Healthy Smile!

My brother-in-law had to go to the dentist yesterday and he was saying how his Dental Hygienist is going to get on to him about not flossing. So it had me thinkin' about having to go back to work in about a week and a half. Also- why so many people despise going to the dentist and taking care of themselves. So I decided to give some very basic tips on taking care of your teeth that really is not a big deal.

1) Brush at the gumline for at least 2 mins. morning and night
2) Floss once a day
3) Try and drink water from the city not filtered or bottled water because everyone needs fluoride.
4) Routine checkup and cleanings with your dentist (most everyone 2x/year)

For Kiddos:
1) As soon as their first tooth comes in start wiping it or brushing it
2) Do not put them to bed with juice or milk- after their last bottle for the night give them a little bit of water to wash their mouth out so the sugars are not sitting on their teeth on night
3) Give them city water not bottled water- it is very very important that children have fluoride through age 18. Every child is at risk for cavities.
4) Start taking them to the dentist at age 2- a lot will not be accomplished at this visit due to their cooperation, but just to basically get them familiar to the dentist.
5) Make brushing FUN- there are so many kid toothbrushes (especially the electric ones)- they will be asking you to brush all of the time.

Hookem' Horns!!!