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3 Tips to Better Oral Health

July 11, 2016

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 10:53 pm

Everyone knows to brush twice a day,  and to floss.  But here are 3 tips to better oral health.  And, you can start today.

  1.  Change out your toothbrush.  Try changing your toothbrush every 3 months, or sooner if your toothbrush bristles are frayed.  According to the ADA this is a very good practice.
  2.  Reduce your stress.  We know that stress is hard on your mental and physical health, but think about this…when we get stressed out, we tend to bite our nails or grind our teeth or even clench up our mouths.  Try deep breathing.  Just a few deep breaths can help your overall oral health.
  3. Change up your diet.  Stop drinking sugary sodas and sports drinks.  Load up on nutrient rich veggies and fruits.

These 3 tips should kick-start you into better overall oral health.

10 Great Things You Can Do With Toothpaste

May 31, 2012

Filed under: Health — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

At Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL, we recommend brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste for at least three minutes and at least twice a day as part of a healthy oral health care routine, but did you know you can also use toothpaste around the house?

Read on for the 10 things you can do with toothpaste – aside from achieving excellent oral health care:

  • Fix Insect Bites

Standard non-gel toothpaste can help relieve the itch from an insect bite and keep you from scratching at the site. Try it!

  • Sanitize Hands

In a pinch, toothpaste (and a little water) is a great hand sanitizer. As a bonus, if you’ve just chopped onions or garlic, you can neutralize the odour with a bit of toothpaste/water.
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