A vape exploded while in a man’s mouth causing him grievous body harm. A total of 66 such cases have been reported to the FDA between 2015 and 2016.

Key takeaways:

– The accident happened while Andrew was in the bathroom with the device shattering into pieces while in his mouth.

– The e-cigarette knocked out several teeth in the mouth and left him with second degree burns to the cheeks.

– Batteries used in the e-cigarettes are widely blamed for the vape pen explosions reported by users.

‘I’ve lost at least 7 teeth, 2nd degree burns to face and neck and have been pulling chunks of plastic, teeth and foreign objects from mouth, throat and lips,’ he told Facebook friends.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4125240/Idaho-man-loses-teeth-vape-explodes-face.html

Tooth sensitivity can be prevented by avoiding acidic foods and high sugar carbohydrates. Do not brush teeth immediately after eating acidic foods.

Key takeaways:

– Take good care of tooth enamel which is the protective layer. Worn out enamel exposes nerve endings leading to pain.

– Brush softly with a soft bristled brush to avoid wearing out tooth enamel.

– Teeth sensitivity could be a sign of other problems such as receding gums, teeth grinding and gum disease.

Ignoring your teeth can make things worse. Brush and floss twice a day to help keep your smile bright and pain-free. And see your dentist for a checkup twice a year.

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http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-17/tooth-sensitivity

Flossing is part of the daily oral health routine. The water flosser is a good alternative especially for people with dental problems.

Key takeaways:

– The long term dental health benefits of flossing your teeth on a daily basis cannot be overemphasized.

– People who have dental work that poses challenges to dental floss will benefit from using a water flosser.

– A water flosser is the method of choice for people who wear braces or who find it hard to use dental floss.

And if dental floss doesn’t leave you smiling, a water flossing machine may just do the trick.

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https://consumer.healthday.com/dental-and-oral-information-9/misc-dental-problem-news-174/health-tip-should-you-use-a-water-flosser-709442.html

Dental implants often act as anchor and are made from titanium, an inert metal. The implants offer support for crown or a set of replacement teeth.

Key takeaways:

– Dental implants are one way of replacing missing teeth and getting back your smile.

– The single most important requirement for dental implants is to have a healthy jaw bone.

– Implants will benefit people of all ages and especially people who can no longer wear removable dentures.

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an implant acts as an anchor for a crown or a set of replacement teeth.

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https://consumer.healthday.com/dental-and-oral-information-9/misc-dental-problem-news-174/health-tip-do-you-need-a-dental-implant-521755.html

Compared to the conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes do not provide a healthier option. They have been found to cause similar health concerns.

Key takeaways:

– E-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to conventional cigarette smoking.

– Vapors from e-cigarettes cause the cells to release inflammatory proteins and may lead to oral diseases.

– The frequency and the amount of e-cigarettes smoked directly determine the level of damage to the gums and oral cavity.

The researchers also found that the flavoring chemicals used in e-cigarettes play a role in damaging cells in the mouth.
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https://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/electronic-cigarettes-970/e-cigarettes-not-good-to-gums-study-finds-716974.html

Follow the following set of instructions when flossing your teeth. It is the best way to end up with clean teeth after brushing.

Key takeaways:

– Always use a piece of dental floss that is 18 inches long wrapped around a finger on each hand.

– The floss is then rubbed between teeth by moving it back and forth.

– The floss should be pressed firmly against each tooth making sure to slide it up and down against all sides of the tooth before proceeding to the next.

Carefully shape the floss into a C at the gum line, and slide it between the gum and tooth.

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https://consumer.healthday.com/dental-and-oral-information-9/misc-dental-problem-news-174/health-tip-floss-properly-718246.html

The pictures were sent ‘with thank you so much’ by a patient who spent Christmas in New Jersey, near the border with Pennsylvania, and were too good not to blog!