Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, hoping your smile spreads joy to others around you:)

Here at Casa Smiles we take matters of the heart very seriously.  Even if your child no longer has a Murmur, just the fact he or she ever had a murmur or heart condition, it is imperative that we get clearance from the Cardiologist or Pediatrician.  Often times, the patient just needs to be pre-medicated.

The reason for today’s discussion about this topic is because many times, parents do not quite understand why knowing this part of a patient’s medical history is so important when visiting the dentist.  The American Heart Association & American Dental Association have concluded that most heart patients do not need to take antibiotics before dental treatments.  This new guideline affects those with rheumatic heart disease, mitral valve disease, calcified aortic stenosis, & some congenital heart conditions.  In the past, antibiotics were prescribed to guard against infective endocarditis– infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.  When a dentist is cleaning, flossing, or even working on a cavity or extraction, it is not uncommon for gums to bleed & if bacteria gets into the bloodstream, this type of infection can result in heart complications.

According to studies done at Harvard Medical School (Harvard Health Publications),  people with periodontitis (erosion of tissue & bone that support the teeth), chewing & brushing release bacteria into the bloodstream.  Several species of bacteria that cause periodontitis have been found in the atherosclerotic plaque in arteries in the heart & elsewhere.  This plaque can lead to heart attack.  Oral bacteria could also harm blood vessels or cause blood clots by releasing toxins that resemble proteins found in artery walls or the bloodstream.  The immune system’s response to these toxins could harm vessel walls or make blood clot more easily.  It is also possible that inflammation in the mouth may stimulate inflammations throughout the body, including arteries, where it can lead to heart attack & stroke.

In sum, if there is a history of heart murmur or heart conditions, it is very important to first mention it to your child’s dentist & then get medical clearance from your Primary Care Physician or your Cardiologist.  As dental professionals, we ask this of parents to protect the health & well-being of your child.  We are not in any way trying to give you one more item on your to-do list, we are always hopeful that your doctor confirms that you child only had an innocent heart murmur/condition, but I assure you that it is peace of mind to be safe rather than sorry.  Many times when a clearance is provided, the doctor will still require the patient to take antibiotics before having any dental procedures.  Medication will lower the risk that bacteria from the mouth will end up infecting the tissues of the heart, causing endocarditis.

The link between cardiovascular health & oral health is two-fold.  If you have good oral habits from the start, brushing & flossing can prevent more serious health issues down the road, including heart disease.  Overall, people who have chronic gum disease are at higher risk for a heart attack, according to The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).  Studies have shown that people with moderate or advanced gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than those with healthy gums.  Oral health holds clues to overall health.  Studies have shown that oral health can provide warning signs for other diseases or conditions, including heart disease.

Today’s discussion just reinforces the message that I am always driving home–Preventive Care & Good Oral Health is extremely important to keeping a healthy smile & good overall health!!  Take your child/children to see their dentist every 6 months for their routine exam & cleaning & instill good oral habits from the start.  ~HealthyMouth=Healthy Heart=Beautiful Smile~

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here,  wishing you well today & always:)

Not all children have the same needs, challenges, or rate of development.  Today’s report is to encourage & motivate parents of children with unique needs to use some tips provided below to help with getting your kids with brushing their teeth.  It is not lost on me that it’s an uphill battle getting any kid to brush their teeth, but encouraging children who have special needs can pose additional challenges.  It will just require parents to get extra creative.  It is very easy to by-pass putting the pressure on, but being persistent may surprise you.  Many children with special needs are faced with discomforts that most can’t understand or comprehend.  They may have oral sensitivity, which can make brushing unpleasant.  Other skills such as spitting can also be challenging.  As parents we want to be sensitive to these challenges, but oral health is very important to overall health, so we need to try different tactics in order to try to achieve these goals.  It may take a little longer than most, but who’s keeping track?  What matters is that you are giving it your best shot!

