Fast isn’t always better when it comes to teeth whitening products.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/24/2007 -- Teeth whitening is used to provide a person with whiter brighter teeth. Stains from tobacco, food, beverage are reasons to use teeth whitening products. Other reasons for the use of teeth whitening systems are age, genetic factors, and some drugs that cause discoloration of teeth.

Teeth whitening falls into two categories: extrinsic – removal of surface discoloration and intrinsic – changing the color of the tooth (sometimes referred to as bleaching).

Most teeth whitening, whether done in the dental chair or at home, require mouth trays to hold the teeth whitening gel. The number of hours at one time that the teeth whitening tray is in the mouth is dependent on whether it is done at home or as teeth whitening in the dental office. Another teeth whitening method done in the dental office uses a light source to activate the chemical teeth whitening gel. This is a faster method for teeth whitening, however, it can cause sensitivity to your teeth. Teeth whitening is not permanent, lasting about one to two years.

Another method for teeth whitening uses the Dental Air Force® system with hydrogen peroxide. This teeth whitening method is a gradual safer process and provides both extrinsic teeth whitening and intrinsic teeth whitening. Because the Dental Air Force® system also replaces tooth brushing and flossing, the teeth whitening aspect is continuously maintained on a daily basis without cumbersome trays or visits to the dental office.

Dr. Piero, a practicing dentist for over twenty years, is the inventor of Dental Air Force®. Call 616-399-8511 or visit www.dentalairforce.com. Interviews or articles are available on periodontal health related to heart disease, respiratory health, diabetes, strokes, children with low birth weights.

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A system is now available that provides safe and gradual tooth whitening that also replaces tooth brushing and flossing.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/24/2007 -- Teeth whitening is used to provide a person with whiter brighter teeth. Stains from tobacco, food, beverage are reasons to use teeth whitening products. Other reasons for the use of teeth whitening systems are age, genetic factors, and some drugs that cause discoloration of teeth.

Teeth whitening falls into two categories: extrinsic – removal of surface discoloration and intrinsic – changing the color of the tooth (sometimes referred to as bleaching).

Most teeth whitening, whether done in the dental chair or at home, require mouth trays to hold the teeth whitening gel. The number of hours at one time that the teeth whitening tray is in the mouth is dependent on whether it is done at home or as teeth whitening in the dental office. Another teeth whitening method done in the dental office uses a light source to activate the chemical teeth whitening gel. This is a faster method for teeth whitening, however, it can cause sensitivity to your teeth. Teeth whitening is not permanent, lasting about one to two years.

Another method for teeth whitening uses the Dental Air Force® system with hydrogen peroxide. This teeth whitening method is a gradual safer process and provides both extrinsic teeth whitening and intrinsic teeth whitening. Because the Dental Air Force® system also replaces tooth brushing and flossing, the teeth whitening aspect is continuously maintained on a daily basis without cumbersome trays or visits to the dental office.

Dr. Piero, a practicing dentist for over twenty years, is the inventor of Dental Air Force®. Call 616-399-8511 or visit www.dentalairforce.com. Interviews or articles are available on periodontal health related to heart disease, respiratory health, diabetes, strokes, children with low birth weights.

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A brushless dental cleaning system powered by a compressor to clean teeth and gums in the home receives a 2007 award in the Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/10/2007 -- The History Channel® and Invent Now®, Inc (The National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation) awarded the Dental Air Force® with Honorable Mention for "an exceptional invention" in the 2007 Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge.

"It was a pleasure to accept this kind of recognition by the History Channel® and Invent Now® for a product that has overwhelming potential to change the way we clean our teeth at home." said Dr. Piero, practicing dentist and inventor of the Dental Air Force® system.

The Dental Air Force® is a home dental cleaning appliance. The brushless system uses air, water and a cleaner to remove bacteria laden plaque and odor from between teeth and around the gum line. It provides the best tool, recommended by dentists, for those with periodontal disease, orthodontic appliances, or implants. It is used twice daily in place of tooth brushing and flossing. The air changes the environment in the mouth making it difficult for bad bacteria to survive. The cleaner is all natural and time released, containing baking soda, xylitol, and mint flavor. Used with hydrogen peroxide it whitens teeth like professional bleaching.

