From owner-freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Fri Dec 5 12:38:57 2008 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2F9CE106567F for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:38:57 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from smtp.1stinfosystems.com (ns1.1stinfosystems.com [207.178.197.212]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 15ECE8FC18 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:38:57 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from mail pickup service by smtp.1stinfosystems.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:38:54 -0800 From: "Dr. Julian H. Zhitnitsky" X-NEWSLETTER1R: pTmmgXO3F4C78zgpFlpFOOcGt+c= X-NEWSLETTER2A: 000036314 To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" Message-ID: <558aeab0be254d7c898cc0d4a005b069@1stnewsletters.com> Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:38:53 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 05 Dec 2008 12:38:54.0147 (UTC) FILETIME=[6EF77130:01C956D6] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.5 Subject: A Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile! X-BeenThere: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list Reply-To: drz@dentistsherwood.com List-Id: Internet Services Providers List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:38:57 -0000 Greetings from Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky! A Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile The holidays are upon us, and =91tis the season for a bit of togetherne= ss (and a lot of indulgence)=2E We don=92t all celebrate the same holid= ays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that s= eems to unite us all: comfort food=2E Cold weather and sweets go hand-in-hand=2E What=92s a good snowball fig= ht without a warm cup of cocoa to come home to? Even in warmer climates= , it=92s difficult to dissuade dreams of sugar plums after a good night= of classic movies with your family=2E So, while this "soul food" may b= e good for your spirits, take a moment to think about what it=92s doing= to your teeth=2E How Could Something So Good Be So Bad? Sugar can wreck havoc on your pearly whites=2E It=92s a complicated pro= cess, but here=92s the scoop=2E Bacteria in your mouth use your sweets = as energy, growing and multiplying faster than they would otherwise=2E = Some bond with the sugar to form a sticky glue called plaque=2E Plaque,= in turn, produces acid=2E The acid dissolves the minerals that make yo= ur tooth enamel hard, and the surface becomes porous=2E The acid causes= these tiny holes in the enamel to become bigger until one large hole a= ppears=2E This is a cavity=2E Does This Mean No More? While ideally we would never expose our teeth to sugar or anything else= that promotes tooth decay, that=92s just not realistic=2E All we can d= o is try to minimize the damage=2E Don=92t let your holiday routine int= errupt your dental care regimen=2E Brush your teeth at least twice a da= y with a fluoride toothpaste (unless you=92re a young tyke), and floss = at least once=2E If you decide to indulge in more sweets than usual, it=92s a good idea = to brush more often=2E If you don=92t have your toothbrush on hand, rin= se your mouth out with warm water=2E Certain sugar-free gums can help a= s well=2E Choose those with Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that can h= elp prevent tooth decay=2E And finally, try to mix up your snacks=2E If= you=92re eating a sugary treat, try to also eat a bit of cheese (or a = similar protein) as well=2E Nothing warms a chilly night like a big smile, so be sure to protect yo= urs=2E Please do not hesitate to call us at (818)785-8388 if you have q= uestions regarding proper dental care, or would like to schedule a chec= k-up or cleaning=2E As always, your continued good health is our top pr= iority=2E If you have questions regarding dental health, please call our office a= t (818)785-8388 or email us at drz@dentistsherwood=2Ecom today=2E Best Regards, Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky P=2ES=2E If you have any friends or family members who you feel could u= se our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us=2E We'll be= sure to take good care of them=2E