John Hendry, DDS, a dentist in private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, who has served as president of the American Academy of Persons with Disabilities:  “Often parents are so overwhelmed with all the other simple duties of caring for a special needs child that they don’t put a priority on oral health & hygiene.”  The goal for children is to brush 2 minutes for 2x a day.  Dr. Hendry is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).  The tips that will be provided today are brought to you from the Monster-Free Mouth Movement (AAPD) & Dr. Hendry, a founding board member & chairman of the Federation of Special Care Organization in Dentistry who has been honored for his commitment to kids with special needs.  Hopefully this tips will help make toothbrushing easier for kids with disabilities & their parents.

Role Play

Take a tip from pediatric dentists & try the “Tell-Show-Do” method of behavior modification.  “We show children-often on a stuffed animal-what we hope to accomplish & allow the child to practice on the stuffed critter to make it a fun experience.  They get to be the dentist/hygentist.”

Tag Team

Ideally, you & your husband/co-parent can both pitch in with toothbrushing, especially early on in the process of introducing the habit to a child.  “one person can hold & comfort,” explains Dr. Hendry & the other can actually accomplish the brushing & fluoride application.”  Note from me:  If you happen to have a 3rd adult handy, he or she can pour you a glass of wine afterward! lol

Make the Brush Comfortable to Hold

For a child with fine-motor-skill issues, notes Dr. Hendry, “toothbrushes can be adapted with a Play-Doh grip, a bicycle grip or even a tennis ball.”

Play a Game

Dr. Hendry is fond of the “smile contest”–as in, “Let’s see who has the biggest smile!”  That way a child exposes his teeth for brushing.  “The patient always wins!” says Dr. Henry.  You can also entice kids with prizes or stickers, he continues:  “Make it a game, but always reinforce with praise.”

Put On Some Tunes

“We have been very successful with getting kids to brush their teeth to their favorite music,” says Dr. Hendry.  “One special needs class brushed to Michael Jackson upon arrival to class, & every afternoon before leaving to a softer, country song.  Occasionally on Mondays I felt they had not brushed since Friday’s departure, but I was comfortable they were brushing at least 10 times a week!  The hidden benefit is that most songs last at least 2 minutes, so we got them to brush for a significant amount of time without getting bored.”

Here at Casa Smiles, we believe ALL children can benefit from these tips.  We would just like to highlight that we think of children with different needs equally.  We love putting big smiles on all children!

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

 

 

 

 

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Happy Halloweek to all & to all a healthy smile:)  Don’t forget all the Mouth Monster tips I gave you the last couple weeks.  It’s all about making the smarter choices.

If your little ones tooth gets stuck in some sticky stuff & you need to call for the Tooth Fairy, well today’s post is all about the legend.

Did you know that the tooth fairy traditions are different around the world?  I’m excited to share my finding on what other kids around the globe do when they loose their teeth.

In our neck of the woods, when the tooth fairy pays a nighttime visit to a home, she’s not just picking  up a tooth, she is honored to be part of a family tradition.  One can call it a right of passage that marks a child’s transition from childhood to adolescence.  The legend of the Tooth Fairy stimulates the imagination & reminds us to believe in magic.  In the United States, we tend to leave our fallen tooth under our pillow, but soon you will learn what other traditions children around the world believe in.  The Tooth Fairy hovers quietly, fluttering down gently to collect the tooth from under the pillow, while never walking the sleeping child.  In place of the tooth, she leaves a treasure from her basket for the child to find in the morning.

WORLD TOUR

ARGENTINA & SWEDEN:

• Boys & girls leave baby teeth in a glass of water.  While they sleep, Magical Mouse takes the tooth, leaves the children a little money, & drinks the water.

EUROPE:

• Many European children leave their teeth under their pillow just like a lot of American Kids do, but the Tooth Fairy’s elf & brownie friends are the ones who make the trade for treasure.

