Monday, April 28, 2008

Pay Attention to Your Roots: Save Your Teeth

Dental care can be a serious issue for 50+.

For appearances sake, bad teeth can age you. Overlooking your teeth can cause gum disease. And long-term neglect puts you on a path to losing all your teeth.

It's important to brush right and at least twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime. Floss correctly and rinse with a fluoride mouthwash just before you go to bed.

Going to the dentist is just about the last thing any of us want to do. But there are ways to make it more bearable. Practicing relaxation techniques, asking for more pain relief, or signaling to the dentist when you need a time-out may help. Some of the newer dental equipment can reduce the time of the procedure.

Teeth can last forever.

Find a good dentist.

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