The award from the History Channel® and Invent Now® comes at a time when scientific studies show that there is a direct link between periodontal disease and other whole body health issues such as heart disease, respiratory health, diabetes, strokes, children with low birth weights, and even Alzheimer's.

For more information call Air Force Inc® at 616-399-8511 or visit http://www.dentalairforce.com.

Dr. Piero, a practicing dentist for over twenty years, is the inventor of Dental Air Force®. Call 616-399-8511 or visit www.dentalairforce.com. Interviews or articles are available on periodontal health related to heart disease, respiratory health, diabetes, strokes, children with low birth weights.

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No matter what the age, orthodontic appliances are difficult to keep clean. Learn about a better method to remove debris between the brackets, bands and wires of the orthodontic braces.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/26/2007 -- Orthodontic appliances or braces is popular among adults as well as children and teens. What is not popular, is keeping them clean. Walking around with a piece of lettuce stuck in the crevice of an orthodontic appliance is not very becoming. In addition, without relentless cleaning while wearing the orthodontic braces, the wearer can end up with tooth decay and permanent scarring of the enamel.

The recommended cleaning regimen for patients with orthodontic appliances is brushing after every meal, extra time spent while brushing, the use of tiny specialized brushes to get in and under the braces, floss threaders to facilitate flossing, oral irrigators to dislodge food and oral rinses to help reduce the bacteria. This is a lot of work for both adult and child that are wearing orthodontic braces. But keeping the teeth and orthodontic appliances clean is extremely important and must be done to protect both the money and time investment. Remember the time spent wearing orthodontic braces can be two to three years.

A teeth cleaner that does not require a brush to clean in very minute crevices – like between orthodontic appliances or around the gums or between the teeth – is needed. An electrical device - like the power deck washer that can remove dirt and algae from between the wooden deck planks better than a broom and a bucket of water, or something similar to a sand blaster that removes the pollutants from a stone building - would be better than a tooth brush.

A recently developed home appliance, Dental Air Force, uses air, water and a dental cleaner to accomplish what tooth brushing and flossing cannot. It is especially effective on orthodontic appliances because the spray gets in and around the wires and brackets. The spray aerates the sites and the cleaner neutralizing the acid where the bacteria thrive in the absence of oxygen, thus changing the environment in the mouth and keeping the bacteria population down. It will even remove stains from the "clear" orthodontic appliances that develop with food such as coffee, tea and cola.

The system was developed by a practicing dentist who realized there had to be a better way for his patients to clean their teeth at home.

For more information, visit http://www.dentalairforce.com or call 616-399-8511.

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Oral care has come a long way from the manual tooth brush. However, most individuals still find it difficult to maintain the regimen recommended by the American Dental Association.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/22/2007 -- A brushless electrical appliance has been developed that will give encouragement to those that hate to brush their teeth and really never floss. The new technology has undergone clinical studies, been tested by independent dentists and laboratories, and been approved for marketing by the FDA. Dental Air Force® will power wash teeth, between teeth and along the gum line. The unit uses a compressor to spray air, water and cleaner out of a small tip that can be rotated to access all surfaces in the mouth. Individual color-coded tips snap on and off for different users.

Hand and powered tooth brushing causes toothbrush abrasion along the gum line and sensitivity to hot and cold. This system will not cause ridges or destroy enamel. Because of its spray, it is said to be particularly effective on orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, where a toothbrush cannot access.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing teeth twice a day and flossing once a day to control bacteria and plaque. Yet, only 5% of adults floss daily. In addition, The Journal of Clinical Periodontology reports that within those 5% of people who do floss, only 18 – 35% of the plaque between their teeth is removed. Studies show that Dental Air Force combines daily teeth cleaning and flossing into one step and removes 62.5% more plaque between teeth than the power toothbrush.

Some ingredients in tooth paste cause cheek, gum and tongue irritation. The cleaner used in this system is pure odor-eating, neutralizing baking soda with mint flavoring. The single dose cleaner cups provide convenience. Each cup lasts approximately two minutes, allowing no guess work as to the optimum time to spend cleaning the teeth.

The water bottle can actually become a delivery system for the prescription chlorhexidine gluconate, used by patients with periodontal disease. Or when used with hydrogen peroxide, the system becomes a home whitening device.