THE PHILIPPINES:

• Magical Mouse’s cousin Tooth Rat picks up unwanted teeth in the Philippines.  He doesn’t request water, instead he asks that children leave the tooth on the window sill so he can make the tooth trade quickly & move on to the next house.

COLUMBIA & SOUTH AFRICA:

• There’s another little mouse that makes the rounds in Columbia & South Africa.  Children might leave their teeth under pillows there, but they also leave it in a warm slipper.

CHILE & COSTA RICA:

• In Chile & Costa Rica, children usually give their lovely white teeth to their mothers, who make pretty charms out of the teeth & then give them back to their kids.  People have actually been giving enamel jewelry as gifts for centuries; what better token than your own tooth-LOL.

I hope you enjoyed the fun facts about what the Tooth Fairy does when she travels the world!

In honor of National Orthodontic Month, click on the link below to take an Ortho quiz!

What is an Orthodontist Quiz

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I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

 

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, wishing you well!

Today I would like to discuss a topic that many moms & dads may not know the facts about.  Today’s content comes directly from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).

WHAT IS FLUORIDE?

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs in all water sources, including the oceans.  Research has shown that fluoride not only reduces cavities in children & adults, but it also helps repair the early stages of tooth decay, even before the decay is visible.  Fluoride is the best cavity fighter to help keep the whole family’s teeth strong.

HOW DOES IT STRENGTHEN YOUR TEETH?

When it reaches your teeth, fluoride is absorbed into the enamel.  It helps to repair the enamel by replenishing the lost calcium & phosphorous to keep your teeth hard.  The process is called remineralization.  When fluoride is present during remineralization, the minerals deposited into the tooth enamel help strengthen your teeth & prevent dissolution during the next demineralization phase.  As a result, fluoride helps stop the decay process & prevent tooth decay.

**FLUORIDE SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY CHILDREN AGES 2 & UP & ONLY IF YOUR CHILD CAN SPIT AFTER BRUSHING**

Below you will find the highlighted facts & statistics (provided by the AAPD) to help understand the benefits & statistics about fluoride.

If you still have questions or concerns about fluoride, consult your Pediatric Dentist.

In preparation for Halloween below you will find some printable activities for your kiddos.  Click on the link below the image to enjoy the fun activities.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22518066864309404/

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

 

 

 

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, wishing you well on this great day!

First off, I would like to make mention about October being Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Today’s report is filled with tons of interesting information.  I will conclude the “Timeline” with school age children, although I will continue to report tips & helpful information about Oral Care for all ages & ways to keep your kids interested in keeping a healthy smile. I’m excited to share a chart that I came across that puts the history of Pediatric Dentistry into perspective.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN:

• Parents should continue to supervise the brushing of teeth for school-aged children until they are 7 or 8 years old.
• When teeth are touching, it is time to BEGIN FLOSSING.  Ask your pediatric dentist for tips on flossing your child’s teeth at your next routine visit.
• In addition to brushing & flossing your child can CHEW GUM WITH XYLITOL, a non-sugar naturally occurring substance, to stimulate saliva flow which helps to clean the mouth.
• Remember to PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S TEETH WITH A MOUTHGUARD when they participate in physical activities, including sports & leisure activities,  Consult your child’s pediatric dentist to determine which type of mouthguard is most appropriate for your child (you can also refer to one of my previous post about mouthguards).
• AVOID CARBONATED BEVERAGES which can erode enamel on teeth; sport drinks & juice pouches are also bad for teeth as they keep acid levels high-which the Mouth Monsters like!

Tooth Decay is the leading chronic infectious disease among children in the U.S., impacting 60% by age 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.  Tooth decay is largely preventable if kids partake in a daily oral hygiene routine & regular visits to a pediatric dentist starting by their first birthday.  Below you can explore the most influential developments in the field of pediatric dentistry during the last century in the below infographic.  Visit www.mychildrensteeth.org to find tips & tools to keep your kids free of “Mouth Monsters”.

