Baby boomers!

Americans are living longer than ever, and the segment of population >65 years old is expanding.  Hence it's even more important to take preventive measures to maintain your oral health, and the best way begins at home.  Daily brushing with a soft tooth brush and fluoridated toothpaste after meals, along with flossing one to two times a day, is a great and effective way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of plaque.  If you have a denture, be sure to brush it every day as well so its free of plaque and food debris.  Soaking the denture daily it in a denture cleanser is also a good way to keep your gums and adjacent teeth healthy.

Be sure to consult your dentist if you have any questions regarding preventive oral hygiene.

Warm Regards from your family Bellevue Dentist,
 Dr. Peter Chien
www.bellevuefamilydentistry.com
425-614-1600

Now that summer is about to end and fall about to start, parents and kids alike are often in that "back to school" rush.  Mornings are often busy times as the family is getting ready for school and work.  Try to take a few minutes of everyone's time to sufficiently brush for at least 2 minutes in the mornings. A good measure would be to try singing the ABCD song 2 times.  By the time the song is over, the brushing is done!

Then in the evenings, try and repeat the 2 minute brush cycle.  With a regular routine set aside, brushing becomes "automatic" and promotes healthy gums and teeth :)

From your family Bellevue dentist at Bellevue Family Dentistry,
Peter Chien, DMD
www.bellevuefamilydentistry.com
425-614-1600