tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36083541478318792042024-03-26T23:37:49.445-07:00National Flossing CouncilThis blog will supplement information on www.flossing.org the website of the National Flossing Council.Armandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09118640114414207730noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-66521307309933375192020-11-25T10:16:00.000-08:002020-11-25T10:16:03.379-08:00National Flossing Day Video for 2020 - "Did Native Americans Floss?"<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Since the day after Thanksgiving is both National Flossing Day and Native American Heritage Day, Dr. T. discussed, "Did Native Americans Floss?" Here's the video: </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Did Native Americans Floss?
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</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Also available on <a href="http://Flossing.org">Flossing.org</a></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><u><br /></u></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://Flossing.org"></a></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: navy;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1B9CAxm_A1Y/X76fCIQpNnI/AAAAAAAAQCc/YhPqcWiDSJEVeDFsEZVC1TI6TjdleLEJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s864/Scout%2Bw%2Bfloss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="864" height="357" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1B9CAxm_A1Y/X76fCIQpNnI/AAAAAAAAQCc/YhPqcWiDSJEVeDFsEZVC1TI6TjdleLEJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h357/Scout%2Bw%2Bfloss.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: navy;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-82620678134608176052020-11-13T06:29:00.000-08:002020-11-13T06:29:16.538-08:00National Flossing Day 2020 Is Coming - Nov. 27 - and Even Dogs Will Be Celebrating!<p> There's a new video on the way!</p><p>Meanwhile here's "news" about dogs getting into the story -</p><p><a href="https://www.webstercountycitizen.com/news/state/article_b918894b-c09c-5f28-8bb4-89cb9154c7f9.html" target="_blank">"Dogs Across America Celebrate National Flossing Day for the First Time!"</a></p><div class="gs" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 20px; width: 676.8px;"><div class=""><div class="ii gt" id=":2qs" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 0.875rem; margin: 8px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="a3s aiL " id=":2sb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;"><div dir="ltr"><br /><div class="yj6qo"></div><div class="adL"><br /></div></div><div class="adL"></div></div></div><div class="hi" style="background: rgb(242, 242, 242); border-bottom-left-radius: 1px; border-bottom-right-radius: 1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: auto;"></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-13803208760752499722019-12-24T15:24:00.000-08:002019-12-24T15:24:06.718-08:00NFC Logo Executed in Grapefruit!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our Board Chairman and Chief Mammalian Flossologist have been busy in the holiday season creating a version of the NFC Smiley Logo with the seeds & body of a ponderosa lemon!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-86960004933306901572019-11-28T06:50:00.000-08:002019-11-28T06:50:11.197-08:00Dance With Floss! NFD Video 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-56458440606264758302019-11-27T18:34:00.000-08:002019-11-27T18:34:21.593-08:00New Floss Introduced on NFD '19!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
National Flossing Day in the news!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-76615958076632890252018-11-19T20:26:00.001-08:002018-11-19T20:26:41.419-08:00The 5 Days of Flossing - Flossing Day 2018!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here's the new video for National Flossing Day 2018!<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/Lsf0qtHrObE" target="_blank">The 5 Days of Flossing.</a> https://youtu.be/Lsf0qtHrObE<br />
It's a sing along that you can use if you ever do karaoke at your dentist's office.<br />
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Flossing Day is always the day after Thanksgiving. This year that's November 23, 2018.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-85306916511605583332018-11-11T18:59:00.000-08:002018-11-11T18:59:05.246-08:00Flossing Day and the 5 Days of Flossing are Coming Soon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
National Flossing Day will be Nov. 23, 2018.<br />
To celebrate, a new video, The 5 Days of Flossing, will premiere.<br />
It will be a sing along, like the classic 12 Days of Christmas.<br />
More soon!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-4478995309623429062018-10-25T17:23:00.000-07:002018-10-25T17:23:21.771-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-26925489367005276472018-01-06T17:47:00.000-08:002018-01-06T17:47:03.547-08:00Floss Graphic from the Library of Congress Building<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This NFC Floss graphic uses an image found on the walls of the Library
of Congress, Jefferson Building, in Washington, DC. It was found by our expert Mammalian Flossologist, Dr.
