What is BPA
BPA is a synthetic chemical resin used in plastics. In dentistry, its derivatives-bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate and bisphenol A dimethacrylate can be found in a resin-based dental sealant and composites. BPA is rarely used as an ingredient I n dental material but may be present as a by-product of other ingredients in dental composites or sealants [...]
Sealants for teeth
The reality of tooth decay outweighs concerns over the potentially harmful effects of residual chemical, experts say. Dental Sealants can reduce tooth decay I children by more than 70%. While highly effective, sealants also pose concerns; they are made with BPA. A controversial chemical that in low doses have been associated with changes in behavior, [...]
Truth about BPA and Sealants
Unfortunately, the researchers have not tested sealants that contain bishydroxymethacryloxypropoxylphenylpropane (BisGMA). BisGMA is bonded on either side of a BPA molecule via an ether group. This ether group is very stable and not susceptible to decomposition by conditions found in the oral cavity. BisGMA is found in many dental sealants and most composites. BisGMA does [...]
Healthy Mouth and a Healthy Body
Patients do not always seek periodontal care they require because they are not aware of the long-term and potentially dangerous implications of untreated gum disease. Studies Researchers found that people harboring significant amount of certain periodontal bacteria were 3x more likely to have hypertension. (Multicenter INVEST study, published in July’s Journal of Hypertension) Researchers [...]
BANA Test Predicts Preterm Births
The BANA test may prove to be an easy way for both dental and medical professionals to test for periodontal disease. Preterm birth is often associated with infection or inflammation as the immune response triggers prostaglandin production, which is associated with an increase I uterine contraction leading to preterm delivery. This is one of the [...]
Breast-feeding Lowers Risk of Crossbite
Breast –feeding exclusively for at least 6 months and more than 12 months can reduce the potential for posterior crossbite in deciduous teeth. This recommendation from The World Health Organization is based on the benefit for both the mother and the Child. Breast-feeding exclusively enhances craniofacial growth and development and helps prevent non-nutritive sucking habits. [...]
Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking changes the structures of the mouth and can negatively influence facial growth and development. The number 1 reason children suck is nourishment. For example if you stroke a baby’s chin you see the instinctive response immediately. Sucking produces endorphins, a natural-occurring chemical in our brain, which produces pleasure? With these early positive associations [...]
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