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#################### File: www-apacare-com-expert-tips-dental-health-guide-65206-2214.txt Page: 1 Context:This is supported by the right care products, most simply in the form of toothpaste. This should restore to the tooth what is worn away from the tooth surface every day (e.g. ApaCare toothpaste). Together with fluoride, liquid enamel forms a double protective layer on the tooth surface every day. The teeth are given a healthy white high lustre and at the same time porosity and decalcification are repaired.
Modern toothpastes (ApaCare OraLactin) can also regenerate the oral flora (microbiome) and support the growth of healthy bacteria. growth of health-promoting bacteria. Especially those in the mouth that play an important role in lowering high blood pressure and the prevention of diabetes; as a preventative measure or as an adjunct to therapy with the everyday measure of "brushing your teeth".
Interdental spaces should also be cleaned once a day. For adolescents and young adults, we recommend
floss is best for teenagers and young adults. If you have receding gums, periodontitis or dental implants, interdental brushes in graduated sizes are recommended (should not get stuck).
If you suffer from bad breath, you should clean your tongue daily, preferably with a toothpaste with a probiotic effect (normal toothbrush or special tongue brush andApaCare OraLactin).
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Targeted and thorough cleaning helps more than quick and frequent cleaning. Liquid tooth enamel (ApaCare) strengthens the teeth. Probiotic
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Fluoride and liquid enamel!
We recommend ApaCare dental care products with fluoride and liquid enamel, not least because they are well tolerated and do not contain any controversial additives or preservatives. ApaCare OraLactin also contains probiotic active ingredients that promote oral and general health.
Bleeding gums and receding gums are common symptoms of periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
Diseases of the periodontium very often begin unrecognised and progress gradually. Only a dentist can rule out such a disease or treat it effectively, which is why a dentist should be consulted promptly in the event of gum changes before the bony periodontium becomes inflamed and irreversibly degraded by the body.
Ultimately, only a dentist can prevent further progression of the disease by examining the periodontium at regular intervals and carrying out so-called supportive periodontitis therapy. This is more than a normal professional tooth cleaning, as gum pockets and tooth root surfaces must also be treated in depth (see ApaCare Periodontitis guide).
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Home dental care alone cannot stop the progression of periodontitis. However, it is very important to extend the regular check-up and cleaning intervals at the dentist to sensible intervals (e.g. 1 to 3 times a year depending on the progression and risk of the disease).
Special toothpastes for sensitive teeth contain various active ingredients that are intended to dampen hypersensitive nerve reactions. However, this often does not work in the long term. The most effective way to close the causative open dentin tubules is to use tooth repair pastes such as ApaCare Repair tooth repair paste, which are applied after brushing your teeth. In addition or alternatively, the tooth necks or sensitive tooth surfaces can be carefully dabbed dry and treated with ApaCare mineralising dental varnish (brush bottle). This sticks for a few hours to days and often provides immediate and lasting relief. Both ApaCare Repair tooth repair paste and ApaCare tooth varnish contain micro-fine enamel crystals that penetrate deep into the canals, fuse with the tooth and close the original open canals.
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In severe cases or to intensify the treatment, we recommend using ApaCare Repair tooth repair paste in conjunction with dental splints (ApaCare Repair dental splint), which are best worn overnight (everything you need is included in the ApaCare Sensitive Teeth Kit).
Severe sensitivity to cold can also be the first signs of reversible or even irreversible dental neuritis. In contrast to hypersensitivity reactions, the cold pain in these cases often lasts longer or is accompanied by radiating pain in response to warm stimuli. Night pain often occurs and the painful region begins to radiate. Such symptoms of irreversible dental nerve inflammation should be immediately clarified by a dentist.
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In case of doubt, if there is no improvement, if the pain increases or if there is pain when warm, a dental examination is recommended at short notice.
Oral care cosmetic for daily use. Supports regeneration and promotes the stabilisation of healthy oral flora.
For use before, during or after dental caries, gum or periodontitis treatment or professional teeth cleaning. For implant inflammation. Regulates bad breath. Strengthens the immune defence.
