DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter NO BRUSH, NO PROBLEM It happens all the time-maybe you forgot your toothbrush on an overnight away from home, or maybe you have a date right after work. Whatever the reason, you want to clean your teeth and you don't have your toothbrush. There are a few things you can do to temporarily freshen your teeth and gums. Rinsing your mouth thoroughly with water after eating is one of the best things you can do for your teeth, and a habit you should adopt anyway. You can also end a meal with crunchy vegetables such as carrots or cucumbers or crisp apples, all of which can scrape plaque off your teeth. Avoid sugary desserts, which will feed the bad bacteria in your mouth. P.S. When you don't have a chance to brush your teeth, try eating a piece of cheese, which has calcium and phosphates that can help restore tooth enamel and add minerals to the teeth. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we have lots of good ideas on how to help keep your mouth a healthy one. Because we understand that conscientious dental care is a crucial part of overall health, we strongly believe that one of the most important services we render our patients is a plan for preventive care. Along with daily brushing and flossing, one crucial tool to your good dental health is regular professional care. We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort; call us at 570.331.0909. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter NO BRUSH, NO PROBLEM It happens all the time-maybe you forgot your toothbrush on an overnight away from home, or maybe you have a date right after work. Whatever the reason, you want to clean your teeth and you don't have your toothbrush. There are a few things you can do to temporarily freshen your teeth and gums. Rinsing your mouth thoroughly with water after eating is one of the best things you can do for your teeth, and a habit you should adopt anyway. You can also end a meal with crunchy vegetables such as carrots or cucumbers or crisp apples, all of which can scrape plaque off your teeth. Avoid sugary desserts, which will feed the bad bacteria in your mouth. P.S. When you don't have a chance to brush your teeth, try eating a piece of cheese, which has calcium and phosphates that can help restore tooth enamel and add minerals to the teeth. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we have lots of good ideas on how to help keep your mouth a healthy one. Because we understand that conscientious dental care is a crucial part of overall health, we strongly believe that one of the most important services we render our patients is a plan for preventive care. Along with daily brushing and flossing, one crucial tool to your good dental health is regular professional care. We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort; call us at 570.331.0909. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com