Brushing Your Teeth

(I thought this was funny. It's kind of hard to see but the dentist and Ms. Comstock are wearing jewelry all made from teeth.)

Did you know that it is recommended to brush your teeth before you eat breakfast? While you sleep, bacteria accumulates and plaques builds up in your mouth. Brush your teeth before breakfast and then rinse your mouth after. Make sure you brush AT LEAST 2 minutes. (And don't forget your tongue - it's covered in bacteria!) Those electric toothbrushes are great - they time it for you! At night, brush when you are finished eating for the night. And make sure you floss at least once a day. (You shouldn't brush more than 3x a time. It could damage your gums.) And don't forget to replace your toothbrush every 3 months!

Did you know you should be supervising your children while brushing their teeth until they are 9 or 10. We brush and floss our girls teeth (age 4 and 7) still every night. They brush their own teeth in the morning to practice and learn. But really, have you watched children brush their teeth - they miss a lot of places. Not used to brushing before breakfast? Here are some tips that might help.

*Place a toothbrush and toothpaste in the shower and brush while you are showering.
*Leave your toothbrush right next to the toilet so when you wake up you will see it.
*Set it by the first thing you do in the morning.