Shocking Proposition: Selecting the Best (and Safest) Dental Products
An Israeli company says it has created a device that will protect teeth from cavities for 5 whole years. The catch? You start by slathering a special gel inside a form-fitting mouth tray tethered to an electrical outlet, inserting it over your teeth, and then zapping it with electricity. (Yikes!) Sounds a bit dangerous, doesn’t it?
When it comes to dental care, or anything else related to your health or well-being, it’s best to stick with science that’s been used and tested for years. Getting caught up in new fads may not only be disappointing, but downright dangerous. Here are some tips for selecting dental products that are guaranteed safe and effective.
Selecting a Toothbrush
When it comes to basic dental care, nothing tops brushing. If you choose to use a manual toothbrush, be sure that it is small enough to reach your entire mouth easily. Also, bristles that are too firm can cause your gums to bleed. Those who prefer something a bit more convenient and comfortable might consider an electric toothbrush. Be sure the head is soft and the bristles move in a back-and-forth motion.
Picking a Dental Floss
It’s amazing how much variety you can find in dental floss. From regular dental floss or ribbon to dental flossers, it’s easy to find something that works well for you. All types remove cavity-causing plaque and food debris from between your teeth. Here are a few of your choices:
Dental Flossers: Often regarded as being easier to manage than conventional floss, flossers are a popular choice. There’s no need to wrap any excess thread around your fingers, which some find uncomfortable.
Conventional Floss: There’s nothing wrong with sticking with traditional types of floss. Just tear off a piece at least 18 inches long and wind it around your index fingers. If you find traditional thread-like floss is uncomfortable for your gums, try dental ribbon, its smoother counterpart.
Floss Threaders: If you have a fixed bridge in your mouth, it doesn’t mean you get out of flossing. Nifty little floss threaders allow you to thread (gasp!) the floss between your teeth, under the bridge work.
Finding the Perfect Toothpaste
From whitening to ultra-sensitive, there are a multitude of toothpastes available on today’s market. How do you choose? Start by selecting one with fluoride, which will prevent cavities. Other things to consider are flavor, whitening potential, tartar control and price. Often the biggest difference between two brands is packaging, so don’t get hung up on the finer details. Consider selecting fun flavored toothpaste for children, as it will encourage them to brush regularly (though don’t let them swallow!). Very young children require a fluoride-free variety for safety.
Picking a Mouthwash
Mouthwash can not only freshen your breath, but kill germs and bacteria that lead to cavities. Try to select a formula with fluoride. Many contain alcohol, which dries up the protective saliva in your mouth, so it’s best avoided. While mouthwash a wonderful dental product, however, please remember that it cannot replace regular flossing and brushing.
Remember, your health is our first concern. Please do not hesitate to call our office at (408)377-5833 or email us at andrewfongdds@yahoo.com with your dental care questions, or to schedule a check-up!
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Trick or Treating is a Fun and Healthy Event!
The Candy Buy-Back Program was a great success and put smiles on many children’s faces as they received a $1 per pound of candy that they turned in at the San Jose 95124 dental office of Dr. Andrew Fong.
The event was initiated by Andrew B. Fong, DDS and his team to raise awareness that too much sugar not only damages a child’s teeth, adds unwanted body weight and increases the possibility of making a child hyperactive. This fun event rewarded children by letting them enjoy the experience and fun of Trick or Treating. The Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program enables children to exchange their excess candies for dental hygiene and health rewards as well as benefiting their piggy banks.
Containers filled with treats from our first year candy trade-off will be donated to Operation: Care and Comfort.
This volunteer organization provides support and comfort to “adopted” units of deployed U.S. military service members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict regions. Donations that they receive will be included in care packages that they send to the adopted units every month until they return home.
Our San Jose-Cambrian area dental office will continue to initiate activities to support our community.
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San Jose Dentist Hosts a Halloween Candy Buy Back
Halloween is usually a time where kids and parents could have some family fun by dressing up in costumes, getting creative in pumpkin carving and going trick or treating.
However, parents often complained to me that the biggest headache had been trying to prevent their children from consuming too many candies afterwards.
As we all know, there are many drawbacks to eating candy besides the fact that one does not know what is in the bag. Too much sugar can and will make a child hyperactive and restless. All the excess sugar can hurt the child’s teeth and put on body weight as well.
Thus my staff and I will be doing a Halloween Candy Buy-Back event.
We will buy back the candies from the child and thus reward the “good child”, who would not eat all the candy anyway, by letting him or her turn trick or treating into a profitable and fun event!
To learn the details of the program, go to www.DentistInSanJoseCA.com
Note: If you do not have a child that could participate in this program, please pass this link to someone that could benefit or announce it through social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Have fun and stay healthy!
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