HEALTH
Protect Teeth From Decay And Breakage
Bacteria naturally occur inside the human mouth. When they come in contact with sugar and processed simple starchy foods, they grow out of control in the mouth and “poop” acid there dissolving tooth enamel and causing cavities. Teeth are either protected or attacked mostly by what is put in the mouth.
Anything that is sticky and stays on the teeth longer allows the bacteria more time to multiply within the plaque formed. Meal times are a little different in that more saliva is produced then which helps rinse away the sugars and guard against enamel-eating particles and acids.
Protect teeth by avoiding:
- chewing on hard, frozen ice cubes which can crack or chip teeth and irritate soft tissue inside the teeth
- bedtime bottles for babies, whether juice, milk, or formula, and creating the habit of falling asleep with a bottle in the mouth that coats new forming teeth with sugar overnight
- tongue and lip piercings that crack teeth when the metal stud is bitten on, cause tooth loss from gum damage as metal rubs against the gums and act as a bacteria haven increasing infections in the mouth
- starchy foods like potato chips, saltine and Goldfish crackers, and white bread. Saltine crackers are worse than candy for the teeth because they contain genetically engineered ingredients, contain a fermentable highly processed starch that increases the glycemic index and makes food more cariogenic. Avoid foods made with white refined flour.
- binge eating, which involves heavy sugar intake, and purging (bulimia nervosa) where vomited stomach acids weaken and erode teeth and also cause bad breath. Start using Dentitox Pro liquid drops if you need help with bad breath.
- acidic foods like citrus fruits and tomatoes unless followed by drinking water eats tooth enamel
- smoking which stains teeth, causes them to fall out due to gum disease, and causes cancer of the mouth, lips, and tongue
- grinding teeth, also known as bruxism, usually caused by stress and sleeping habits. Dentists will later identify this issue by worn down teeth, but jaw pain can be an early symptom. A dentist may prescribe a mouthguard to be worn at night to protect the teeth. Jaw alignment surgery is sometimes necessary.
- sucking sugary cough drops, throat lozenges or hard candy that coat the teeth with plaque where bacteria thrives.
- chewing gummy candies and dried fruits which stick worse than other candy in the teeth resulting in longer sugar and acid contact on the enamel. Eat them if you must with a meal and avoid snacking on them.
- opening bottles and packaging with the teeth which can chip and crack them. Teeth are for eating only. Scissors and bottle openers are for opening bottles and plastic.
- soft drinks which contain phosphoric and citric acids and sugar. Diet soft drinks contain more acids.
- drinking sports drinks frequently which usually have a high sugar content. Drink sugar-free water instead to stay hydrated when working out.
- drinking fruit juice with added sugar, sometimes as much sugar content per serving as soft drinks. Fruit juices do contain vitamins and antioxidants so reduce the sugar by diluting with plain or carbonated water.
- drinking alcohol which decreases saliva production, makes teeth more porous and likely to stain, corrodes gum tissue and causes mouth and throat cancer. This includes red and white wines whose acids weaken enamel. Red wine also contains a deep pigment called chromogen and tannins that help the color stick to teeth. Rinse the mouth with water after drinking wine.
- drinking coffee and tea which not only stain the teeth but make them stickier, especially if the fluids contain added sugar and cream. However, green and black tea contain polyphenols that have cavity-fighting properties and suppress plaque-causing bacteria. Drinking these teas during or after meals helps tooth enamel, but still may stain the teeth.
- constantly snacking especially with processed sugary or starchy foods. Eat carrots or celery if you cannot wait until the next meal.
- chewing on pens and pencils can crack and chip teeth. Substitute sugarless gum containing xylitol which populates the mouth with the right good to bad bacteria ratio, generates saliva production, and aids digestion and oral health.
- participating in sports without wearing a mouthguard can result in chipped, cracked, broken, and lost teeth.
- taking medications that facilitate dry mouth inhibits saliva production needed to remove small food particles from the mouth and prevent them from sticking to the teeth. Ask the physician for different medicine. Increase water intake if the medication is health critical.
We hope that the above tips will help you take good care of your teeth. You can also see ProDentim reviews to try a probiotic that provides balanced oral microbiome for teeth and gum problems.
Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.
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In many places of business, being under the influence of alcohol or any other addictive substance can create problems. It’s not just about being able to handle the job; it’s also about the safety of everyone working in the place. For this reason, it’s not unusual for business owners to make use of drug testing services from time to time. Here are some examples when testing may be necessary.
Part of the Advance Screening For New Employees
Hiring for an open position involves finding the most qualified person. In order to complete the process, prospective employers may require new hires to take a drug test before being allowed to report to work. If all goes well, the job offer stands, and a start date is set.
Most employers understand that false positives can occur, in that there are foods, prescription medication that’s being taken as prescribed, and other factors that may mimic the use of certain substances. That’s often taken into account when evaluating the test results.
Periodic Testing of Current Employees
It’s not unusual for an employer to have random drug testing conducted once or twice a year. The point is to ensure that employees who are entrusted with proprietary information, or who handle tasks that require a great deal of concentration, are capable of managing their duties responsibly.
With random testing, employees generally don’t have much advance notice. Since testing may be requested at any time, employees are more likely to refrain from abusing different types of substances and may choose not to use anything at all. This is true even with legal substances like alcohol.
Unexplained Changes in an Employee’s Demeanor
Along with random drug testing, a change in the demeanor of an employee may lead to the employer requesting a drug test. For example, an employee who is normally articulate but has grown increasingly unable to communicate effectively may be suspected of substance abuse. Assuming other explanations don’t apply, determining if drugs are involved sense.
Depending on the test results, the employer may take several courses of action. The employee may receive a warning. There’s also the chance that the employer will offer the employee a chance to enter some type of substance abuse program. In the event that the employee does not want to pursue any of these options, terminating the employment may be the only solution.
Testing as a Requirement For Returning to The Job
Even after employees emerge from a rehabilitation program, it’s not unusual for the employer to require one more drug test. In fact, it may be necessary to undergo the test before being allowed back into the workplace. If the results indicate no drugs in the person’s system, plans are made for the employee to resume his or her duties.
After that, there’s not likely to be another need for a test outside of the random testing that the employer already conducts. Hopefully, the employee will have no more problems, and the past abuse will remain in the past.
Whenever there’s the need for drug tests, reaching out to one of the professional drug testing services is the most practical approach. Doing so helps to ensure the testing is accurate, done in a timely and discreet manner, and that the results are only shared with the employer.
Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.
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