Your Family Dentist for life! Kids, Teens, Adults.

I want to give you lots of great tips that will help you keep your teeth in great shape for years to come. I have collected lots of tidbits of useful information that I want to share with you.

Read what I have to say below and maybe you can learn a thing or two that you didn't know about before. Don't worry about thanking me, just get out there and make your teeth happy teeth!

Mr. Tooth Says;

The benefits of a healthy mouth

Good oral hygiene doesn't have to be difficult. Get in the habit of taking a few simple steps each day and seeing your dentist regularly. You'll be setting yourself up for a brighter smile and better overall health.

Report Problems

In addition to regular care and dental appointments, call your dentist if you develop any of the following signs and symptoms of gum disease:

Red, tender, swollen gums
Gums that bleed when you brush them, even if they're not sore
Gums that are pulling away from your teeth; you may notice that your teeth seem longer
Pus around your teeth and gums when you press on the gums
A continual bad taste in your mouth
Loose teeth
Changes in the way your top and bottom teeth touch, or changes in the feel of your dentures

Tips to keep teeth healthy

Do not put a baby to bed with a bottle. The fluid will stay in the baby’s mouth while she is sleeping and cause tooth decay.
Avoid sticky or sugary snacks.
Take your child to the dentist when she is about one year old, and every six months afterwards.
Brush teeth twice a day, especially before bedtime.
Don’t share toothbrushes. Germs can easily pass from one person to another.
Rinse the toothbrush well with water after each use and let it air dry.
Replace a toothbrush every few months, when the bristles become flattened with use.

Oral health and overall health: Why a healthy mouth is good for your body

Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease — and can help you keep your teeth as you get older.

Researchers are also discovering new reasons to brush and floss. A healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders. The flip side? An unhealthy mouth, especially if you have gum disease, may increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, poorly controlled diabetes and preterm labor.

The case for good oral hygiene keeps getting stronger. Understand the importance of oral health — and its connection to your overall health.

What's in your mouth reveals much about your health

What does the health of your mouth have to do with your overall health? In a word, plenty. A look inside or a swab of saliva can tell your doctor volumes about what's going on inside your body.

Many conditions cause oral signs and symptoms
Your mouth is a window into what's going on in the rest of your body, often serving as a helpful vantage point for detecting the early signs and symptoms of systemic disease — a disease that affects or pertains to your entire body, not just one of its parts. Systemic conditions such as AIDS or diabetes, for example, often first become apparent as mouth lesions or other oral problems. In fact, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases produce oral signs and symptoms.