Nicholle Davis.<br />
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pilgrims who would like to visit the site, it's exact location in the
Library will be released in a future post.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-59083327470538988752017-11-21T11:28:00.000-08:002017-11-21T11:28:36.492-08:00Flossing Day 2017 Video - 5 Things About Water Flossers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey, It's that special time of year again! Nov. 24, 2017, the day after Thanksgiving, will once again be celebrated as Flossing Day!<br />
Here's a video made special for the occasion.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL5-Kb1YJc&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">5 Things About Water Flossers</a><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-53015247563539536412017-11-07T16:28:00.004-08:002017-11-07T16:30:45.747-08:00Check out the NFC Facebook Page!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey,<br />
If it looks like there aren't many new posts here, it's because the focus has become the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/NationalFlossingCouncil/posts" target="_blank"> NFC Facebook page.</a><br />
Please check that site for the latest in flossing news.<br />
Cheers,<br />
Dr. T.</div>
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Dr T goes 3D!<br />
In his 1st major appearance as Spokesperson for the NFC, Dr. Chip Tartaroff reviews the Flosstime Auto Floss Dispenser.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-1536051878981382852017-03-06T18:22:00.000-08:002017-03-06T18:22:49.082-08:00Cake Floss - NFC Editorial Comment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thanks to Laura F in Vt for sending info about "Cake Floss."<br />
This calls for the rare National Flossing Council Editorial Comment:<br />
Cake Floss - No.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-67837733634059725852017-01-19T11:18:00.002-08:002017-01-19T11:18:26.819-08:00Did Flossing Make My Teeth Sensitive to Hot & Cold?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dr. Chip Tartaroff got this question from <b>Bernice</b>, who lives in Canada:<br />
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Hi - Could you please help me? Prior to 3 months ago, I was an
occasional flosser. For the last 3 months, I've been flossing every
night and want to continue the habit. Eventually, it has become
easier to get the floss between my teeth & gums, which I
attributed to my consistent flossing, however, my teeth have become
sensitive to cold & hot temperatures. I now believe that my gums
have receded some, thereby exposing some of the roots, which is
causing this sensitivity. My gums don't bleed, aren't sensitive or
discoloured. I've been using Sensodyne for about a month now, which
has reduced the sensitivity by about 50%, but it's becoming
frustrating. Is it possible that I'm flossing too deep? Can you give
me any helpful advice? Thank you so much for your help and
consideration. I appreciate it! - Bernice.<br />
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Sharing the question with Dr. Jay W. Friedman, clinical dentist, educator, and friend of the NFC, Dr. Friedman wrote this detailed and helpful reply.<br />
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<i>Dr. T. forwarded your query and suggested I might reply.</i><br />
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<br />First, if you think your new flossing regimen has caused the
sensitivity of your teeth, you should go back to your previous
behavior and see if the sensitivity reduces. If so, then have the
cause and the solution.<br /><br />Second, it would be unusual and
unlikely that flossing, unless really excessive and forceful, was the
cause of the sensitivity. It might be coincidental. But if you are
"sawing" rapidly and vigorously with the floss between the
teeth, it could cause some sensitivity.<br /></i>
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Third, if your gums receded due to the flossing, it would be
indicative of their being swollen and inflamed, in which case they
would likely have bled easily. You say they don't bleed, aren't
sensitive and discolored, suggesting that they were not previously
inflamed and that you have just noticed some recession that was there
before but unnoticed.<br /></i>
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Fourth, when was the last time you had a dental examination and a
prophylaxis? If not within a year, you should consider it - and
demonstrate your flossing technique to the dentist and/dental
hygienist to see if it's excessive.<br /></i>
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Fifth, avoid hot and cold temperatures that cause you irritation.<br /></i>
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Sixth, moderation in all things is the 6th most sensible thing to do.
