DENTAL HEALTH

ORAL HEALTH

I don't think there would be single person in this world who would not love to receive compliments on his smile...and your smile is confident only if you have a healthy jaw-line....

Ask them who have regular toothaches,they think everbody else in the world is happy whose teeth are sound...

Since childhood we have seen our mothers running behind us for brushing our teeth twice a day,and we used to be so very angry for this.... Now we realize the fact that mothers areNever wrong

The Do's & Don'ts for having a beautiful and confident smile :-

§ Brush your teeth at least twice a day and ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste.

§ Use floss every day.

§ Use a soft-bristled toothbrush — it's gentler on your gums.

§ To brush properly, hold your toothbrush at a slight angle against your teeth and use short back-and-forth motions

§ Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if it becomes frayed.

§ Consider using an electric toothbrush, especially if you have arthritis or other problems that make it difficult to brush well.

§ Avoid vigorous or harsh scrubbing, which can irritate your gums.

§ Don't use toothpicks or other objects that aren't made to clean your teeth.

Above all Have a dental checkup at LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS

Time to meet the Dentist if you have follwoing signs & symptoms :-

§ Red, tender or swollen gums
§ Gums that bleed when you're regularly brushing and flossing
§ Gums that are pulling away from your teeth, which may make your teeth seem longer
§ Pus around your teeth and gums when you press on the gums
§ A bad taste in your mouth
§ Loose teeth
§ Changes in the way your top and bottom teeth touch
§ Changes in the feel of your dentures
§ Sensitivity to hot and cold

HEALTHY LIVING FOR WOMEN

A HEALTHY WOMEN MAKES A HEALTHY FAMILY

~ Calcium is important for women of all ages--recent studies suggest that calcium supplementation may prevent up to 50 percent of all PMS symptoms including cramps, and daily calcium supplementation is a critical factor in the prevention of osteoporosis after menopause.

~ Folic acid supplementation significantly reduces the risk of birth defects and should be used by all women considering pregnancy.

~ Vitamin E 400-800 mg per day is recommended to help menopausal women reduce hot flashes and night sweats, and helps protect the cardiovascular and immune systems.

~ If you smoke--quit!

~ Stress plays a key role in many illnesses and finding ways to reduce your stress may add years to your life.

~ The importance of hormonal balance increases for women after the age of thirty and may require the use of over-the-counter or prescription to hormone replacement therapy

~ Visit your dentist regularly to maintain a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth.

~ Find ways to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. If you don't have time for a gym--take a walk or take stairs instead of elevators, garden or do yard work, park your car far from the door, etc.

~ Drink at least eight, eight ounce glasses of water everyday to help flush impurities from your body and maintain proper hydration.

~ Always use sunscreen and/or wear a hat when you are in the sun to protect your skin from possible future skin cancer.

~ Follow your doctor's recommendations for diet, exercise, and nutrition, as well as his recommendations for routine preventative health care.

BE HAPPY AND ENJOY LIFE COME WHAT MAY......