"After testing the Dental Air Force® for two months and discussing it with my dentist, I am convinced that it is an effective alternative to brushing and flossing in establishing and maintaining oral health and white teeth", says Lyle Hurd, Editor of TotalHealth magazine.

Dr. Piero, a practicing dentist for over twenty years, is the inventor of Dental Air Force®.

For more information or to purchase a Dental Air Force system, call Air Force Inc at 616-399-8511 or visit http://www.dentalairforce.com.

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Children and pets share something more than the forbidden “No Biting” rule. They both can have poor oral hygiene and they both share February as their special Dental Health Month.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/07/2007 -- National Children's Dental Health Month and National Pet Dental Health Month are both celebrated during the month of February. The whole month has been designated to increasing parents and pet owner's awareness of the fight against oral disease.

But first adults need some basic education on poor oral health. Some signs of poor oral health are:

• bad breath that won't go away
• red or swollen gums
• tender or bleeding gums
• painful chewing
• loose teeth
• sensitive teeth

These are all symptoms that require the attention of a dentist (or veterinarian if you're a dog or cat). However, being proactive in oral care is far less costly and less painful than waiting for symptoms to appear.

Some steps:

1. Avoid sugar sweetened beverages
2. Avoid sugar laden foods
3. Brush teeth twice a day
4. Floss between teeth once a day

Most of these steps are difficult for people who have not established healthy habits. Some take will power others take a change in method. One company offers assistance in the brushing/flossing routine. A brushless electrical appliance has been developed that will give encouragement to those that hate to brush their teeth and really never floss. The new technology has undergone clinical studies, been tested by independent dentists and laboratories, and been approved for marketing by the FDA. Dental Air Force® (dentalairforce.com) power washes teeth and replaces tooth brushing and flossing in one step.

Children and pets can benefit from early healthy habits that parents and pet owners can inspire by modeling (in the case of children), and routine (in both the case of children and pets). As an adult, continue healthy habits, improve on the old ones, and replace the ones that are damaging. Dental Health Month is for adults as well as children and pets.

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Three I think. YOU WERE going to put flossing on your New Year’s Resolution list weren’t you?

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/14/2006 -- We all know that the American Dental Association tells us to brush our teeth twice a day and floss once a day, but because it is a laborious task to floss, most people don't. Yet, to prevent and control periodontal disease, flossing is extremely important..

Why? Because a tooth brush can't get in between teeth like floss can. Bacteria producing plaque is sticky and creates a gasket around your teeth. Under that airtight gasket, the bacteria multiply by feeding on the acidic and carbohydrate environment in your mouth. Unfortunately, The Journal of Clinical Periodontology reported that for those that do floss, only 18 – 35% of the plaque between teeth is removed. And oral irrigators can't cut through plaque's sticky biofilm.

You may think Periodontal disease is no big deal. But studies are finding that there is a link to or a potential risk factor for those with damaged heart valves, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, low birth weight infants, and behavioral and psychosocial conditions.

YOU ARE going to put flossing on your New Year's Resolution list.

There are three ways to floss a cat. You can use 1. dental floss, 2. an oral irrigator or 3. if you are among the 95% of the population that hates to floss, you may find it valuable to rely on an appliance that cleans and flosses at the same time (www.dentalairforce.com). Whatever method you choose, put flossing on your New Year's Resolution list and go floss a cat!

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Learn how the immune system is compromised by poor oral hygiene and why impeccable daily cleaning in the mouth is necessary.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/22/2006 -- If you have emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthmatic bronchitis (the group of diseases that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD), you have a few good reasons to keep your teeth clean:

• There are over 300 species of bacteria that live in your mouth. Periodontal disease is caused by the plaque producing bacteria.
• Studies suggest that periodontal disease may promote the progression of COPD. Bacteria in the mouth may infect the body either through saliva or from breathing into the lungs.
• Cytokines are released by the body in defense of periodontal disease. These cytokines tax the body's immune system.

COPD sufferers know an ordinary cold or flu can be destructive. Coughs linger and flu turns into pneumonia.

The bacteria that cause periodontal disease and are taxing your immune system are breeding right now in the cozy, moist, acidic environment of your mouth. The areas between the teeth are particularly good breeding grounds because the bacteria thrive in the absence of oxygen. Symptoms of periodontal disease are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced. A dentist can diagnose the disease in the early stages, prior to individuals realizing they have it.

