get your kids to brush february 2011 newsletter

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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN DENTAL CENTER

1803 B STREET COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

576-1730 GREATDENTALHEALTHPRODUCTS.COM

The 10 Valentine Commandments1.I am thy main Squeeze; thou shalt squeeze no other before me.

2. Thou shalt not take the name of thy Squeeze in vain, nor

badmouth me behind my back.3. Remember our anniversary and keep it holy. Or else.

4. Honor My mother and father. Thine are too darn weird.

5. Thou shalt not kill my love by behaving poorly and making me

embarrassed to be seen with thee.

6. Thou shalt not commit adultery, nor shalt thou even THINK about it if thou knowest what’s good for thee.

7. Thou shalt not steal from my wallet/purse while I am in thy bathroom, nor use my credit card, nor make long-distance calls

from my phone.

8. Thou shalt not talk about out personal problems to our friends.9. Thou shalt not covet the higher market price of thy neighbor’s

house.

10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s Squeeze, nor children, nor

stereo, nor big screen plasma TV, nor BMW.

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February 2011February 2011

Get Your Kids to BRUSH…….

….1 and 2

Cold Weather and Your

Teeth…..........4

DID YOUKNOW?.................................

Get Your Kids to BRUSH!February is National Children’s Dental Health Monthmaking this the perfect opportunity to remind all of thefamilies in our practice about the importance of developing good oral health habits at an early age. Themost important part of preventative tooth care actuallyhappens at home – brushing and flossing. You andyour kids should brush teeth at least twice a day — firstthing in the morning and before bedtime and if you can,brush after meals and snacks. Spend at least 2 or 3minutes each time you brush.

That’s what should happen in a perfect world, AND, weunderstand it’s notalways easy to get your kids to brush their teeth,but it is important. Hereare a few tricks to ensurethat your kids are puttingin the necessary brushtime…continued, pg. 2



Supplies - No, it’s not necessary to buyanything more than a plain, soft-bristledtoothbrush and basic dental floss, but the fact

is that kids like toothbrushes that play music,light up, or are decorated with their favorite TVcharacter. Take your kids to the store, and letthem pick out the supplies. Hopefully, they’llbe much more excited over brushing theirteeth if they’re excited about their toothbrushand toothpaste.

Another option is to try a power toothbrush.Manual toothbrushes are just not as effective(or as fun). Kids are intrigued by the rotatingor oscillating bristle action and the exciting

noises. Today, most battery-powered modelsare still relatively inexpensive, and they comein fun character versions as well.

Give your child a tablet to chew that will turnareas on the teeth colorful that have not beenproperly brushed. This technique will clearlyshow your child the effects of not brushingproperly and motivate him or her to brushmore thoroughly. If your kids brush but notlong enough, set a timer. Grab the egg timerout of the kitchen, and set it for two minutes.

Then have your kids brush until it dings.

Make Oral Care Fun - Inspire your kids to brushtheir teeth by making it a fun activity ratherthan a chore. Invent a game or a song toaccompany tooth brushing. Show enthusiasmso that brushing their teeth is something yourkids will want to do. Pretending to be blindedby their sparkling white teeth often bringslaughs. Reward cooperation with much praiseand keep looking for ways to incorporate theelement of play.

Make it a FamilyAffair - Brushyour teethalongside yourkids, andthey’re likely tomimic yourteeth brushinghabits. Stick toa schedule.Kids like

routine, so setregular teeth

brushing times, and stick to them. Before long,it’ll just become a part of their day.

(Getting Your Kids to Brush, continued from pg. 1)

For many of us, our pets are a loving part of our

family. And just as it is with humans, dentaldisease is a common health problem for dogs andcats. It can lead to bad breath; swollen, bleedinggums; loose teeth; difficulty eating; and evenmore severe problems. But you can avoid theseproblems by regularly visiting your veterinarianfor professional exams and cleanings and bycaring for your pet’s teeth at home. Here aresome steps and hints for brushing your pet’steeth:

• Ideally start oral care when your pet is stillyoung. With an adult, relax and realize it may

take a month to introduce toothpaste andtoothbrush.

• Have your pet sit then massage or gentlystroke the cheeks for several seconds everyday.

• Introduce toothpaste by dabbing it on a treat

and giving it to your pet—repeat for severaldays. Dab pet toothpaste on a small toothbrushand let your pet lick it off—repeat for severaldays.

• Dab pet toothpaste on a small toothbrush and

put the toothbrush into your pet’s mouth for afew seconds. Gradually increase to 15-30

seconds, still without brushing.• Start with the upper lip, gently lifting and

pulling back so your pet “smiles.”

• Dab pet toothpaste on a toothbrush and brushone tooth in a slow rhythm from the gum to thetooth. Gradually increase to brushing severalteeth.

• Over the next few days gradually increasebrushing time to 1 minute on the upper teeth,and 1 minute on the lower teeth.

• If your pet tolerates only a short period of brushing, concentrate on upper, outer molars.

• Praise your pet.

(NOTE: A finger cot is an alternative, so

WE

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PETS!



Remember, you are doing your child anenormous favor by helping them establishconsistent brushing and flossing routines inearly childhood. It’s also important to visit ouroffice twice a year. Besides checking for signsof cavities or gum disease, XXX Dental willhelp keep your teeth extra clean and we’ll givereminder lessons on the best way to brush andfloss.

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Call Christina our receptionist and give her your answer to thismonth’s trivia quiz 576-1730

TRIVIA

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• Teeth Whitening

• Porcelain Veneers

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• Tooth-Colored Fillings

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• Dental Crowns

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Here is some Valentine trivia to test

and tease your brain.

Where was the first Valentine's Day cardsent from?a. the battlefield b. a monestaryc. a prison d. a hospital

What famous actress was born onFebruary 14?

a. Florence Henderson b. AudreyHepburn

c. Patricia Richardson d. FarrahFawcett-Majors

What famous actor was born on February 14?a. Gary Coleman b. Ashton Kutcher

c. Gregory Hines d. Billy Crystal

Valentines Day - Did You

Know?

• Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchasedfor Valentine's Day in the U.S.

• 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers onValentine's Day.

• In 1537, England's King Henry VII officiallydeclared February 14th the holiday of St.Valentine's Day.• The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus,the Roman goddess of love.

• Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Daycards, followed by children, mothers, wives,sweethearts and pets.

• Every Valentine's Day, the Italian city of Verona,where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Julietlived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to

Juliet.

Do you have an interesting fact or little known

Answers: 1. c, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b

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