Dr Jodie

Dental cavities is arguable the most prevalent disease in humans

Interesting article from Dental Products Magizine ABSTRACT:

Dental cavities is arguable the most prevalent disease in humans, affecting most of the population at some time in their lives.In the United States, dental cavities is the most common chronic disease in childhood, with 41% of children between the ages of 2 and 11 having cavities in primary teeth. Among adults aged 20 - 64, 91% have cavities and 14% have root cavities.

 

So long for now......and keep those cavities as bay!!!!

Want to keep your teeth? Wet Your Whistle.

Hello everyone...The following is another tidbit from an article in the AARP Magazine March/April edition. Page 23, Cherish Your Chompers. "Want to keep your teeth?

Follow these surprising tips: Wet Your Whistle

Teeth depend on saliva to remove microbes. Very important to keep your mouth wet with water if your are suffering from dry mouth which can be caused by many things such as medications.

Rinses such as Biotene can help as well.

So long for now......and keep smiling!!!!