Periodontal disease is prevented by thoroughly cleaning your teeth. Professional cleanings at a dentist office every six months, brushing teeth twice a day and flossing once a day are recommended. Because it is a laborious task to floss, most people don't. Yet, to prevent and control periodontal disease, flossing is extremely important. Unfortunately, The Journal of Clinical Periodontology reported that for those that do floss, only 18 – 35% of the plaque between teeth is removed. And oral irrigators can't cut through plaque's sticky biofilm.

More tools are available to keep teeth and gums healthier than in the past. Electric toothbrushes, oral irrigators, tongue scrapers, oral disinfectants and a new device – Dental Air Force® that combines brushing and flossing - are available. The Dental Air Force® (www.dentalairforce.com) also has an added benefit of aerating the sites between teeth, changing the environment and making it difficult for the bacteria to grow.

Studies show that oral health is critical to total health. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that there are over 16 million Americans with COPD and it is the fourth leading cause of death. So, keeping your teeth clean is good "health sense".

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Keeping your teeth clean is just as important as keeping your hands clean!

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/24/2006 -- The cold season is here (September through March according to the National Institute of Health). The standard advice for the prevention of colds is to wash your hands and keep your immune system healthy by eating properly and exercising regularly. Washing your hands is one way of keeping the over 200 different cold viruses from getting into your system. Individuals with lower immune systems are more susceptible to colds, since your immune system helps to defend the body, if and when a cold virus slips in.

A less publicized approach to healthy living in the cold season is to keep your teeth clean. Here's why:

1. There are over 300 species of bacteria that live in your mouth. Viruses use bacteria as "factories" to grow and multiply. If a cold virus makes its way into your mouth (usually from touching your hands to your mouth or biting your nails), the less bacteria in your mouth, the less likely the virus will grow.
2. Periodontal disease is caused by the plaque producing bacteria. 8 out of 10 people have some form of Periodontal disease. Cytokines are released by the body in defense of Periodontal disease. These cytokines tax the body's immune system.
3. Periodontal disease is a potential contributing factor for respiratory diseases, according to the American Academy of Periodentology.

The bacteria that cause periodontal disease and are taxing your immune system are breeding right now in the cozy, moist, acidic environment of your mouth. The areas between the teeth are particularly good breeding grounds because the bacteria thrive in the absence of oxygen. Symptoms of periodontal disease are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced. A dentist can diagnose the disease in the early stages, prior to individuals realizing they have it.

Periodontal disease is prevented by thoroughly cleaning your teeth. Professional cleanings at a dentist office every six months, brushing teeth twice a day and flossing once a day are recommended. Because it is a laborious task to floss, most people don't. Yet, to prevent and control periodontal disease, flossing is extremely important. Unfortunately, The Journal of Clinical Periodontology reported that for those that do floss, only 18 – 35% of the plaque between teeth is removed. And oral irrigators can't cut through plaque's sticky biofilm.

More tools are available to keep teeth and gums healthier than in the past. Electric toothbrushes, oral irrigators, tongue scrapers, oral disinfectants and a new device (Dental Air Force) that combines brushing and flossing, are available. The Dental Air Force (www.dentalairforce.com) also has an added benefit of aerating the sites between teeth, changing the environment and making it difficult for the bacteria to grow.

Whatever method of cleaning used, studies show that oral health is critical to total health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that there are over 1 billion colds every year in the US. With the cold season here, wash your hands, eat healthy, exercise AND clean your teeth.

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Clean teeth and fresh breath are available to air passengers who panicked over giving up their tooth paste.

Holland, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/06/2006 -- Frequent fliers understand the importance of packing their toothbrush and toothpaste in their carry on luggage. The new air regulations on banning all liquids, gels and toothpastes have inconvenienced many travelers (including their seat partners).

A powdered dental cleaner, packaged in individual cups, is an effective substitute. The small light weight container makes it easy and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) acceptable to take in a purse or carry on bag. The all natural ingredients neutralize acids in the mouth, eliminate odors, and provide a fresh clean mint breath. Used with a toothbrush, the dental cleaner delivers a powerful alternative to tooth paste. By adding water and swishing it can substitute as a mouthwash.

The flight friendly dental powder is available in a box of 24 for $9.99 at www.dentalairforce.com or 616-399-8511.

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