush their teeth for about 30-45 seconds! You need to brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes, twice a day to give your teeth a thorough cleansing. It’s also important to brush your tongue, which is where a majority of odor causing bacteria like to hang out. Lastly, flossing to remove food and plaque between the teeth will also help reduce your chances of having bad breath!

Myth #3: If I don’t smell it, then my breath is fresh

This is a false assumption in every sense of the word! The truth is that the breath you breathe out is not the same breath coming out when you talk to someone. When you breathe you are not using your throat as you do when you are talking; and when you talk more breath moves over the back of your mouth where bacteria is causing bad breath.

For more information on halitosis, we encourage you to give us a call at (850) 304-0027!

Oral cancer and you, from Advanced Dental Concepts

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, Advanced Dental Concepts screens our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

Recently, our alert staff came across an article by Dr. Andrew Weil,titled "5 Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer." We encourage you to read the article, especially if you are a heavy smoker or drinker.

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. Ask Drs. Faulkner or Spurlock about a screening at your next appointment!