The NDHM campaign includes the following:
• ADHA President Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH will be traveling around the country on a radio tour to discuss the importance of proper dental hygiene
• THE ADHA Institute for Oral Health and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is offering community service grants to applicants pursuing projects aimed at improving the oral health of their community.
• A “Snap a Selfie w/ the NDHM Poster” social media contest. Dental hygienists who post a picture of themselves posing with this year’s poster and post it to the ADHA’s Facebook page will be entered to win $250!
The 2014 National Dental Hygiene Month focuses on the four components of good oral health and maintenance:
1) Brush Teeth for Two Minutes Twice a DayThe single most important oral hygiene habit is brushing twice a day, every day, and making sure you do so for the recommended two minutes both times. This is the most effective way to reduce plaque and prevent cavities and gingivitis.
2) Floss Daily
Since brushing alone can’t reach and remove all the areas where food can build up and cause decay, it is important to floss every day as well, to make sure you are also cleaning between teeth and under the gumline.
3) Rinse with Mouthwash
Using an anti-microbial mouth rinse is another way to protect your oral health since it helps to protect against gingivitis or gum disease. Ask you dental hygienist which mouthwash is best for you.
4) Chew Sugar-free Gum After Meals
Our mouth’s natural defense against tooth decay is the production of salvia, which helps to rinse away food particles after eating, remineralizes enamel, neutralizes plaque acids and fights cavities. By chewing sugar-free gum after a meal, you stimulate your mouth to make more of its natural tooth-protector: saliva.
Learn more or call us today call us at (908) 998-4698 to schedule an appointment!
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