Bad breath is often caused by bacteria that remains on your tongue after brushing and flossing. The bacteria that causes problems inside the mouth is the same bacteria that causes heart attacks.

Removing bacteria from your tongue may prevent it from entering your bloodstream and promoting blood clots or damaging heart muscle tissue. Using a toothbrush to clean your tongue is ineffective. It only moves the debris around without removing it. I recommend using a tongue scraper.

Stumbling upon my blog, the people at Tung Brush contacted me and asked for my opinion of their product. They sent it to me, I tried it, and I continue to use it. This is my opinion. [Read more →]

Before you toss your toothbrush, get a new one. A new toothbrush will boost your oral health by doing a better job of preventing gum disease.

You know you need a new toothbrush when the bristles separate and you have to work harder to feel as if you did a good job brushing your teeth and massaging your gums.

Buy two at a time so you’ll have a new toothbrush ready when you need it. You’ll feel a renewed energy to stick to your brushing schedule. At least twice a day, right?

1. Get a new toothbrush every two months.
2. Soak your toothbrush in peroxide to keep it germ free.
3. Do not share your toothbrush. Bacteria can be transferred.
4. Keep your toothbrush as far as possible from the toilet to avoid airborne particles after flushing.

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com for your Free Tips.

Your teeth, your gums, and your tongue have something in common. They all collect bacteria that can cause bad breath.

That’s why you need a tongue scraper to remove 75% of those nasty lingering bacterial compounds. If you’re still brushing your tongue with your toothbrush, you should know that it moves the bacteria around and only gets rids of 45% of the nasties.

A small investment and a few seconds of your time can make a difference in your life and the lives of those close to you. If your breath doesn’t improve, see your dental professional for help. You might have gum disease.

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com/ for your Free Tips.

I’ve seen people whose teeth range in color from shades of yellows and browns to myriad shades of white, and people whose teeth have round, dark spots on them. I wonder why they don’t get their teeth cleaned by a dental professional.

Before you spend hundreds of dollars on extreme tooth whitening products that may strip the enamel off of your teeth, I suggest that you schedule a visit to your dental professional for a check-up and cleaning.

You might be surprised by the improvement that will leave your teeth clean and whitened to their natural color.

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com for your Free Tips.

The goal of periodontal treatment is to control and stop the infection. It can’t always save the affected teeth. Follow these steps for a better chance of controlling gum disease and saving your teeth.

1. See your dental professional for a periodontal cleaning at least twice a year.
2. Establish a daily dental routine and follow your dental hygienist’s advice.
3. Brush all of the surfaces of all of your teeth at least twice a day for at least two minutes each time.
4. Dental professionals recommend a toothbrush with soft, round bristles that can clean out plaque without damaging your gums.
5. Brush your gums, your tongue, and the roof of your mouth for good circulation.
6. Eat healthy, nutritional meals at least three times a day.
7. Floss after every meal.

What I k now for sure  is that it’s all connected.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguidecom for your Free Tips

In 1960, Squibb introduced its Broxodent electric toothbrush to the United States.

In 1961, General Electric launched its cordless, rechargeable toothbrush, which was “more popular with consumers because of the lessened risk of electric shock.”

More than 50 styles of electric toothbrushes have been marketed. Clinical tests continue to maintain that electric toothbrushes are no better at cleaning teeth than properly used conventional toothbrushes (but it feels like they are).

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com for your Free TIps.

You have the right to be treated respectfully.

If you’ve had a bad dental experience, if you feel you are not getting proper treatment, are being treated roughly and/or disrespectfully, or you have any reservations for any reason about your dentist, your periodontist, or your prosthodontist, get another opinion but don’t put off treatment.

Be as proactive with your dental professional as you would be with your doctor, lawyer, or broker and tell him or her about any symptoms you’ve noticed.

You may be able to save your teeth and a great deal of money and heartache if you act immediately.

What I know for sure is that it’s all connected.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com

Woven floss is more effective than regular floss in the fight against periodontal disease.

If you can’t find woven floss, double your regular floss to get more results for the energy you expend.

What I know for sure is that it’s all connected.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com

Dentists and periodontists are trained to recognize periodontal disease when they see it, which means you have to see them to have your teeth checked at least twice a year.

Get dental check-ups every three months if you’re prone to periodontal disease, alternating between your dentist and periodontist.

What I know for sure is that it’s all connected.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com

Don’t put off going to the dentist because you hate going. You know you do. Going to the dentist takes too much time, you have more important things to do, it costs too much, it will hurt, or the problem will go away by itself.

People are afraid of the dentist, they’re not aware of their oral health problems (so many others have the same problems they think their problems are normal), and most people don’t realize how important their oral health is to their general health.

I see my periodontist every three months. See your dental professional at least once a year because dental problems do not go away by themselves.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com