I don't recall what the other five are.<br /></i>
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Good luck and best wishes,<br /></i>
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Jay W. Friedman, DDS, MPH</i><br />
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There is little that can be said to improve on Jay Friedman's reply.<br />
We hope you find this helpful, Bernice, and please let us know how things work out for you!<br />
Floss on!<br />
Dr. T<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-40589717570039911802016-11-25T16:49:00.000-08:002016-11-25T17:18:07.736-08:00New York Times Explains NFD "I Don't Care" Theme.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a great boost to the celebration of National Flossing Day, Jamie Holmes, a New York Times reporter, posted <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/25/opinion/sunday/flossing-and-the-art-of-scientific-investigation.html" target="_blank">the article below</a> that spells out the basis for the "I Don't Care" theme for 2016.<br />
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Happy Flossing! <br />
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/25/opinion/sunday/flossing-and-the-art-of-scientific-investigation.html</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-23461508672214887892016-11-20T16:42:00.000-08:002016-11-20T16:42:31.919-08:00Flossing Day - Nov 25, 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For this year's National Flossing Day, Nov 25, 2016 (always the day after Thanksgiving), we've produced a video showing why "We Don't Care" whether there's scientific research that proves floss is a great tooth cleaning tool.<br />
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You can find out more by visiting www.flossing.org. We'll post more here as the big day approaches.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-38227897971143122222016-11-06T17:26:00.000-08:002016-11-06T17:26:23.592-08:00Removing Plaque<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There's a new toothpaste, <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161019082912.htm" target="_blank">Plaque HD</a>, that stains your plaque & makes
it more likely you'll brush till it's gone.<br />
You know what removes the
plaque a brush can't reach? - Our friend, Dental Floss! </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-62416155704743043962016-10-04T18:23:00.000-07:002016-10-04T18:23:42.527-07:00How to Dispose of Dental Floss?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Trash it, Don't Splash (flush) It!<br />
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https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/recycling.aspx/zoo#!rc-cpage=127520<br />
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<img alt="material.default.floss" class="row-image img-thumbnail" src="https://recollect.a.ssl.fastly.net/api/image/500/material.default.floss.png" /></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-85585060170697340272016-09-09T20:17:00.000-07:002016-09-09T20:19:35.352-07:00Cam Newton Flossing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Now millions of mothers will be heard saying to their sons (and daughters), "Maybe if you flossed more, you might be the MVP!"<br />
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000697386/article/cam-newton-busts-out-the-sideline-floss-in-opener<br />
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<img alt="Image result for Cam Newton flossing" height="221" src="https://brobible.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/camnewton21.jpg?quality=90&w=650" width="400" /> </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-49764245607506496202016-08-08T14:41:00.000-07:002016-08-08T14:41:33.498-07:00Lack of evidence for effectiveness is not proof of non-effectiveness...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"However, the decision to drop flossing from list of federal guidelines came not because there was solid evidence that it was ineffective, but because there was a dearth of non-anecdotal evidence — due to the ethical and practical considerations inherent in conducting a broad and long-term study on the practice — that flossing effectively prevents tooth decay and gingivitis." </div>
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http://www.snopes.com/2016/08/06/flossing-isnt-backed-by-science/</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-64551861000895711462016-08-02T18:18:00.000-07:002016-08-02T18:18:15.487-07:00Nuf said?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dr. T has been asked to say more, and he did - to a reporter for Dr. Bicuspid (Yes, <a href="http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=def" target="_blank">it exists</a>.)<br />
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Flossing, like most of the cleaning we do in life, isn't being done
only because of some long range health effects. It's done because
patients and professionals can see (and often smell) that flossing is
cleaning away matter that is missed by brushing.</div>
The fact that
the dental profession has often suggested that interdental cleaning with
floss has health effects that aren't proven is something that should be
made clear. But clarifying the lack of data for long term health
effects of flossing doesn't really undermine the usefulness of floss as a
cleaning tool.<br />
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Dr. T.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-82845372995414146042016-08-02T07:58:00.000-07:002016-08-02T07:58:22.720-07:00Proof of Floss Effectiveness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A new story about "<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Medical-benefits-of-dental-floss-unproven-9029154.php" target="_blank">no proof that floss is effective</a>." Collecting
scientific evidence about effectiveness in a complex system like the
mouth is very difficult, so we shouldn't be surprised. When you look and
smell floss after using it, you'll get some clear evidence of how
flossing cleans your mouth. 'Nuf said. Dr. T.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-3937630312947864772016-07-24T15:21:00.000-07:002016-07-24T15:21:44.559-07:00Water Flossers vs Dental Floss<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here's a <a href="http://thetoothsayer.com/waterpik-vs-flossing/" target="_blank">link</a> to an article by a student, Jack Niederer, that will tell you all you'd care to know about water flossers (Waterpiks) and dental floss.<br />
For us at the NFC they're both means to do interdental cleaning.<br />
Using string to floss (and probably other fibers, like horsehair, long before string) has become a tradition over the last 200 years, but there's no reason <a href="http://thetoothsayer.com/waterpik-vs-flossing/" target="_blank">newer forms</a> of interdental cleaning couldn't improve on string. <br />
As you'll see in the article, people who don't have a product to push will encourage you to use both, if you can.<br />
Great work, Jack! <br />
Floss on!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-90119183649466571822016-06-26T19:03:00.000-07:002016-06-26T19:03:59.915-07:00A dilemma!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Dear Dr. T,</i><br />
<i><br />I was just going through the queries and your
answers and I thought I had to ask this.</i><br />
<i><br />I am usually very careful
about my teeth. I have got beautiful choppers and obviously I would
like to have them for as long as I can.</i><br />
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<i>I used to brush twice a day,
scrap my tongue twice and also used a mouthwash. I have never had
cavities or any tooth related problems and I am 28. </i><br />
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<i>The problem began
when I started having those wisdom teeth. They don't pain much but
they seem to be taking their sweet time in coming out completely.
