Your teeth shouldn't be your afterthought!

Hi Diva's!

When we speak of wellness and being healthy we think about mind and body, but often forget about our teeth and oral hygiene. I mean we brush our teeth every day, but not necessarily floss or use mouthwash. Did you know that you should visit a dental hygienist two times a year (every 6 months) for a cleaning? The reason is that when we eat every day our mouths get filled with bacteria, plaque and/or tartar. Our toothbrush and floss can only reach about 2-3 mm of the infected area. The tools that dental hygienists use enable them to get deeper in the crevices of our gums to get the bacteria hidden within the gum line. Not only does this remove the bacteria, but it prevents tooth decay, gingivitis, some oral cancers and tooth degeneration. Who wants tooth degeneration, where your teeth loose bone, loosen and eventually fall out? Can you say dentures?  We remember to enjoy and indulge in foods, but really need to take more care of our teeth. Try to floss every time you eat, or at minimal before you go to bed at night.

If you have sensitive teeth, toothpastes, floss and mouthwash that have fluoride are best for you. Fluoride protects your teeth from cavities and decay. It can also help strengthen the enamel on our teeth.  Fluoride is located in most treated water as well, but isn't enough to handle all of the bacteria we get on a daily basis.

There is one more thing that brushing your teeth and flossing will do for you. If you brush your teeth and floss every time you eat a meal, you will eat less the next time around. Who likes the combination of fluoride and food..You usually wait a little while before you eat after you brush your teeth!

Remember!!!

• The longer you wait to see a dentist. The more it will cost you.
• Brush and floss after you eat. You will eat less. 
• Food and Fluoride don't mix according to our tasting palette!
• Visit your dental hygienist twice a year. They can catch and prevent oral cancer in its tracks!

You remember to eat, so remember to floss. Keep that smile nice and bright! Many thanks to my dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant for keeping me with a healthy smile!! I have learned so much from you!!! Chow.