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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 | 3A Community News Summer Readers celebrate LOW COST Local & Metro Weekday Trips Professional Caring Staff Your Regional Public Transportation Service No elgibility requirements. 541-942-0456 southlanetransit.com COURTESY PHOTO T he Cottage Grove Library’s Summer Reading Program held its final summer gather- ing last week. Kids were treat- ed to music, lights, a bubble machine, free books and free snacks with lunch provided by El Tapatio restaurant. Your Party goes HERE! FREE Special Event DEMENTIA SUPPORT with Speakes: Steve Landale and Joshwa Bedford of Signature Hospice Learn the symptoms of DEMENTIA, including ALZHEIMER’S, and learn how to support loved ones and friends who live with dementia. Wednesday August 28th – 6:30 p.m. For more information call: Linda LaZar (541) 942-0054 The perfect place to celebrate! Birthdays, weddings, baby bumps, anniversaries, family reunions, holidays and so much more... 2915 Row River Rd. cottageevents.com 541-942-6888 our Schedule y rty a P y a d li Ho No w ! 1425 Daugherty Ave • Cottage Grove Refreshments will be served ‘Moveable Feet’ to meet Sept. 6 in Creswell Moveable Feet, a dance for community members age 8 to adult, will meet Friday, Sept. 6, at the Cre- swell Community Center, 99 South First Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Traditional dances from around the world quickly taught and then danced in V ISIT US ONLINE : WWW .CGS ENTINEL . COM Tooth Brushing You’ve heard it since you were a child: Brushing your teeth twice a day is the centerpiece of good oral hygiene. If you’re like most adults, though, you may need a refresher course on the details of how to brush for the best results. Here is what the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends to keep your teeth healthy when brushing. surfaces of all your teeth. When cleaning the inside surfaces, use up-and-down strokes while holding the toothbrush vertically. And if you want fresh breath, you should brush your tongue to remove the bacteria that can collect there. THE BASICS You should use a soft-bristled brush to clean your teeth twice a day. While there are toothbrushes that come in all shapes and sizes available for sale, you should pick the one that best fi ts the size and shape of your mouth and lets you easily reach all parts of your teeth. Keep in mind that a worn-out toothbrush won’t do a good job cleaning the surface of your teeth. You should get a new toothbrush every three or four months, or even sooner if you see signs that the bristles are fraying. You should also use an ADA-approved toothpaste with fl uoride. a friendly, relaxed atmo- sphere. Anyone who can walk can dance. Come join in. For more information, visit www.moveablefeet. weebly.com or call 541- 895-2254. The event is free. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS Brushing your teeth regularly is just the start of a good dental health. You should also fl oss daily to remove the bacteria and food particles that can build up between your teeth, where the toothbrush can’t reach. And you should pay attention to what you eat, because a balanced diet with limited snacks between meals can help to keep your teeth — and your whole body — at peak health. Finally, regular visits to the dentist for oral exams and professional cleaning should be a part of any person’s oral health routine. HOW TO BRUSH Paying attention to the details of your brushing technique can lead to better results. First, you should place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums, then use short back-and-froth strokes about the same width as your teeth to start cleaning them. Make sure you brush the outside, inside and chewing This message is brought to you by these local sponsors: Dentistry with Family in Mind Brent Bitner, DDS C ALL U S T ODAY ! 541.942.7934 350 E. W ASHINGTON A VENUE • C OTTAGE G ROVE WWW.CGSMILES.COM
