DENTAL INFO YOU WANT TO KNOW
BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
Brushing | Gingivitis | Enamel Erosion
Teeth Stains | Cavities | Tartar | Blood Tests
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BRUSHING YOUR TEETH
- Use a toothpaste that supports healthy enamel
- Don't brush horizontally (back & forth)
- Brush toward the gums
- Don't overdue on the pressure
- Don't brush more than 2 minutes
- Don't forget to brush your tongue
Germs can grow on an open toothbrush
so make sure your tooth brush has a cover
or buy an ultraviolet toothbrush sanitizer
If you can't brush your teeth
use 1 or more options listed below
- Rinse thoroughly until no particles of food show up in the sink
- Floss with a plaquette
- Use a Dentek brush which come in different sizes like 'tight' for teeth that are very close together
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GINGIVITIS - GUM DISEASE
EAT
- Barley
- Brown Rice
- Fruits
- Green Tea
- Nuts
- Oatmeal
- Pistachios or CoQ10 Supplement
- Salmon
- Vegetables
- Whole Grain Bread
Drink water after each meal
AVOID
- Sugar
- Foods that stick to your teeth
- Sparkling vitamin supplement drinks
AFTER EATING
- Dentek brush (sizes start with 'tight')
- Floss plaquette
- Water Pik
- Brush your gums along with your teeth
If you can't brush use 1 or more of the other options
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ENAMEL EROSION
Cut back on these liquids
- Citrus fruits
- Cola colored drinks
- Fruit juices
- Red wine
- Seltzer
- Soda or Pop
- Sports Drinks
AFTER DRINKING THESE LIQUIDS
- Don't brush your teeth for at least 1 hour
- Instead rinse your mouth with water
- Chew sugarless gum
TEETH STAINS
AVOID
- BALSAMIC VINEGAR
If you can't use a lighter colored vinegar make sure to have lettuce with it - BEETS
Brush your teeth within an hour - BLUEBERRIES
Rinse your mouth with water afterwards - COLA COLORED DRINKS
Don't drink cold
Drink thru a straw - COFFEE
Try to lighten the color with milk or non-dairy creamer - CRANBERRY JUICE
Try white cranberry juice instead of red
Drink thru a straw
Rinse with water afterwards - CURRY
Don't eat too much
Make sure make to combine it with foods like spinach
- POPSICLES
If you can't brush afterwards rinse with water - RED WINE
Don't brush your teeth after drinking
Rinse your mouth with water - SOY, TAMARI & TERRIYAKI SAUCE
Rinse your mouth with water afterwards - TEA (all types including herbal)
Don't drink Black tea
Don't drink super hot or ice cold tea
Drink thru a straw - TOMATO SAUCE, MARINARA, ETC.
Eating lettuce or spinach before will provide protection
If you swim laps more than six hours a week,
you are at risk for stained teeth
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CAVITIES
EAT
- Apples
- Carrots
- Celery
- Kefir
- Nuts
- Probiotic yogurt
- Tempeh
AVOID
- Cola colored drinks
Drink thru a straw
Don't drink cold
- Popsicles
- Sugar
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TARTAR
Flossing helps remove tartar between your teeth
Nothing really helps remove the tartar
from the fronts & backs of teeth
So it's vital that you see your dentist
twice a year to get a thorough dental cleaning
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CHECK YOUR STATS
At least once a year take a blood test
to make sure
you're getting enough of these supplements
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Magneseum
- Phosphorous
Visit
Dental Tips For Women Over 40
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Brushing | Gingivitis | Enamel Erosion
Teeth Stains | Cavities | Tartar | Blood Tests
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