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Suggestions to Keep You Smiling in National Dental Hygiene Month and Year-Round

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Here are some suggestions to keep you smiling this month and year-round:

• Establish an effective home-care regimen. Remember, it is not how hard you brush, rather HOW you brush that matters. Proper brushing includes not only your teeth but also your gums, tongue, and cheeks. Also, be sure to floss at least once each day. Flossing helps remove particles between teeth that can cause tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. 
• Visit the dentist regularly. Regular visits to the dentist are important in promoting good oral health. No matter how well you brush and floss, there will still be plaque hiding in places that you cannot see or reach. This plaque hardens into calculus, which left untreated can lead to cavities and eventually gum disease.
• Limit snacking between meals. When the sugars in foods mix with certain bacteria in the mouth, acid is created. Eating throughout the day constantly exposes your teeth to these acids that wear down the protective outer layer — the enamel — of your teeth.
• Drink a soft drink in one sitting—don't sip it. Sipping allows the sugars and acids in soft drinks to continually coat your teeth and wear away the enamel. Drink soft drinks with a straw positioned toward the back of the mouth and be sure to rinse.
• Don't chew ice. Your teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but they were made for food only. Chewing ice can cause fracture lines, cracks and chips, which can make the teeth more sensitive and lead to further damage.

"To keep your smile healthy, visit your dental care provider regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams," said James Bramson, D.D.S., chief dental officer, United Concordia Dental. "Often signs of certain diseases will appear in the mouth before they appear elsewhere, which means a dental checkup could detect more than just a cavity. And because plenty of research suggests that certain oral diseases and conditions may be linked to health problems in other parts of the body, your dentist can be an ally in your efforts to improve your overall health and well-being."

SOURCE: United Concordia Dental 

Enjoy Halloween in Moderation

Halloween can be such a fun time of year.  Between the creative costumes and the festive decorations, it's hard not to feel like a kid in a candy store!  Go ahead and enjoy the sweet treats - but do it in moderation.  Here are some tips to get your mouth and body safely through this Halloween season.

• Know how much candy your child has collected and store it somewhere other than their bedroom.
• Be a role model for your children by eating Halloween candy in moderation yourself. To avoid temptation, buy the candy that you plan to distribute at the last minute and get rid of any leftovers.
• Consider an exchange - allow your child to pick out their favorite candies and exchange the rest for a trip to a favorite store or more time for a favorite activity. Donate the rest to a good cause.
• Eat treats with meals.  Saliva production increases during meals, flushing out food particles and helping to neutralize cavity-causing acids.
• Chew a piece of sugarless gum after meals. Certain ones have earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance for scientifically proving that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals helps prevent tooth decay.
• Think of each chocolate bar as a reminder to follow the 1-2-3s of good daily oral hygiene - floss once a day, brush twice a day and eat three balanced meals a day.
• Offer alternatives to trick-or-treaters. Non-food treats such as stickers, temporary tattoos, little bottles of bubbles, small games, tiny decks of cards or crayons are good non-food treats.  Small bags of pretzels, small boxes of cereal or sugar-free gum are healthier food choices.

SOURCES: kidshealth.org and ada.org  

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