Chewing sugarless gum after meals for 20 min reduces cavities.

Chewing Gum
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/c/chewing-gum.aspx

Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay.

The chewing of sugarless gum increases the flow of saliva, which washes away food and other debris, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth. Increased saliva flow also carries with it more calcium and phosphate to help strengthen tooth enamel.

The only varieties of gum with the ADA Seal are sugarless. They are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, xylitol, sorbitol or mannitol. Of course, chewing sugar-containing gum increases saliva flow too, but it also contains sugar which is used by plaque bacteria to produce decay-causing acids. Further research needs to be done to determine the effects of chewing sugar-containing gum on tooth decay.

Don’t let chewing sugarless gum replace brushing and flossing. It’s not a substitute. The ADA still recommends brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning plaque from between your teeth once a day with dental floss or other interdental cleaners.

Look for chewing gum that carries the ADA Seal. The ADA Seal is your assurance that the sugar-free chewing gum has met the ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness. You can trust that claims made on packaging and labeling for ADA-accepted products are true, because companies must verify all of the information to the ADA. Products with the ADA Seal say what they do and do what they say.

The history of fluoride found in natural water supply

The history of how fluoride was found in some water supplies and it's benefits in the proper dose. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/fluoride/thestoryoffluoridation.htm

Autism linked to inflammatory problems

More and more links of autism linked to an inflammatory disregulation between the mother and fetus. Over active inflammatory response while pregnant and higher risks for individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions. See the link below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/opinion/sunday/immune-disorders-and-autism.html?_r=1&hp

Brush 2min2xday

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If you want to limit flouride use

If you are worried about flouride in the water system, then consider the below statement that says alot in a short amount of words. At least consider, topical use of flouride on teeth before ruling it out all together.

"Keep in mind, however, that some natural toothpaste may contain ingredients that have not been tested for safety by the Food and Drug Administration. If you choose to limit your fluoride intake, remember that fluoride has been repeatedly shown to limit tooth decay. You may want to control your fluoride exposure by choosing topical methods of application, rather than cutting fluoride out altogether."

Exerpt by:
Fluoride: What You Need To Know, Information On The Safety Of Fluoride

By Lisa Fritscher

Published September 25, 2007

 

Justin Rader, DDS

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Veteran Stand Down Dental Screenings

The Veteran Stand down went well and we have some ideas to make it better for next year. See the pictures below from the event June 18, 2011.

Dr. Randy Altmann, Dr. Justin Rader, Dr. Cheri Bloom, Dr. Jon Smith

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Dr. Smith with Bob Taylor, VVA rep

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Oral Cancer Screenings for Veterans Coming Soon, June 18th, 2011

Many people don't know that Veteran's do not receive a dental coverage through the VA (Veteran's Administration) unless they are 100% disabled through the VA system. That is why it is important to aid Vets of all wars at events that are already happening. Events such as a Stand-Down. At a Stand-Down, veterans converge on the area event that is broadcast by the VA and local veteran's organizations to provide free services for the day. Many of the services include donations for a free meal, hair-cut, clothing, medical screening, dental screening and more. These Stand-Down's fill a big void for veteran's that are homeless or need assistance for various reasons. Many Vets are affected the rest of their lives from the trauma from war to become physically and/or psychologically hindered. So these events help them so they can feel a sense of belonging with fellow vets again and it is what they deserve for protecting our Nation.

The Next Stand-Down event is in Sandpoint, ID at the fairgrounds starting at 8am on June 18th, 2011. There will be shuttles to get vets to the dental facility in Sandpoint for screenings and a potential extraction as needed. The next Stand-Down event will be in Post Falls, ID at the American Legion Hall in September, 2011. Date will be published for that one.

Tell your Veteran buddies or volunteer to help out.

Justin P. Rader, DDS
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