Chewing sugar-free gum after eating can help fight tooth decay Research shows that chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks helps protect your teeth, complementing a healthy oral care routine. After eating or drinking, bacteria in the plaque on teeth produce acid, and plaque pH can decrease to an unsafe level. This can cause demineralization that, over time, weakens teeth and can lead to decay. Chewing stimulates the salivary glands to … [Read more...] about Step Four of Daily 4 – Chew Sugar-Free Gum
Step Three of Daily 4 – Rinse With Mouthwash
Use mouthwash to improve oral health Rinsing your mouth with an anti-microbial mouth rinse each day is another important step you can take to prevent gum disease (gingivitis). Remember that the teeth themselves account for less than half of your mouth, so brushing and flossing alone cannot eliminate all plaque and germs. Be sure to finish your oral care routine with an antiseptic mouthwash that carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance. You also should … [Read more...] about Step Three of Daily 4 – Rinse With Mouthwash
Step Two of Daily 4 – Flossing Daily
Ensure Flossing is a Daily Habit Daily flossing (or other methods of interdental cleaning) removes plaque and food particles that cannot be reached by a toothbrush, particularly under the gumline and between teeth. Failure to do so can allow for plaque buildup in these areas – which in turn can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Getting into the routine of daily flossing can be a challenge. Making flossing easier can improve compliance with … [Read more...] about Step Two of Daily 4 – Flossing Daily
Step One of Daily 4 – Brush Twice Daily
Always brush two minutes, two times a day, every day Research shows that brushing for two minutes is the single most important method for reducing plaque and preventing cavities, gingivitis and other plaque-related diseases. Brushing for two minutes twice a day is crucial to maintaining healthy smiles. Proper brushing technique cleans teeth and gums effectively. Here are some links to help you find out more about how to brush your way to a … [Read more...] about Step One of Daily 4 – Brush Twice Daily
National Dental Hygiene Month 2015
This October marks the sixth straight year that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company are teaming together during National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), with the ADHA and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) working collaboratively to increase public awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health. The focus on NDHM this year centers … [Read more...] about National Dental Hygiene Month 2015
So, Your Kid Wants to be a Dentist? Five Ways To Help Them Plan.
Guidance counselor visits, trips to the library, and hours of online reading … career-hunting sure is an exciting, fun-filled journey, isn’t it? And, hopefully, your teenager is investing as much time into this activity as you are! If you’re the parent of a teenager contemplating a career in dentistry, now is the perfect time to build your roadmap to this goal. Let us help make sure you’re both on the right path! As you might expect with any … [Read more...] about So, Your Kid Wants to be a Dentist? Five Ways To Help Them Plan.