SOURCES

• 50 Year History of AAPD
• Timeline of Dental Hygiene. University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://dent.umich.edu/about-school/sindecuse-museum/timeline-dental-hygiene
• M. Evangeline Jordon, pioneer in pedodontics. The Journal of the History of Dentistry. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16764231
• Who invented the toothbrush and when was it invented?. Library of Congress. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/tooth.html
• The Story of Fluoridation. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Retrieved September, 2014
  from http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/fluoride/thestoryoffluoridation.htm
• (1955) Scientific and Technical Societies of the United States and Canada (pp. 22 – 23). National Academies
• Scholossman, Steven. “Dentistry.” Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society. 2004. Retrieved September 10, 2014 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3402800133.html
• Crest. Advertising Age. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://adage.com/article/adage-encyclopedia/crest/98424/
• Leadership and Legacy, Oral Health Milestones in Maternal and Child Health. The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.mchoralhealth.org/milestones/1965.html
• (March, 2013). Sealants for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18843625
• Trends in primary dentition. Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://drc.hhs.gov/report/dqs_tables/pdf/Table1_3_1.pdf
• The history of Jenkki. Cloetta. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.cloetta.com/en/about-cloetta/history/the-history-of-jenkki/
• Berenstain, S, (1981) The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist; Random House Books for Young Readers
• Wagener D, Nourjah P, Horowitz A. Trends in Childhood Use of Dental Care Products Containing Fluoride: United States, 1983–89. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Advance Data, No. 219, November 20, 1992. Retrieved September 2014 from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad219.pdf
• Dye BA, Tan S, Smith V, Lewis BG, Barker LK, Thornton-Evans G, et al. Trends in oral health status: United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2004. Vital Health Stat 11. 2007;(248):1-92.
• (January, 2000). Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/DataStatistics/SurgeonGeneral/sgr/welcome.htm
•  Essential Health Benefits. Healthcare.gov. Retrieved September, 2014 from https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/essential-health-benefits/
• (January, 2014). AAPD’s State of Little Teeth Report: An Examination of the Epidemic of Tooth Decay Among our Youngest Children. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Retrieved September, 2014 from http://www.aapd.org/aapd%E2%80%99s_state_of_little_teeth_report_an_examination_of_the_epidemic_of_tooth_decay_among_our_youngest_children/

I hope that today’s report was enjoyable, informative, & helpful!  With children of any age, as I have mentioned before, consistent good oral hygiene & regular cleanings & check ups at the dentist is what is most important to keep a healthy smile:)

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

 

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, hoping you are having a good start to a great day!

As a continuation to last week’s report, today I will be touching on continued Oral Care for children ages 2-5, fun toothbrushes for kids based on an informal survey, & important information to prepare for Halloween (making smart choices to help fight off the Mouth Monsters).

Below you will find the important tips from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (for ages 2-5) to help keep your child’s mouth free of creatures like Tartar the Terrible, Ginger Bite-Us, & Tooth D.K.

• Remember to brush your child’s teeth at least TWICE A DAY (for at least 2 mins), once in the morning & once at night.  The most important time to brush your child’s teeth in RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME.
• Schedule dental visits EVERY SIX MONTHS to keep away Mouth Monsters, especially the dreaded Tooth D.K.  The routine cleanings at regular check-ups help remove pests like Tartar the Terrible & Ginger Bite-Us.
• Sucking on a thumb, finger, & pacifier can affect your child’s teeth the same way; sucking for prolonged periods of time may cause the upper front teeth to tip outward or not come in properly.  Most children stop this habit on their own; if not, try to DISCOURAGE IT BY AGE 3 or ask your dentist for other creative ideas.
• Keep an EYE ON SNACKING-ideally children should have no more than 3 snacks a day.
• Parents can begin FLOSSING for their children when any 2 teeth are touching.
• AVOID JUICES which literally bathe teeth in sugar.  Try to limit the amount of juice you give your child to less than 6 oz. per day.
• Talk to your child’s pediatric dentist about the RIGHT AMOUNT OF FLUORIDE for your child.  Ask if your child should be brushing with toothpaste that contains fluoride and/or if your child needs a fluoride supplement.

