Back to School Checklist

For those of you with school age children, you know that school is just around the corner. Granted there is still some summer left to enjoy, we want to make sure you are ready when the big day comes.

See below for a quick checklist to use in preparing your family for this school year:

• Stock Up On School Supplies
• Confirm Babysitting Arrangements
• Plan Healthy Meals
• Organize Your Calendar (After school activities, parent teacher conferences, etc)
• Lay The Ground Rules (bedtime, homework, etc)
• Fill Out Necessary Medical Forms and Emergency Contact Sheets
• Schedule Physical Exams, Eye Exams, and Dental Visits

 Make sure you schedule your child’s back to school dental visit with us today! Please contact one of our offices!

• West Dearborn – (313) 908-5110
• Woodhaven – (734) 365-7720

 For more on a parent’s Back-to-School checklist, please click here!

How to Handle a Dental Emergency!

Dental emergencies can happen at the worst times!  Everyone knows accidents happen, but it’s how you react after they happen which can be the difference between saving and losing a tooth.  Below is the list of different dental emergencies and how to handle them!

Bitten Lip or Tongue

After cleaning the area with a clean cloth, apply cold to reduce swelling.

Broken Tooth

 Rinse your mouth to clean the area.  After rising, use cold to keep the area from swelling.  It’s very important to call your dentist ASAP.

Knocked Out Tooth

Holding the tooth by the crown (avoid the roots), rinse it off in warm water.  Do not try to scrub anything off the tooth.  If possible, try and gently insert the tooth back into the socket.  If not possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and call your dentist ASAP.

Toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water.  Gently floss the area surrounding the tooth, making sure nothing it stuck between it.  Don’t put any aspirin on other medicine on the area.  If the pain doesn’t subside, call your dentist for an appointment.

Visit the American Dental Association’s website, http://www.ada.org/370.aspx, for more dental emergencies and effective treatments.

If you come across an emergency, don’t hesitant to call us at either of our locations (313) 908-5110 or (734) 365-7720.  Remember to LIKE our Facebook page for more dental information and updates!

Secret to Fresh Breath

Everyone’s dealt with it sometime- bad breath is embarrassing.  Are you constantly worrying about hiding your bad breath while trying to mask it with gum or mints?  Don’t worry; bad breath can be conquered with some simple tips!

The most common cause of bad breath is a buildup of bacteria in the mouth.  Other main causes include smoking, tobacco use, foods, dry mouth and medications.  Below are the tips!

Brush often – It’s important to get a full clean of your teeth two to three times a day with toothbrush.

Floss – Floss helps get the hidden food/bacteria particles stuck in between your teeth.

Rinse – After every meal or snack it’s best to rinse away left over debris.

Scrape – Have you ever tried a tongue scraper?  This will help remove bacteria on the tongue causing bad breath.

New Toothbrush – Bacteria can build up on old toothbrushes, especially if you don’t wash it in hot water or leave it out in the open.  Try replacing your toothbrush every 2-3 months.

Drink Water – Keeping hydrated it important for your whole body, and helps wash away any food particles.

Eat right – Eating fresh vegetables or fruits are great for your oral health.  Coffee, beer, wine, and other sugary beverages are bad for not only your breath but your teeth.

If you maintain these tips and still can’t defeat bad breath, give All Brite Dental a call today.  Our dental professionals will give you a consultation, and work with you to design a plan to cure your bad breath.

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