National Dentist Day

By Terry Orr 

Since my retirement from the Navy nearly three decades ago, we have been very fortunate to have two excellent family dentists over that time span.  We also like our dentist and consider him and his staff friends.

Things might want to do on National Dentist Day

• The first thing you should do on National Dentist Day is to get active with your dental care. Maybe you haven’t been looking after your teeth the way you should.
• You can start by giving your teeth good floss and having a good look at your teeth; maybe they need to be professionally cleaned or treated.
• Pull out your dentist’s telephone number and give a call just to give your greetings of the day. Your dentist is definitely going to by happy with that.
• On this day, it would be a good idea to spread awareness about dental hygiene and you could start with your own family, especially your children.
• Do not forget to have your teeth checked up on National Dentist Day. You could even give a call to your family members and friends to remind them to do the same.
• You could give your dentist a token of appreciation in the form of a card or a gift.
• Last but not the least! don’t forget to replace your toothbrush on this day.

So on National Dentist Day, March 6, 2013 let your dentist know your appreciate her/him.

References and Links: 

http://www.altiusdirectory.com/Society/national-dentist-day.html 

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National Dental Hygiene Month

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By Nurse Diane

I recently read an article about flossing.  The article stated that t taking good care of your teeth and gums can not only add years to your life, but also lowers risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes—and even memory-robbing disorders like Alzheimer’s disease? A new study of nearly 5,000 older adults found that those who brushed their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia than those who brushed daily.  Read the whole article here: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/better-floss-or-after-brushing.

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My mother is known for her smile.  She smiles all the time, and my daddy says he spent a fortune on her mouth.  The other day a man came up to me in church and told me what a great smile I have, and that really gave me a boost.  I have always tried to take great care of my teeth, especially seeing my husband have his pulled to have dentures fitted.  He had taken care of his teeth; however, genetics still gave him problems.

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Your teeth are very important to your health and well-being.  Even while I write I feel the urge to floss.  I use a water pic, a pre-soaking rinse, soft brush as recommended by my dentist, and sensitive tooth paste.  There are other new pastes and gels on the market, like those that harden your enamel.  I don’t know about those, but I do know the ones that work on sensitive teeth do help.  I couldn't eat anything cold, but once I started using Arm & Hammer’s Pronamel, I have once again been able to enjoy ice cream.

This month is National Dental Hygiene Month.  Take extra time to clean your teeth, and make sure to floss. It is recommended to brush two minutes twice a day and floss and rinse daily.  Have an annual checkup with your dentist so that your great smile will last a lifetime.

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National Dentist Day

By Diane Forrest

I am one of those people who hate going to the dentist.  I guess I have been more times than alot of people I know.  When I was younger, my brother broke my front tooth, so I had to go to an emergency dental appointment.  He put this mold in my mouth filled with this gooey stuff, and had to press it in hard.  I thought I would die.  I didn’t like the feeling of my mouth wide open, and a stranger with huge fingers pressing cement in the roof of my mouth.  I had to go through that horror again once I got older, and my teeth finished growing.

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After that terrifying ordeal, I never went the routine 6 months for check ups.  In fact, I didn't go back for many years, until I had a very bad tooth ache and the side of my face doubled in size causing me to look like an alien.  It turned out that I needed a root canal.  I had heard horrific stories about them, and was very nervous about having this done.  Then, I was introduced to Nitrous Oxide.  This is a wonderful drug, called laughing gas.  Once he put that mask over my face I didn't care what he did to my teeth.

Several years later I changed to a dentist in my town.  He was new, young, very good looking, had a very nice new beautiful office, and friendly staff.  My first visit there I sat in the chair and instead of staring at a blank wall, there was a huge picture window.  Outside there was a beautiful field, and in the field were several miniature horses.  The hygienist came in and not only applied the nitrous oxide, but placed padded earphones on my ears and gave me the remote to the overhead television set.  Then another staff member, a massage therapist came in and massaged my hands and arms.  I was in heaven!  I had such a wonderful time that I went back, again and again.

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Today is National Dentist day.  According to 1dental.com, here are some ideas that you can do to celebrate this day:

Get a dental checkup – Maybe it’s time to get back in the office to make sure your teeth are healthy and your habits are on the right track.

Send your dentist a thank-you card – Let your dentist know that you appreciate the work they put into making sure you’re healthy

Commit to better habits – There’s no better time to renew your resolve to start brushing/flossing/swishing mouthwash regularly. Make a plan and stick with it!

Raise awareness - Whether you teach your children a new song about brushing their teeth or you tell your friends why you’re going to the dentist, you can do your part to help people realize the importance of dental hygiene.

Smile – Don’t forget to show off that beautiful smile that your dentist had a part in maintaining!