This October whether your kids are attending Halloween parties or trick or treating in the neighborhood, keep on the lookout for ghosts, goblins, & worst of all, Mouth Monsters.  These Mouth Monsters known as Ginger Bite-Us, Tartar the Terrible, & Tooth D.K. (don’t forget to print your free coloring activity below). love little teeth covered in candy.  Sweets can still be part of the fun on Halloween as long as parents & caregivers help their children practice moderation & proper oral hygiene to keep their mouths healthy.

   

Below is a helpful chart to help moms & dads make better candy choices & to help parents filter the treats that they bring home on Halloween.  Remember that not all sweet treats impact teeth in the same way.

If possible, you can also pass out tricks & treats that are non-food favorites.  Some ideas are stickers, temporary tattoos, glow sticks, play doh, sticky hands, etc.

WHAT TO DO?

If your kids did indulge in any kind of candy, ensure they drink plenty of water after eating their yummy treats!  Encourage them to swish the water around in the mouth to help dislodge particles that can get stuck & encourage the Mouth Monsters to latch onto tiny teeth.  And whatever you do, DO NOT let your young ones go to bed before brushing & flossing if all sides of a tooth cannot be cleaned by brushing alone.  It’s a busy, exciting time, but as is the case with every other day of the year, kids should brush their teeth for at least 2 minutes, twice a day.

SET A LIMIT!

Set the number of treats that your child can keep-you may even want to select a number they can keep from each of the three categories of the sorting grid-& encourage them to donate the rest to other children that are less fortunate.

SURVEY SAYS,…

After asking a handful of children that visited our office, we are now informed about what the top 5 character favorites are for toothbrushes.

For the Girls:  Frozen, Hello Kitty, Minnie Mouse, My Little Pony, & Doc Mc Stuffing.

For the Boys:  Star Wars, Spider Man, Mickey Mouse, Ninja Turtles, & Thomas the Train.

http://www.target.com/p/crest-oral-b-pro-health-frozen-toothbrush-and-toothpaste-set-4-2-oz/-/A-21559172#prodSlot=_1_24

http://www.target.com/p/oral-b-kid-s-sanrio-hello-kitty-power-toothbrush-1-count/-/A-13966291#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=hello+kitty+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/oral-b-pro-health-stages-kids-manual-toothbrush-featuring-disney-minnie-mouse-with-disney-magictimer-app/-/A-13952396#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=minni+mouse+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/orajel-my-little-pony-pinkie-training-toothpaste-and-toothbrush-for-toddler/-/A-14771119#prodSlot=medium_2_21&term=sofia+the+first+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/oral-b-pro-health-stages-doc-mcstuffins-1-count/-/A-13958216#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=doc+mcstuffins+toothbrush

 

http://www.target.com/p/firefly-star-wars-light-saber-soft-toothbrush-for-kids/-/A-16602406#prodSlot=medium_2_13&term=sofia+the+first+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/spinbrush-kids-spiderman-powered-toothbrush-orajel-spiderman-toothpaste-combo-pack/-/A-21558955#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=spiderman+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/oral-b-kids-mickey-and-minnie-soft-bristles-toothbrush-2-count/-/A-14953552#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=mickey+mouse+toothbrush

http://www.target.com/p/colgate-ninja-turtles-kids-toothbrush-extra-soft-2ct/-/A-14700556?lnk=rec|pdp|search_viewed|nslph1

http://www.walmart.com/ip/19407650?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227014714843&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40842687392&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78656538752&veh=sem

Any of the above & more can be found at your local Target, Walmart, Kmart, or drugstore.  It may be a good idea to show you little ones some of these options to get them excited about brushing & making a trip to the store to pick it up.  Keeping children excited about Oral Care is the best way to instill good Oral Hygiene habits from the start.

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

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Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)