10+ SIMPLE TIPS FOR YOUR MOUTH
Help Open the Way to Well-Being

# 1 - DON'T share your brush . . .


". . . well I have some ideas of my own but
I can't find my homework!"

#2 - Replace your toothbrush after a cold or flu; and replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if it becomes frayed.

#3 - It’s important to floss and brush every morning; however it’s vital to brush and floss every evening.

#4 - Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid vigorous or harsh scrubbing, which can irritate your gums.

#5 - Try and brush your teeth for at least two minutes each time you brush.

#6 - Hard candies, taffy, and cough drops are worse for your teeth than sweets that you chew and swallow quickly- like dark chocolate. The reason is because sugar temporarily turns your saliva more acidic. The longer it remains that way (20 to 30 minutes with each hard candy), the longer the bacteria grow and thrive, and the more opportunity to cause damage to your teeth and gums.

#7 - Calcium channel blockers such as Procardia (nifedipine) and Cardizem (diltzem) often used to treat blood pressure can cause gums to enlarge, making them more difficult to practice dental hygiene. See you Dentist more often for regular cleanings.

#8 - For children make brushing time a family time, and start early. Take an active role in your child’s oral health .

#9 - Floss!!!! Floss!!!! FLOSS!!!!!!

#10 - Eat healthy and choose snacks that are better for your teeth such as fruits, vegetables, yogurt and cheese, preferably organic or not processed foods. A good balanced diet is not only good for your body and mind, but also your teeth.

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LINKS OF INTEREST

www.bodyecology.com

www.godoggygo.com
What your dog would like you to know about their teeth.

www.ewg.org
This is an independent group that tests
various products and foods.

http://www.drheidirootes.com
Dr. Heidi Rootes is a Vancouver Naturopathic Doctor who can treat a number of different conditions through services such as acupuncture, bowen therapy and prolotherapy.

www.fluoridealert.org/
A site dedicated to articles broadening the public awareness
about the negative effects of flouride

www.mymed.de
This is a German site that talks about
ozone treatment.

www.townsendletter.com
An online magazine about alternative medicine

www.aago.com
The American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics seeks to preserve the natural dentition and develop the bony structures of the upper and lower jaws to accommodate all the teeth without permanent tooth extractions.

www.CareCredit.com
New Financial Options: Many patients put off treatments and procedures because they cannot afford to pay. We now offer CareCredit payment plans as a convenient option to normal credit cards, cash or checks. CareCredit allows the patient to pay over time often without incurring interest charges instead of a lump sum prior to treatment.

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