Every month or two they seemed to try to push themselves and when it
happened my gums turned all sore and I would bleed while brushing. I
also do oil pulling occasionally with coconut oil and few drops of
clove oil. But the bleeding scared the hell out of me.</i><br />
<i><br />It's then
that I started flossing. Even now I have not mastered the art of
flossing and I find it very difficult to reach the last eight.
I usually do a warm saline water mouth rinse after supper and then
floss followed by brushing, tongue scrapping and Listerine. The
bleeding has stopped but I am still confused with the order of my
routine. </i><br />
<i><br />Please suggest the best way. I really love my teeth.</i><br />
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</i><i>Regards,<br />Smita</i><br />
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Dear Smita,<br />
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From one tooth lover to another - it was great to hear from
you!<br />
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Thanks for writing and sharing what you do for your
personal dental care! Unlike you, there are people who have good
teeth and no cavities but wind up losing teeth to gum disease because
they don't do regular dental care.<br />
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In order to speak to your
question we have to agree that there will never be any one way to do
things as complex as dental care, so let's focus on what's seems to
be your current significant dental issue - your emerging wisdom
teeth.<br />
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Since you mentioned that you're 28, the wisdom teeth
are a bit late, but not something so unusual by itself. The age range
for their eruption runs between 16 & 30. Some wisdom teeth never
emerge.<br />
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The gum irritation or inflammation you describe is not
uncommon as wisdom teeth erupt and is an important factor affecting
how you should currently care for your mouth.<br />
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Wisdom teeth are
not my specialty, so I shared your question with Dr Jay W. Friedman,
DDS, MPH who's had a long career in clinical dentistry and written a
very important <span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1963310/" target="_blank">article
on the unnecessary removal of wisdom teeth</a></u></span></span>.<br />
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In
his reply, Dr. Friedman commented that if you have persistent or
periodic pain around an emerging wisdom tooth, with or without
bleeding, it might be justifiably removed. Of course this is
something you have to discuss with your dentist who will have x-rays
of the teeth to help make a decision. Dr. Friedman also noted that if
the teeth can erupt or have erupted, sometimes all that is necessary
is to remove the gum tissue around the tooth rather than the tooth
itself (called a operculectomy). Be sure to ask your dentist about
this option!<br />
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Best of luck with your “growing pains.” I'm
sure you'll return to “Peace of Mouth” after a little time.<br />
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One
other matter for your consideration is something Dr Friedman points
out in his excellent book, <span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Dental-Health-Friedman/dp/0759676569" target="_blank">Complete
Guide to Dental Health</a></u></span></span>, - too frequent use of
Listerine or other antibiotics can upset the natural balance of
organisms in the mouth. When the balance gets upset, a normal
resident can bloom, causing over growths that produce mouth problems.
Please keep this in mind when your possibly infected wisdom teeth
aren't an issue. Dr Friedman says the warm salt water that you're already using is probably the
best and cheapest mouthwash.<br />
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Let's close by saying something
about floss - I'm sure you'll get good at flossing once your new
teeth have settled in and given you a chance to practice!<br />
<br />
Floss
on!<br />
<br />
Dr. T<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">"Help Spread 'Peace of Mouth!'"</div>Armand Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348455160539566797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608354147831879204.post-84139913043713513482016-02-03T02:31:00.001-08:002016-02-03T02:43:46.667-08:00Dr. Chip Tartaroff 1996 & 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dr. T's look has changed over the years, but not his fascination with floss! <br />
Coming soon: The new series, "A Minute with Dr. T," on topical flossing issues.<br />
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