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Monthly Archives: March 2010 |
Bad Breath? - See Your Dentist
Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due [...]
March 10, 2010 – 11:14 pm
Choosing the Best Toothpaste
Thanks to better care and technological advances, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. The most important thing you can do to make sure you’re one of those who keep their natural teeth is to brush and floss regularly.
Most dental decay is caused by plaque, [...]
March 10, 2010 – 10:50 pm
Fluoride and Tooth Decay
Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, the 13th most abundant element, which is naturally present in water, soil, and air, as well as in most foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, helping to strengthen it, and is also effective in preventing cavities from forming.
Fluoride was first [...]
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Oral Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts
The mouth is the gateway to the body… good health begins with good teeth. Tooth decay, infection and/or gum disease can lead to a variety of ailments and just generally ‘feeling bad.’ Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts for keeping your oral hygiene the best it can be:
Oral [...]
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How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick’s Day?
1. When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated every year?
A. The third Sunday in March
B. The second Wednesday in March
C. March 17th
2. St. Patrick drove snakes from Ireland by:
A. Playing a flute
B. Banging a drum
C. Eating shamrocks
3. While he was in Ireland, St. Patrick:
A. Converted the Irish to [...]
What if I have a problem and you are not open?
In case of an EXTREME EMERGENCY, such as a trauma or injury, please call our office for instructions. We always have an assistant that is on call. Remember, true emergencies are rare.
Problem
Solution
Wire Poke
Apply wax over the brace or wire that is poking you. Call the [...]
If you have a bracket that comes loose, please call our office to set-up an appointment for repair. 480.325.7500
When you have brackets come loose, please keep the bracket and bring it with you to your appointment. After the bracket has been bonded, eat soft foods for the next 48 hours. This allows the bracket and [...]
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Foods to avoid while wearing braces:
Gummy bears
Chewing ice
Hard bread
Hard pretzels
Apples
Carrots
Popcorn
Frozen candy bars
Nuts
Hard candies
Sticky candies
Meat on the bone
Beef jerky
Celery
Granola bars
Corn on the cob
Bubble gum
Tootsie rolls
Crunchy chips
Hard Tacos
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Dr. Frost & his staff want to give each & every patient the best possible care. To help achieve this goal we also need the participation of each and every patient. The following will help with maintaining your braces.
Always be sure to eat the proper foods during orthodontic wear. Eating hard, sticky foods can result [...]
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Tagged braces, brackets, Damon braces, Damon Clear, Damon System, Dr. Stuart Frost, Frost Orthodontics, orthodontics, What not to eat, What to eat, www.frostortho.com
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To understand why any food would be considered ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for your teeth, it’s important to understand how food affects your teeth. Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms from the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth and uses carbohydrates in the food you eat to produce acid, which can attack your [...]
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