October is National Dental Hygiene Month

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Now in its sixth consecutive year, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company have teamed up for National Dental Hygiene Month to help in increasing awareness surrounding the importance of maintaining good oral health.
 

To echo these sentiments, we want to remind our patients and their families to “Do the Daily 4” - not just sometimes, but all the time.

1. Floss Daily. Flossing is specifically designed to reach all the areas of the mouth that the toothbrush may miss. Ensuring flossing is part of your daily dental care routine is important to prevent plaque buildup - which eventually can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
2. Brush 2x a Day. Once of the single most important methods for keeping mouth monsters at bay, brushing for two minutes twice a day is necessary to maintain healthy smiles.
3. Rinse with Mouthwash. Remember, your teeth aren’t the only things in your mouth. Your tongue and gums could benefit from some care as well. Finish your oral care routine with an antiseptic mouthwash that carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance.
4. Chew Sugar-Free Gum. Chewing sugar-free gum after eating is a fun way to help keep teeth healthy. Since chewing stimulates salivary glands and the flavors in sugar-free gum increase the quantity of saliva in the mouth, this ultimately helps in cleaning food particles and neutralizing plaque acids on teeth.

Maintaining good dental care habits not only benefits oral health but can improve your general health as well. Join us in celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month, give us a call to schedule an appointment today.

 

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news!

Flossing Products for All Dental Conditions

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Daily flossing plays a major role in plaque removal - and yet it’s still something that many adults and children avoid! Unlike a toothbrush which can clean the tops and outer surfaces of teeth and gums, floss is specifically designed to get into and clean all of the nooks and crannies of the mouth.

Dental floss isn’t the only effective product for tooth flossing - there’s actually many products on the market designed to meet the needs of people of all ages with any type of dental condition. If one of the below conditions apply to you - consider these options:

• Sensitive Gums - Choose a soft floss that will slide easily and comfortably between teeth to prevent bleeding gums.
• Braces - Opt for a specialized floss with a stiff end that can easily threat between the braces and teeth.
• Younger Child - Select a kid-friendly flossing tool, specially designed to be easy for kids to handle and sport child-friendly characters!
• Difficulty Using Floss - Try using an electric flosser instead - these provide just the right amount of pressure to leave your gums healthy and happy.

If you’re still having trouble getting your children to floss properly, please visit 2min2x.org for more tips, look up books specifically about flossing, or ask us for guidance. Give us a call to schedule an appointment today! 631.360.7337 or 516.798.1111

The Importance of Flossing

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Flossing is ESSENTIAL to anyone's oral health routine, children especially. Sometimes flossing isnt the easiest thing for children to do - but don't worry, we have some tips to help them with solid oral care habits:

1. Hand held 'floss sticks' are a very useful tool in helping kids learn how to floss on their own and is much easier for small hands to hold. Use a similar flossing technique with the same zig-zag motion as you would with standard floss. Make sure not to pop or snap the floss, slide the floss around each tooth gently.
2. Schedule a dental check up and have your child show the dentist their flossing technique. This way the hygienist can instruct your child the correct flossing method and help them fix their technique.
3. Have your child watch you floss your own teeth! What better way to set an example. Have your child brush and floss along side of you to reinforce good habits.
4. Chart their progress and reinforce their efforts! Good habits take time to develop. Have a flossing chart in the bathroom is a great reminder for kids to floss everyday. Gentle reminders also help as well as praise when your child does floss on their own.

Feel free to contact us for a dental check up and we can go through the importance of flossing with your child. Do you have helpful tips to get kids into a flossing habit? Share with us on our Facebook page!