Halloween

In light of the fact that Halloween is on Monday, I wanted to say eat lots of candy all at once! It is actually better for your teeth to gorge on candy in one sitting than to nibble throughout the day. Why? Your saliva will naturally neutralize the sugar/acid in about an hour. But, if you leave your teeth to bathe in the enamel-corroding acid, your saliva won't be enough to wash it away.

National Museum of Dentistry Creates New Resource for Parents of Autistic Children

According to the Dental Tribune, the National Museum of Dentistry has opened a new resource for parents of autistic children. The program is called Healthy Smiles for Autism and gives parents the tools they needs to teach their children about brushing and flossing. The museum is located in Baltimore, Maryland. If you can't make the trip, the parent guide is available online.

Women Are Kicking Butt!

Did you know that women are kicking men's butts in terms of gum health? According to the Centers for Disease Control, women are 26 percent more likely than men to floss on a daily basis. In one study, women had better indicators of periodontal health, including lower incidence of dental plaque, calculus and bleeding; all of which can be used as markers of periodontal disease. Come on men- step it up!

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Easy Ways to Prolong Your Life

In an article written by Dr. Oz, he explained that there are six easy ways to prolong your life. According to the Healthy Living on Shine article, one of the six ways is to floss! Dr. Oz explains that if you do not floss, bacteria hiding between your teeth will infect your gums, causing gum disease, and even enter your bloodstream. This causes inflammation in your arteries and contributes to plaque buildup on blood vessel walls. As we have written in the past, studies show that there is a link between gum disease and other serious diseases such as respiratory infections and neurodegeneration. For the proper flossing technique, please visit our flossing instructions page. The other five ways to prolong your life were to get up every hour, eat an egg, take chromium, do a self-massage and check your pulse.

Be Sure To Eat Your Yogurt!

According to Prevention online, eating yogurt can help prevent gum disease. The article states that adults who consume 55 grams of yogurt per day have significantly fewer markers of periodontal disease than those who don't include yogurt in their diets. The reason? The lactic acid in yogurt helps protect gums from harmful bacteria that cause the disease.

Tooth Brushing Time

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, the average person only brushes his or her teeth for about 45 to 70 seconds a day, while the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes. Make sure you brush properly and for the whole 2-3 minutes. For more tips on how to brush and floss properly, please visit our Website.