General caring for teeth:
Some teeth, especially back molars, can be difficult for a person to clean because the grooves found on their chewing surface (the tooth’s “pits and fissures”) are deep and narrow. Even though the person brushes their teeth not all of the dental plaque that is present is cleansed off because the individual bristles of their toothbrush are simply too large to gain access into the depths of the tooth’s grooves. Because some plaque has not been cleaned away, the tooth is at risk for the formation of decay.
Have teeth cleaned and sealed with a plastic resin “dental sealant” or “tooth sealant” which a dentist bonds into the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth as a means of helping to prevent the formation of tooth decay (“cavities”).

Deficiencies associated with teeth:
Vitamins: A, C, D
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus

1. Use:

- Pre-rinse: PLAX® Advanced Formula Plaque Loosening Rinse Original
Advanced Formula PLAX® is patented and clinically proven to remove more plaque than brushing alone, Plaque build-up can lead to dull looking teeth, bad breath and an unpleasant film in your mouth, Pleasant tasting PLAX® helps loosen and detach plaque,

- Floss Buddy Kit – If you have difficulty flossing (to best access cavity prone back teeth)

- Plackers Brightening Brushes (brushes between teeth)

- A Sonic electric toothbrush
This cleaning action is founded on the intense speed at which the bristles of the sonic toothbrush vibrate. This vibratory motion is able to impart energy to the fluids that surround teeth (such as saliva). The motion of these agitated fluids is capable of dislodging dental plaque, even beyond where the bristles of the toothbrush actually touch. Only a sonic toothbrush can make this claim.

- Vicco Ayurvedic Toothpaste or ARM & HAMMER PeroxiCare toothpaste

- ACT Fluoride Rinse for Kids or ACT Restoring Mouthwash (adults)

2. Tips

- Floss before brushing.

- Use an electric toothbrush (e.g. Sonic) OR a good medium bristle toothbrush (Colgate 360); brush top teeth down & lower teeth up.

- Brush inside surfaces of teeth same way

- Brush along the flat chewing/ biting surfaces

- Pass brush between gum & cheek also massage gums all over

- Brush tongue

- Toilet lid should be closed when flushing and when not in use.

- Toothbrush should be covered and stored at least 4 feet away from toilet

- Look at your toothbrush from behind. When you can see bristles sticking out the sides it’s time to get a new one.

3. Avoid anything that can scratch/ damage your enamel.
Check the Arm & Hammer site -.lots of stuff. The baking soda in their toothpaste is dental grade.

Avoid candy that remains in the mouth long (lolly pops, sweets etc). The sugar turns into acid which attacks the enamel. So with sweets that you suck, the acid stays around longer to do more damage. On the other hand cake & ice-cream for example, are quickly swallowed – generally no problem.

General caring for teeth:
Some teeth, especially back molars, can be difficult for a person to clean because the grooves found on their chewing surface (the tooth’s “pits and fissures”) are deep and narrow. Even though the person brushes their teeth not all of the dental plaque that is present is cleansed off because the individual bristles of their toothbrush are simply too large to gain access into the depths of the tooth’s grooves. Because some plaque has not been cleaned away, the tooth is at risk for the formation of decay.
Have teeth cleaned and sealed with a plastic resin “dental sealant” or “tooth sealant” which a dentist bonds into the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth as a means of helping to prevent the formation of tooth decay (“cavities”).

Deficiencies associated with teeth:
Vitamins: A, C, D
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus

1. Use:

- Pre-rinse: PLAX® Advanced Formula Plaque Loosening Rinse Original
Advanced Formula PLAX® is patented and clinically proven to remove more plaque than brushing alone, Plaque build-up can lead to dull looking teeth, bad breath and an unpleasant film in your mouth, Pleasant tasting PLAX® helps loosen and detach plaque,

- Floss Buddy Kit – If you have difficulty flossing (to best access cavity prone back teeth)

- Plackers Brightening Brushes (brushes between teeth)

- A Sonic electric toothbrush
This cleaning action is founded on the intense speed at which the bristles of the sonic toothbrush vibrate. This vibratory motion is able to impart energy to the fluids that surround teeth (such as saliva). The motion of these agitated fluids is capable of dislodging dental plaque, even beyond where the bristles of the toothbrush actually touch. Only a sonic toothbrush can make this claim.

- Vicco Ayurvedic Toothpaste or ARM & HAMMER PeroxiCare toothpaste

- ACT Fluoride Rinse for Kids or ACT Restoring Mouthwash (adults)

2. Tips

- Floss before brushing.

- Use an electric toothbrush (e.g. Sonic) OR a good medium bristle toothbrush (Colgate 360); brush top teeth down & lower teeth up.

- Brush inside surfaces of teeth same way

- Brush along the flat chewing/ biting surfaces

- Pass brush between gum & cheek also massage gums all over

- Brush tongue

- Toilet lid should be closed when flushing and when not in use.

- Toothbrush should be covered and stored at least 4 feet away from toilet

- Look at your toothbrush from behind. When you can see bristles sticking out the sides it’s time to get a new one.

3. Avoid anything that can scratch/ damage your enamel.
Check the Arm & Hammer site -.lots of stuff. The baking soda in their toothpaste is dental grade.

Avoid candy that remains in the mouth long (lolly pops, sweets etc). The sugar turns into acid which attacks the enamel. So with sweets that you suck, the acid stays around longer to do more damage. On the other hand cake & ice-cream for example, are quickly swallowed – generally no problem.