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What to Do if You Don’t Have Dental Insurance

Many Americans are putting off making a dental appointment. It’s not because all of them have a phobia relating to dentistry. A large group of Americans avoids seeing their dentist because they do not have health insurance. If this describes you, there are some options. A survey called the 2011 Survey of Dental Care Affordability and Accessibility found that around 77% of Americans, who didn’t have dental insurance, delayed making a dental appointment. The reason was because of the cost of the dental care. People are afraid that they wouldn’t be able to afford to pay for the dental bills. … Continue reading →

Dental Floss

As our son is getting older he is getting more teeth. He very quickly aquired about seven teeth before he turned one and then held off for a couple of months. Now he has a molar that has come through. When he laughs or smiles a great deal (something that is a very frequent occurance) we are able to see this lone molar in the back of his mouth. It stands out at the moment because it is all alone in the back of his mouth. Some of the books we’ve started reading deal with more complicated parts of the … Continue reading →

Dental Floss to the Rescue

This inexpensive staple can really help you around the house. If you find yourself in need, take a look at the list below. Here are ten different uses for dental floss in your home. 1. When cookies are stuck on a baking sheet, use a piece of dental floss to release the, Just slide the floss under the cookies. You’ll loosen them without any breaks. 2. Use dental floss to hang picture frames, wind chimes and any other decorations or accents that need to be hung. Double the floss for heavy frames. 3. If you have a mesh bag or … Continue reading →

Does It Hurt When You Floss?

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It’s not uncommon for a person to experience some discomfort after flossing — especially if they aren’t a regular flosser. If your teeth or gums hurt after a flossing the main cause may be how often you floss. If you only pull out the dental floss when you’ve got something stuck in your teeth, you probably aren’t flossing often enough. Regular flossing helps clear bacteria out from between your teeth and away from your gums — this can help prevent the development of gum disease. Another problem may be HOW you floss. If you’re too rough — snapping the floss … Continue reading →

Do You Floss?

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Flossing is good for your pearly whites… but a lot of people don’t bother unless there’s something stuck. Why is flossing important, anyway? Dental floss is the best way to get plaque out from between the teeth and right at the gumline. Since a lot of periodontal disease tends to start at the gums, flossing is a good way to prevent problems. Brushing alone doesn’t always clear all the plaque. Here’s the way to do it, according to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association: Get about a foot and a half (18 inches) of floss. No, you don’t need to measure … Continue reading →

Avoiding the Brushing Battle

My daughter likes to fight. And by fight I mean win. The kid battles me at every turn:  bedtime, mealtime, chore time, and brush time. The simple act of brushing a few baby teeth has been a struggle since my child was a toddler.  Unfortunately, she still hasn’t outgrown her displeasure with brushing and flossing, but there’s hope for all of you parents dealing with the tumultuous twos and threes right now. To help your child embrace the hygienic task, which he will likely be doing daily for the rest of his life, consider the following: Shopping Trip:  Toddlers love … Continue reading →

Sign up for Free Samples and Save

In my bedroom right now is a basket that contains a good number of samples of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, toothpaste, dental floss, and lotion. I take from the basket on a regular basis. Each sample yields anywhere from two to ten uses before the envelope, bottle or other container is discarded. I currently have enough samples to last me a few months before I have to break down and actually purchase any of these products. In the kitchen, I have samples of vitamins, granola bars, fruit snacks, protein shake packets, pain reliever (I keep medications out of reach … Continue reading →

Sell It Again Tips

Can you resell items that you once bought used? Of course you can! If you bought it, chances are that someone somewhere will do the same. Sometimes I can even sell items for more than I paid, even after I’ve used them. Here are my sell it again tips. Buy Good Quality Items When you buy anything that is not immediately consumable, such as food or dental floss, buy good quality, especially when you buy used. Many times I would rather buy a good quality but used item instead of a cheaper quality brand new with tags item. This is … Continue reading →

“No Candy Halloween” Safer for Kids With Food Allergies

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but it isn’t supposed to be deadly. Kids who have food allergies are at risk of encountering an allergen in Halloween candy or in the treats at school parties. There is a trend this year to have a “No Candy Halloween” specifically to keep kids with food allergies safe. Food allergies are to be taken seriously. Kids that encounter even a tiny amount of a food that they are allergic to can have an allergic reaction that could consist of anything from hives, to digestion issues, to anaphylaxis. This makes Halloween candy very scary, … Continue reading →

Right in the Kisser

How much would you pay to ensure that your child’s pearly whites are straight as an arrow when she flashes a winning smile? Depending on how crooked your kid’s teeth are to start, the cost of standard orthodontic care runs between $5,000 and $7,000 with most dental insurance plans covering only a fraction of the total. So, imagine how poor you’d be if your kid had to wear braces for 11 years. As in 11 years straight. Or, basically, your kid’s entire childhood. For the record, most kids wear braces for two to three years. I was forced to wear … Continue reading →