As your parents grow older, it’s natural for you to worry about how they will get along from day to day. This is particularly true as they become feebler and more dreamy, as they’re more vulnerable to accidents and injuries. It becomes more apparent that they need senior care. Now as a […]
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A quick morning getaway for school or work often does not involve thorough dental care and care in a few steps. Most of them brush their teeth quickly and, if there is time, pass the dental floss to those three problematic places where a piece of food is always hidden. Cornerstone Family Dentistry will provide you a new way of washing your mouth and teeth. Although better than nothing, your teeth need a little more attention, and with a mouth shower you can give them a real little spa treatment. Mouth shower: just a nice gadget or something important? A dental shower or mouth shower is a device that, using pressurized water, cleans food residues and dental deposits, and is powered by electricity. We distinguish between fixed and portable showers, that is, dental showers with electricity and batteries. Yes, a dental shower is another dental device that has been popular for the last few years and people often wonder if they really need another step in their teeth care. However, the use of a mouth shower does not represent an additional step of dental care, but it replaces the classic dental floss because it covers those hard to reach places. The pressure of water is enough to flush out the remaining pieces of food between two adjacent teeth, but also strong enough to remove the plaque from the enamel. Dental shower does this much faster and painless than dental floss and is highly recommended by dentists because of its superiority. It requires an initial investment that is not negligible, but since such devices last for years and can be used separately by the whole family, the annual cost is equal to the amount spent by one person on toothpastes and toothbrushes. Who can use a dental shower? Mouthwash can be used by anyone who knows how to use a toothbrush on their own, even children. It is relatively easy to operate because it has a handle similar to a toothbrush. People with fixed appliances benefit most from a dental shower People who have sensitive gums will be more likely to take a dental shower than a classic dental floss, and using a shower can reduce the gum sensitivity. The biggest benefit of having a dental shower is with people wearing a fixed appliance. The gentle mouth shower jet reaches all the gaps between the teeth, around the lock and wires without the use of interdental brushes, an oral super thread, and a classic toothbrush. In this case, a dental shower replaces as many as 3 “dental supplies” and greatly shortens the dental care time of people wearing a fixed appliance. If you are wearing dentures and need cleaning tips then click here. The benefits of a dental shower Brush, paste and floss have been the foundation of oral hygiene for many years. So why would we include another device in our daily routine? A dental shower cleans the plaque from the surface of the tooth enamel better than a brush, paste and floss together. Find us on Google and Cylex.
Myopia is a refractive error that’s commonly referred to as near-sightedness or short-sightedness and most often develops between the ages of eight and 12. This widespread cause of poor eyesight hinders the effective range of vision, with objects only appearing clear and in focus when nearby. With the increasing severity of myopia, the closer objects have to be held to be in focus. Although myopia often develops at a young age, it becomes significantly worse during puberty as the body experiences rapid periods of growth. If you’re an adult with myopia, laser eye surgery is highly effective in removing the need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK works by creating a small flap in the upper layers of the cornea. Once exposed, a laser is used to remove some tissue, reshaping the cornea. PRK is an alternative and works by reshaping the cornea without firstly creating a surface flap. Myopia affects nearly half of young adults in the US and Europe which is double the prevalence compared to half a century ago. Up to 90 percent of teenagers and young adults suffer from the refractive error in Asia, with an alarming 96.5 per cent of teenage men suffering from short-sightedness in one Korean study. What’s particularly worrying is that myopia is being diagnosed earlier in school children and rising in severity. A child with one short-sighted parent is three times more likely of developing progressive myopia or six times more likely if both parents are myopic. Progressive myopia is dangerous because it continues to worsen year after year and is associated with the onset of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts in later life. However, we’re experiencing an increase of children and teens with no family history of myopia being diagnosed with the condition. What are the Symptoms? Besides blurred vision at a distance, there are several symptoms to look out for if you suspect that your child has myopia; Excessive blinking Headaches Constant rubbing of the eyes Squinting Being oblivious to objects at a distance As a parent, it’s essential to stay mindful of these symptoms because your child’s education could suffer as a result of them struggling to focus at school. Although we currently don’t understand why myopia happens, we do know that focusing the eyes on nearby objects for extended periods of time will increase the risk of developing short-sightedness. What Causes Myopia? Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long, which causes light rays to focus in front of the retina rather than directly its surface. For each extra 1mm of eyeball length, the patient will suffer from almost three dioptres of short-sightedness. If you’re concerned that your child is showing symptoms of myopia, you must take them to be examined by an optometrist, particularly if you’re a parent with near-sightedness. In some areas, children will have visual screenings in their first year of school during the ages four to five. If this doesn’t happen in your area, or if you have concerns about your child, take them to see an optometrist. How Can You Prevent Myopia? Although we can’t alter genetics, there’s a few adjustments we can make to our environment that could delay or prevent the onset of myopia in your child. Reduce Screen Time Using electronic screens before the age of two should be avoided, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Consider limiting to one hour per day for those aged between two and five years of age. While homework should be taken into consideration, the use of electronic devices should be limited as your child gets older. Besides schoolwork, a maximum of one hour should be practiced for good eye health. Also, a two-minute break after every 30 minutes spent using a device will lessen the risk of strain and dryness of the eyes. Exposure to screens should be avoided at least one hour before bedtime. Increase Exposure to Natural Light Increasing exposure to outdoor light is vital in reducing myopia. The sun’s light (not ultraviolet, but normal daylight) elicits the release of dopamine which may promote the normal growth of the eyes. Children who spend large amounts of time indoors don’t produce the same levels of dopamine, consequently resulting in higher myopia than children who do more outside activities. Low levels of vitamin D is related to longer axial length and an increased risk of myopia in young children. More time spent in the sun (even on cloudy or colder days) will increase dopamine in the retina and vitamin D production will take place when your child’s skin is exposed to the sun. Diet Providing your children with an anti-inflammatory whole foods diet is the best way to provide them with the vitamins that their eyes need. These vitamins include essential antioxidants like zeaxanthin, lutein, zinc, omega-3, and vitamins C, A, and E. All of these nutrients support eye development. Inflammation due to an unhealthy lifestyle may contribute towards myopia. There is a higher incidence of myopia among patients with inflammatory diseases such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, uveitis, or systemic lupus erythematosus compared to those without inflammatory diseases Here are the foods that you should feed your child to protect their eyes; Yellow and red fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash, tomatoes, apricots, and red peppers. Green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach lutein and zeaxanthin which have anti-inflammatory effects Foods that are high in Vitamin E like almonds, sunflower seeds, and avocados Vitamin C rich food like kiwi, guava, oranges, and berries Zinc-rich food like chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, lamb and grass-fed beef Omega-3 fatty acid foods like sardines, salmon, trout, flaxseeds, and walnuts Diet high in vitamin A like egg yolks, cod liver oil, and grass-fed butter Controlling myopia in children is important because as their eyes grow, their myopia increases and therefore their dependence on glasses or contact lenses increases. Make sure that your child gets regular eye exams, especially if you have a family history of near-sightedness or other eye …
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