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Accidents Happen: A Guide to Children's Emergencies


At-Home Dental Care Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy

While it may seem that teeth only work to improve your appearance in the eyes of others, this is simply not true.  Dental care plays an important role in maintaining the health of your entire body, with heart disease being just one of the ailments that you can suffer if your teeth aren't in good shape.  Although it is certainly important to visit the dentist on a daily basis, there are certain activities that you can do at home between visits to keep your mouth as healthy as possible.  Use this information to learn more about what you can do to preserve the health of your teeth and gums.

Purchase Disclosure Tablets

No matter how briskly you brush your teeth, it's inevitable that you will miss a spot.  Because plaque is virtually invisible, it is very easy to assume that you have removed all of it from your teeth.  But toothbrushes may not always do the job!

Rather than blindly brushing your teeth and hoping for the best, purchase disclosure tablets.  Disclosure tablets stain the teeth and gums in the areas where plaque still exists.  The tablets are an excellent tool because you will be able to see where you need to double back and brush and floss to remove damaging plaque before it has a chance to become a permanent fixture in your mouth.

Drink Water

Although it is always a good idea to brush your teeth after each meal, this may not always be realistic.  You could be out on a date, with friends or simply not have your toothbrush available after you've enjoyed a good meal.

Rather than allowing the debris from your food to remain on your teeth to harden into plaque, take precaution.  Drink plenty of water after the meal and swish it around so it cleans off the loose peices.  This option is much more convenient because you won't need to have a toothbrush and toothpaste around, and it can go a long way toward keeping your mouth as healthy as possible.  Keep in mind that you will still want to brush your teeth as soon as you are able to, since swishing has a limited ability to remove plaque from the teeth and gums. 

Your teeth and gums play an important role in the overall health of your body.  Taking the time to care for these somewhat small members of your body can contribute to a long and enjoyable life.  Start using these tips today so you can keep your mouth healthy for as long as possible. 

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Accidents Happen: A Guide to Children's Emergencies

One of the things I learned when I had children was that accidents can happen at any time. Unfortunately, my children's pediatrician was not always available when those accidents did happen. I had to learn what was considered an emergency and what could wait until the doctor's office was open. Knowing the difference and what to do in non-emergency situations can be confusing. That is why I created this blog. I wanted to provide other parents with a guide that helps them to understand when it is time to head for urgent care or the hospital and when injuries could be treated at home.