This is Sharon, giving some pointers on brushing your teeth.
open source video, online video platform, video solutionAre you aware of the upcoming insurance changes ? As you know, your contract has always been June 1 to May 31 of each year, FORD is changing this so you will no longer be on a fiscal year but switch to a calendar year. On June 1,2010 the pro-rated maximum of $875.00 will begin and last through December 31,2010, your flex account will remain the same. If you have dental treatment to complete, this would be a great time to take advantage of this additional funding. In January of 2011, your full maximum of $1500.00 will be re-instated. We are always available if you have questions regarding insurance choices or need help planning for flex spending.
Here’s a funny video of my dog trying to kill dental floss.
Surprisingly, even though a New Orleans dentist invented dental flossing back in 1815, it has only been in the last 10-20 years that flossing has been promoted as a 
necessity for oral hygiene. Even so, The Journal of the American Dental Association reports that while nearly every American brushes his or her teeth, only 40% of people floss daily. It is not uncommon for patients to floss a day or two before their dental appointment to avoid anyone finding out the truth they have not been flossing but, I will let you in a little secret we know! A few days of frantic flossing before an appointment does not replace daily flossing, and it shows! Flossing is now considered an absolute necessity for proper oral hygiene.
Flossing Facts:
Studies show that without flossing, an astonishing 40% of the surfaces of your teeth are never clean! Brushing and mouthwash regimes only clean 60% of your pearly whites.
5 Key Reasons to Floss
- Flossing prevents tooth decay. Brushing is only partially effective. Flossing helps prevent tooth decay in those hard to reach areas.
- Flossing keeps gum disease away. Healthy teeth mean healthy gums and result in a healthy mouth.
- Flossing promotes fresh breath. Regular flossing blocks halitosis because odor-causing bacteria live in the crevices between teeth.
- Flossing brings comfort. There are few things more uncomfortable than having a popcorn kernel, stringy fruit, or vegetable remains lodged between your teeth. Flossing removes a piece of trapped food without damaging your teeth.
- Flossing creates a clean, attractive smile. There is nothing more unappealing than having leftover food in and on your teeth.
Getting Into The Daily Habit Of Flossing:
- Establish a pattern. Floss at the same time every day. To remove food build up, it makes the most sense to floss as part of your bedtime routine.
- Combine flossing with another activity. Some people like to floss while watching TV; with practice you won’t even need a mirror.
- Keep floss available, in the car, your desk at work and of course the bathroom.
- Remember, this is a habit best done in private.
Floss for life and keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime!
A radiant smile will make you look younger A healthy mouth is a good indicator of over-all well being. We subconsciously connect a dull smile with age–enamel wears over time, darkening our teeth. A bright smile gives the impression of good health and youth.
Oral health habits are more that skin deep. We have all heard about the links oral health have to heart disease, premature birth and diabetes. Taking care of those pearly whites starts with daily brushing, flossing and regular dental check ups. About 17% of adults admit to never flossing, and according to one report about 25% of adults ages 35-59 have untreated tooth decay. Even if you feel you are our dental dream patient stay tuned for some surprising tips for a prettier, healthier smile.
Good Dental Hygiene is like leadership; it only works when performed regularly.
Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu.
When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin
When he smiled I realized I’d passed it onto him.
I thought about that smile then realized it’s worth
A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected,
Let’s start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!
Winter’s dry air and cold weather illnesses can leave your throat raw. Try experimenting with a few of grandma’s old tricks and herbal cures.
3 Natural Soothers:
#1-Coat your throat. A standard remedy of a tablespoon of honey in warm water with lemon is a good natural remedy, this will soothe the irritation. Also recommended are slippery elm lozenges and Organic Throat Coat tea from Traditional Medicinals, which contains the anti-inflammatory herb licorice.
#2-Rinse and relieve. Gargling with warm salt water helps to cut down on sore throats caused by irritants like dry air or allergies. Gargling with Bragg’s organic apple cider vinegar is an effective treatment as well. Of course the old standby,suggesting that you add a spoonful of bourbon or whiskey to a warm glass of water and gargle with that, it numbs the throat and is soothing.
#3-Prevent a relapse. Prevention is the best medicine. For dry throat in the morning that could be caused by breathing through your mouth during the night, try a humidifier. A Canadian cold prevention product called Cold-FX that contains a blend of compounds from ginseng, and Umcka has had great results. Do not ignore a sore throat that lasts longer than a week, it could be a sign of a more serious problem.
If I have a cold, should I keep my dental appointment?
We always appreciate patients calling to ask. The clinical staff are protected by gloves, masks, safety glasses and lab coats, a common cold should not keep you home.
Reasons to reconsider keeping your appointment would be a fever, uncontrollable coughing, a cold sore, difficulty breathing due to a stuffy nose or any symptoms that require a doctors visit to determine if contagious or medication is necessary.
