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The International Center for Dental Excellence 2021 East Commercial Boulevard #208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 938-4599 http://fortlauderdaledentistry.com https://plus.google.com/1001685114121... Holistic Dentistry: 7 Tips for a Healthier Mouth – and Body 1. Don’t brush too hard. People have a tendency to brush harder if they skip a tooth brushing or weren’t very thorough the last time they cleaned their teeth. But brushing your teeth isn’t about force, it’s about quality. Brushing hard and fast doesn’t quickly and effectively remove bacteria and plaque – this method can actually make your teeth more sensitive and harm your enamel. 2. Make flossing part of your routine. Little kids can be encouraged to floss their teeth with those fun little flossing sticks. If you hate pulling out a length of dental floss for yourself, get your own flossing sticks and clean away at least once a day. 3. Clean your tongue. Your tongue is a huge part of your mouth, and its condition will affect your oral health, breath, and the taste of your food. You can use your tooth brush to clean your tongue – some even come equipped with tongue cleaners on the opposite side of the bristles – or invest in a tongue scraper and get all the gunk off once a day. 4. Alter your diet. Poor nutrition not only affects your immune system and makes you more susceptible to developing diseases and illnesses, eating poorly affects the health of your mouth. Plus, relying on the foods that are high in sugar or just easy to snack on means your teeth are being exposed to high levels of bacteria and acid, sometimes living in baths of acidity thanks to sticky or chewy foods that get stuck between your teeth. 5. Change your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is not self-cleaning! You should be exchanging your toothbrush for a new one not twice a year (when your dentist gives you a new one) but at least every six weeks or so. A fresh brush ensures that your teeth are getting the kind of thorough cleaning they need and that your enamel and gums aren’t being damaged by a poor quality brush. 6. Undergo biocompatibility testing. Every person has a unique genetic makeup, and biocompatibility testing is able to give your holistic dentist a wealth of information about your oral conditions and overall well-being so that the cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and preventive dentistry treatments you undergo are best suited to your individual needs and health. 7. Visit a holistic dentist. Your holistic dentist is treating your teeth, mouth, and body. Holistic dentistry looks at the whole picture of what’s going on with your well-being, rather than simply fixing a problem without identifying its source. About Dr. Yolanda Cintron, DMD Born in New York, Dr. Yolanda Cintron has a Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Puerto Rico. Her love for chemistry and cellular biology got her involved with The International Organization of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, where she learned the safe protocol on how to remove toxic materials safely and the bodies reaction to dental materials. The International Center for Dental Excellence 2021 East Commercial Boulevard #208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 938-4599 http://fortlauderdaledentistry.com https://plus.google.com/1001685114121...