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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.
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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
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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
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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
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