Be Your Own Dentist
To avoid unnecessary trips to the dentist, just do these three things:
- Swish your mouth with water after eating or drinking anything sweet.
- Floss once per day after supper (glide floss is best.) Take a 9-inch
length and tie it in a loop, for easiest use. For best results, floss
before brushing.
- Brush your teeth completely after breakfast and supper, being careful to
reach back behind your rear teeth.
Did you know that 80% of Americans over age 40 have some type of peridontal
disease because of bad dental habits? Don't skimp on any of
them! I have tried flossing once every
two days, I've tried brushing only once per day, and each time the result has
cost me thousands of dollars in dental expenses.
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Be Your Own Dentist 
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Time to complete:
| 5-10 minutes per day |
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Money you'll spend:
| Dental supplies cost |
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What you'll get:
| Save hundreds or thousands of dollars in dental expenses. |
Step-by-step instructions:
- My only advice here is that if you find it difficult to handle
floss, try tying a 9-inch length in a loop. You can brace it between the
fingers of both your hands while you floss. You might also check your favorite drugstore for
floss wands, which are hand-held disposable wands with the floss already in them. They are
ideal for people with limited finger dexterity (such as arthritis sufferers) and can be
found at most drugstores.
- It's also a good idea to visit a dentist once every 6 to 12 months, to
get your teeth cleaned and checked, and to catch small problems before they
grow into big ones.
- Read the American Dental Association's Teeth Cleaning Advice Page if you want to learn more.
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