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World Oral Health Day March 20th

Thursday, March 19, 2015

If you have recovered from St. Patrick's Day and are looking for something a little healthier to celebrate, how about World Oral Health Day on March 20th?

The theme this year is Smile for Life - has a double meaning referring to keeping your smile for your lifetime and celebrating life.

Ok, so this isn't as exciting as green beer, but it is important.

Dentists are all about prevention because most dental disease can be prevented.

The simple acts of brushing, flossing and regular dental hygiene visits can eliminate the chance that small problems can become big ones. While some feel that fluoride is controversial, in the dental world it has proven to both prevent cavity formation and can even help heal teeth with minor damage to the enamel - preventing decay from gaining a larger foothold.

If you don't drink water that contains fluoride ask your dental hygienist about prescription strength fluoride toothpaste and if it might be right for you.

Keep your Smile for Life - don't smoke, avoid soda and other sugary stuff and floss every day! Have a happy World Oral Health Day and, what the heck, maybe we can have that beer anyway.

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