Each sachet contains at least 1 billion probiotic microorganisms from three different strains, which can favourably influence the bacterial colonisation of the teeth, gums, tongue and oral mucosa. The effect has been clinically tested; studies have shown a higher plaque reduction compared to the antiseptic chlorhexidine1,2 and a significant reduction in the caries pathogen Streptococcus mutans3,4.
Bad breath is the umbrella term for various forms of unpleasant smelling breath. Eating certain foods such as onions or garlic, stimulants such as tobacco or alcohol or an empty stomach can cause short-term bad breath.
There are two forms of persistent bad breath:
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Bad breath is not a disease, but in the long term it is often a sign of poor oral hygiene or a concomitant symptom of systemic diseases. Older people are affected more often than younger people, men more often than women.
In their search for a suitable transmission medium for ultrasound energy, the researchers came across apatite compounds that are very similar to natural tooth enamel. After intensive scientific exchange, they succeeded in producing synthetic fluorapatite. However, the complex production process initially prevented commercialization. The breakthrough came with hydroxyapatite, which is stable and available in large quantities. The researchers found that certain grain sizes of this "liquid enamel" could close the finest pores and cracks in the tooth enamel and adhere permanently to the tooth surface. Test subjects reported particularly smooth, shiny teeth and visible whitening effects.
Plaque is caused by natural deposits and can cause unsightly discoloration due to colorants from foods such as coffee, tea or nicotine. Mineralization turns plaque into tartar, which normal toothpaste can no longer remove.
With ApaCare Polish tooth polishing paste, you can remove discoloration effectively and gently 1-2 times a week. The polishing particles clean thoroughly - similar to what you would at the dentist. At the same time, the liquid enamel it contains protects against new plaque with an anti-adhesive layer.
Sources:
[1] S2k guideline, Caries prophylaxis in permanent teeth - basic recommendations. AWMF register number: 083-021
[2] M.Y.Kim et al, Key Engineering Materials, 330-332 (2007) pp. 1347-50
As part of the digestive tract, the oral cavity is naturally colonised by a very large number of bacteria. Postbiotics, prebiotics or probiotics generally do not cause any side effects. There is also no problem of overdosing, as the unneeded microbes are dissolved and excreted
. As a purely precautionary measure, patients with a severely weakened immune system (transplant patients, during chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or acute autoimmune diseases) should refrain from using live bacteria and therefore probiotic preparations. However, prebiotic (natural) nutrients or postbiotic information carriers are completely independent of this and do not have this restriction on use.
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Modern science speaks all round in favour of probiotic-supplemented oral prophylaxis. By the way: probiotic live cultures, as well as prebiotics and postbiotics, are neutral in flavour.
Inflammation around dental implants, also known as periimplantitis, is often caused by an imbalance in the oral microbiome. Bacterial deposits promote inflammation and, in the worst case, can lead to the loss of the implant. ApaCare OraLactin toothpaste and mouthwash actively support the regulation of the microbiome and help to restore the balance of the oral flora. The probiotic active ingredients they contain promote healthy bacteria and inhibit harmful germs, which significantly reduces the risk of inflammation.
Use ApaCare OraLactin toothpaste and supplement your care with ApaCare OraLactin mouthwash - ideally in the morning and evening. This will protect your implants and promote long-term healthy oral flora.
ApaCare In addition to sodium fluoride (1450 ppm F-),toothpaste contains liquid enamel (medical hydroxyapatite). This highly active mineral is deposited on and into the tooth surface during tooth brushing. Brush your teeth in the morning and evening with ApaCare toothpaste for approx. 3 minutes. The carefully selected ingredients clean thoroughly, fluoride and liquid enamel nourish, coat with a wafer-thin protective layer and protect against caries and periodontitis. Particularly suitable for people with high susceptibility to tooth decay, sensitive teeth and after acidic meals.
ApaCare Toothpaste is vegan. For white teeth, use toothpaste daily. For children up to 6 years: Only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. ApaCare Consult your dentist or doctor in case of additional fluoride intake.
Aqua, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Flavouring, Hydroxyapatite, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Fluoride, Allantoin, Sodium Saccharin, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, Limonene, Cl 77947.