Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:40:33 -0800 From: "Jeff Kelley, DDS" <jakelleydds@sbcglobal.net> To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org> Subject: A Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile! Message-ID: <c1db5457958c4e5cb14a4eec38ae9bc3@dds--1.com>
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Greetings from Jeff Kelley, DDS! 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 (817)877-1651 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 (817)877-1651 or email us at jakelleydds@sbcglobal=2Enet today=2E Best Regards, Jeff Kelley, DDS 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
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