You know what to do.

Make an appointment to get your teeth examined and cleaned. Your dental hygienist will give you a new toothbrush and floss and another lesson in brushing and flossing.

Make an appointment for your kids and parents, too.  And make your next appointment before leaving your dental professional’s office.

Keep smiling.

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

Edmund Hewlett, DDS, UCLA School of Dentistry, says, “Brushing when you get up and before you go to bed is just fine.” Don’t brush immediately after eating acidic food or beverages (wine, orange juice, soft drinks).

Dr. Hewlett said, “The acidity slightly softens tooth enamel.” Brushing right after eating or drinking acidic foods and beverages may contribute to tooth sensitivity and cavities.

You don’t have to brush after every meal, but you still have to remove debris between your teeth after meals. Use a toothpick, a glass of water, mouthwash, or a piece of gum that contains xylitol, a sugar substitute that inhibits the growth of cavity-causing tooth bacteria. Chewing gum with xylitol can increase your saliva and decrease the acidity levels in your mouth.

You still need to floss.

Keep smiling.

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

1. I brush my teeth every morning and every night.
2. I floss at least twice a day.
3. Of course, I took all of my antibiotics.

Don’t bother lying. Your dental hygienist will know if you’re not brushing and flossing or taking prescribed antibiotics. You will be poked, prodded, and measured during every visit.

More importantly, don’t lie to yourself and risk gum disease and tooth loss.

Keep smiling.

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

If you missed Earth Day 2007, you can still save Planet Earth and guard against periodontal disease. Encourage your family members and friends to turn the water off every time they brush their teeth – at least twice a day. Of course, everyone should be brushing after lunch, too. Run the water to rinse your mouth.

That’s all you have to do to be a Water Warrior and a good environmental citizen. You’ll have a better chance of saving your teeth, too. Flossing and brushing every surface of every tooth and brushing your gums every time you eat are your primary defenses against periodontal disease. Seeing your dentist or periodontist at least twice a year is your next best defense.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says, “The average bathroom faucet flows at a rate of two gallons per minute. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth in the morning and at bedtime can save up to 8 gallons of water per day, which equals 240 gallons a month!” [Read more →]

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

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

Flossing twice a day is one of the best ways to repair your oral health and remove oral debris, which creates harmful plaque that causes tooth loss.

G-U-M, Equate, Crest, Johnson & Johnson, and other brands constantly offer new choices of dental floss to gain our business dollars. Experiment until you find the one you like best or use different floss daily to keep it interesting.

I own the following ten (10) types of floss, many of which were donated by my periodontist:

waxed, fine waxed, unwaxed, fine unwaxed, mint waxed, fine mint waxed, fine mint unwaxed, better weave waxed, better weave unwaxed, comfort plus mint, menthol for extra comfort, and the new Fluoride woven floss in the classic colors, blue and white. [Read more →]

“Three out of four Americans believe an unattractive smile can hurt one’s chances for career success, and only half of all adults are satisfied with their smiles.” 
US News & World Report, Medicine: The Cosmetic Dentist

You want to look your best. If you have periodontal disease and will soon or have already lost some or all of your teeth, your smile and oral health can be improved.

Don’t let marketing fool you. Your natural smile is good enough unless you have poor oral health.

1. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
2. Get your teeth cleaned for a naturally bright smile.
3. Your dental professional will tell you if you have periodontal disease.

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.
http://www.gotteethguide.com/

You can lessen the risk of heart attacks and periodontal disease by flossing your teeth correctly.

Sally Cram, D.D.S. a periodontist in Washington, D.C. and a spokesperson for the American Dental Association says,

“After brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush, hold the brush against your gums at a 45-degree angle and lightly massage with short, circular strokes. For the best protection, go the full two minutes; most people brush for fewer than 30 seconds. Mouthwash isn’t necessary, but if you like to use it, look for products that contain menthol, thymol, and eucalyptol.”

And you thought you knew how to floss. Learn more at http://www.aarpmagazine.org/health/9_Secrets_Better_Health.html

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