12B COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL February 17, 2016
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Denta
Who’s the top-grossing ac tor in kids’ tooth decay stories? Sugar.
And in Fe bruary 2016, during National Children’s Dental Health
Month, the American Dental As sociation is bringing “Sugar
Wars” * to a dentist’s offi ce near you.
Your child’s dental hygiene isn’t only about brushing and fl ossing.
The best way to prevent tooth decay and the costly dental
cavities that result is to tackle the problem where it starts: eating
sugary foods.
Everyone likes a treat now and then, but when you and your kids do
indulge, it’s extra important to remember a couple of things.
• Don’t eat candies or sugary foods through out the day; the bacteria
that cause decay feed on sugar, so it’s important to give your
mouth a break.
Jonathan E. Backer, D.D.S.
Great dental health
starts young!
Family Dentistry
541-942-8437
New Patients Welcome
1551 E. Main St.
• Brush your teeth with a dentist-recommended toothpaste after
you’ve eaten a sugary snack or dessert. This does two things: it
re mo ves any stuck food particles from the teeth and gums, and
it helps the saliva return to a normal pH level that doesn’t favor
tooth decay.
Generally, it’s best to avoid eating sugary foods every day for your
dental health and overall health. Opt for desserts that feature fresh
or frozen fruits, nuts and low-sugar recipes. At snack time, choose
fresh fruit or vegetables, nuts, cheese, whole-grain pro ducts or other
low-sugar foods that don’t easily get stuck in the teeth. Plan an
attack on sugary sodas, fruit drinks pastries and candies.
Teaching your kids good dental habits is the best way to fi ght
the Sugar Wars. Remind them to brush at least twice a day (once
before going to bed), rinse after snacking, fl oss daily and choose
low-sugar snacks.
Douglas G. Maddess, DMD
Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time
Welcoming New Patients
Call for an appointment today!
914 South 4th St.
douglasgmaddessdmd.com
Shane Parsons, DMD
Brent Bitner, DDS
New patients welcome
Dentistry with Family in Mind
605 Jefferson Ave. • Cottage Grove
C ALL U S T ODAY !
Please call for an appointment.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Emergency appts. available daily
www.shaneparsonsd md.com
541.942.7934
541
350 E. W ASHINGTON A VENUE • C OTTAGE G ROVE
942-9171
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